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Kevin Johnson Prayed Before Guarding Michael Jordan

Johnson recalled Phoenix's HC telling him he would guard Jordan in Game 3, with their best defender giving up 45 a game the first two losses. "I'm thinking this don't even make no sense," he said. "I'm just dear Lord, please don't put my name next to Michael Jordan...when he did I was like Oh my god," Johnson added.

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Tom Dundon’s Trail Blazers Takeover Is Official After NBA Approval

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Chicago Bulls Cut Jaden Ivey After Anti-LGBTQ Remarks, Per Shams

The Bulls are waiving Ivey after recent anti-LGBTQ comments and several public rants on religion and other topics, according to Shams Charania. Chicago’s move ends a brief, turbulent stint after acquiring him at the deadline. The former No. 5 pick had been shut down for the season with a knee issue. Now he’s headed to waivers.

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Billy Donovan Explains Why Jaden Ivey Was Cut After Anti-LGBTQ Tirade

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Joe Mazzulla Calls The Coach of the Year Award "Stupid"

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LeBron James To Release LeBron 23 "Hurt Feelings Write History" Shoes

Nike and LeBron are releasing a shoe that takes shots at Klay Thompson for his "I guess he just got his feelings hurt" comment from the 2016 NBA Finals after going down 3-1. Upon hearing it, led to the now iconic laugh and response from LBJ. It will release on April 7th and will be priced at $235.

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