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**FILE** Carmelo Anthony (Keith Allison via Wikimedia Commons)

Carmelo Anthony, 10-Time NBA All-Star, Officially Retires After 19 Seasons

by Richard D. Elliott May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

Ten-time All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony officially announced his retirement from the NBA following 19 seasons on Monday.

**FILE** Tommy Sheppard (All-Pro Reels via Wikimedia Commons)

Washington Wizards Fire GM Tommy Sheppard Following Disappointing Tenure

by Richard D. Elliott April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

**FILE** The Phoenix Suns acquired 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in exchange for two forwards and four future first-round picks. (Abdullah J. Konte)

Trade Adds DMV Native Durant to Phoenix Roster, Changes Playoff Picture

by Richard D. Elliott February 15, 2023February 16, 2023

Former Wizard John Wall returned to D.C. as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

John Wall Returns to D.C. with the Clippers, Fans Show Love

by Richard D. Elliott December 14, 2022December 15, 2022

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (right) shoots over Los Angeles forward Anthony Davis. (Abdullah J. Konte/The Washington Informer)

DMV Locals Talk Wizards: Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal

by Richard D. Elliott December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Tributes to Kobe Bryant now stand throughout Los Angeles and outside of Staples Center — "The House That Kobe Built." (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Young People Fulfill Kobe Bryant’s Vision on Newly Refurbished Court

by Sam P.K. Collins October 15, 2022October 21, 2022

**FILE** Ime Udoka (Wikimedia Commons)

VIEWPOINTS

by WI Web Staff September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

**FILE** President Obama presents NBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell with the Medal of Freedom, the highest award bestowed upon U.S. citizens, at the White House on Feb. 15, 2011. (Wikimedia Commons)

Bill Russell, Basketball Legend and Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 88

by Stacy M. Brown July 31, 2022July 31, 2022

The historic mile marker at 1020 Montgomery Street in Alexandria, Va., was placed on April 2. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Alexandria, Virginia, Honors Native, First Black NBA Player Earl Lloyd

by Stacy M. Brown April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

Howard, Morgan State to Take the Court in First NBA HBCU Classic

by Ed Hill February 18, 2022February 18, 2022