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The Nuggets and Rockets kicked it old-school Saturday, in that they wanted to kick the ever-loving crud out of each other. This one felt like a playoff game, right down to the make-up calls, dangling narratives, chest-bumping, mind games and trash talk. If the NBA’s TV types know what’s good for them, they’ll move Denver-Houston higher up the fight card. “As a man,” Brown, who finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds off the bench, said of Durant, his new best friend, “there are certain things you don’t say to another man.” Both Brown and Durant admitted KD said those certain things anyway — right after Brucey B’s teardrop putback pulled the hosts to within 69-62 with 2:38 left in a listless third period.

Denver Post

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr made another passionate plea for more gun control restrictions in the wake of Saturday’s shooting at Brown University. Kerr, unprompted, spoke for three minutes as he finished up his pregame news conference ahead of Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

New York Times

Lauren Rosen: DeAndre Jordan says he’s in the process of getting his college degree, in Contemplative Studies, at Brown University. He started the process during the pandemic. He had a quiz during yesterday’s off day. He says the quiz went well.

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Tamenang Choh will return to Brown University for his senior season. Bears coach Mike Martin confirmed Tuesday that the standout forward will withdraw his name from the upcoming NBA Draft. Choh submitted his name in early April but retained his eligibility throughout the process.

providencejournal.com

Jeff Goodman: Brown University’s Tamenang Choh will declare for the NBA Draft, source told @Stadium. 6-5 junior averaged 13.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists this past season.

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