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Melissa Issacson is an inspiration to anyone looking to break into the sports industry. She never had a doubt about her ability to succeed in the profession at the highest level, and she did some of her best work at the center of the sports world covering Michael Jordan. #JMC602
July 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
After an impressive season which included winning the regular season MVP award and the NBA finals MVP, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signed a record-breaking contract extension. The deal will pay him nearly 1 million per game in the last year.#JMC602

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Reports: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to 4-year, $285 million extension with Thunder
OKC's star guard will be under contract through the 2030-31 season after agreeing to a reported supermax extension.
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July 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
With the NBA finals coming to a close, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is dealing with a calf injury. How would a potential big performance from him compare to Willis Reed's historic performance in game 7 for the Knicks?
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Tyrese Haliburton injury: Pacers' star guard will play in NBA Finals Game 6 despite calf strain
Indiana's season is on the line against Oklahoma City on Thursday night
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June 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Respected college basketball announcer Dick Vitale is calling for the New York Knicks to rehire recently fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. That would be an unprecedented move and spark a lot of dialogue. Do you think the Knicks should do it? #JMC602 nypost.com/2025/06/12/s...
Dick Vitale suggests Knicks rehire Tom Thibodeau amid ‘embarrassing’ coaching search
Dick Vitale believes that the Knicks have made a mistake.
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June 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Adam Silver highlighted that the NBA may be headed for expansion. With Las Vegas and Seattle listed as the favorites, which cities do you think deserve an NBA team? #JMC602

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Silver: Owners likely to urge exploring expansion
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he believes there is enough interest among league owners to begin "a more formal exploratory phase" of expansion.
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June 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
What is your opinion on John Halliburton being allowed to attend Pacers games? How did Tyrese advocating for his dad's ban to be lifted in a postgame interview on TNT impact this decision? Would the Pacer's have made the move if he remained silent? #JMC602
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Sources: Pacers allow Haliburton's dad into games
Tyrese Haliburton's dad, John, will be allowed to attend Pacers home games in a suite, beginning with Game 4 against the Knicks on Tuesday, sources told ESPN.
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May 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The older generation of New York Knick fans felt an all too familiar feeling during Wednesday's improbable loss to the Indiana Pacers. The question is, is this loss worse than the game in which Reggie Miller trademarked the "Choking" gesture?

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Haliburton 'choke' marks latest chapter of Pacers-Knicks beef
The 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Pacers include fresh beef between the two.
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May 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM