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NBA: LeBron James mulling retirement, LA Lakers to hold talks with the legend

Has Los Angeles Lakers' legend LeBron James decided to end his decorated NBA career? The 38-year-old basketball icon stunned everyone on Monday when he commented that he was mulling retirement, following Lakers' 4-0 loss to Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals.

The Times of India

Ohio State basketball to face SEC school in Emerald Coast Classic

How do you feel about this matchup? #GoBucks

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Mark Story: Cotton Nash, once a Kentucky basketball ‘rock star,’ dies at age 80

Charles Francis “Cotton” Nash, one of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball’s all-time greats, died early Tuesday. He was 80.

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Michael Block Receives Congratulatory Text From NBA Legend Michael Jordan

The PGA Championship hero has received a congratulatory text from the basketball legend

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Steph Curry wins NBA’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar social justice award

Steph Curry’s impact on the game of basketball is undeniable. His impact outside of the game, however, is the reason the NBA honored him Tuesday morning.

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Basketballer Alex Starling signs with Adelaide 36ers after becoming an Australian citizen

A decade after Alex Starling moved to Australia to pursue an AFL career, the American has fulfilled a very different sporting dream — joining the NBL with the Adelaide 36ers on the same day as he became an Australian citizen.

ABC News

Klay Thompson must evolve in order to win again with Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO — Much of Klay Thompson’s last four years were defined by his two career-altering injuries and the mental toll it took as he got too close to a reality without basketball. During the title run, he celebrated moments where he looked like his old self.

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LeBron James retiring? Lakers star might be considering it after season-ending loss.

LOS ANGELES — Lakers star LeBron James surprised people with his comments at the end of his postgame news conference Monday, hinting at an uncertain basketball future that could include a surprise retirement despite being under contract with the Lakers for at least the 2023-24 season.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James’s Potential Retirement Could Cost Him Nearly $100 Million

The basketball luminary is considering a move that would have significant financial consequences.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James hints at retirement, but will he walk away from a $46.7 million payday?

“Going forward with the game of basketball, I’ve got a lot to think about.”

Fortune

Chaos at youth basketball game as parent throws punches at referee in huge fight

A parent watching the youth basketball game in Fort Wayne, Indiana was seen making their way onto the court before being involved in altercation with the referee

Daily Mirror

High school basketball notebook: Joliet West’s Justus McNair commits, new event sparkles, weekend observations

While it went a little under the radar last week, the commitment of Joliet West’s Justus McNair to Valparaiso was significant.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Oswego East star RayJ Dennis is a hot commodity in the transfer portal

It took some time and a couple of college stops but RayJ Dennis, the former Oswego East star, has emerged as one of the hottest names in college basketball.

Chicago Sun-Times

Melo Out: Carmelo Anthony Is Content With His Retirement

After 19 seasons in the league, the legendary scorer knew the time was right to give up on his pursuit of a ring and call it a career.

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Carmelo Anthony announces he is retiring from the NBA after 19 seasons

Anthony was selected third overall in the 2003 NBA draft, months after winning a national championship during his only season at Syracuse University. Anthony is also the NBA's No. 9 all-time scorer.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: If James Harden really wants ‘basketball freedom,’ the Sixers should let him find it elsewhere

I keep going back to something James Harden said in the playoffs. At the time, it felt like a little tip to where his head was. That sense has only grown since.

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Unraveling the Enigmatic History of the NBA Playoffs

The Birth of a Championship Quest The NBA playoffs sprouted from humble beginnings in 1947, emerging in the aftermath of the merger between the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL). During its nascent ...

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REPORT: Michigan State basketball set to host Butler as part of 2023 Gavitt Games

Michigan State is set to host Butler as part of 2023 Gavitt Games

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6 things to know about Colts rookie OT Jake Witt

Get to know Colts rookie OT Jake Witt.

Irish Mirror

Former Waterford basketball coach jailed for four and a half years for abusing five boys over 11 years

He has 10 previous convictions for indecent assault and is currently serving a sentence of 14 years and two months

The Times of India

Carmelo Anthony announces retirement after 19 NBA seasons

NEW DELHI: Carmelo Anthony, a prominent figure in the NBA since being drafted alongside LeBron James in 2003, announced his retirement from professional basketball on Monday, just one week before his 39th birthday. Known for his scoring prowess, Anthony leaves a lasting legacy in the NBA as the league's ninth…

Chicago Sun-Times

Carmelo Anthony retires after 19-year NBA career, NCAA title and 3 Olympic gold medals

Anthony’s legacy has long been secure: He ends his playing days after being selected as one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history, a 10-time All-Star, a past scoring champion and a six-time All-NBA selection.

Sports Illustrated

Family Ties: How a Couple of Cousins Stole the Basketball Show in March

LSU’s Angel Reese and UConn’s Jordan Hawkins won national titles on back-to-back nights, giving their relatives plenty to celebrate.

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Peyton and Eli Manning star in commercial for NBA Finals

Peyton and Eli Manning both played basketball in high school.

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Celtics’ Poor Game 3 Showing Draws Criticism From NBA World

Boston's lack of resistance to Miami's onslaught stunned basketball writers and fans alike.

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