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- Embiid makes MVP case, Harden back in Houston, triple-double oddities March 4, 2021Sixers star Joel Embiid did it all in stunning the Jazz and James Harden's return to Houston went as expected in an eventful night in the NBA.
- Jokic joins Wilt, 2nd center with 50 triple-doubles March 4, 2021Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic became just the second center in NBA history with 50 triple-doubles, joining Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain.
- English reelected as S. Carolina trustee after vote March 4, 2021Alex English, the University of South Carolina's first African American basketball star, had to sweat out reelection to the school's board of trustees after a conservative lawmaker insisted on a roll-call vote in which 10 Republicans voted against him.
- LeBron out Wed.; still set for ASG, source says March 4, 2021Lakers star LeBron James remained in L.A. to receive treatment on his left ankle while the team headed to Sacramento for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
- Doncic sits, but in for All-Star Game, source says March 4, 2021Mavericks forward Luka Doncic did not play Wednesday against Oklahoma City because of low back tightness, but he is still expected to play in Sunday's All-Star Game in Atlanta, a source told ESPN.
- Dubs' Oubre Jr. hurts wrist on dunk try in practice March 4, 2021Kelly Oubre Jr. did not play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers because of a sprained left wrist suffered on Tuesday.
- Nice assist: NBA All-Star events to help HBCUs March 4, 2021Organizers of the NBA's All-Star Weekend in Atlanta have instituted a process to help historically Black colleges and universities.
- Magic: 'People want to see America change' March 3, 2021Entrepreneur and NBA legend Magic Johnson wants the Black community to get more opportunity in the coaching, executive and corporate ranks.
- 'He was a basketball genius': How a 17-year-old Kobe wowed Jerry West and the Lakers March 2, 2021In 1996, Jerry West and the Lakers hosted a slapdash workout for a 17-year-old from Philly. Twenty-five years later, it's become one of the best decisions, and stories, in NBA history.
- What's wrong with the Celtics? March 2, 2021Boston has two under-25 All-Stars. So why does the team seem so far away from hanging an 18th championship banner?