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Shandel Richardson

Shandel Richardson

Joined: May 8, 2024

Shandel has covered the NBA since 2010, with previous stops at The Athletic and South Florida Sun-Sentinel.  He has covered six NBA Finals, one Super Bowl, the NCAA basketball tournament. He has also been a beat writer for the Miami Hurricanes and contributed on every major beat in South Florida since 2003, including the Miami Dolphins and Miami Marlins. He can also be read in the Sportsbook Review for gambling coverage from around the NBA. A native of Bloomington, Illinois, Shandel attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He's also worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Kansas City Star.  TWITTER: @ShandelRich EMAIL: shandelrich@gmail.com

Dec 12, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Steve Nash (left) sits with Phoenix Suns executive Andy Kohlberg during the game against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James Floats Idea Of 1996 First-Round Pick Returning To NBA Coaching Ranks

Steve Nash hasn't coached in the NBA since 2022 but LeBron James floated the idea of a Nash return

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Unknown date; Philadelphia, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia 76ers forward Charles Barkley (32) shoots over New York Knicks forward Xavier McDaniel (32) at the Spectrum. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

NBA Enforcer Skipped Ending Career With Miami Heat Because Iron Fist Of Pat Riley

Xavier McDaniel played his final seasons with the New Jersey Nets but had opportunity to play for Pat Riley and the Miami Heat in mid-1990s

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Mar 24, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

NBA Hall Of Famer Again Claps Back At Anthony Edwards Diss Of Older Generation

Magic Johnson once again takes aim at Anthony Edwards suggestion of players being less athletic in the 1980s and `90s

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Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang and Magic Johnson before the 2024 NWSL Championship match at CPKC Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-Imagn Images

NBA Great Magic Johnson Had Visions Of Becoming A Billionaire "40 Years Ago"

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Byron Scott talks about how Magic Johnson had dreams of being a billionaire years ago

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Unknown date & location, USA: FILE PHOTO; New York Knicks head coach Pat Riley (left) talks to guard Greg Anthony (50) on the sideline during the 1993 season. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

A Phoenix Suns-New York Knicks Brawl Led To Pat Riley Ripping Pants

In 1993, Kevin Johnson and Doc Rivers started a brawl in a game that featured 12 technical fouls and Pat Riley getting involved

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Nov 26, 2024; Lahaina, Hawaii, USA; Former professional basketball player and Michigan State alumni, Earvin “Magic” Johnson (center) watches the Michigan State Spartans take on the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

Magic Johnson Slams Today's NBA All-Star Weekend Participation

NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson calls out the lack of effort during All-Star Weekend from star players such as LeBron James

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Amir Khan, McNeese State men's basketball manager

Alma Mater Of NBA Great Joe Dumars Goes Viral After Manager Gets NIL Deals

McNeese State is becoming the media darling of the NCAA Tournament after team manager Amir Khan

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Jan 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Peacock analyst Jalen Rose during the game between the Michigan Wolverines and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Fans Shows NBA Great Jalen Rose Lots Of Love During NCAA Broadcast

Jalen Rose is on the CBS broadcast for the NCAA Tournament during March Madness

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Apr 6, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Charles Barkley reacts in the second half in the semifinals of the 2019 men's Final Four between the Virginia Cavaliers and Auburn Tigers at US Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-Imagn Images

NCAA Tournament Finally Gives TNT's Charles Barkley Reason To Smile

NBA great Charles Barkley is rooting for his alma mater, Auburn, in the NCAA Tournament this March

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Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks on the field between plays during the first quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders Claims 1990s Icon Was A Greater Athlete Than Michael Jordan

Many consider Michael Jordan the greatest athlete of all-time but Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders thinks otherwise

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Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Kennyís Young Stars general manager Kenny Smith during introductions before the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Two-Time NBA Champion Picks Most Unwelcomed Team To Win NCAA Tournament

Many fans and media criticized the North Carolina Tar Heels for making the NCAA Tournament because of poor record against quality teams

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Unknown date; Los Angeles,USA: FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers guard Magic Ervin Johnson (32) in action against the Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (23) at The Forum. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons- Imagn Images

NBA Greats Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan Blast Load Management Era

Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson explain their problems with players taking days off for rest purposes

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