The final episodes of “The Last Dance” have aired, yet ESPN has one more program to show about the Chicago Bulls’ sixth championship
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The Shots: Craig Ehlo, Bryon Russell playing a role in ‘The Last Dance’
Ehlo still believes he played great defense and Russell insists he was shoved, but each served as a foil in one of Michael Jordan’s great moments.
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AP Source: Poll of NBA players shows desire to play, if safe
A person familiar with the results of poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be “overwhelming” support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Scottie Pippen quit on his team, but that scene would play out differently in today’s NBA
Either Jackson would give Pippen the last shot, Pippen would successfully demand the last shot, or Pippen would go along with Jackson’s plan out of a fear of public reprisal.
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A breakfast in 1995 played a role in Michael Jordan’s return to Bulls
B.J. Armstrong might have played a role in the Chicago Bulls getting their 1996, 1997 and 1998 titles — even though he wasn’t on those teams.
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Charles Barkley-Michael Jordan rift has simmered for years and isn’t ending anytime soon
“When you’re friends with somebody like Michael, it’s got to be on his terms,” Barkley said.
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Coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle for sports’ return
The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need thousands of virus tests every week if those leagues can resume playing games during pandemic.
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Steve Kerr says Warriors are already in ‘offseason mode’
Even though the NBA has yet to announce its plans for the remainder of this season, Golden State — the only team mathematically eliminated from the playoffs — is already working on next year.
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Raptors’ Fred VanVleet skeptical about NBA season resuming
“If our league is going to be a leader in terms of public health and public safety and player safety, you’ve got to follow the guidelines of what the virus is speaking to you, so the odds are probably against us in terms of that,” VanVleet said.
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Athletic trainer whose clients include NBA superstars finds new home in Maine
Ed Downs has worked with Dwayne Wade, LeBron James and David Ortiz, among others, but now focuses his time on area youth athletes.