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Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sean Marks on Cameron Johnson: 'There was a lot of interest in him just as there was with a lot of our guys but we like Cam'
Specifically regarding Johnson, Marks noted, 'With Cam, there was a lot of interest in him just as there was with a lot of our guys but we like Cam and we think Cam fits multiple builds that we are doing. He's a voice of reason. He's well-respected within that locker room. He's a pro's pro. So if people can learn from somebody, they learn from Cam Johnson. That's a great guy to pick up habits from.' Source: NetsDaily Erik Slater @erikslater_ Nets GM Sean Marks breaks silence on holding Cam Johnson through trade deadline - 12:57 PM NBA Communications: The field is set for the STARRY 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star 2025: ▪️ Jalen Brunson ▪️ Cade Cunningham ▪️ Darius Garland ▪️ Tyler Herro ▪️ Buddy Hield ▪️ Cam Johnson ▪️ Damian Lillard ▪️ Norman Powell Lillard seeks his record-tying third straight 3-Point Contest title. -via Twitter / February 7, 2025 Brian Lewis: Cameron Johnson: 'This (deadline) was a little different because I heard a lot of different stuff, just a lot. Every 3 days somebody's coming to me w/ something completely different. I didn't want to give my energy to any of those situations because you're setting yourself up.' #nets -via / February 7, 2025 Lucas Kaplan: At age 28, does Cam Johnson feel that he's improved as a player this season? Or that he's the beneficiary of more opportunity, and more offense designed for him? "I feel that this year I'm a much better player overall than I've been in the past. And I don't think this is the best I'll be. I will continue to push to be a better player next week and next year, and everything in between, and everything beyond that. "I think there are -- I get different opportunities this year. I think the shot profile is a little different. The one thing that I'm balancing is the reads of it all, the reads, the demands of it all, and trying to learn that, watch film, go over it, kind of see what's developing, see what I'm missing, see where turnovers come from, missed opportunities, and just kind of be critical in that lens and try to push that further. "And I've enjoyed it a lot. You know, it's a silver lining to all of this. With everything going on, we've been banged up, we've had this going on, that going on, rumors going on, but I've been trying to do my best to take advantage of the learning opportunity that's been presented to me." -via / February 7, 2025 This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Sean Marks on Cameron Johnson: 'There was a lot of interest in him just as there was with a lot of our guys but we like Cam'
Zawya
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Zawya
National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Creates Annual Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award
New Award Will be Given Out Annually to Individuals and Organizations Making Exceptional Contributions to Humanitarian Efforts NBA Africa Will Donate 55 Basketball Courts to Communities on the Continent in Honor of Mutombo and His Iconic Jersey Number NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today announced the creation of the NBA Africa ( Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, a new annual honor that will recognize a person or an organization that works to advance health, education or economic opportunity across the continent of Africa. The award is named after the late four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer who served as the NBA's first global ambassador following his retirement from the league in 2009. Silver also announced that NBA Africa will donate 55 courts to local communities on the continent in honor of Mutombo and his iconic jersey number, beginning in his native Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo where he first discovered his love for the game. The courts will feature a distinct design inspired by Mutombo and contribute to NBA Africa's commitment of building 1,000 courts on the continent over the next decade. The announcement was made at the 10 th annual NBA Africa All-Star Luncheon in San Francisco, Calif. as part of NBA All-Star 2025. The award will be presented annually beginning at next year's luncheon, with the recipient receiving a financial grant to further their humanitarian efforts and a donation from NBA Africa to a charity of their choice. 'Dikembe devoted his life to helping others and brought joy to so many people across Africa and around the world,' said Silver. 'This new award and the basketball courts built in his name will honor Dikembe's extraordinary legacy as a global humanitarian.' Selected fourth overall in the 1991 NBA Draft, Mutombo spent 18 years in the NBA during which time he was an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year, leading the league in blocked shots three times and becoming the second-leading shot blocker in NBA history. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Recognized for his philanthropic and humanitarian work, Mutombo was a recipient of many awards, including the Congressional Humanitarian Award (2013), John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Goodermote Humanitarian Award (2011), Laureus World Sports Award (2010), John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award (2010) and the U.S. President's Service Award (2000). A general hospital he built in Kinshasa and named in memory of his late mother, the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital, opened its doors to the public in 2007. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of National Basketball Association (NBA).
NBC Sports
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Curry's backward, half-court 3 plus other highlights, notes from NBA All-Star 2025 practice
OAKLAND — NBA All-Star Weekend is about giving the people what they want (unless they want LaMelo Ball). In the Bay Area, they want more Stephen Curry doing Stephen Curry things. He obliged at the NBA All-Star 2025 practice Saturday at his former stomping grounds, Oracle Arena in Oakland Backwards? One-handed? From halfcourt? Not a problem for @StephenCurry30 🍳 Here are some other highlights and notes from Saturday afternoon in Oakland. • Kyrie Irving spoke about dealing with the drama in Dallas around the Luka Doncic trade and the fan backlash that followed. 'I mean, it's part of our business. I wouldn't necessarily call it noise. You know, this is what drives the engine of our business,' Irving said. 'And you know, it's the other side of our responsibility as artists or as athletes is being engaging. Sometimes when you're dealing with things in the public eye, it's not always going to be received the right way, or positively, by everybody, which is perfectly healthy and normal. But for me, it's just maintaining my focus on the main task at hand, my missions, my goals.' Kyrie has been around long enough to get it — fans care way more about the transaction game than they do the actual games. That's reality, but it hits differently with players, who sometimes feel like pawns. • LeBron James did not attend All-Star practice, which he did last year in Indiana as well. A year ago he flew in on Sunday, did pregame media obligations, played in the game, and got out of town — expect the same in the Bay Area. • Memphis' Jaren Jackson Jr. talked about being an All-Star and playing with/against people he grew up idolizing. "I just imagined being one of those superheroes on the court." Jaren Jackson Jr. used to pretend he was KD as a kid. Now, they're both at #NBAAllStar 🌟 • You want more Curry? Give the people what they want. Here, he talks about how Monta Ellis inspired his pregame warmup routine. "The originator was Monta Ellis." Steph's pregame routine is steeped in Warriors history 💯 • The Clippers' Norman Powell — in his 10th season at age 31 — currently sits as the second favorite to win the Most Improved Player award (trailing only Cade Cunningham, using the odds at BetMGM). He spoke about how this is as much or more about opportunity than him just improving his game. 'I think the most improved comes from just like the stats output, but I think opportunity has really allowed me to showcase my full game,' Powell said, saying this part of his game isn't new. 'And obviously the role is a lot bigger than last year and previous years, and I've been able to step into it, but I don't know. I think I'll probably be the oldest player to win most improved in the NBA since the award. So it'll be interesting.'
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
East Bay company launches anti-Trump coffee with ‘Resistance' blend
(KRON) — Four days after the Presidential Election in November, Jay Maille turned 70. He is a father of a daughter and a grandfather to a granddaughter — hoping for a better future in America. The Pleasanton resident started a coffee company to make a statement against President Donald Trump. 'Grounds for Impeachment Coffee' launched last month on Inauguration Day. The online coffee retailer currently sells two blends at the moment named 'Resistance' and 'Opposition.' The former's name is inspired by what Maille views is needed during this Trump presidency. 'There is power and joy in meaningful resistance even if it's small acts of resistance can add up to something big,' Maille told KRON4. 'I'm just trying to fan the flames of that with like-minded people who are afraid with what is happening with this country.' Follow along for NBA All-Star 2025 coverage in SF Bay Area Boxing mogul in talks to stage fight at Alcatraz in San Francisco 'I want people to wake up, smell the coffee and not feel helpless,' Maille said. 'A lot of people are feeling helpless with what is happening now. They are just blown away.' Each customer is allowed to choose which charitable cause they want to support, which includes ones like Planned Parenthood and ACLU. One dollar of each bag purchased will go to one of these causes, Maille said. Maille added there is a particularly large amount of women supporting his product. He says the support of his company has been overwhelmingly supportive. However, as he expected, there's going to be a small segment that has said a lot of bad things about 'Grounds for Impeachment,' according to Maille. The 'Resistance' and 'Opposition' blends start at $18. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Muni will be free for NBA-All Star, Lunar New Year weekend, SFMTA announces
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — With thousands of people expected to descend on San Francisco this weekend for the NBA All-Stars and Lunar New Year Parade, officials are urging people to leave their cars at home. To that end, the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency has announced that Muni will be free on Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16. 'Fares will be free citywide to help you get to the parade,' SFMTA said on its website. Although, SF's iconic cable cars are excluded from the free service. NBA All-Star Game 2025 in San Francisco: Street closures and reroutes to know For those attending the parade, SFMTA is also adding two hours of free parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage at 733 Kearny Street in Chinatown. For those taking Muni to the parade, options include the J Church, K Ingleside, L Taraval, M Ocean View, and N Judah. Those taking Muni to All-Star events at the Chase Center can take the T Third Street line, according to SFMTA. For a complete schedule of NBA All-Star 2025 events, visit our NBA All-Star 2025 content hub. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
