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Last week a Russian judge found WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner guilty of drug charges and sentenced her to nine years in prison. On Thursday, Russia confirmed that negotiations were underway between Washington D.C. and Moscow on a possible prisoner swap. The United States proposed a deal…

As the Los Angeles Lakers (20-21) explore potential trades ahead of the February 8 deadline, forward Jarred Vanderbilt believes the team can reverse its fortunes from within, without major trades. Reportedly, one major target for the Purple and Gold is Dejounte Murray. Vanderbilt expressed confidence in the team’s internal capabilities,…

Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla said the team has thought about starting big man Robert Williams, but they continue to manage him and condition him toward that point. Point guard Marcus Smart (knee) is out for the Celtics vs. Bulls, and Mazzulla did…

Photo: Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Stephen Curry scored 32 points and eight rebounds, Kevon Looney had a career-high 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors rallied past the Dallas Mavericks 126-117 on Friday for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. On the…

Every summer, trainer Chris Brickley’s star-studded Black Ops open runs garner buzz on social media. It’s an opportunity for basketball fans to see not only what their favorite players are up to, but to watch them hoop and match up against other top names in the game. He initially named…

Photo: Brian Bosché/Twitter Bryce James has taken another shift this year as he is now taking his talents to Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California.  According to Tarek Fattal of SBLive Sports, Bryce already made a tour around the campus in late July – an initial hint that…