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Erik Spoelstra began with the team in 1995 as a video coordinator. Spoelstra has coached NBA greats such as LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Jimmy Butler.

Erik Spoelstra cements a place in NBA history after fifth Finals trip

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia is one of the stadiums that will be turned into a voting site for the upcoming election. The involvement of sporting franchises is likely to drive up voter turnout, which was at a two decade-low in 2016.

Sporting world opens up its doors to voters, hopes for positive impact on turnout

George Murray, Sports Editor
October 13, 2020
After being heartbroken over the death of the late Kobe Bryant, the team has decided to dedicate this postseason to the five-time NBA champion. The Lakers paid tribute by debuting a 'Black Mamba' jersey in honor of Bryant.

Lakers prove their dominance in game one of NBA Finals

Gabe Garza, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
The NBA bubble was created as a preventive measure to combat COVID-19. ESPN has covered play within the bubble extensively since late July

Players kicked off team and in quarantine after breaking their league’s bubble

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
After the shooting of Jacob Blake, sports teams from various leagues engaged in a strike.

NBA player strike justified after Kenosha police shooting

Leidy Jaimes, Reporter
September 9, 2020
Kobe Bryant was in a fatal helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. in January along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. His legacy endures in the minds of so many.

To Stand Tall With a Broken Heart: Remembering Kobe Bryant

Rory O’Connor, Reporter
September 7, 2020
The NBA playoffs are currently at the semifinal stage, with teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences fighting for a spot in the Championship game. The date for the finals will be released on the completion of the conference finals on Sept. 30.

Playoff Predictions: Can the Clippers finally claim their first Championship?

Odett Ochoa, Sports Editor
September 7, 2020
Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Bulls are the focus of the highly-anticipated sports documentary

“The Last Dance”: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of first two episodes

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
Prior the the season's cancellation, Rockets star guard James Harden led the league in scoring with 34.4 points per game.

NBA recap during COVID-19: How were Texas teams holding up before cancellation? Will they succeed in a potential playoff run?

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
NBA star Rudy Gobert recently became the first NBA player who tested positive for coronavirus.

COMMENTARY: NBA season suspended for COVID-19 concerns, Rudy Gobert’s negligence spread Coronavirus across Utah Jazz

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
This year’s NBA All-Star Game was hosted in Chicago and is the second year it’s adopted a captain drafting format. The format is proving to be working out as it’s brought increased fan engagement and ratings.

NBA’s new All-Star Game format adds competitiveness, effort it’s recently been lacking

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal’s strength in scoring and defense are defining attributes of the center’s Hall of Fame career. During their championship season in 2006, O’Neal averaged 20 points and 9.2 rebounds for the Miami Heat.

Black History Month: Shaquille O’Neal is legend far beyond basketball

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
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