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First Time Free Agent

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For the first time in his NBA career, at the start of the new league year on July 1st, Al Jefferson will be without a team.

That is not expected to last long, as the type of presence Al has in the frontcourt is one of the NBA’s rare commodities and Big Al is expected to have a number of suitors. Regardless, come July, Al will be experiencing free agency for the first time.

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Nets 'Welcome Home' Coach Kidd

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The scoreboard inside of Barclays Center on Thursday afternoon while the Brooklyn Nets introduced Jason Kidd as their new head coach portended a homecoming of sorts, as J-Kidd rejoined the organization that he brought back to relevance more than 10 years ago as a player.

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Jason Kidd Named Head Coach of Brooklyn Nets

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Jason Kidd wasn’t out of the game for long.

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Wednesday night that Jason will become the 18th coach in franchise history just over a week after he retired as a player following 19 NBA seasons.

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Josh Teams With Higher Goals to Host Dallas Camp

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Summer hoops camps for kids have become something of a tradition for Josh Howard and his Foundation. This summer, he’s teaming with Higher Goals to bring a unique camp to the Dallas area.

Josh will join former teammate Desagana Diop to host the Higher Goals Know The Game Hoops Camp from June 17th to 21st at Grapevine Middle School (301 Pony Parkway, Grapevine, Texas).

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Angelo in Africa for USA Championship Tuneups

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With the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships just over a week away, it’s tune-up time for Angelo Taylor.

To get prepared for what will be a grueling three days in Iowa later this month for USA’s, Angelo took a trip over Africa with a few of his fellow athletes to compete in a few warmup meets. He took fans along for the ride via his Twitter account @Angelo_Taylor and Instagram.

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Stacked Field in Rabat No Match for LaShawn

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Another meet, another win for LaShawn Merritt.

LaShawn emerged victorious from a loaded field at the IAAF World Challenge 6th International Meeting Mohammed VI in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday for his fourth 400-meter win in five races this season and his seventh win overall in 2013.

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Victorious in Rome

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LaShawn Merritt continues to pile up the wins on his way to the USA Outdoor Championships later this month.

On Thursday in Rome, LaShawn picked up his third 400-meter victory of the year and sixth win overall this season at the Samsung Diamond League Golden Gala inside Olympic Stadium. LM's time of 44.96 in the 400m was his third sub 45-second time in four races this year.

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Wunderkind Draws Inspiration from D-Fish

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Derek Fisher’s infamous 0.4 buzzer beater in San Antonio back during the 2004 playoffs was one of those once in a generation "shot heard round the world" type moments.

What nine-year-old Lakers fan Gregiore Narcisse, one of the country’s brightest young minds, heard from the moment was his true calling.

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Jason's Career in Photos

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On Monday, June 3, 2013, Jason Kidd announced his retirement from the NBA after a 19-year career in which he became one of the greatest point guards to ever play the game. Take a look back at Jason's career through high school, college and five NBA stops in images.

At St. Joseph's High School in Alameda, Califronia, Jason won two state titles and received the Naismith Award his senior year.

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Jason Kidd Announces Retirement

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After 19 seasons in the NBA, Jason Kidd is retiring from the game of basketball.

Jason announced his retirement in a statement released by the New York Knicks on Monday morning.

"My time in professional basketball has been an incredible journey, but one that must come to an end after 19 years. As I reflect on my time with the four teams I represented in the N.B.A., I look back fondly at every season and thank each and every one of my teammates and coaches that joined me on the court."

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