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Photo: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images According to Hostage US’s Amy Manson, former WNBA player Brittney Griner is suffering extreme trauma and challenges, Insider reported. “They face the reality of poor nutrition, sometimes no access to fresh air or actual daylight,” Manson said. “Some of our returnees face as much…

Photo: fiba.basketball While many players choose to skip international action during the offseason to recover and prepare for the club season, Jonas Valanciunas has consistently represented Lithuania on the international stage. The New Orleans Pelicans big man has participated in major tournaments since 2011, including the Olympics and EuroBasket, with…

You know Stephen Curry for his scorching hot shooting from beyond the arc. This season, the only unanimous MVP in NBA history is scoring 32.2 points, grabbing 6.7 rebounds, and dishing out 6.6 assists per game and is set to join Steve Nash and Larry Bird as the only players…

Former NBA player JJ Redick has made a notable financial sacrifice by accepting the head coaching role with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to recent reports. The Lakers’ new coaching deal with Redick spans four years and is valued at approximately $32 million, signaling a significant commitment from both parties….

Photo: ESPN Stats & Info/Twitter Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan thinks that new assistant coach Jim Boylen will be a positive influence for defensive improvement after letting up 119.5 PPG last year. (via Indiana Pacers): “Coach Jim Boylen’s been added to our staff and he’s going to have a lot…

Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick has been diagnosed with a hyperextended right knee and bone bruises, sidelining him for at least two weeks. Continue reading Gradey Dick out two weeks with injury at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original Source