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Mike Mazzeo
Mike Mazzeo has covered New York sports since 2010, working as a beat writer and columnist for ESPN (Nets) and the New York Daily News (Yankees). His work has also been published in the New York Times and New York Post.
Yahoo SportsJustin Anderson opens up about peacefully protesting with Jaylen Brown, Malcolm Brogdon
The G League player, working to return to the NBA, had concerns about participating, but he had the backing of his franchise and his former NBA coach.
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With proper protocols in place, 76ers’ Tobias Harris ready to return: ‘I'm fine with it’
Harris has benefited from a unique situation with his father as his agent, but he is ready to safely get back to the business of basketball.
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What NBA player Kelly Oubre Jr. has been up to during the coronavirus pandemic
Oubre’s season was cut short because of meniscus surgery, but now he’s doing much more than just trying to get healthy.
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Why Ja Morant is more than just a highlight-reel player
Despite his early successes as a pro, Morant will always have a chip on his shoulder because of his unlikely path to the NBA.
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In the shadow of Ja and Zion: No. 3 overall pick RJ Barrett trying to find his way amid Knicks turmoil
The rookie has flashed potential with the disaster that is the Knicks, but it’s a difficult situation with Ja Morant and Zion Williamson looking like superstars.
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Net development: Kenny Atkinson balancing winning now with an eye toward a KD-Kyrie future
The pressure will only increase for Coach Atkinson next season when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving bring championship expectations.
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'I was drafted No. 1 for a reason': The redemption of Markelle Fultz
It’s easy to forget the 2017 No. 1 overall pick is just 21. But with injury woes behind him, he is showing what made him an elite prospect.
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‘Superman isn’t supposed to die’: NBA players reflect on the death of Kobe Bryant
The atmosphere at MSG could only be described as somber and subdued on Sunday, with everyone mourning the sudden death of an NBA icon.
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Is Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry a Hall of Fame player?
He has a ring, the numbers, some stellar achievements and the backing of some peers, but he's still underrated.
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Carmelo Anthony makes the most of his return to the Garden
The Blazers were routed by the Knicks, but Anthony scored a season-high 26 points and received a warm welcome from the Knicks' faithful.
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Dominique Wilkins has a message for Kevin Durant: ‘Don’t listen to your critics’
Wilkins had perhaps the most successful recovery from a torn Achilles tendon in NBA history.
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Nets GM Sean Marks defends embattled Kyrie Irving: 'Let's judge this book when we get through a few chapters'
The Nets have managed to go 9-4 without Kyrie Irving as he looks to recover from a right shoulder impingement. There is still no timetable for Irving's return.
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State of disarray: Knicks spent $70M this offseason to be one of league’s worst teams
The Knicks are in play for the No. 1 overall pick in the draft because of course they are.
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Here's how Luka Doncic can get even better
Yahoo Sports talked to various NBA personnel about what parts of Doncic’s game he can improve.
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Devonte' Graham's unlikely emergence gives beleaguered Hornets hope following Kemba Walker's crushing departure
Second-year guard Devonte' Graham has been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA so far.
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Why we've never seen a player like Luka Doncic
No player in NBA history has done what the Mavs' young star is doing in his age-20 season.
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Why Team USA’s FIBA failure meant so much to Myles Turner
The Pacers’ fifth-year big man, shaped by his World Cup experience last summer, is committed to becoming an All-Star.
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Why Kyrie Irving is least of Brooklyn Nets' early-season concerns ... so far
Kyrie Irving is averaging 32 points per game for the Nets, but Brooklyn has won just four of its first seven games in 2019-20.
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Nets PG Kyrie Irving on mood swings: 'I don't have to be perfect for anyone'
Irving claims he isn't motivated to change his perception around the NBA.
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Kyrie Irving puts on a show, but needs to do more for himself and the Nets
Coming off a difficult season with the Celtics, if Irving can’t make it work in Brooklyn, he might not be able to make it work anywhere.