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Yoeli Childs - Washington Wizards...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Washington Wizards Waive Former BYU Forward Yoeli Childs

The Washington Wizards waived former BYU forward Yoeli Childs, according to head coach Scott Brooks.
3 years ago
Yoeli Childs - Washington Wizards...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former BYU Forward Yoeli Childs Scores First NBA Points In Preseason Game Against Nets

Washington Wizards forward Yoeli Childs scored the first points as an NBA player during a preseason game against Brooklyn.
3 years ago
Utah State guard Sam Merrill (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah State Star Sam Merrill Scores First NBA Bucket

Former Utah State star Sam Merrill drilled his first NBA bucket of career with the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason opener.
3 years ago
Andrew Bogut #12 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Indiana Pacers at ORACLE Arena ...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah Big Man Andrew Retires After 14 NBA Seasons

Former Utah Utes big man Andrew Bogut announced that he is retiring after 14 seasons in the NBA.
3 years ago
Yoeli Childs - BYU Basketball...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former BYU Forward Yoeli Childs Officially Signs With Washington Wizards

The Wizards signed Childs to an Exhibit 10 deal after he went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft.
3 years ago
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Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Utah Jazz Officially Sign Former BYU Guard Jake Toolson

The Utah Jazz announced that the team has officially signed former BYU basketball guard Jake Toolson.
3 years ago
Sam Merrill #5 of the Utah State Aggies goes for the shot against the San Diego State Aztecs during...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah State Guard Sam Merrill Selected By Milwaukee Bucks In 2020 NBA Draft

The Bucks selected Merrill with the No. 60 overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft.
3 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Football Team...
Barry Wilner, AP

On Football: Halfway Through Season, Who Are Awards Leaders?

We’re only halfway through the 2020 schedule, but it’s worthwhile to take a look at the front-runners in the various categories.
3 years ago
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Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Report: Former BYU Star Yoeli Childs Interviewed By Knicks, Making “Strong Impression” On Teams

The New York Knicks reportedly interviewed former BYU men's basketball great Yoeli Childs.
4 years ago
Kyle Kuzma - Los Angeles Lakers...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah Forward Kyle Kuzma Wins First NBA Title As Lakers Eliminate Heat

Former Utah Utes forward Kyle Kuzma is now an NBA Champion as he helped the Lakers eliminate the Miami Heat in the Finals.
4 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Damian Lillard Announces Fiancee Is Expecting Twins

Former Weber State star Damian Lillard announced on Instagram on Monday that his fiancee is expecting twins.
4 years ago
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AP

Sport-By-Sport Snapshot Of Racial Injustice Protests

NBA players led the way Wednesday and Thursday by sitting out of scheduled playoff games in the “bubble” in Florida, the league’s answer to finishing up the season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers...
Tim Reynolds, AP

Portland Trail Blazers Say Damian Lillard Leaving Bubble For Tests On Injured Knee

Portland guard Damian Lillard is leaving the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney World for further tests on his injured right knee.
4 years ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket against Kentavious Caldwell-Po...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Damian Lillard Has Right Knee Sprain After Second MRI, Out For Game 5

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard will not play in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday after suffering a right knee sprain.
4 years ago
Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during action against the Portland Trail Blazers in ...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Ute Kyle Kuzma Begins Game 4 Postgame Talking About Jacob Blake Shooting

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma started his press conference after their Game 4 win talking about the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin.
4 years ago
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers...
AP

Portland’s Damian Lillard Injures Knee In Game 4 Against Lakers

Damian Lillard went down with a knee injury in the Trailblazers' game against the Lakers.
4 years ago
Dame D.O.L.L.A. - Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Dame D.O.L.L.A. Damian Lillard Drops Three News Songs With ‘Live From The Bubble’ EP

Dame D.O.L.L.A. celebrated the Blazers postseason berth by releasing three new songs as part of a new EP.
4 years ago
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers - Memphis Grizzlies...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Weber State Star Damian Lillard Carries Blazers To Postseason With Play-In Game Win

The ex-Weber State guard helped the Blazers clinched the final playoff spot in the West with a play-in game victory.
4 years ago
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Blazers Guard Damian Lillard Wins MVP Award For Seeding Games Inside NBA Bubble

The former Weber State star won the MVP Award following the eight seeding games to close out the NBA season inside the league’s bubble.
4 years ago
Damian Lillard - Dame 6 - Adidas...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Adidas Drops Price Of Dame 6 Shoes In Celebration Of Damian Lillard’s 61-Point Performance

Adidas lowered the price of Lillard's signature "Dame 6" basketball shoes to $61 following his 61-point performance vs. Dallas.
4 years ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 134...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Damian Lillard Drops 61 Points To Help Blazers Claim 8th Spot In West

Former Weber State and current Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard had another outstanding performance for his team on Tuesday night.
4 years ago
Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by teammates after hitting the game-winnin...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah F Kyle Kuzma Nails Game-Winning Three-Pointer For Lakers

Former Utah Utes and current Los Angeles Lakers forward made the game-winning three-pointer to give the Lakers a 124-121 win over the Denver Nuggets.
4 years ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a shot against the Philadelphia 76ers d...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Damian Lillard Scores 51 Points In Trail Blazers Win Over Sixers

Former Weber State guard and current Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard dropped 51 points in their 124-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
4 years ago
LA Clippers guard Paul George #13 looks to pass as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard #0 a...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Damian Lillard, Paul George Take Rivalry To Social Media

Former Weber State star and current Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard responded to shots taken on Instagram by Los Angeles Clippers duo Patrick Beverley and Paul George.
4 years ago