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First person with MS to play in the NBA shares his inspiring message: 'Make the most of it'

Multiple sclerosis is a life-changing diagnosis for one million people who are affected in the U.S. — but for a professional athlete, its physical limitations can seem particularly challenging. Chris Wright, 34, the first person with MS to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), has been living with the disorder since his 2012 diagnosis. For World MS Day on …

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Bronny James officially staying in NBA Draft after weighing college return, negative talk from scouts: agent

When Bronny James declared for the NBA Draft earlier this month, he simultaneously entered the transfer portal, keeping just about every option open. After the son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer attended the NBA Scouting Combine, he didn’t get much love from scouts. However, ahead of Wednesday’s deadline to opt out of the draft, the duo’s agent, Rich Paul, …

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Tyronn Lue becomes one of NBA's highest-paid coaches after signing 5-year extension with Clippers: reports

Tyronn Lue recently wrapped up his fourth season as head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. After finishing the 2023-24 regular season with 51 wins, the most under Lue, the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for a second consecutive season. But Lue appeared to remain highly respected within the Clippers organization. Shortly after the Clippers …

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Thunder GM admits fault trading for veteran who underperformed: 'That's on me'

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is in the same boat as Gordon Hayward – the trade for the NBA veteran did not go as planned. Presti spoke at an end-of-season news conference on Tuesday following his team’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, where he took the blame for the trade he …

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NBA star Rudy Gobert brushes off criticism of missing playoff game for birth of first child

Rudy Gobert made the decision to miss a playoff game in order to be there for the birth of his first child. The now four-time Defensive Player of the Year missed his Minnesota Timberwolves second-round game against the Denver Nuggets (Minnesota won), and it drew controversy. Much of the controversy came from ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who said that the …

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Bronny James eyes two NBA teams after declining nearly 10 pre-draft workouts: report

Scouts have not been kind to Bronny James in the pre-draft process, and his latest move doesn’t seem to be reversing many stances. The son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer declared for next month’s NBA Draft despite averaging less than five points per game in his lone college season at USC (he also entered the transfer portal and could …

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Pacers’ Rick Carlisle recalls how Bill Walton helped him win over his wife, and meet the Grateful Dead

Tributes poured in on Monday after the NBA announced the death of Hall of Famer Bill Walton, who died at the age of 71 following his battle with cancer. Among the countless memories shared, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, Walton’s former teammate, shared his fondest one – and it wasn’t winning the NBA championship together with the Boston Celtics …

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Stephen Curry, wife Ayesha, welcome fourth child: 'Our sweet baby boy'

The Currys are now a party of six. Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha, welcomed their fourth child earlier this month, a son named Cauis. The husband and wife made the announcement with a joint Instagram post on Sunday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “Stephen …

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NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton dead at 71 after battle with cancer

Bill Walton, the Hall of Fame center and two-time NBA champion, is dead at 71 years old after a battle with cancer, the NBA announced Monday. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement regarding Walton’s death on Monday. “Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,” Silver said. “As a Hall of Fame player, he redefined the center position. His …

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Bill Walton's former colleague, Jim Gray, 'heartbroken' over death of 'best friend': 'A national treasure'

The sports world lost an icon on Monday as basketball Hall of Famer-turned-analyst Bill Walton died of cancer at age 71. Walton was loved by many, especially former colleague Jim Gray, who worked with Walton for several networks, and the two shared a friendship for 40 years. “My heart is broken. Bill Walton was the best friend a guy could …

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