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The New York Knicks took a swing and missed during this summer’s free agency. Though they had their sights set on several top tier players, one superstar the team never had a chance with was Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi told New York City reporters on Saturday that he never wanted to go to the Knicks. During […]
Kevin Love may have reached his breaking point. The Athletic reports that during a Saturday shootaround, the Cavaliers All-Star had an “emotional verbal outburst” directed at Cleveland general manager Koby Altman. Sources told the outlet Love was shouting at the GM in front of his teammates, coaches, and front offices members, while “expressing his displeasure and disgust with […]
Kyrie Irving sat down with the media Saturday to provide an update on the shoulder injury he sustained in early November. However, it remains unclear when the Brooklyn Nets star will return to the court, as he continues struggling to lift his right shoulder when taking shots. Kyrie Irving, talking to reporters for the first time since Nov. 14, said […]
The Lakers traded away almost all of its young core to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Anthony Davis. At the time of the trade, several pundits believed that the Lakers gave away too many pieces just to get one player in return. But the Lakers are now sitting atop the Western Conference, and LeBron James isn’t a forgetful […]
Isaiah Thomas has received his second ejection of the season. Less than two minutes into Friday night’s game against the Trail Blazers, the Wizards point guard found himself near Washington’s sideline wrestling for the ball with Carmelo Anthony. As Thomas attempted to break away from the Portland forward, he extended his right hand and made contact with official Marat Kogut, causing him to […]
Congratulations are in order as Lou Williams‘ family has gotten a little bigger. Williams missed the Clippers‘ Tuesday contest against the Kings to attend the birth of his child. Along with taking a day off of work, Williams decided to give his first son a “unique” name that fits perfectly into the legacy he’s built. “I always […]
As deadly wildfires continue to rage across Australia, LaMelo Ball has joined a growing list of professional athletes who have pledged financial support to the bushfire relief efforts. Ball’s agent Jermaine Jackson confirmed the gesture Thursday night to ESPN Australia’s Corey Williams. Jackson revealed Ball would give one month of his NBL salary to victims of the fires that […]
The NBA’s first All-Star ballot returns are in, and Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo are leading the fan vote. Among the surprises are Dwight Howard, Alex Caruso, Tacko Fall and Carmelo Anthony, none of whom are having All-Star-worthy seasons. At the top of the Western Conference’s frontcourt is LeBron James, closesy followed by Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard, […]
Former NBA commissioner David Stern died Wednesday, less than a month after he underwent emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage. He was 77 years old. The league confirmed the news in a statement. “For 22 years, I had a courtside seat to watch David in action,” current NBA commissioner Adam Silver said. “He was a mentor and one of […]
It looks like the new year will finally bring us our first real look at Zion Williamson in the NBA. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that the Pelicans are looking to start off the decade by having Williamson make his highly anticipated NBA debut in January. “Both sides are hopeful for a January season debut for […]
