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Mark Medina

Mark Medina

NBA Reporter & Writer at USA Today

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How NBA is using technology to help with health and safety protocols inside Orlando bubble

The NBA is going to great technological lengths to make sure its players and staff stay healthy inside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex bubble.
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LeBron James talks Malcolm X and Trump-Goodyear feud - USA TODAY

LeBron James discussed reading “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” and the president’s spat with Goodyear, which is based in James’ hometown of Akron.
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Opinion: LeBron James deserved the NBA MVP over Giannis. Here's why...

Giannis Antetokounmpo put up impressive numbers, but LeBron James had lofty stats himself and led Lakers through difficult times. He should be MVP.
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LeBron, NBA players get personal on why Black communities must vote...

LeBron James and Udonis Haslem are among NBA players who believed growing up that their votes didn’t matter. Their goal is to change that perception.
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Kevin Durant opens up about leaving Warriors for Nets, doesn’t blam...

Kevin Durant isn’t out to prove anything, he says as his Brooklyn Nets take on his former team for the first time since he left Golden State Warriors.
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Don Nelson hopes Spurs’ Gregg Popovich ‘sticks around’ to break his...

Gregg Popovich said watching a new generation of players has been a challenge. But it has kept him excited about coaching.
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Opinion: James Harden has been a seamless fit with Nets after messy...

James Harden has answered all of the questions he faced when he arrived in Brooklyn amid criticism for how he forced his way out of Houston.

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Nets’ Kevin Durant addresses social media fight with Michael Rapapo...

Kevin Durant spoke briefly about the direct messages he sent Michael Rapaport that included personal insults, homophobic slurs and profanity.
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Lakers’ LeBron James’ injury: ‘It’s not an ideal situation,’ Frank ...

After already missing a combined 21 games this season because a high right ankle sprain, can Lakers absorb another long-term absence by LeBron James?
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Lakers’ LeBron James explains why he views Warriors’ Stephen Curry ...

With an NBA playoff play-in game looming against the Warriors, the Lakers’ LeBron James argued that Steph Curry is the league’s MVP this season.
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Lakers’ LeBron James declines to say whether he has or plans to tak...

LeBron James says his family’s health and not game availability is the main factor in the decision to get COVID-19 vaccine.
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Lakers’ LeBron James won’t discuss NBA ruling that he broke health ...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James declined to offer any explanation for violating the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
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Lakers blown out, fall behind Suns 3-2 in first round of NBA playof...

The Los Angeles Lakers are in serious danger of being eliminated as the Phoenix Suns crushed them in Game 5. Mark Medina offers up his takeaways.
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Opinion: As Clippers even series, health of Kawhi Leonard, Donovan ...

With Kawhi Leonard injuring his right knee and Donovan Mitchell nursing an ankle injury, how healthy are the Clippers and Jazz entering Game 5?
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Dan Majerle reflects on Suns-Bulls ’93 Finals, battling Michael Jor...

Dan Majerle was targeted by Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals because Bulls’ GM lauded Majerle’s defense.
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Suns’ Deandre Ayton on facing NBA Finals elimination: ‘It’s fun; th...

The Suns have quickly shifted their mindset after losing 123-119 to the Bucks on Saturday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard can become free agent after dec...

Kawhi Leonard declines $36 million player option. The move could either yield a long-term deal with the Clippers or a surprising move elsewhere.
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Opinion: How Andrew Wiggins’ refusal to receive COVID-19 vaccine se...

Andrew Wiggins said he will not get vaccinated unless he is “forced.” That could throw a big wrinkle into the Warriors’ championship aspirations.