basketball

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King rounded out his eight-year career with stints in Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas, then spent some time as a coach in the Continental Basketball Assn. and the NBA’s G-League.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The British Basketball League didn’t look like much.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"I would like to sincerely apologize to the court, my family, my peers and also the National Basketball Association," he said during the first hearing, according to US media.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“I would like to sincerely apologize to the court, my family, my peers and also the National Basketball Association,” said Jones, who was paid $21 million as a player.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Basketball players wouldn’t dream of doing wind sprints in the rain.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen