Chris Paul was trending on Twitter on Thursday night after Kanye West lobbed an accusation that the Suns star had an affair with Kim Kardashian. You never know what’s going to hit Twitter at any given time. Sometimes it’s memes about the latest NFL game circulating. Sometimes it’s Kanye West lobbing a grenade into the
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Steph Curry isn’t just a gifted shooter. He trains in unbelievably difficult and unique ways to keep his game sharp and his body healthy. The Warriors have gotten off to a rough start this season but you can’t blame Steph Curry. At 34, he’s on pace to average more than 30 points per game for
Nikola Mirotic played in the NBA, is now competing in the EuroLeague, and is already crafting his post-retirement future by producing cheese on a farm he owns in Serbia. Nikola Mirotic joined Real Madrid at the ripe age of 14 years of age all the way back in 2005. Just for context, Luka Doncic was
Nov 28, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports Most of the in-season deals happen right before the NBA Trade Deadline in February. But these five guys could be
Kevin Durant surpassed Michael Jordan’s feat by scoring 25 points in 17 consecutive games to start a season… and is now chasing Elgin Baylor, Rick Barry, and Wilt Chamberlain. On the night that saw Kyrie Irving come back from his Nets-imposed suspension, Kevin Durant decided it was a good time to enter the history books of
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Christian Pulisic makes ultimate sacrifice to put USMNT ahead: Best memes and tweets by Mark Powell Did USMNT get screwed on Tim Weah offside call? by Mark Powell Brook Lopez has been a strong interior defender for the Bucks for several seasons and the Vegas sportsbooks are finally taking notice. Brook
Steph Curry’s historic 2015-16 unanimous MVP campaign has been eclipsed by his incredible start to this season. In 2015-16, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors turned in one of the best performances by a point guard in NBA history. He was crowned MVP unanimously, the first ever. Seven years later at age 34, however,
Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images A superstar, injuries, and flawed greatness — that is the story of the 2019 NBA Draft so far. Seldom has there been a stronger consensus on the No. 1 pick than there was in the 2019 NBA Draft. That was the year of Zion Williamson. He blew minds at Duke.
Veteran forward Anthony Davis missed Saturday night’s game with a left calf contusion, could be back on Monday as the strength of the Lakers’ schedule progressively ramps up. The Los Angeles Lakers faced the San Antonio Spurs for the third time in less than a week on Saturday. That game closed a back-to-back mini-series played
A career night for Jerami Grant under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden as he goes for 44 points on his way to re-write Portland’s history books. After putting together a positive 3-2 record through their most recent road trip, and after a five-day rest throughout the week, the New York Knicks returned home
Despite optimism about Damian Lillard’s calf injury, an MRI revealed issues that could sideline the Portland Trail Blazers’ star for additional games The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a strong, and perhaps surprising, start to the season. At 10-6, they’re sitting in third place in the uber-competitive Western Conference. This early success has
Gordon Hayward missed Friday’s game with a “shoulder contusion” but his wife shed light on his ongoing issues claiming he’s actually suffered a fracture on an IG story If you read the headline and thought this was just another clickbait article, think again. The Charlotte Hornets fended off the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday to win
Everything seemed to be in place for the Phoenix Suns and Jae Crowder to part ways, but no trade has been announced yet. Why is that? Last week arrived with Jake Fischer reporting a nearly-finalized trade between the Milwaukee Bucks (seemingly offering Grayson Allen) and the Phoenix Suns involving forward Jae Crowder. More than a week
Bol Bol’s stature, skill set, and lately his performance is showing exactly what some fans thought he was capable of when he was drafted. It took a few years, but something seems to have clicked with Bol Bol this year. Maybe it’s a new environment with the Orlando Magic, or perhaps it’s simply playing time
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Rookie of the Year candidate Paolo Banchero might be back on Friday after missing three weeks of play with an ankle injury. The Orlando Magic faithful might not have a lot of stuff to be thankful for on Thanksgiving, but things are about to change with Rookie of the Year near-lock Paolo Banchero about to
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant makes half-court buzzer beaters look easy after his made shot against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Ja Morant has shown through his first three seasons in the NBA that he can be a true superstar of the league. Just last year, he won the NBA’s Most Improved Player, and
The Los Angeles Lakers got frustrated and Patrick Beverley’s cheap shot on Deandre Ayton led to the guard’s ejection. The Lakers have gone through all of the proverbial stages of basketball grief one could see coming their way this season. They started it with both of their coveted first-round picks in their coffers after failing
On Amazon’s alternate TNF stream, LeBron James discussed the Packers’ inability to help Aaron Rodgers, mirroring his own frustrations with the Lakers. On Thursday night, Amazon aired an alternative stream to the TNF game between the Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans, featuring HBO’s The Shop. Guest of the program, LeBron James, shared some not-so-cryptic
Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports NFL Week 12 2022: 3 teams on upset alert this Sunday by Mike Phillips Japan shocks Germany 2-1 in World Cup stunner: Best memes and Tweets by Ian Levy Ja Morant did his best to get Malik Monk to miss a pair of clutch free throws. Instead, Morant’s own free throw
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been taking a lot of hard fouls lately and Mike Budenholzer is begging the NBA to do something about it. For the second game in a row, Giannis Antetokounmpo was brought to the floor by a massive foul, a borderline dangerous hit. Two games ago it was an open-field tackle by Joel
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers have made some rough moves in the last decade. What 10 trades and free agent signings would they most like a do-over on? The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most successful franchises in NBA history. They are not only tied with the Boston Celtics
Kristaps Porzingis is looking like an All-Star again, anchoring the resurgent Washington Wizards on both sides of the ball. Ever since a torn ACL caused him to miss the entirety of the 2018-19 season (unlocking a series of unfortunate events that followed), Kristaps Porziņģis has desperately been trying to recapture the magic that earned him
Could the New York Knicks be working on an impact trade ahead of the deadline? If you know the Knicks, then you already know unpredictability is what brings predictability to Madison Square Garden. Enter the latest report ($) from Shams Charania of The Athletic, who wrote early on Friday about the Knicks’ “willingness” to potentially include
The Chicago Bulls max-money-guard Zach LaVine commented on his benching against Orlando and offered more reasons for his rejection of it Zach LaVine got benched by Bulls’ head coach Billy Donovan last Friday with more than three minutes on the clock. Chicago’s guard never made it back to the court in a game that the
Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) Mike Ditka-themed bachelor party takes Atlanta by storm by Rylie Smith Kyrie Irving is done serving his suspension related to sharing a movie with anti-Semitic themes. Prior to returning, he thanked his supporters. Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is set to return on Sunday night against
Bulls star Zach LaVine got benched for the final three minutes of Friday’s game and he hated it. The Chicago Bulls faced their friends Orlando Magic on Friday with the Eastern Conference foes entering the meeting at very different steps in the developmental cycle. The Bulls are playing all-in basketball this season after putting together the
Steph Curry went off for his 11th career 50-point game on Wednesday, against the Phoenix Suns. Which was his best high-scoring game ever? As the Golden State Warriors continue to struggle this season, Curry has somehow managed to get even better in his 14th season. As of today, Curry is second in the NBA in
Shams Charania dropped a bunch of information on early trade market whispers. Here’s everything he reported and why it matters. The NBA trade market is going to kick off early this year, it would appear, and Shams Charania’s Friday reporting helps us piece together some whispers from the last week or so. Charania dropped a
The Brooklyn Nets are expected to reinstate Kyrie Irving from suspension this Sunday when they play the Memphis Grizzlies. Back on Nov. 1, Kyrie Irving was suspended for a minimum of five games without pay by the Brooklyn Nets for promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account. After sharing the video and facing backlash,
The Portland Trail Blazers appeared to have made themselves a championship contender despite relying heavily on two extremely young key pieces. The Portland Trail Blazers went all in on roster changes over the past few months, trying to leverage what time they had left of Damian Lillard’s prime to try and build a contender. So
The Suns are closing in on a Jae Crowder trade according to NBA trade rumors. But where will he end up? Jae Crowder, though technically a member of the Phoenix Suns, has yet to suit up for the team this year. He and the team have mutually agreed to pursue options in the trade market
Cade Cunningham signed an endorsement deal with cryptocurrency platform BlockFi before his rookie season. Just over a year later, they filed for bankruptcy. The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, and the general and extended decline in the value of cryptocurrency that preceded it is sending ripple effects throughout our economy and the NBA has not
(Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) The 2018 NBA Draft brought about a wave of new-age big men and elite offensive creators. Every now and then, we get a batch of rookies with the potential to define a generation. The 2018 NBA Draft provided us with just that. A handful of the league’s most dominant and
Bob Cousy #14 of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images) Packers revisionist history shows they could have had Travis Kelce, Cooper Kupp, and more by Aryanna Prasad The first part of a multi-episode series from the Over & Back NBA history podcast looks at each franchise’s Hall of Fame players. The Over &
James Wiseman’s career is at a crossroads, and Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are making a decision to hopefully jump-start it. On Monday night, Steve Kerr announced that Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman would be sent down to the G-League for an undetermined amount of time. Kerr hinted at 10 days or
The NBA’s growing popularity has spurred talk of expansion, and while Seattle and Las Vegas are likely the next sites, Mexico City has emerged as a possible contender. The NBA is the hottest ticket in town, at least among ownership groups. The league has seen steady fan and revenue growth over the years, while MLB
The Sixers have a former owner that can do some of its dirty work when recruiting potential new players. Philadelphia 76ers GM Daryl Morey is the tampering king, and he now has a weapon at his disposal to do it without punishment. That’s bad news for the league and great news for the Sixers in
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose. (Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) DeVonta Smith reveals the secret to Eagles’ incredible 2022 success by Scott Rogust 10 WR sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 10 by Jakob Ashlin Knicks guard Derrick Rose had a layup balance perfectly behind the rim for a miss that felt uniquely fitting
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Anthony Davis seems frustrated with his role, and a simple free agency option could have solved the issues he has. There are plenty of issues facing the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season, so giving Anthony Davis the exact role that he’s comfortable in probably falls down the priority list a few rungs. After
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis. (Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports) Carla Esparza believes Zhang Weili is ‘underestimating’ her at UFC 281 (Video) by Alec Arritola NBA insider Shams Charania says the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t likely to make a big move with first-round draft picks to save their season. The Los Angeles Lakers are far
The Brooklyn Nets have moved away from hiring Ime Udoka as head coach, instead promoting Jacque Vaughn. Amid all of the controversies surrounding the Brooklyn Nets, the team and head coach Steve Nash agreed to part ways. Shortly after the news was announced, there were reports that the Nets were planning to hire Ime Udoka
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver met with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving as a step toward reconciliation after his suspension for tweeting about an antisemitic film After giving Kyrie Irving several days to properly apologize for tweeting about an antisemitic film, the Brooklyn Nets suspended the superstar guard on Nov. 3 for five games without pay.
The Milwaukee Bucks have been dominating on defense without one of their best perimeter defenders. A change in their defensive principles has made a big difference. The Milwaukee Bucks lost their first game of the season Monday night against the Hawks. But, at 9-1, they still have the best record in the NBA despite starting
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images You don’t have to win to play fun basketball. These three NBA teams have struggled to pull out wins but they’ve still been a joy to watch. It’s still early but there are already and some teams who look like they’re in store for a long NBA season. While some
Though it looked like Brooklyn Nets were moving forward in hiring Ime Udoka, owner Joe Tsai is facing pressure not to bring on the suspended Boston coach. The Brooklyn Nets weren’t looking good. That was before Kyrie Irving was suspended for promoting an antisemitic film on Twitter and before the team parted ways with Steve
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) The 2017 NBA Draft is most famous for the mystifying collapse of its No. 1 pick — and the multiple All-Stars who followed. Multiple All-Stars and All-NBA players have emerged from the 2017 rookie class. None of them, however, went first overall. That unique honor was bestowed upon Markelle Fultz,
Kyrie Irving’s NBA future should be in doubt considering his stance on an anti-Semitic social media post that he has since deleted, but not apologized for. Nets star Kyrie Irving posted the link to an anti-Semitic film on his social media accounts. Despite deleting the posts days later, he failed to apologize for promoting said
After the Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for a minimum of five games, NBA media wondered if the guard would ever play for Brooklyn again. Kyrie Irving will sit out the Nets’ next five games. And he could sit out much longer. That’s the conclusion of many in the NBA media after hearing about Brooklyn’s decision
Nike announced that it has suspended its relationship with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, and will no longer release his new sneakers. On Thursday, the Brooklyn Nets suspended guard Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay after refusing to apologize for promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account, despite the team giving
ESPN NBA commentator Jalen Rose apologized for saying the identity of the Boston Celtics female staff member involved with Ime Udoka should be made public. The Brooklyn Nets have been in the NBA spotlight for the past week due in part to Kyrie Irving promoting a film with antisemitic tropes on Twitter and head coach
No, the Lakers probably wouldn’t even if they could, but they can’t trade LeBron James. Here’s why. The Los Angeles Lakers started the season 0-5, the same way they started the 2014-15 season when they finished with a 21-61 record. With LeBron James aging, it’s important for the Lakers to be thinking about ways it
Kyrie Irving, along with the Brooklyn Nets, will make $500,000 donations each to “eradicate hate and intolerance” in communities after the player’s promotion of an antisemitic film on Twitter. But, his statement was missing a direct apology. The Brooklyn Nets have been in the news cycle quite frequently. From their 2-6 start to the season,
The Brooklyn Nets have fired head coach Steve Nash just days after a situation involving the sharing of an antisemitic movie by Kyrie Irving. Weird things are happening with the Brooklyn Nets. In the latest of a string of news, Steve Nash was fired by the team after leading the team to a 94-67 record
The San Antonio Spurs released 2021 first-round pick Josh Primo after allegedly exposing himself to multiple women. Josh Primo was the 12th-overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, and was just 19 years old entering the season. San Antonio saw plenty of promise in Primo on the court, but the off-court allegations forced the Spurs
The Lakers are the only winless team in the NBA. When will they grab their first W of the year? Yes, it’s probably time to panic, Los Angeles Lakers fans. The Lakers are 0-5 and the only team in the NBA without a win. On Saturday night, the Sacramento Kings were able to take the
Kyrie Irving recently shared a movie on his social media that includes anti-Semitic themes and argued with a reporter over it the next day. If you’ve missed the latest saga in the book of Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving’s obsession with obscure, fringe beliefs and temperament, here’s a quick summary: Kyrie Irving shared a link
The NBA released a vague statement in regard to Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving promoting an antisemitic film on social media. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is once again in the spotlight following his social media activity. Earlier this year, he promoted a conspiracy theory by Alex Jones, who recently was ordered to pay $1
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving got into an argument with a reporter regarding a tweet linking to an antisemitic film. Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is in the news following his social media activity. Back in September, Irving shared a conspiracy theory by Alex Jones. This past week, Irving sent out a tweet linking to
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The Brooklyn Nets released a statement decrying hate speech after point guard Kyrie Irving endorsed an antisemitic film and book on social media. Antisemitism has been front-and-center this week with Kanye West facing backlash for spreading dangerous stereotypes and conspiracy theories but he’s not the only major public figure, unfortunately, feeding the hate. Nets point
Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports The 2016 NBA Draft yielded arguably the most scrutinized and debated rookie class in recent history. A lot has happened since 2016, both in the world at large and in the NBA. It’s hard to imagine a more interesting and hotly contested collection of players than the 2016 rookie
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ latest Instagram post is eyeopening following the team’s 0-4 start to the season. After missing out on the playoffs (and play-in tournament), the Los Angeles Lakers spent the offseason trying to improve their roster, while hiring a new head coach in Darvin Ham. Yet, the start to their season
Jalen Brunson is giving the Knicks everything they could have hoped for at the point guard position, helping to drive their surprising early success. When the New York Knicks finagled point guard Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks by dangling a four-year, $104 million contract in front of him, the decision was met with a
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NBA play-by-play commentator Kevin Harlan jinxed Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry at the free-throw line. The 2022-23 NBA season has just begun, and there was already a huge Western Conference matchup early in the schedule. The defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors were on the road to take on the Phoenix Suns. In the
The New York Knicks made a big splash when they signed Jalen Brunson to be their new point guard. Can he help guide them back to the playoffs? The expectations in New York were sky-high for the 2021-22 season for the New York Knicks after their shocking 41-31 record earned them the fourth seed in
Charles Barkley showed no mercy to the Los Angeles Lakers in a scorching yet humorous take. Charles Barkley is known for being bald, brash, and brutally honest. That doesn’t change when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers. Following the purple and gold’s loss to the Clippers 103-97, Barkley offered his perspective, and it was
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson bashed a supposed rumor that he might retire after the 2024 season. Klay Thompson’s contract with the Warriors expires after the 2024 season. Thus, some have suggested that he could retire, rather than seek another deal in Golden State or elsewhere. Thompson refuted those suggestions in a press conference
It may have only been one game this NBA season, but fans are already handing the Rookie of the Year award to the Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero. The Orlando Magic won the NBA Draft lottery, and the right to choose one of the top prospects in the class. Come June 23, the Magic opted to
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The Golden State Warriors celebrated their 2021-22 NBA Championship on Tuesday’s opening night getting their rings and hanging the championship banner. Some four months after Stephen Curry captured his fourth career NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors, the team helped to tip off the 2022-23 season with a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images To celebrate the return of NBA basketball, we take a look at one reason to watch every team this season. The 2022-23 NBA regular season officially tipped off on Tuesday night, commencing a nearly six-month journey for 30 teams. The stakes of this season for those 30 teams vary drastically.
Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports With Opening Night hours away, here are 15 NBA season predictions for the Eastern Conference, one for each and every team. In preparation for tonight’s tip, these are 15 predictions on the upcoming season for the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. The only requirement is that each prediction is measurable
From undrafted to an important piece of a potential Miami Heat championship roster, Max Strus has had quite the basketball journey. Max Strus is tough. Tough enough to work his way from Division II Lewis University to becoming a playoff starter for the Miami Heat. But it’s hard to not be tough when Jimmy Butler
Both Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins said that they were “going to get a bag” after winning the NBA championship last season. The Golden State Warriors provided just that for both of them. The Golden State Warriors made it to the playoffs last year for the first time since 2019, and they emerged as NBA champions after
Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports MLB: Hall of Fame reliever Bruce Sutter passes away at 69 by Eric Treuden Draymond Green is still answering questions about the Warriors’ chemistry. His latest comments seem to be pointing fingers at the front office. Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole at a Warriors practice has dominated the NBA conversation as
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Skip Bayless is known for being critical of LeBron James but sided with the Lakers star over Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s unfair and unwarranted criticism. Unlike his TV counterpart Shannon Sharpe, Fox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless has been one of the staunchest critics of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. However, Bayless recently chose a different route
From opening night to the 2023 NBA Draft, here are all the important dates you’ll need to know to follow the 2022-23 NBA season. The NBA preseason is already winding down and what should be a fascinating regular season is just over the horizon. We’ve seen big names change teams this offseason — Donovan Mitchell,
According to The Athletic, Draymond Green could be disciplined by the Golden State Warriors after getting into a physical altercation with Jordan Poole at practice. The Golden State Warriors open up the 2022-23 season on Oct. 18 against the Los Angeles Lakers, as they look to repeat as NBA champions. But in the preseason, there
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Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green had an altercation with Jordan Poole, and it was certainly worthy of a suspension. Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green had an altercation with his teammate, Jordan Poole, that was aggressive and worthy of a suspension. In a video originally released by TMZ, Green is shown walking up to
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly taking “every legal course of action” to see how the video of Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole leaked, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne. The Golden State Warriors are dealing with the fallout from the altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole in practice. The Athletic first reported
The Chicago Bulls have a complementary mix of talent that could take them far in the Eastern Conference. The Chicago Bulls have bamboozled us before. Heading into the 2019-20 season, plenty were bullish on what the Bulls could do with a team led by Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen. That team, in a Covid-shortened season,
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TMZ released footage of the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole fight at practice, and NBA Twitter reacted to the clip. The focus of the NBA has been on the Golden State Warriors. Not just because they are the defending NBA champions, but because of the reported altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole during practice on Wednesday.
After news broke of a reported physical altercation between Golden State Warriors players Draymond Green and Jordan Poole, Twitter users shared memes. The regular season is just a matter of days away, and there is some drama brewing on the Golden State Warriors. Specifically, there was a physical altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole
The Miami Heat have inked Tyler Herro to a multi-year deal, but was it worth giving the Sixth Man of the Year that kind of raise? When the Miami Heat drafted Tyler Herro, the expectation was that he would join the legacy of sharpshooters that roamed South Beach. So far, he’s done quite well with
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Dear NBA teams looking into Ime Udoka as a potential head coach candidate despite his year-long Celtics suspension, please don’t. Ime Udoka won’t be the Celtics head coach for the 2022-23 season and it feels unlikely he’ll return as their coach even after his one-year suspension for workplace misconduct is over. That doesn’t mean he
With the loss of Danilo Gallinari to a knee injury, the Boston Celtics believe they found an answer to the problem by signing Blake Griffin. When the Boston Celtics signed Danilo Gallinari, the hope was that he could serve as a viable option off their bench. That’s over. Gallinari’s knee injury — which will likely
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) Bellator 286: Aaron Pico’s advice to Bo Nickal 6 years removed from his own ‘top prospect’ label by Raphael Garcia The Celtics suspended head coach Ime Udoka for a full year because of a workplace relationship. Now we know more about how he crossed
The NBA is constantly tinkering with rules and innovations. Inspired by changes in MLB, here are a few things we’d like to see this year. Last day of September! Time to schedule some apple picking, pull out those flannels, and swap iced coffee for hot cider. For baseball, it means one season is about to
The Brooklyn Nets are hard to get a read on heading into the 2022-23 season. There are a number of directions this could go. Boy, oh boy, what an offseason for the Brooklyn Nets. Though it looked like the roster coming into the season had the potential to look drastically different than the way it
For the first time since requesting a trade, Kevin Durant spoke publicly at Brooklyn Nets Media Day ahead of the 2022-23 season. After a drama-filled offseason, fans weren’t sure that they’d get to see Kevin Durant (or Kyrie Irving) suit up in a Brooklyn Nets jersey again. Durant requested a trade on June 30, and
The Atlanta Hawks made one of the splashiest moves of the offseason, trading for Dejounte Murray. Will it be enough to make them a contender? After a shocking run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021, expectations were sky-high for the Hawks. But injuries took a toll, their win percentage dropped slightly and the 2021-22
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 15: Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Footprint Center on May 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards apologized after making anti-gay comments in a social media video this offseason. This offseason, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards posted a since-deleted video on social media that got him in some trouble, as he used homophobic language upon seeing a group of people standing on a sidewalk. Edwards issued an
Shaquille O’Neal replied to Ben Simmons’ criticism of him abandoning the LSU brotherhood and being unsupportive of his mental health struggles. The NBA season is almost here, and Shaquille O’Neal and Ben Simmons are doing a great job table-setting some early fall drama for us. Simmons, after a really challenging year and a half, finally
The Boston Celtics officially announce that head coach Ime Udoka is suspended for the entire 2022-23 season for a relationship with a team staff member. On Wednesday night, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was facing a suspension for the entire 2022-23 season for what was initially described as a
Brad Stevens was visibly emotional addressing media on Friday afternoon regarding the suspension of head coach Ime Udoka. The Boston Celtics are facing a considerable amount of turmoil heading into the 2022-23 season. Just ahead of training camp, the team announced that it would be suspending Ime Udoka for at least the entirety of the
NBA League Pass is essential for diehard NBA fans. How much is it to subscribe for the season? Ready to plop on the couch every night and boot up NBA League Pass, consuming as much basketball as possible? Same. We’re almost there, folks. The NBA season starts up on October 18th. Here’s everything you need
Luka Doncic is involved with a new AI project, and it’s extremely creepy. Let’s be honest, we’re barrelling toward a dystopian reality ruled by artificial intelligence, aren’t we? Or, maybe we are already objects of a simulation ourselves… Well, apparently, our current reality already has alternate versions of Luka Doncic. Doncic’s TikTok is being taken
Ben Simmons talks about the controversial part of his game — his shooting — and reveals his approach to shots beyond the arc for the Nets in 2022-23. Ben Simmons’s unwillingness or inability to shoot has been the narrative underpinning his career thus far and pulling attention away from his elite skills on the defensive
With pressure mounting and sponsors beginning to flee, Robert Sarver has announced he will sell the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. It seemed Robert Sarver had gotten off light. After a nearly year-long investigation that included over 300 interviews and a review of more than 800,000 documents, the NBA concluded the Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner:
The Las Vegas Aces win their first-ever WNBA Championship, and WNBA Twitter is losing it over a fantastic WNBA Finals run. The Las Vegas Aces win their first-ever WNBA Championship, and it’s tough to pick a headline. There’s the tear the Aces have been on ever since the All-Star break, which A’ja Wilson spoke to
The Las Vegas Aces held onto every slight this season, including when the Connecticut Sun tried to clown them on Twitter in 2019. In an industry that sees frequent turnover, where one person rarely runs the same Twitter account for years on end, the Las Vegas Aces accomplished something special. Someone, somewhere on the Aces
PayPal is cutting off its business relationship with the Phoenix Suns in light of an investigation into team owner Robert Sarver’s conduct. Earlier this week, Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver was suspended by the NBA for one year and fined $10 million following an investigation into his workplace conduct going back over a
The NBA has announced a one-year suspension and $10 million fine for Phoenix Suns/Mercury owner Robert Sarver. Back in November 2021, sources close to ESPN brought up allegations of racism and sexist behavior from the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury team owner Robert Sarver. Apparently, these allegations began surfacing back in 2016 after a game
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. (Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports) MLB Playoff Bracket: 5 MLB teams on upset alert this postseason by Noah Yingling Cubs are looking overseas for next major pitching addition by Rylie Smith The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering bringing Russell Westbrook off the bench with Patrick Beverley and Dennis Schroder
Through three games, the Las Vegas Aces have a 2-1 lead in the 2022 WNBA Finals, with both teams winning their home games so far. The Aces came into Thursday night poised to capture the team’s first title, but the Sun exploded offensively, sending us to a Game 4 on Sunday. Can the Aces close
The NBA Trade Deadline is one of the most anticipated dates on the league calendar. When is it for the 2022-23 season? There are a handful of dates on the NBA calendar that mean more than others. The NBA Draft, for instance, represents the day a new influx of young talent gets spread across the
After a brief hiatus from Under Armour, NBA superstar Steph Curry is back in the saddle with the apparel company, inking a billion-dollar, lifetime deal. In 2018, there was a hiatus between Golden State Warrior superstar Steph Curry and Under Armour that nearly ended in a split. Now, that seems to have been resolved with
The recent Rolling Stone profile of Steph Curry included some fascinating new stories, including one about a “stern” email from President Obama. A new, in-depth profile of Steph Curry was released this week at Rolling Stone including a number of previously unknown details and stories. Among them was the fact that the Warriors had serious
Lonzo Ball missed much of last season after knee surgery and he won’t be ready for training camp. How much does his absence limit the Bulls? In less than a month, the Chicago Bulls will open their training camp for the start of the 2022-23 season. Unfortunately, they’ll have to do so without their starting
LeBron James discussed potentially playing with not just his oldest son, Bronny, but also his youngest son, Bryce. During the 2022 All Star break, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said that before he ends his legendary career, he wants to team up with his oldest son, Bronny. The future Hall of Famer has since
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook has put his Brentwood mansion up for sale. Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook continues to be at the forefront of trade rumors. Last season, the Lakers had a disappointing 33-49 record. From the jump, Westbrook was a bizarre fit for the Lakers. Westbrook, who is known
With Kevin Durant off the trade market, the next best thing in NBA trade rumors is Donovan Mitchell Kevin Durant killed the momentum on trade talks that impacted nearly a quarter of the league’s teams. This opens the door for plenty of teams to finalize their roster with other signings and trades heading into training
The Brooklyn Nets are indicating that they want to keep Kyrie Irving Monday’s news surrounded Kevin Durant and the plenty of teams who are supposedly interested in trading for him. Of course, several of those teams are withholding names such as Desmond Bane in prospective deals for the star, so it’s hard to say exactly
Candace Parker hit back at Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller for comments he made celebrating his team knocking the Sky star out of the playoffs. The Connecticut Sun knocked the Chicago Sky out of the WNBA playoffs with a Game 5 victory that may have had head coach Curt Miller in too celebratory a
This week, Above the Break previews the WNBA Finals, breaking down the advantages in the frontcourt, backcourt, depth and more. After months of basketball, the WNBA is down to its final two teams in the quest to win the 2022 title. On Sunday, the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun will start their five-game
The Golden State Warriors have plenty of talent and depth. But they’re looking at some interesting veterans to fill the end of their roster. The Warriors will begin their championship defense with most of the core pieces from last year’s team still in place. Otto Porter Jr., Nemanja Bjelica and Gary Payton II have departed
Nkwain Kennedy is using social media to broadcast his skill, work ethic and desire as he tries to make good on his basketball dreams. Around 2 a.m. on the morning of June 10, right about the time the Warriors and Celtics were about to begin Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals in Boston, Nkwain
Twitter loses it after seeing Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson clinch WNBA MVP after winning DPOY and a heated WNBA Semifinals series over the Seattle Storm. There is nothing quite like seeing the Las Vegas Aces raise the stakes with each and every game, their latest being a gripping overtime win over the Seattle
Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings NFL 2022: Best lineup for Week 1 by Frankie Licausi Many NBA fans are already thinking about the 2023 NBA Draft. ESPN is going to give them a chance to see two of the top prospects head-to-head. The 2023 NBA Draft is roughly nine months away but prospect scouting is
David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Top 2 NBA Draft prospects will play pair of October exhibition games by Ian Levy Patrick Beverley is giving everyone bulletin board material, even his new teammates with the Lakers — LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. Defense may be what has defined Patrick Beverley’s career but you could argue
Former Golden State Warriors champion Andre Iguodala stood up for the recently-criticized Jonathan Kuminga. Jonathan Kuminga was the subject of a recent Stephen A. Smith report disguised as a tirade. Speaking on Kuminga, Smith reported that he heard Kuminga’s work ethic is lacking especially in comparison to some of the other young stars on the
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Russell Westbrook struggled mightily with the Lakers and has been heavily featured in trade rumors. But at least one person was happy with his play. It’s hard to characterize Russell Westbrook’s first season with the Lakers as anything but a disappointment. From his production on the floor, the results in the standings, to the sometimes
The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised everyone, swinging for the fences and landing Donovan Mitchell. Is it enough to open their championship window? The Cavaliers’ trade for Donovan Mitchell was a huge swing, the kind of move that a rebuilding team carefully lays the groundwork over multiple seasons and often never get the chance to complete. They
After losing out on Donovan Mitchell, the New York Knicks may make a run at “the next disgruntled player.” The New York Knicks were linked to Donovan Mitchell ever since the Utah Jazz made him available to trade. They were even reported to be the favorites to land him. That never happened, as Mitchell was
This week, Above the Break looks at the state of each playoff series, including Chelsea Gray, the smothering Storm defense and Candace Parker stepping up. On Sunday, the four remaining WNBA teams will take the court for the two Game 3s of the WNBA Semifinals. Heading into these games, both series are tied 1-1. What
The Jazz landed more than just draft picks in the Donovan Mitchell trade and they’re clearly excited about Collin Sexton, signing him to a new four-year deal. After weeks of speculation about the New York Knicks, the Utah Jazz opted to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for three future first-round picks,
The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling to get their backcourt up to full health as the season comes quickly around the corner. The Los Angeles Lakers want to get back to the playoffs this year. After LeBron James signed his extension a few weeks ago, the clock is ticking given we’re in the twilight stages
The Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping to contend for the NBA title after adding Donovan Mitchell and they may have the lineup to do it. The Cavaliers have spent the last few years rebuilding their squad via the draft, hitting big on guys like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. Now they’re going all in via a
The Brooklyn Nets have had enough of the Kevin Durant trade talks The Brooklyn Nets took one look at the Kevin Durant trade market given their fractured leverage and decided it wasn’t worth it. Being denied Desmond Bane in return for one of the league’s best players will do that to you. After Monday’s talk
Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley have plenty of reasons not to like each other. But they’re reportedly willing to put that aside for the good of the Lakers. The NBA doesn’t feature as many hated personal rivalries the way it did decades ago, but Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley are definitely a throwback. It all
Jayson Tatum revealed he played through a non-displaced fracture during the 2022 NBA postseason The Boston Celtics couldn’t bring championship number 18 home, but Jayson Tatum did everything he could to try to make it happen in the 2022 playoffs. The star went head-to-head with the modern NBA’s greatest dynasty in the Golden State Warriors through
Although the 2022 WNBA MVP award winner hasn’t been announced yet, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson’s defensive award sweep only fortifies her case for it. The 2022 WNBA MVP winner has yet to be announced, but there are some strong indications that A’ja Wilson will emerge the eventual victor. The Las Vegas Aces proudly
After trading for Patrick Beverley, the Lakers reportedly aren’t done looking to make moves, but they might not be the ones fans are expecting. While every Los Angeles Lakers fan was hoping that a Kyrie Irving trade was coming down the pipeline, the team delivered a deal that was far lesser in terms of name-brand
James Wiseman’s contract and performance could dictate the Golden State Warriors’ future James Wiseman’s NBA career has not gotten off to the start he or the Golden State Warriors might have hoped, but the Warriors’ lottery positioning in 2020 due to injuries to star players allowed them to practice some patience with him as he
With the second round of the WNBA Playoffs set to tip off this weekend, we’re covering what to expect from Aces vs. Storm and Sun vs. Sky. Just four teams remain in the race for this season’s WNBA title: the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm. One of those teams will
Becky Hammon finally got her shot as a head coach and she did not disappoint, winning WNBA Coach of the Year in her first season with the Aces. Becky Hammon’s first season at the helm of the Las Vegas Aces has gone swimmingly. They finished with a 26-10 record, the second-highest win percentage in franchise
Rhyne Howard was a bright spot for the Atlanta Dream this season and has been recognized as the WNBA Rookie of the Year. The Atlanta Dream took a major step forward this season. First-year coach, Tanisha Wright helped lead the team to 14 wins, an improvement of six wins over the previous season and their
The OKC Thunder may have to embrace the tank again this year after No. 2 overall draft pick Chet Holmgren suffered a potentially major foot injury Fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder have had to live through a couple of miserable seasons, winning just 46 total games over the last two years, but the payoff
The Connecticut Sun battled more than just the Dallas Wings in their quest to advance to the WNBA Semifinals: they fought extensive flight complications. On the surface, it doesn’t seem all that surprising that the Connecticut Sun triumphed over the Dallas Wings in Game 3 to advance to the WNBA Semifinals. Even though Dallas won
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Utah Jazz want to trade Donovan Mitchell in the very near future. With Kevin Durant opting to stay with the Brooklyn Nets for this season, the biggest trade piece of the NBA offseason right now is undoubtedly Utah Jazz Donovan Mitchell. After the team traded Rudy Gobert to the
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and guard Kyrie Irving. (Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) Deion Sanders doesn’t sound excited about NIL at all by Sravan Gannavarapu 3 Chiefs veterans who could be surprise cuts this preseason by Mark Powell Kevin Durant’s decision to return to the Brooklyn Nets will have consequences for the Los Angeles Lakers
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The Lakers shook things up on Thursday night when they traded for Patrick Beverley On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz struck a deal for Patrick Beverley that was fertile ground for memes and reactions given the lack of amicability between Russell Westbrook and Pat Bev. Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson are the
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Vanessa Laine Bryant (L) and Kobe Bryant attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/VF19/Getty Images for VF) Stephen A. Smith and Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga
After Kevin Durant agreed to patch up with the Nets, it opens the door for teams to sign fringe free agents Kevin Durant’s situation put things on hold for a substantial part of the NBA. Patrick Beverley made it clear that he didn’t appreciate the public manner in which the trade demand went down, putting
Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker. (Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) Cowboys make kicker decision that could give fans nightmare flashbacks by Cody Williams The Sky survived a late surge from the Liberty to close out the WNBA Playoffs series with Candace Parker and Courtney Vandersloot drawing huge praise. The defending champion Chicago Sky are moving on
Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) With Kevin Durant now remaining with the Brooklyn Nets, here are the five most likely players to be traded. On the very first day of NBA free agency, Kevin Durant shocked the world by requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Even with all of
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors. (Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) Twins aren’t getting what they paid for in Carlos Correa by Jake Oliver The Toronto Raptors have been likely contenders for landing Kevin Durant, but they’ve refused to include Scottie Barnes in any trade talk. The Toronto Raptors have been likely contenders for landing
The Connecticut Sun are expected to take Game 2 over the Dallas Wings as the WNBA Playoffs continue on Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena. Here’s how to watch. The WNBA Playoffs has had no shortage of surprises, whether it was the New York Liberty defeating the Chicago Sky in Game 1 or how the Phoenix Mercury
Kevin Durant is pouting about the NBA lockout that absolutely no one is talking about Strap in, this one is a doozy… Kevin Durant spent the day on Monday talking about a potential NBA lockout on Twitter going back and forth with Tommy Beer, an independent Knicks reporter, and other random fans. If you want
The Seattle Storm host the Washington Mystics for a competitive battle as the WNBA Playoffs continue on Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s how to watch. The 2022 WNBA Playoffs have seen both unexpected upsets and predictable dominance, but the Seattle Storm series against the Washington Mystics offers neither. These two are the most evenly-matched teams,
The Los Angeles Lakers may not get Kyrie Irving, but there are other possibilities Upon signing LeBron James to an extension on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers solidified their timeline. Now, they need to align other pieces with that same timeline to give themselves the best chance possible at winning a title. James, reportedly, is
The Chicago Sky will be on the lookout for revenge against the New York Liberty as the WNBA Playoffs continue in Game 2. Here’s how to watch. The WNBA world was stunned when the New York Liberty pulled out a 98-91 win over the Chicago Sky for Game 1 of the WNBA Playoffs. Liberty guard Marine
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson talks about her new partnership with Ruffles, how South Carolina shaped her, and who wins 1-on-1 against Breanna Stewart. When you think about it, A’ja Wilson is the perfect person to roll out Ruffles’ new partnership with the WNBA. Wilson’s game markets itself. She is in a heated MVP
The Lakers are willing to trade draft assets, but only for a substantial return The Los Angeles Lakers sealed the deal for two more years with LeBron James this week, which was one building block locked in. But it’s far from enough to position them for the ultimate goal, another NBA title, given that the
Markelle Fultz thinks the Magic are playoff-bound and then some in 2023 The Orlando Magic, like any team rolling out a first overall pick from the NBA Draft, will have a lot of eyes on their young talent and early returns from it this season. After drafting Paolo Banchero out of Duke University, they’re hoping
This awesome dime pass from Marine Johannes sparked the New York Liberty’s fourth quarter comeback against the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of the opening round of the WNBA playoffs. The WNBA playoffs kicked off with a huge upset victory at the expense of the defending champions. The two-seeded Chicago Sky hosted the seventh-seeded New
LeBron James is still pushing the Lakers to help him reunite with his former co-star Kyrie Irving LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are running it back for at least two more years following Wednesday’s news that he and the team agreed on an extension worth $97.1 million. The extension could just set him
Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images As we await the return of NBA basketball, we’re taking a trip through the record books to find every team’s all-time Win Shares leader. If you have ever spent any time perusing the one and only Basketball-Reference, you have surely noticed that every team’s landing page includes a list of
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Draymond Green got married this weekend and apparently spared no expense on the open cannabis bar. NBA weddings are almost always lavish affairs, with leaked videos and pictures showing sparkling aesthetics and the smiling faces of teammates and stars from around the league. This weekend we were treated to some visuals from Draymond Green’s weekend
The 2022 WNBA Playoffs are set to start this week. Here’s everything you need to know to watch in person, on television or online. The 2022 WNBA Playoffs kick off on Wednesday, Aug. 17, starting a frantic run through the middle of September when a champion will eventually be crowned. The top seed is the
Bronny James showed shades of his father with a massive dunk at FIBA U18 but Skip Bayless, of course, had to lace up his hating shoes and get to work. The basketball world was buzzing on Tuesday morning as Bronny James gave us more shades of his father, one LeBron James, while competing for the
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Braves land haymaker on Mets to open pivotal series: 3 things you might’ve missed by John Buhler Bronny James has been on NBA radars for years, thanks to his famous dad. But as he gets closer to draft eligibility he’s continuing to impress on big stages. Bronny James is just
Jalen Green tried to D-up a camper but the Rockets star got more than he bargained for as the kid put the second-year guard on skates. There was a lot to like about what Jalen Green showed the Houston Rockets in his rookie season last year. Sure, he had his growing pains as any player
This week, Above the Break is taking stock of the WNBA Awards races and adding a few new awards of our own to recognize special seasons. The WNBA regular season ends on Sunday. The final two playoff spots are still up for grabs heading into the weekend, with Minnesota, Atlanta, New York and Phoenix all
Chicago Sky stars Allie Quigley and Kahleah Copper discuss getting more girls in the game, Chicago as a hoops city, and bringing Brittney Griner home. Kahleah Copper is, as she says, just a kid from North Philly. And Allie Quigley is just a kid from Joliet, IL, who grew up with her eye on the
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) DWCS Week 3: Bo Nickal vs. Zachary Borrego live results, contract winners by Alec Arritola Nets star Kevin Durant is reportedly willing to sit out of training camp if Brooklyn doesn’t respond to his trade request or organizational changes. How far is Kevin Durant willing to
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images With the exception of a few small things, the NBA season is now in its dormant stages. Dear god, what are we going to do now? Summer is great and all, but there is a flaw. Once the NBA draft happens, Summer League completes, and free agency dies down, NBA
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 04: Chiney Ogwumike #13 and Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Mercury at Crypto.com Arena on July 04, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to
Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request in a meeting with the Brooklyn Nets but also issued an ultimatum to the team about his future. All’s been quiet on the Kevin Durant trade front with the latest intel stating, in essence, that the Rudy Gobert trade threw off the valuation of star players in the NBA
Nets small forward Royce O’Neale. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) Cardinals show trade target who went to Yankees he missed out by Kevin Henry New Nets forward Royce O’Neale is proving himself merciless on the basketball court, even when facing off with his own mother. Royce O’Neale owes his mother something very nice to make up for
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been found guilty on Russian drug charges and sentenced to nine years in Russian prison. Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February after she was discovered to be in possession of cannabis oil, which Griner insists she accidentally packed in her luggage before departing
Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in Russian prison — but this was expected. Here’s what could happen next for the WNBA star. “Daunting but expected sentence.” This is how ESPN investigative reporter T.J. Quinn described Brittney Griner’s nine-year Russian prison sentence, which was announced on Aug. 4. BREAKING: Brittney Griner sentenced to 9
With just one week left of the 2022 WNBA regular season, here’s an idea of who will, who won’t, and who could make the WNBA playoffs this year. Don’t blink, because if you do, you might miss the end of the WNBA season. That’s right. We’re just a little over a week away from the
Skylar Diggins-Smith discussed what it was like for the Phoenix Mercury to play the same day that Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in Russian prison. On Thursday, the sports world was shaken to its core following the latest update regarding Brittney Griner. The WNBA star has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17
Mike James — yes that Mike James — threw some hate at Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry. Everyone’s gotta stay relevant. James currently plays in the EuroLeague, so it’s fair to question how much room he has to judge. However, James’ critiques are pointed, rather than just your average, general hate. By calling Curry
In the summer of 2016, Draymond Green recruited Kevin Durant to the Warriors. In the summer of 2022, he’s doing the opposite. Green and Durant didn’t always get along, but those Golden State teams were arguably some of the best in NBA history. Four future Hall of Famers on the floor at the same time
The Utah Jazz continue to shop Donovan Mitchell, but the New York Knicks are far from the only trade suitor for the All-Star guard. Donovan Mitchell remains an elite scoring guard, but he’s unlikely to be the best player on a championship team. This is something the Knicks — among other teams in the Association
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Sylvester Stallone film, Samaritan, and its boxing ties by Jeremy Herriges Seahawks extend DK Metcalf with historic deal by Alicia de Artola Warriors star Steph Curry is an undeniably talented athlete on the court but when you put him at the plate it’s clear he
The NBA world lost a legend, as Bill Russell passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. Bill Russell, the legendary player and coach for the Boston Celtics, passed away peacefully on Sunday at the age of 88. Russell is known for being one of more prolific winners in all of professional sports. He
With Liz Cambage’s sudden departure from the Los Angeles Sparks comes an examination of her play versus what Chiney Ogwumike brings to the court. Welcome back to Above The Break, FanSided’s weekly look around the WNBA. Usually, this column highlights three things happening in the W, but this was a weirdweek. We had the Commissioner’s Cup
WNBA star Brittney Griner revealed new concerning details about her arrest and detainment while testifying in Russian court. More than five months since her arrest, Brittney Griner got to tell her side of the story to a Russian court on Wednesday. Griner has pleaded guilty to drug smuggling, a charge that could result in up
Jayson Tatum says he loves the Boston Celtics team as is amid Kevin Durant trade rumors. There was not much news on the Kevin Durant trade front in recent weeks, but there was news that dropped earlier this week, courtesy of ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While the NBA insider noted that the Celtics were not closer
WNBA star Brittney Griner could be involved in a prisoner swap for a Russian arms dealer. What does the offer from the Biden administration mean? Brittney Griner remains in the middle of a trial in Russia over drug charges that could land her a prison term of up to 10 years. Now, the Biden administration
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder wants to run it back with his old team, so he asked LeBron James on Instagram. Schroder infamously turned down a four-year, $83 million deal in 2021, betting on himself to put up big numbers in a Lakers playoff run. Yet, neither of those things happened, and Schroder
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown tweeted out his reaction to the Kevin Durant trade rumors, and it wasn’t a positive one. Brown is tired of being mentioned in trade rumors, especially after he helped will his Celtics team to the NBA Finals this past season. That was seen as a major step by many around
Apr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Cubs sign first-round draft pick to ‘steal’ of contract by Scott Rogust
Check out the new uniforms the Cleveland Cavaliers will be wearing beginning this NBA season. With the Cleveland Cavaliers on the precipice of something special on the hardwood, the Northeast Ohio professional basketball franchise now has some awesome new uniforms. The Cavs unveiled new logos ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season earlier this summer. While it is
This week, Above The Break surveys WNBA teams vying for playoffs: a faltering Liberty unit, Chiney Ogwumike as a Sparks plug, and a surviving Mercury. As we start to approach the end of this WNBA season, which is just about threeweeks away now, we’re starting to see the playoff picture solidify. New York is now3.5 games
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WNBA legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird meet on the court for the final time as the 17-9 Seattle Storm plays the 11-16 Phoenix Mercury on July 22. Thirty-seven years. That’s close to the age of 40-year-old Phoenix Mercury point guard Diana Taurasi, and it’s nearly the age of 41-year-old Seattle Storm point guard Sue
James Harden’s new two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers greatly helped the team add other players this offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers‘ goal this offseason was to improve the team after they were eliminated in the second-round of the second-year in a row. They were able to get one of the more coveted players in free
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says that Kevin Durant has not been in communication with not just the Brooklyn Nets, but also the entire NBA. Kevin Durant sent shockwaves throughout the NBA hours before the start of free agency after reports indicated that he requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Even though the former two-time NBA
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The Los Angeles Lakers want to make a big splash this offseason. While Kyrie Irving is available, he’s not the only guard they’re looking at. Irving has become hard to attain, especially for a team so limited in assets and cap space like the Lakers. The Nets have no use for Russell Westbrook, and Rob
The Phoenix Suns had no choice but to pay DeAndre Ayton in the end, especially after he took an offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers tried to make Ayton a rich man in Indianapolis. Instead, the Suns made sure he stayed put in Phoenix. Ayton sweated it out for over two weeks while
James Harden declined his player option to take less money to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers. When it came to James Harden opting out of his $47.4 million player option to take less money from the Philadelphia 76ers, it was all about allocating the financial resources to be in a better position to acquire more quality
Andrew Wiggins is finally an NBA champion in his eighth year in the NBA. But he thinks he could have won a title with LeBron if the Cavs hadn’t traded him. Andrew Wiggins won 16 games his rookie season with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015. Wiggins played all 82 games, and averaged 16.9 points per
The Portland Trail Blazers won the NBA Summer League championship on Sunday, and players actually received rings. The NBA Summer League has concluded, as all teams got a look at the prospects they selected in the draft, as well as some undrafted free agents. The final game was for the Summer League Championship, with the
The New York Knicks are reportedly in discussions over a trade with Utah for Donovan Mitchell, but the cost could be a huge mistake. The moment reports emerged that the Jazz would be listening to trade calls for Donovan Mitchell, the Knicks looked like the team that could most likely get the deal done. New
If the New York Knicks can successfully acquire Donovan Mitchell, a trade for Russell Westbrook could be in the cards. The Utah Jazz have let everyone know that they were open for business following the trade of Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Shortly thereafter, reports indicated that the Jazz would listen to offers for
Kyrie Irving didn’t play in the Drew League on Saturday, which disappointed some fans. But he had a damn good reason that Lakers supporters will love. On Saturday, July 16, NBA fans were excited to hear that players like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was set to participate in some Drew League action. Another
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May 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) sits on the bench against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter of game four of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Tyler O’Neill gives Cardinals some much-needed good injury
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook and his long-time former agent Thad Foucher are going their separate ways after working closely together over the last 14 NBA seasons. It is over between Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook and his long-timer former agent, Thad Foucher. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the news on Friday night that Foucher
LeBron James pulled up to the Drew League on Saturday afternoon, and the result was absolute chaos — for the opposing team, that is. The end result of a pro-am tournament is just that — a mix of professional basketball players and amateurs who, despite their best efforts, have no place in a league featuring
The NBA may look to institute an in-season tournament as early as during the 2023-24 season. On Tuesday, the NBA Board of Governors met to discuss a plethora of topics, including the feasibility of implementing an in-season tournament, potentially as soon as 2023-24. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported on Tuesday night all
As the Kevin Durant trade market continues to perplex, Warriors star Steph Curry is reportedly trying to orchestrate a reunion with rings in mind. Most things regarding the Kevin Durant trade request and the resulting fervor have been less than tame. It felt like a mad dash among NBA Twitter and fans, as well as
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob wouldn’t name Kevin Durant directly, but the team is trying to upgrade, potentially via trade. With the mad rush of the opening days of NBA free agency behind us, the likes of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant remain on the trade block. Brooklyn wants nothing to do with Irving,
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) MLB All-Star Game: 5 biggest snubs after complete rosters released by John Buhler The Pistons got quite the scare when rookie Jaden Ivey went down with injury during a Summer League game but the guard says he’s okay. Jaden Ivey has had the city of
Jul 2, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Miami Heat guard Mychal Mulder (12) dribbles against Los Angeles Lakers guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) after a screen by center Orlando Robinson (59) during the third quarter at the California Summer League at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The Heat front office may be
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has made his feeling known about Kevin Durant’s trade request off the Brooklyn Nets. Just before the start of the free agency period, Kevin Durant sent shockwaves throughout the NBA after he requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The decision comes as he enters the first season of his four-year,
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, Charles Outlaw, Orlando Magic. (Photo by TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images) Red Sox call on top pitching prospect to help curb injury woes by John Buhler Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan will be the cover athlete on NBA 2K23. It is only fitting that Michael Jordan will appear on the cover of NBA
The Brooklyn Nets are having a tough time trading Kevin Durant for two reasons — his contract and the return they seek. The only thing more difficult than trading for Kevin Durant appears to be trading Kevin Durant in the first place. The Nets chose to give in to KD’s wishes when he requested a
The Utah Jazz are reportedly taking calls on a possible Donovan Mitchell trade after turning down the idea of shipping out their star. Are the Jazz ready to completely blow things up and start over? They’ve already traded Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves. Donovan Mitchell may be next. Jazz manager Justin Zanik has told reporters
Jaylen Brown made it abundantly clear over how he feels about some Boston Celtics fans. After getting his team to the NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown does not feel he is getting the respect he deserves by some members of the Boston Celtics fanbase. Brown liked a tweet citing “Jaylen Brown is so disrespected by Celtics fans.”
The audacious Ja Morant recently told Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report that he would have “cooked” Michael Jordan if they played 1 on 1. He’s right — in his own mind. And that’s what matters most. Why do sports fans get so riled up when a player says that he (or she) would be able
May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN television personality Stephen A. Smith (left) and sportswriter Brian Windhorst (right) prior to game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Miles Bridges’ wife details horrific domestic abuse
Jul 2, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Mac McClung (55) dribbles against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at the California Summer League at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Golden State needs to find young talent to fill the bottom of its rotation. These three players from
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is on the open market. With several potential suitors in play, Durant is open to a surprise trade destination in the Raptors. The Nets are going to take the best trade package for Kevin Durant. It sounds simple, but despite what some players around the league might say and/or think,
TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 11: Scotty Pippen Jr. #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores looks on during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Quarterfinal game of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on March 11, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 77-71. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) No one on
The Phoenix Suns have signed star Devin Booker on a supermax contract. Now, will the team land Kevin Durant to play alongside him? Hours before the start of NBA free agency at 6:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 30, a bombshell report dropped that revealed Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. One
LeBron James brought his own snacks to the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League game on July 8. Plenty of the NBA’s biggest stars have showed up to Las Vegas, Nev. to take in some Summer League action. Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, and Ben Simmons are some of the names in attendance. Perhaps the biggest name
This week on Above the Break, we’re looking at WNBA Playoffs odds, the best teams in the league, Skylar Diggins-Smith trade rumors and more. The WNBA All-Star break is here, which is a good time to stop and reflect on where this season has gone…and where it’s headed. As we head into the break, we
Most Lakers fans have been looking for ways to move on from Russell Westbrook but new head coach Darvin Ham sounds quite optimistic about the veteran guard. For much of the offseason already, talk around the Los Angeles Lakers has focused on two things: How to reunite Kyrie Irving and LeBron James and how the
Apr 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (11) dribbles the ball against New York Knicks power forward Jericho Sims (45) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports A report indicates that Kyrie Irving could be on the outs with the Brooklyn
New Orleans Pelicans star and former No. 1 draft pick Zion Williamson signed his rookie extension to stay with the team through the 2027-28 season, per reports. The move came after some uncertainty as to New Orleans’ long-term commitment to Zion — and his commitment to them. Williamson hasn’t played in an NBA game since
Chet Holmgren has been impressive in his first few NBA Summer League games. Even Kevin Durant has noticed. Oklahoma City Thunder fans couldn’t be more excited about Chet Holmgren and they didn’t have to wait long to get a glimpse of just how high his ceiling could be. In his NBA Summer League debut, Holmgren
The Brooklyn Nets are likely sorting through plenty of trade offers for Kevin Durant. But a new rumor reveals what they’re really looking for. The Brooklyn Nets had to be salivating looking at the deal that sent Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Jazz wound up with four first-round picks, a 2026 first-round pick
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Ryan Garcia targeting Gervonta Davis after Javier Fortuna bout by Jeremy Herriges Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton is still sorting out his future in free agency but NBA rumors suggest the Pacers and the Raptors are hovering. While Kevin Durant rumors dominate NBA circles, the
Skip Bayless can’t be trusted to share reasonable opinions on LeBron James but his most recent assertion is the most insane of all. Ridiculous hypotheticals are a favorite talking point on sports debate shows, especially during the offseason. Sometimes, they can spark interesting conversations. More often, they’re simply a vehicle for sharing the most outrageous
Kevin Durant is reportedly in talks with Golden State Warriors star, but will the team actually pursue a trade for him? Hours ahead the start of NBA free agency on July 1, reports circulated that Kevin Durant had requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Now, the NBA world waits to see which team will
Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, and the Golden State Warriors may have played a role in his fate. Whether or not he wants to admit it is one thing — but the Warriors still hold a special place in Kevin Durant’s headspace. Like every NBA player and basketball fan, KD surely
TOPSHOT – US WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on June 27, 2022. – Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February on charges of carrying in her luggage vape cartridges with cannabis oil, which could carry a
Things couldn’t have gone better for the Detroit Pistons on NBA Draft night. Now they may not be so desperate to pursue their biggest free agency targets. The Pistons hit paydirt during Thursday’s NBA Draft when Jaden Ivey fell to them at No. 5 and then they successfully maneuvered to land Jalen Duren as well.
Apr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) on the court against the Boston Celtics in the second half during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports White Sox closer Liam Hendriks calls for stricter gun control
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports John Deere Classic picks: Expert picks, best bets for PGA Tour golf this week by Cody Williams Luka Doncic’s conditioning was a constant conversation last season. He’s only a few weeks into the offseason but his body already looks different. Luka Doncic finished his season unbelievably strongly — averaging 32.0 points,
A new book by German novelist Thomas Pletzinger offers an insider’s view of NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki, giving fans more access to the Hall of Famer than ever before. In the spring of 2012, a German writer named Thomas Pletzinger flew to the United States to write a piece on one of his nation’s most
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly among the teams interested in trading for Kevin Durant. Could a reunion be in store? Marc Spears, a Senior NBA Writer for ESPN, hinted on a radio spot Sunday morning that the Dubs could be in play for KD. Durant requested a trade out of Brooklyn earlier this week,
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in a reunion with Ricky Rubio, after trading him away to the Indiana Pacers last season. Just four months after trading him to the Pacers for Caris LeVert, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in bringing back Ricky Rubio, who is set to hit free agency in the coming days.
Mo Bamba reportedly wants to play for the Chicago Bulls, and they should prioritize trying to sign him at the start of free agency. The Chicago Bulls made it to the playoffs for the first time in five years this past season, but it did not result in a deep run. Rather, they were sent
[TRIGGER WARNING: This post DOES NOT contain images but DOES include details about incidents of extreme domestic violence] Miles Bridges went into this summer as one of the most sought-after NBA free agents. The details of his recent arrest for domestic violence have changed the conversation. Earlier this week, TMZ reported that Miles Bridges had
Mar 8, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) looks to pass as he is defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports Big Ten targeting white whale as next addition alongside USC, UCLA by Alicia de
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off the blockbuster trade for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. He may have an awkward interaction with Anthony Edwards. There was a huge trade in the NBA on Friday, July 1, and it did not have to do with Kevin Durant. Instead, the trade featured center Rudy Gobert getting traded by
Before trading for Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves were trying to break the NBA with a Kevin Durant deal. Let’s spare hyperbole, this isn’t the same old Minnesota Timberwolves. With the exception of a few seasons — an amount that could be counted on one hand — the last three decades of Wolves basketball has
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal. (Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports) Devin Booker lands supermax with Suns: Teaming up with Kevin Durant next? by Scott Rogust Nikola Jokic inks richest deal in NBA history with Nuggets: NBA Twitter applauds by Cody Williams The Wizards locked in Bradley Beal to a giant new supermax deal with $251 million
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray. (Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports) Who is Jaylen Watson? 7th-round pick will be best story in Chiefs camp for a reason by Alicia de Artola Dejounte Murray is heading to the Atlanta Hawks via a trade, but he was sure to give San Antonio major love on Twitter before he
Apr 21, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors during game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Bradley Beal signs supermax with Wizards: Will he finish out deal in
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. (Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) MLB rumors: Freddie Freeman was duped by agent to leave Braves by Savannah Leigh Atlanta star Trae Young tweeted his reaction to playing ball with Dejounte Murray after the Hawks traded for the Spurs guard. Trae Young has a new backcourt partner in Atlanta and
New York Knicks guard Kemba Walker. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Nets executive sends message to Kyrie Irving with recent Twitter activity by Scott Rogust The New York Knicks were active on NBA Draft night but they left pretty much everyone confused with their moves surrounding Jalen Duren and others. What the heck just happened? Knicks
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson is reportedly expected to leave in free agency and sign with the New York Knicks for huge money. The New York Knicks were the focus of the 2022 NBA Draft after they made three trades in the first round. They managed to dump Kemba Walker’s contract off to the Detroit
Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith speak during a press conference before the second round of the 2022 NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Arch Manning chooses Texas over Ole Miss, Alabama and others by Matt Verderame Twitter goes wild over Arch Manning to Texas Longhorns by
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Kyrie Irving has exercised his $36.5 million player option for the 2022-23 season and will stay with the Brooklyn Nets. Throughout the offseason, NBA fans were following the Kyrie Irving-Brooklyn Nets situation, as reports indicated that contract discussions between both sides were going nowhere. Things only escalated when Irving provided
Oklahoma City Thunder rookies Jaylen Williams and Jaylin Williams recreated the Spider Man pointing meme when taking photos with the team. The Oklahoma City Thunder had an eventful NBA Draft night. Not only did they select Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren with the second-overall pick, but they drafted three other players on the night. Two of those
It’s NBA Draft night which means the trades winds will be whirling and deals will be made that alter the future of franchises all over the league. Like a tree falling in the forest when no one is around to hear it, is it truly the NBA Draft without an onslaught of trades? Perhaps more
Philadelphia 76ers Doc Rivers. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Ole Miss wins College World Series in epic comeback: Fans, media react by John Buhler The Philadelphia 76ers are planning to entice free agents to join them this summer with the draw of playing for Doc Rivers. If the 76ers want to compete for titles, they need
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) Braves fans can’t stop loving Freddie Freeman by Alicia de Artola Skip Bayless didn’t back down from his criticism of Russell Westbrook, doubling down on Twitter after the Lakers star called him out. Skip Bayless is the ultimate sports troll. Rule No. 1 when dealing
The New York Knicks are reportedly prepared to make a lucrative offer to a particular free agent this offseason. The New York Knicks left many baffled on the night of the NBA Draft. They made multiple trades in the first-round, and ended up with zero players. Instead, they have future first-round selections and dumped the
Mar 26, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford looks at a referee after a foul call in the second half against the New York Knicks at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports Bears: Matt Adams arrested for gun possession by Scott Rogust After Kenny Atkinson backed out of the
Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers put FOX Sports personality Skip Bayless on blast for calling him “Westbrick” on Twitter. The Los Angeles Lakers initially did not have a selection in the 2022 NBA Draft, but that all changed after they made a trade with the Orlando Magic to secure the 35th-overall pick. With
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green blasted ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins for his NBA Draft coverage. Green and Perkins have a longstanding feud related to the former Celtics center’s NBA Finals coverage. In this day and age of sports coverage, anything over a week is longstanding. Sorry, that’s how we work. Perkins was on ESPN’s NBA
Russell Westbrook’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers is looming as free agency approaches. In the coming days, Russell Westbrook will have to decide whether to either opt in or opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He has a player option for the 2022-23 NBA season worth over $47 million.
Montverde Academy’s Dariq Whitehead (0) reacts after forcing a turnover during the second half of the GEICO Nationals quarterfinal between AZ Compass Prep (Ariz.) and Montverde Academy (Fla.), Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.Montverde Academy defeated AZ Compass Prep 72-63.GEICO Nationals 2022: AZ Compass Prep (Ariz.) vs. Montverde
Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Jalen Duren trade details: All of the Knicks-Pistons chaos, explained by Mark Powell Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai’s recent Twitter activity seemingly sends a message to Kyrie Irving. The Brooklyn Nets’ super team may be on the verge of ending, as the team and Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Kevin Durant’s future with the Brooklyn Nets looks tenuous with Kyrie Irving possibly leaving. What trade fits make the most sense if he wants out? The Nets have practically nothing to show from the Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. At this
The latest intriguing Lakers rumors have LeBron James talking to Nets star Kyrie Irving behind the scenes about a reunion in Los Angeles. Could LeBron James and Kyrie Irving really hook back up with the Lakers? That’s the talk around the internet right now as Irving’s contract dispute with the Nets continues. Marc Stein reported
Mar 20, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Celtics guard Nik Stauskas (13) warms up before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The Celtics don’t have any big-name free agents but there will almost certainly be some changes to their roster after a disappointing NBA Finals
The NBA playoffs have come and gone, but an important question remains: What are the top 10 power dunks of the 2021-22 playoffs? The NBA’s 75th Anniversary season has drawn to a close with the Golden State Warriors hoisting their fourth Larry O’Brien trophy in the last eight years, the last team standing once again
John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports The Utah Jazz have several huge decisions to make this offseason. Finding a new head coach who can keep their star guard, Donovan Mitchell, happy is key. The Utah Jazz are looking to bounce back from another playoff disappointment and will be doing so without head coach Quin Snyder, who
CULVER CITY, CA – NOVEMBER 10: Vanessa Laine Bryant (L) and Kobe Bryant attend the 2018 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell at 3LABS on November 10, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Baby2Baby) Deshaun Watson update: Texas law-enforcement officer shoots down idea Browns QB was ‘exonerated’ by Scott Rogust
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The Warriors rebuilt a championship roster while simultaneously setting the table for the future. But some players might not be around for all of it. The Warriors walked an incredibly fine line this season, getting healthy and surrounding their core with enough complementary talent to win their fourth ring. And
The Oklahoma City Thunder flipped one of their 2022 first-round picks for a future first-rounder in a trade with the Denver Nuggets. Since Sam Presti became the general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder, he has accrued tons of first-round picks in future NBA Drafts. This year, the Thunder held three first-rounders, which included Nos.
The Utah Jazz unveiled its new uniforms, and ugly doesn’t begin to define them. Whoever gave the Utah Jazz the audacity to pick this uniform combination must reevaluate their career. On Friday, the Jazz posted their new jerseys, and only one of them is remotely okay to look at as the rest look out of
Draymond Green is the king of trolling and wasted no time roasting the Celtics after the Warriors’ NBA Finals win. If there was a perfect way to troll the Boston Celtics, Draymond Green found it after he and the Golden State Warriors beat them on Thursday night. He wore a shirt with the Boston championships
Kyle Lowry considers his first season with the Miami Heat a “waste of a year” because they didn’t make it to the NBA Finals. Getting to the Eastern Conference Finals wasn’t good enough for Kyle Lowry. He won’t be happy until he’s playing in the NBA Finals again. The Heat guard said as much after
Jimmy Butler nearly carried the Heat to a victory over the Celtics in Game 7 but his late three-point attempt fell short. He is standing by that shot. There are plenty of what-ifs for the Miami Heat coming out of Sunday’s Game 7 loss at home to the Miami had finally made it a one-possession
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry. (Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports) World’s foremost hater Skip Bayless refuses to give Steph Curry credit for title by Savannah Leigh Steph Curry silenced his critics by leading the Golden State Warriors to the NBA Championship and then winning the NBA Finals MVP. Stephen Curry has been doubted and underestimated
Los Angeles Lakers fans have to be pure facepalm after hearing Anthony Davis’ comment about how seriously he is taking this NBA offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers need to count on Anthony Davis, but the dude doesn’t want to shoot a basketball during the summer months. It may have been taken out of context, but
Nothing says “sore loser” or “talking head” like groaning about a team doing what is allowed by the rules. If you don’t like what the Golden State Warriors are spending, fine — but don’t be mad when they win by investing in their own. The Golden State Warriors are currently over $71 million over the
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images NFL rumors: Panthers feeling ‘urgency’ with Baker Mayfield trade by John Buhler The Klay Thompson doppleganger has been entertaining Warriors fans since he first showed up at a game in 2017. He’s also made his last appearance. Klay Thompson look-alike, Dawson Gurley, joined the popular culture before Game 5
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Kenny Pickett mini camp reviews aren’t what Steelers fans want to hear by Mark Powell Paul Pierce has been enjoying various adventures since his retirement from the NBA. His latest one appears to have him in a big financial hole. Paul Pierce officially retired at the end of the 2016-17 NBA
One of the strangest subplots of this NBA Playoffs has been the Mavericks bench being repeatedly fined. What is going on? On Sunday afternoon, the NBA announced that they were fining the Dallas Mavericks $100,000 for ‘violating league rules regarding bench decorum.’ This is the third time this postseason the team has been tagged for
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins and forward Draymond Green. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Ozzie Albies injury: Braves win streak takes concerning turn by Alicia de Artola Golden State is one win away from the NBA Championship thanks to a standout performance from Andrew Wiggins in Game 5. Warriors fans loved it. Game 5 of
Warriors guard Stephen Curry is a candidate for the NBA Finals MVP. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) Watch: Weatherman takes merciless shot at Cowboys during 10-day forecast by Alicia de Artola Winning an NBA Finals MVP award despite losing the series is a bittersweet and rare feat. Who was the last player to pull it
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) NBA Draft Rumors: Eastern Conference team shows its Johnny Davis cards by Scott Rogust During the latest episode of UNINTERRUPTED’s “The Shop,” LeBron James said he would consider a media career after seeing the contract FOX gave Tom Brady. This year, the sports world saw
The Charlotte Hornets have found their new head coach, and it is none other than Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson. After failing to clinch a playoff berth in the play-in tournament for the second year in a row, the Charlotte Hornets fired head coach James Borrego. That began what was a lengthy search for
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Our latest NBA Mock Draft is built around the latest NBA Draft rumors, with a handful of trades dramatically shaking up the first-round order. The NBA Draft is less than two weeks away and rumors are already swirling about teams looking to trade up or trade down, prioritizing short- and long-term
Is the new Adam Sandler, Netflix movie, Hustle, based on a true story? by Amy Kaplan Which NBA stars are in the new Netflix movie, Hustle? The new Adam Sandler movie (yes, that Adam Sandler) is chock-full of NBA stars. So many, in fact, that you might not have even realized someone was a player
Apr 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) looks on from the bench during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Dodgers pitcher Tyler Anderson drops F-bomb on hot mic after walking Jose Abreu by Scott Rogust In the
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