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Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks,  was named MVP of the NBA All-Star Weekend after scoring 39 points.

A competition filled weekend for the NBA

Jacoba Jones, Asst. Sports Editor February 22, 2024

The 73rd NBA All-Star Weekend, held Feb. 16-18 in Indianapolis, Indiana, showcased 24 of the league's star players competing in skill challenges, games and contests. The weekend resulted in multiple record-breaking...

Kyrie Irving raising his fist in the air at a basketball game.

OPINION: NBA off-season excitement

Collyn Cowles, Reporter July 4, 2023

As the final buzzer sounded on the NBA Finals, marking the end of another exhilarating season, a different kind of excitement swept through the basketball world. Excitement for the NBA off-season, a time...

Damian Lillard celebrating a winning shot with Weber State teammates. Taken Fall 2011.

OPINION: Lillard’s loyalty

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Asst. sports editor March 2, 2023

Weber State University alumni Damian Lillard scored 71 points against the Houston Rockets on Feb 26. His performance is the highest single-scoring night ever for the Portland Trail Blazers. Many believe...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is a staple of All-Star Weekend.

Opinion: Dunking on the dunk contest

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch February 28, 2022

When people think of the Dunk Contest, they think of Michael Jordan jumping from the free-throw line, Vince Carter’s 360 Windmill and the battle between Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine in 2016. This...

President Barack Obama holds a personalized team jersey presented to him by Los Angeles Lakers guards Kobe Bryant, center, and Derek Fisher, left, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring the 2009 NBA basketball champions, Jan. 25, 2010. (Source: Lawrence Jackson / Wikimedia Commons)

Athletes split on newly elected president

Harrison Epstein January 19, 2017

With a new president in the Oval Office, professional athletes and teams will continue to visit the White House despite rumors of protests.While these events are ceremonious and have significant press...

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (30) drives against Oklahoma City Thunders Kevin Durant (35) in the second quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Oracle Arena on May 16, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

The decision 2.0

Harrison Epstein July 11, 2016

With less fanfare than LeBron James making his famous decision in 2010, Kevin Durant has decided where he will play next season. In a shocking move, Durant announced on The Players Tribune that he has...

Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James (23) holds up the Larry OBrien Trophy after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

All hail the King

Harrison Epstein June 20, 2016

With the Game 7 victory over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are NBA champions. The clinching win over the Warriors gave LeBron his third career championship...

Marc’s Remarks: 3-pointer, the new layup

June 23, 2013

Recently I attended a youth basketball game, and I was extremely surprised at something I saw there. Something that, if I had done it in my youth playing time, I would have gotten an earful from my coach. One...

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