Karl-Anthony Towns Ignores Donald Trump Question and Sends a Message to New York

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Karl-Anthony Towns Ignores Donald Trump Question and Sends a Message to New York

"Hope has been brought back to the city. But the word success hasn't been seen," Towns said when asked about Trump attending Game 3 tonight, pivoting instead to the Knicks' 53-year championship drought. "We have to fight to bring that word back to fruition." New York hasn't won a title since 1973 and hasn't hosted a Finals game since 1999.

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Josh Hart Calls MSG Ticket Prices "Ridiculous"

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Philadelphia 76ers Promote Jameer Nelson to No. 2 Executive Role, Elton Brand Out as GM

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Chicago Bulls Announce the Passing of 3x Champion and Broadcaster Stacey King

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Chicago Bulls Announce the Passing of 3x Champion and Broadcaster Stacey King

King spent 17 years as the voice of Bulls basketball alongside Neil Funk and later Adam Amin, known for his infectious calls and three championship rings from the Jordan era. "We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King," the Bulls said. No cause of death has been confirmed. King was 59.

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