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Basketball / NBA Jan 7, 2021

NBA players react to violence at U.S. Capitol

As violence at the U.S. Capitol underlined deep divisions in America on Wednesday, NBA players said the incident helped renew their commitment to fight racial injustice.

NBA Dec 20, 2020

Russell Westbrook debuts for Wizards in preseason win over Detroit

Russell Westbrook made his Washington Wizards debut. Nikola Vucevic pushed Orlando out to a fast start against the Charlotte Hornets. And, the Atlanta Hawks won a free-throw shooting contest against the Memphis Grizzlies in which 59 fouls were called. In the last night of the NBA ...

Basketball Aug 27, 2019

Pistons coach Dwane Casey says guard play will be key for Japan at FIBA World Cup

by Ed Odeven

Historically, the Japan men's national basketball team has had limited opportunities to compete on the global stage. For example, the team qualified for the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics and the 1998 FIBA World Championship, which was held in Athens. But the upcoming FIBA World Cup ...

Basketball / NBA Aug 2, 2018

Former Pistons assistant coach Rex Walters launches new basketball-themed podcast

by Ed Odeven

Rex Walters, whose head coaching stops include Florida Atlantic University, the University of San Francisco and the NBA G League's Grand Rapids Drive, has launched a new basketball podcast. The first podcast episode was posted online this week. Walters' first guest is his former boss, ...

Basketball / NBA Jul 1, 2017

Walters lands spot on Pistons staff

by Ed Odeven

Rex Walters has joined the Detroit Pistons as an assistant coach and will work on Stan Van Gundy's staff next season. Walters, 47, served as the Grand Rapids Drive head coach last season, guiding the Pistons' NBA Development League (now known as the NBA G ...

Basketball | HOOP SCOOP Apr 29, 2017

Walters aims to inspire with coaching

by Ed Odeven

After his first year as an NBA Development League head coach, Rex Walters looked back on the experience with upbeat answers and enthusiasm for next season. The former Northwestern University, University of Kansas and NBA guard also reflected on the challenges of this new, interesting ...

Sports | SPORTS SCOPE Jul 28, 2015

Kajikawa using power of sport to improve society

by Jack Gallagher

In the increasingly cynical world we live in it seems like true believers are becoming a dying breed. The cold, hard reality of everyday life having taken a toll on optimism and enthusiasm. Good news, these days, sometimes appears as elusive as finding the Holy ...