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LeBron James Wins J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has won the 2016-17 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, the NBA announced Sunday: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has won the 2016-17 J. Walter Kennedy…

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Does Defense Really Win Championships?

The adage “defense wins championships” has existed for generations; coaches of all levels and sports have preached it for years. But is it true? There are of course examples of…

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The Half Court Heave Panel: Second Edition

The Half Court Heave is a panel of four dudes: Two Def Pen Hoops writers, myself, and the chillest dude I could find on Twitter to write a roundtable.…

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Celtics Beat Cavs Behind Marcus Smart’s Big Second Half Performance

The Celtics looked the best they have all series in the first half. Deciding to give Al Horford the basketball more than in past games do to the loss of…

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Phil Jackson Met With Kristaps Porzingis’ Brother

There will not be an easy solution to the tension building between Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks organization. After Porzingis skipped his exit meeting with Phil Jackson, Jackson…

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LISTEN: Damian Lillard aka Dame D.O.L.L.A. – “Church” (Perkys Calling Remix)

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard did a session on Instagram live just over a week ago. He was sitting in the studio and talking to the fans about just…

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Donatas Motiejunas Not Expected to Return with Pelicans, Interested in Signing With Four Playoff Teams

New Orleans Pelicans forward Donatas Motiejunas will become a free agent on July 1st, and recently discussed this summer with Lithuania-based basketball reporter Donatas Urbonas. Motiejunas doesn’t sound like he’ll…

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