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Looking out for his Cougs: In midst of NBA playoff chase, Klay Thompson talks Pac-12 realignment, WSU women’s hoops and mentoring

UPDATED: Mon., March 27, 2023

DALLAS – This season marks Klay Thompson’s 13th in the NBA. The 11th pick in the 2011 NBA draft out of Washington State hasn’t played in Pullman for some time but the Cougars remain near and dear to his heart.

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‘It’s a great family’: As Andrew Nembhard continues to dazzle in the NBA, he fondly recalls his time at Gonzaga

UPDATED: Wed., March 8, 2023

Rick Carlisle knows the Indiana Pacers got a steal when they drafted Andrew Nembhard early in the second round (31st overall) of the 2022 NBA Draft because the entire organization knew Nembhard, who played his final two collegiate seasons at Gonzaga, was undoubtedly a first-round talent.

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Commentary: Even if this is the end of Nate McMillan’s NBA coaching career, he’s been a success

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 23, 2023

SEATTLE – When Nate McMillan’s name pops up in the news, you typically want it to be for a good reason. “Mr. Sonic” is not only beloved in the Emerald City but respected in most circles in the basketball world.

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‘We worked hard for that record’: The worst team in NBA history doesn’t want to be forgotten

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 25, 2023

The greatest championship teams often speak of things like fate and destiny, suggesting their immortality was preordained. But it isn’t only the winners who feel that way.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum wins All-Star game MVP with 55 points to set record

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 19, 2023

Jayson Tatum stood out among the best players in the world Sunday while putting on a show at the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City.

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No. 13 Gonzaga trying to build on momentum of LMU rout against Pepperdine

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 17, 2023

Now the Zags’ next challenge: Putting together another complete 40 minutes against Pepperdine on Saturday at Firestone Fieldhouse.

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NBA Trades: Phoenix move to acquire Kevin Durant highlights hectic deadline

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 9, 2023

Late Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns pulled off the blockbuster deal of the NBA trade deadline, picking up Brooklyn Nets' superstar Kevin Durant.

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On his way to immortality, LeBron James has confounded us all

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 8, 2023

LeBron James is too difficult to explain. A teenage phenom and the subject of our curiosity who dared to believe his own hype, then had the audacity to crush all that pressure while dominating the league for two decades.

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LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to set NBA’s all-time scoring record

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES – Basketball has a new scoring king.

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Case in points: LeBron and Kareem will finally share a bond

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 5, 2023

LeBron James, typically gregarious, could not muster any charm. It was early October and, after a preseason game, the attention shifted to his relationship with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as James prepared to break his NBA record for career points. James refused to pretend.

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Minnehaha Academy retires former Gonzaga great Jalen Suggs’ basketball and football jerseys

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 2, 2023

Former Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs is only four years removed from being a two-sport star at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, but the school didn’t waste any time showing Sugg how much he meant to the school. Minnehaha retired Suggs’ basketball and football jersey during a ceremony Thursday night at the school’s gymnasium prior to a varsity basketball game.

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Former Gonzaga standout Domantas Sabonis earns third NBA All-Star Game nod

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 3, 2023

Former Gonzaga standout Domantas Sabonis is an NBA All-Star for the third time. The Sacramento Kings forward was selected as a Western Conference reserve on Thursday.

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Former Gonzaga center Kelly Olynyk drawing interest for potential Boston Celtics reunion

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 2, 2023

The Boston Celtics may be looking at a familiar face to upgrade their frontcourt ahead of the NBA trade deadline next week. Utah Jazz big man Kelly Olynyk is drawing trade interest from both Boston and the Miami Heat, according to Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports.

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With Lakers, former Gonzaga standout Rui Hachimura quickly finds his niche

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 3, 2023

The Lakers traded for Rui Hachimura needing size on the wing. Hardly anyone talked about his speed.

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Former Gonzaga forwards Johnathan Williams, Jeremy Jones team up in Nagoya

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 31, 2023

Former Gonzaga teammates Johnathan Williams and Jeremy Jones account for two-fifths of the Nagoya Fighting Eagles’ starting lineup in Japan.

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Despite missing old Gonzaga running mate Rui Hachimura, Corey Kispert settling into his role with Wizards

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 28, 2023

Corey Kispert is fully aware that above all else the NBA is a business, a fact recently reinforced in a big way when fellow Gonzaga product and close friend Rui Hachimura was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Los Angeles Lakers last Tuesday.

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Rui Hachimura’s well-rounded skills on display in Lakers debut

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 27, 2023

LeBron James had just sat down after leaving the shower when he looked over and saw Rui Hachimura about to leave the Lakers' locker room to conduct his first postgame interview with the media after a 113-104 win over San Antonio.

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Analysis: Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimura isn’t a blockbuster move, but it’s a sensible one

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 23, 2023

Hachimura, the former Gonzaga standout, is kind of a classic "buy low" player. He has the size and shooting you'd want out of a modern power forward, but durability and roster construction problems in Washington have kept him from taking any large developmental steps.

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‘It’s go time’: Sacre offers thoughts on former Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura joining Lakers

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 23, 2023

Former Gonzaga and Los Angeles Lakers center Rob Sacre stays busy in Spokane with his excavation business and working with his kids’ basketball teams as well as coaching at Flett Middle School. Keeping up with his former NBA team isn’t Sacre’s top priority, but he understands what awaits former Zag standout Rui Hachimura, who was traded Monday to the Lakers, one of the preeminent franchises in the sports world located in the second biggest media market in the U.S.

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Rui off to Los Angeles: Wizards trade former first-round pick and Gonzaga standout Hachimura to Lakers

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 23, 2023

The Washington Wizards have traded former Gonzaga star forward Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package of draft picks, multiple people with knowledge of the deal said Monday.

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Looking out for his Cougs: In midst of NBA playoff chase, Klay Thompson talks Pac-12 realignment, WSU women’s hoops and mentoring

‘It’s a great family’: As Andrew Nembhard continues to dazzle in the NBA, he fondly recalls his time at Gonzaga

Commentary: Even if this is the end of Nate McMillan’s NBA coaching career, he’s been a success

‘We worked hard for that record’: The worst team in NBA history doesn’t want to be forgotten

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum wins All-Star game MVP with 55 points to set record

No. 13 Gonzaga trying to build on momentum of LMU rout against Pepperdine

NBA Trades: Phoenix move to acquire Kevin Durant highlights hectic deadline

On his way to immortality, LeBron James has confounded us all

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to set NBA’s all-time scoring record

Case in points: LeBron and Kareem will finally share a bond

Minnehaha Academy retires former Gonzaga great Jalen Suggs’ basketball and football jerseys

Former Gonzaga standout Domantas Sabonis earns third NBA All-Star Game nod

Former Gonzaga center Kelly Olynyk drawing interest for potential Boston Celtics reunion

With Lakers, former Gonzaga standout Rui Hachimura quickly finds his niche

Former Gonzaga forwards Johnathan Williams, Jeremy Jones team up in Nagoya

Despite missing old Gonzaga running mate Rui Hachimura, Corey Kispert settling into his role with Wizards

Rui Hachimura’s well-rounded skills on display in Lakers debut

Analysis: Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimura isn’t a blockbuster move, but it’s a sensible one

‘It’s go time’: Sacre offers thoughts on former Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura joining Lakers

Rui off to Los Angeles: Wizards trade former first-round pick and Gonzaga standout Hachimura to Lakers

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