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Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant ready to take off after a hiatus

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, Rookie of the Year favorite, feels he’s ready to take off after making physical improvements during the NBA hiatus. Morant, who is on the 6-foot-3, 175-pound list, said he added 12 pounds during the break of more than three months. He also believes his …

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Zion Williamson worked to stay fit during quarantine

2:20 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN For rookie Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans, the quarantine presented a new set of challenges. How does a 285-pound athlete who retired two months after returning from knee surgery stay fit? The NBA provided a lifesaver when it authorized Williamson to continue his …

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