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People are asking what happened after San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Primo was waived before he said it was because of his mental health. The post What Happened To Josh Primo? Young NBA Player Puts Mental Health First After ‘Previous Trauma’ appeared first on NewsOne.

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Barkley co-hosts TNT’s “Inside the NBA” along with  Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith. According to the New York Post, he inked a deal worth “in excess of $100 million and could approach $200 million.” 

It's official! The legendary rapper and actor's 3-on-3 basketball league has been acknowledged by ByBlack and the US Black Chambers as a Black-owned and operated company.

The suspension of Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was reportedly caused by "unwanted comments" to a female staffer with whom he had an affair. The post What Did Ime Udoka Do? Details Of ‘Unwanted Comments’ Emerge After Celtics Suspend Coach appeared first on NewsOne.

Take a look at 10 Black business owners who we think have the drive, energy, knowledge and, yes, affluence to run the Phoenix Suns franchise.

Sarver was suspended one year and fined $10M following a probe into a toxic workplace environment and allegations he made racist and sexist remarks toward employees.

The NBA slammed Robert Sarver with a year-long suspension and a $10 million fine following an investigation into the allegations, but some are saying that's not enough. The post Calls Grow For N-Word Spewing NBA Owner To Be Removed After League Gave Him ‘Slap On The Wrist’ appeared first on NewsOne.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded for three-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell.  Following a better-than-expected 2021 season, the Cavs look poised to make a bigger leap this year.

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“Playing for the Sparks was a dream come true and I’m honored to have shared the court with such amazing ladies for as long as we did. I’m sorry to have left abruptly and I wish it would have ended on a different note.” - Australian women's basketball player Liz Cambage announcing her departure from the WNBA

Russell passed away peacefully on July 31 at age 88. He becomes the third figure among the major sports to have his jersey retired league-wide, following Jackie Robinson in baseball and Wayne Gretzky in hockey.

Sources say Zion Williamson’s new contract with the Pelicans includes periodic weigh-ins that must be under 295lbs if he wants full pay.