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The game that had embraced Derrick Rose, rescued him and his family from Chicago's dangerous Englewood area on the South Side, taken him from Murray Park to unfathomable wealth and elevated him to a level of superstardom that at times made him uncomfortable, was suddenly causing him to push back and retreat.

Marcus Smart, as you may have heard, is practicing with the USA Select Team helping Team USA prepare for the World Cup of Basketball in Spain this September.

Apr. 17, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Atlanta Hawks small forward Dahntay Jones shoots a free throw against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

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Bradley Beal celebrated his 21st birthday with a lavish party in his hometown of St. Louis that included women wearing body paint of his Wizards jersey and doing circus tricks from the ceiling.

With all the news of Kevin Durant possibly leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016, I can't help but think how Thunder fans would react if he really did leave for the Washington Wizards .

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The U.N. Relief and Works Agency said the shelling at the school-turned-shelter was a violation of international law.

The Team USA roster will eventually be trimmed from 18 to 12 for the FIBA Basketball World Cup that begins on Aug. 30 in Bilbao, Spain, and no spot is more loaded than the point guard position.

Former Commissioner David Stern praised the NBA's handling of the Donald Sterling controversy and predicts it will "end well" for the league.

In this Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 file photo, outgoing NBA Commissioner David Stern answers questions from reporters at a news conference prior to the start of the pre-season game between the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers at the Mall of Asia Arena at suburban Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines.

Former Commissioner David Stern praised the NBA's handling of the Donald Sterling controversy and predicts it will "end well" for the league.

The old-school vet can still teach the young stud a few new tricks that will benefit both Wall and the Wizards.

Mar 8, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Marvin Williams celebrates during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.

Feb 1, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant dribbles the ball past Washington Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza in the third quarter at Verizon Center.

The Wizards' season ended with a disappointing loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, but to John Wall, the team has been winning ever since.

Marcus Smart looked really good for at least one stretch of Team USA practice Tuesday afternoon, leading his scrimmage team to a fierce comeback and a one-point victory.

May 4, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors ambassador and rap artist Drake celebrates as head coach Dwane Casey looks on against the Brooklyn Nets in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.

Year after year, the leaves change, the seasons turn...and new names approach the star-studded stratosphere atop the NBA .

There was a surprise for the media when we walked into USA Basketball training camp on Tuesday.