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The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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Trae Young called the shots, as he welcomed Quavo onto his court for a competitive round of HORSE.

Trae Young
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Chet Holmgren went from buckets to Birdies. The NBA champ linked up with Chef Kevin Lee to get a taste of restaurant life — and help assist foster families along the way.

Chet Holmgren
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VJ Edgecombe opens up about his journey from Bimini to the Sixers: “They will ALWAYS say, You can’t, you can’t, you can’t. They will be wrong.”

VJ Edgecombe

T.J. McConnell on losing in Game 7 and where the Indiana Pacers go from here: “It was just f***ing devastating, man.”

T.J. McConnell

Cam Johnson’s taking on a different kind of challenge: conquering his fear of bugs. 

Cam Johnson
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Jalen Williams hears a special voicemail from his parents, Nicole and Ronald Williams.

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Ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Lu Dort has a message for Oklahoma City Thunder fans: “This is about the opportunity that’s right in front of us ... right here in OKC, right here with you all.”

Lu Dort

Lu Dort: “C’est une opportunité en or qu’on a devant nous. On est presents, avec vous, prêts à faire quelque chose de spécial.”

Lu Dort

Jarrett Allen and the Cavaliers are entering the playoffs with one thing on their minds: another title for Cleveland: “Hell yes we’re thinking about it.”

Jarrett Allen

Malik Beasley has a message for Pistons fans ahead of the NBA playoffs: “Detroit vs. Everybody. It’s a FEELING. And with this year’s team, it’s like we’re bringing that feeling back again.”

Malik Beasley

Grief, TMZ headlines, a devastating injury ... for Montrezl Harrell it's been setback after setback. Now comes the comeback: “I can’t accept that ending, man. That can’t be what people remember me by. No way that’s gonna be how Trezz went out.”

Montrezl Harrell

The number two pick in last year’s draft, the Hornets’ own Brandon Miller joins Q and D this week on Knuckleheads.

Brandon Miller , Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson

Sacramento Kings teammates Davion Mitchell and Malik Monk take us through their ultimate off-day.

Davion Mitchell, Malik Monk
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Mikal Bridges visits Harlem's DREAM Charter School for the day to pursue one of his passions of becoming a teacher.

Mikal Bridges
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Jalen Brunson has a message for Knicks fans before the playoffs: “We’re taking that culture, the grit we know we have, that hunger and desire to win, to the playoffs.”

Jalen Brunson

This is the real Rudy Gobert: “I don’t think you’ll understand me unless you understand a bit of my history, and everything in my life that’s brought me here.”

Rudy Gobert

Pascal Siakam will always have a place for the Raptors in his heart: “Toronto made me feel like I belonged from day one.”

Pascal Siakam

Immanuel Quickley says goodbye to the New York Knicks: “I love this city from the bottom of my heart, and that will never change.”

Immanuel Quickley

Jamal Crawford is back in the building on this week's episode of Knuckleheads.

Jamal Crawford, Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson
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