Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to inclusivity and social activism are values I’ve always tried to instill in my players,” said Wayne Pratt, Durant’s father and chairman of basketball at The St. James. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to various charities on behalf of the players and the event. Co-founded by two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman, Thirty Five Ventures incorporates the duo's business entities across sports, tech, media, philanthropy and more. The St. James, which opened its first location just outside of Washington, DC in the fall of 2018, plans to open its second complex in the Chicago suburb of Lincolnshire in the fall of 2021. SPRINGFIELD, Va., Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. James, the premier sports, wellness and entertainment destination in the country, today announced its partnership with two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant’s Team Durant at The St. James, to produce the inaugural Kevin Durant MLK Classic. World All-Star Classic game in Puerto Rico a go, NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: What's next for Lakers, Heat and all 30 teams, Morey in farewell ad: 'Harden changed my life', Saints, Pels owner Benson victim of car thieves, Sources: Lue agrees to 5-year deal to coach Clips, Sources: NBA, union extend negotiations on CBA, Likely NBA top pick LaMelo Ball signs with Puma, Stan Van Gundy meets with Pelicans, sources say, Everything you need to know about the NBA GOAT debate, Lowe: How Daryl Morey challenged NBA norms and almost won it all. In a related development, a source close to Steve Nash told Bucher the Phoenix Suns guard is not involved in the tour. All Rights Reserved. James, Anthony and Paul made their decisions together after consulting with one another over the past week. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. The Kevin Durant MLK Classic is a wonderful vehicle to do so.”, “It is with tremendous humility and reverence that we launch the KD MLK Classic powered by The St. James,” said Craig Dixon, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The St. James. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; Organizers say Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade are expected to headline an exhibition basketball game in Puerto Rico … At this time, the plan is for both players to be re-evaluated again in one (1) week. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-st-james-announces-kevin-durant-mlk-classic-an-elite-high-school-basketball-showcase-celebrating-the-life-and-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-300963975.html, Elijah Fisher, Crestwood Prep, Toronto, Ontario, J.T. A potential Game 5 would take place next Wednesday and a Game 7, if necessary, would take place two Sundays from now -- 10 days away. Darren Buchanan, Wilson High School, Washington, D.C. section: | slug: warriors-injury-updates-kevin-durant-wont-travel-for-games-3-and-4-to-be-re-evaluated-with-demarcus-cousins-in-one-week | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us |

FAQ: When and how will the 2020-21 NBA season begin? Reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook both decided not to make the trips overseas.

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. James, the premier sports, wellness and entertainment destination in the country, today announced its partnership with two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant’s Team Durant at The St. James, to produce the inaugural Kevin Durant … The Warriors won rather easily over the Blazers in Game 1, defeating them 116-94 and never trailing during the final 46 minutes of the game. It looks like Kevin Durant isn't close to returning from his calf injury, after all. Cory Barnes Jr., Archbishop Carroll, Washington, D.C. Tegra Izay, Archbishop Carroll, Washington, D.C. Erik Reynolds, Bullis School, Potomac, Maryland, Rodney Rice Jr., Bullis School, Potomac, Maryland, Zaakir Williamson, Rock Creek Christian Academy, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Delonnie Hunt, Rock Creek Christian Academy, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. At this point, Durant is not ready to advance to on-court work. The KD MLK Classic powered by The St. James will feature some of the top high school players in the US and Canada, including: Teams from the following schools will be playing in the showcase: Norcross High School (Norcross, GA), Crestwood Prep (Toronto, Ontario), Hamilton Heights (Chattanooga, TN), Archbishop Carroll (Washington, DC), Bullis School (Potomac, MD), Rock Creek Christian (Upper Marlboro, MD), Grayson High School (Loganville, GA), Wasatch Academy, (Mount Pleasant, Utah).

Nash was reported to be a candidate for the tour on Tuesday. "The scheduling was just too tough," said Rose, whose USO work will keep him in Hawaii until Friday morning. Rose confirmed his decision to pull out of the tour before playing in a USO-backed exhibition on Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii, the first such event featuring active NBA players.

“The Kevin Durant MLK Classic continues Dr. King’s legacy by bringing together young people to develop leadership skills on and off the court.”. Information from ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard and Ric Bucher and The Associated Press contributed to this report. James, Anthony and Paul are the second group of players to withdraw from the global tour.

The players were originally slated to travel across four continents with stops in London, Macau and Melbourne, Australia, but the defections have put those stops in jeapordy, a source told Bucher. The trio is somewhat hopeful that an NBA season can begin shortly, sources told Broussard. While we knew Durant would miss Game 6 of that series, he also wound up missing Game 1 of the Golden State Warriors' Western Conference finals matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. With the first game of the NBA Finals to take place on May 30, that would give Durant two more weeks to recover. The 2 time NBA champion hasn’t been in the news ever since the Orlando Bubble kicked off, as he hasn’t travelled with the Nets, owing to his Achilles injury. The KD MLK Classic, which will take place at The St. James from January 18 through January 20, 2020, will showcase match ups between some of North America’s elite high school basketball programs and players to provide these young student athletes with unique leadership, service and educational experiences in celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The team provided an official update on both Durant's status and DeMarcus Cousins' as well: Kevin Durant & DeMarcus Cousins injury update: pic.twitter.com/nEDLHT5vue. They will also engage in a conversation on leadership and participate in a community impact project.

“We’re incredibly excited to be paying homage to Dr. King by helping young people pursue their dream of competing at the highest level and providing them with truly unique educational and leadership experiences that we hope will enhance their understanding of the importance of values driven leadership and strengthen their belief in their ability to achieve their dreams.”. The St. James aims to serve as the center of the universe in every community where it is located by delivering the most comprehensive combination of best-in-class sports and wellness venues, developmental and elite coaching, training and competition, five-star lifestyle experiences and family centered active fun all in an environment that engages, inspires and delights everyone that comes through our doors. Rising stars from the US and Canada will come together at The St. James to compete in “must see” games, tour some of Washington, DC’s most significant and treasured memorials and museums and participate in leadership and service experiences all to deepen their understanding of Dr. King’s mission to expand freedom and equality and uplift human dignity.

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