Prior to this Monday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies, All-Star guard Ja Morant posted a photoshopped image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on social media. Unsurprisingly,
The Miami Heat honored the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting a day of service at the Gulf Stream Early Learning Center in Hallandale Beach.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama wears a t-shirt in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. as he warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops were integral to his dream.
Street takeovers during the MLK Day weekend have become a tradition that law enforcement officers want to put to an end​.
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Simons and Ayton lead the way, with Simons dropping 24 on 6-12 three-point shooting, adding four boards, and three assists. Ayton posted a double-double putting up 22 points, and pulling down 15 rebounds. Avdija also added a double-double, scoring 16 with 10 rebounds.
One of the nation's oldest Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades took place in Miami on Monday. The MLK Parade in the neighborhood of Liberty City has a rich tradition that started just a few years after the assassination of the civil rights leader, making Miami the first city to create a parade in King's name.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was asked if he watched the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday. He said he watched Boston Celtics tape instead.
The Portland Trail Blazers head to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in a non-conference matchup. The Blazers are 14-28, which puts them in 13th place in the Western Conference. The Heat are 21-20, which puts them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
In Fort Myers, the celebration started with a march along Martin Luther King Boulevard, and it ended at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater at Centennial Park.