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'Larger than life' Mutombo, 58, dies of brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.13 minutes ago -
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NBA media day: Knicks, Wolves talk KAT trade; Embiid honors Mutombo
Here's what we learned from the 2024-25 NBA media day as players and coaches from across the league prepare for the season.15 minutes ago - NBA -
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UConn basketball recruiting: Top-five SG Darius Adams commits as first member of Huskies' 2025 class
Adams chose UConn over Michigan and Tennessee in a long-awaited ceremony2 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador, dies at 58
Beloved finger-wagging Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, one of basketball's most feared shot blockers and admired humanitarians, died after fighting brain cancer, officials said Monday.2 hours ago - NBA -
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Integral part of Georgetown's legacy of big men was 'larger than life'
Along with Patrick Ewing before him and Alonzo Mourning after, Mutombo was part of a run of Hoya centers who dominated college basketball3 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Towering N.B.A. Presence, Dies at 58
Coming late to basketball, he nevertheless found stardom, retiring with the second-most blocked shots in league history. He devoted much of his life to humanitarian causes.4 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Masai Ujiri, Joel Embiid, more reflect on big man's legacy in Africa and beyond
'That guy is a giant,' an emotional Urjiri said, 'an incredible person'5 hours ago -
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NBA legend Mutombo dies from brain cancer aged 58
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at the age of 58.5 hours ago - NBA -
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WATCH: Dikembe Mutombo’s legacy on and off the court
Sportswriter Marc Spears says the late legendary center was “more than just a basketball player.”6 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Hall of Famer, legendary NBA shot blocker battled brain cancer
Mutombo was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year6 hours ago - NBA -
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'Just a great human being': Joel Embiid, Adam Silver, Pau Gasol and more react to death of Dikembe Mutombo
On Monday, the basketball world mourned the loss of Mutombo, a Hall of Famer and humanitarian known for his feats both on and off the court.7 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer and humanitarian, dies at 58
Former NBA star’s diagnosis was revealed two years ago Center was known for charity work in US and Africa Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, whose towering presence dominated basketball ...8 hours ago - NBA -
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Fantasy Basketball: 3 guards to avoid in drafts at their current ADP
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus highlights three guards he's avoiding in drafts ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.8 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
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Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer
Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer8 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday after a battle with brain cancer, the league ...8 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.8 hours ago - NBA -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend and Hall of Famer, dies of brain cancer at 58
Mutombo was surrounded by his family when he passed.8 hours ago - NBA -
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Fantasy Basketball Draft Prep 2024-2025: Top sleepers that you don't want to leave your drafts without
These are your top sleeper targets for the 2024 season9 hours ago -
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Basketball super fan Spike Lee takes in Liberty playoff game donning a Sabrina Ionescu jersey
Sabrina Ionescu’s relationship with Spike Lee goes back to when she was drafted by the New York Liberty19 hours ago -
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Basketball super fan Spike Lee takes in Liberty playoff game donning a Sabrina Ionescu jersey
Sabrina Ionescu’s relationship with Spike Lee goes back to when she was drafted by the New York Liberty19 hours ago -
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Former NBA first-round pick A.J. Griffin explains why he 'gave up basketball to follow Jesus'
The Hawks drafted Griffin No. 16 overall in 2022, but he said he's leaving basketball to become a ministerYesterday - NBA -
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Minnesota Lynx's Cheryl Reeve named WNBA Coach of the Year, Basketball Executive of the Year
Reeve, who is both the head coach and President of Basketball Operations of the Lynx, led Minnesota to a 30-10 record and a semifinal berth.Yesterday - WNBA