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What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why was she detained in Russia?

The basketball star was finally released on 8 December after being detained in Moscow for 10 months

The Independent UK

On this day: Danny Ainge debuts; Otis Birdsong born; Keyon Dooling trade; Greg Stiemsma signed

On this day, former Celtic guard and team president Danny Ainge made his debut for the team, and shooting guard Otis Birdsong was born.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Army hospital first stop for freed athlete Griner

American basketball star Brittney Griner arrived back in the United States on Friday morning after being released from a Russian prison in exchange for Victor Bout, an arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death”.

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Is star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum the clear favorite to win the 2023 NBA Kia Most Valuable Player award?

No player in the league has enjoyed greater individual or team success so far in their respective 2022-23 campaigns thus far.

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Jamal Murray’s game-winner over Jerami Grant snaps Nuggets’ three-game losing streak

PORTLAND, Ore. – Jamal Murray stepped back like he’d done a thousand times before. And despite a surgically-repaired knee that’s brought its share of frustration, Murray’s muscle memory took over.

The Denver Post

Stephen Curry Named 2022 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year

The four-time NBA champion becomes the fourth person to win the award on multiple occasions.

Sports Illustrated

Stephen Silas celebrates release of native Houstonian Brittney Griner

In pregame remarks, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas showed support for the release of native Houstonian Brittney Griner. “It’s a great day, and I’m so happy for her,” Silas said.

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Steph Curry Speaks About Brittney Griner At SI’s Sportsperson of the Year Awards

Curry opened his speech at the 2022 SI’s Sportsperson of the Year Awards by expressing his thoughts on Griner’s return home.

Sports Illustrated

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. has career night as Rockets lose to Keldon Johnson, Spurs

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. continued his recent surge by scoring a career-high 23 points, but it wasn’t enough to win Thursday versus Keldon Johnson and the hot-shooting Spurs.

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NBA Twitter astonished by Alperen Sengun’s near-poster dunk on Zach Collins

The dunk didn’t count due to a controversial offensive foul call, but #Rockets center Alperen Sengun turned heads with his vicious throwdown over Zach Collins in San Antonio.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo lift Kyle Lowry-less Heat past Clippers, 115-110

MIAMI — The night began with Erik Spoelstra comparing the plights of his Miami Heat and the opposing Los Angeles Clippers, and how each team has had to contend with significant injury absences this season.

Tribune News Service

WATCH: Tanner Holden hits winning three-pointer at buzzer against Rutgers to lift Ohio State

Don't lie -- did you think this one was a lost cause? #GoBucks

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Lakers and Knicks have talked about potential Cam Reddish trade

The Lakers may have interest in acquiring Cam Reddish.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WNBA commissioner ‘overjoyed’ following Brittney Griner’s release from Russian penal colony

Shortly after Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke about the star’s long-awaited arrival and possible return to action on the court.

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Micah Parsons Nicknames Trend After Brittney Griner Tweets

The Cowboys linebacker apologized for the various tweets he sent out Thursday.

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Study: Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. are Houston’s best financial values of 2022-23

#Rockets guards Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. are among Houston’s best value contracts this season, according to the Global Rating metric by @HoopsHype.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Betting: 1 bet to consider placing ahead of Clippers-Heat, Rockets-Spurs and Nuggets-Blazers

Predicting the best bets ahead of Thursday's three NBA games.

Daily Mirror

LeBron James and Anthony Davis snubbed in NBA's best duo debate

LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the only elite duo to win an NBA championship together, but two new faces have emerged atop of that list now in what has been a dominant start to the season

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Jonathan Kuminga on Jordan Clarkson squaring up during scuffle: ‘It was so funny’

The Warriors’ wild loss to the Utah Jazz will be remembered by the bizarre way in which Golden State blew a four-point lead within the final 13 seconds. But Jonathan Kuminga’s performance and skirmish with Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson shouldn’t go unnoticed.

Sports Illustrated

Stephen Curry Names His All-Time NBA Starting Five

He put himself at the point guard position while surrounding himself with other legends.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2022-2023 GEICO ESPN High School Basketball Showcase schedule

Bronny James and Sierra Canyon headline an impressive group of high school basketball teams and talent.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Anthony Edwards hilariously appeared to forget Rudy Gobert used to play for the Jazz

"Oh, Rudy ... oh, yeah, yeah!"

USA Today Sports Media Group

Women’s Hoops Heat Check: Georgia Amoore makes history, Utah surges and fallout from the Las Vegas Invitational

Lots happened over the past week of women's college basketball.

Tribune News Service

Dawn Staley issues statement on Brittney Griner’s release from Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison in a prisoner swap, according to multiple news sources, including President Joe Biden.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Women’s basketball world cheers Brittney Griner’s release: ‘God’s grace is sufficient’

PHILADELPHIA — Throughout the 10 months that WNBA star Brittney Griner spent in detention in Russia, Dawn Staley was one of the biggest champions of getting her free.

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