Just days before he was “stalked and nearly kidnapped,” according to local authorities, Memphis Democrat Mayor Paul Young had ironically emphasized the city’s safety, citing a “declining crime rate” as evidence.
Read More Tennessee: Memphis Democrat mayor who was ‘stalked’ and ‘nearly kidnapped’ had touted the safety of his city just days prior
When the Duke product heard his name called Wednesday at No. 1 overall in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, he experienced a flurry of emotions.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and Jalen Williams had 26 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The league said the violation involved Lauri Markkanen, who is a star player under terms of the policy.
Read More Jazz fined $100K for holding Lauri Markkanen out of games
U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday revealed criminal charges against seven suspected members of a Chilean theft ring accused of breaking into the homes of professional athletes while they were playing games.
Read More US prosecutors charge 7 Chileans in burglaries of pro athletes
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announced his retirement from basketball on Thursday as the 35-year-old guard brought the curtains down on a career spanning 16 years.
Read More Former MVP Rose announces retirement from basketball