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Youngest-ever NBA MVP Derrick Rose retires from basketball after 16 years

Youngest-ever NBA MVP Derrick Rose retires from basketball after 16 years

The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) youngest-ever Most Valuable Player (MVP), Derrick Rose, announced his retirement from the game of basketball on Thursday, bringing an end to his 16-year career. The 35-year-old, who was the first overall pick in 2008 NBA Draft, won the MVP award in 2011 at the age of 22 while playing for the Chicago Bulls, where he spent eight years of his career...

Curry, Lillard lead 12-man finalist for NBA Teammate of the Year award

Curry, Lillard lead 12-man finalist for NBA Teammate of the Year award

The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday announced the 12-man finalists for the 2022–23 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. The award recognises the player seen as the ‘ideal teammate’, who showcases selfless play, commitment, and dedication to the team, along with on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other players in and around the NBA. The selected players include two previous...