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Athletes aren't staying on sidelines following George Floyd's killing
While speaking out a generation ago might have been deemed harmful to a brand, staying silent during a time of national crisis in 2020 can create an impression of being complacent at best and complicit at worst.
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Okogie's message about being black in America: 'We're never safe'
Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie said George Floyd's death is another example of just how vulnerable black people are — regardless of whether they're in the NBA or not.
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Reusse: Stephen Jackson, other activists score with straight talk at Mpls. City Hall
Longtime NBA player Stephen Jackson bared his soul in talking about George Floyd, a dead friend that he called his "twin."
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If NBA returns this season, Wolves might not make the cut
It's possible the Wolves' last game was on March 10 in Houston. Several return to play scenarios have circulated recently, and some of those include leaving teams near the bottom of the standings out of the mix.
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Wolves wait out reboot scenarios while on shaky ground
Here are some factors to consider as the NBA mulls options after shutting down March 11 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hartman: Wolves might prefer to not have NBA season resume
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will hold an important call with the league Thursday to talk about returning to action. Here's why the Wolves may not want the games to resume.
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Minnesota native thriving as executive with Toronto Raptors
Lakefield native Teresa Resch was the first in a succession of women — now numbering 14 — whom Masai Ujiri hired for his Toronto Raptors.
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Reusse: Remembering a good Marine and a beloved sports photojournalist
Rich Nuessle was once a staple in the Twin Cities sports media. If you were in that circle and failed to have a wacky adventure with Rich, you had to be in quarantine. Behind the fun, though, was a hero with a tortured soul.
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Mailbag: Star Tribune sports editors answer your questions this week
Have a question about how and why we do the things we do? The Star Tribune's sports editors will be answering your questions in this week's mailbag.
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Former Orono standout Leuer announces retirement from NBA
Jon Leuer, who was from Long Lake, was primarily a guard in high school. But after committing to play for Wisconsin under coach Bo Ryan, he had a 10-inch growth spurt
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NBA says it is looking into resuming play in Orlando
League would aim for late July start but might leave some teams home.
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Wolves, NBA join Mayo Clinic on coronavirus study
Doctors hope to develop way to detect antibodies using just a pin prick.
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Publish sports section from home? 'We never imagined we'd try this.'
Battling his neighbors for Wi-Fi speed at night, Kevin Bertels and a band of editors normally lashed together within easy shouting distance have redefined putting the newspaper, and themselves, to bed.
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NYC to MSP: Sports editor connects to new life in strangest of times
Naila-Jean Meyers moved here for a new job at the Star Tribune in January and set out to learn it and make connections in a new place. Then the coronavirus changed everything.
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Wolves opening practice facility for individual workouts
The Timberwolves are joining other NBA teams in opening their practice facility to players for individual workouts starting Thursday.
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Wolves mailbag: Has Gersson Rosas done a good job running the team?
Given everything that's happened during his first year on the job, is it possible to give the Timberwolves president anything but an incomplete for his work?
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Nation's governors expressing support for return of pro sports
The prospects for pro sports resuming operations were boosted Monday when the governors of California, New York and Texas announced their support for games returning to their states.
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NBA on hold, Wolves writer Hine goes from courtside to piano bench
The Timberwolves beat writer can go to his right or left hand when it comes to the keyboard, a skill he's reconnected with during life without NBA travel.
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NBA appears willing to delay start of next season to finish 2019-20
Optimism has increased in the league office for a resumption of the season, with the NBA looking at one or two "bubble" sites in Las Vegas and Orlando.
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The Last Dance: Series ends, Jordan's search for acceptance goes on
Michael Jordan found peace on the basketball court, but the questions remain about whether he's ever really found peace away from the game.
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Around the NBA
- Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
- Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
- 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he's suffering from Bell's palsy
- Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, win 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1
- Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix
- Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries
- Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win
- Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup to help OKC take 2-0 lead
- Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
- Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
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- Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
- Edwards shows what he can do even when shot isn't falling
- Pretty much a must-win Game 3 for Suns as series moves to Phoenix
- Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves
- Naz Reid. That's the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year winner.
