Stephon Marbury, a former NBA player, is criticizing ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith for making disparaging statements about Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving. Marbury responded to Smith’s criticism of Irving on Twitter, writing, “We are watching one of the most delusory athletes in American history.” “We are watching one of the greatest uncle Toms on […] More
The Toronto Raptors’ effort for an unprecedented NBA playoff comeback fell short. Chris Boucher led the Raptors with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam scored 24 points, but the Raptors lost 132-97 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of their best-of-seven playoff series. Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 33 points and […] More
Former National Basketball Players Association vice president was detained Wednesday, adding to a criminal case in which 18 former NBA players were accused of unlawfully pocketing millions of dollars via cheating the league’s health and welfare benefit scheme. The amended indictment included Keyon Dooling in the case, which was first presented in October when federal […] More
The NBA announced today that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been selected the 2021-22 Kia NBA Most Improved Player. Morant, a three-year NBA veteran, becomes the first Memphis player to receive the Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award. The yearly award, which was established in 1985-86, is given to an emerging player who has […] More
Luka Doncic wowed the audience on his return to the playoffs following a calf injury. Additionally, the Utah Jazz were irritated. The young Dallas superstar scored 33 points and 13 rebounds while also getting tossed to the ground on a harsh foul that resulted in Hassan Whiteside’s expulsion on Monday night as the Mavericks cruised […] More
Duke freshman AJ Griffin has declared for the NBA draft, becoming the sixth Blue Devils player to do so in the last week. Griffin’s decision was made Sunday, the final day for athletes to declare themselves eligible for the NBA selection. Duke confirmed that the 6-foot-6, 222-pound wing, who is a probable lottery pick, intends […] More
Phoenix’s All-Star guard was enjoying an outstanding Game 2, scoring 31 points in 25 minutes before succumbing to injury. According to coach Monty Williams, Phoenix Suns All-Star player Devin Booker departed Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Pelicans with an apparent right hamstring injury. Not only did the Suns lose the game 125-114, but they are […] More
Jimmy Butler went off the court at the conclusion of his night’s labor, hoisted his arms in the air, and heard yells from a sold-out arena. That did not occur two years ago in the bubble, as nobody was present. Butler, on the other hand, was every bit as terrific Tuesday night as he was […] More
Marcus Smart leads the NBA in defensive efficiency. On Monday night, the Boston Celtics’ star was awarded the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, just one day after being named one of three contenders for the title. Smart became only the sixth guard to win the award since its inception in 1983, and the first […] More
The reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks had to rely on their defense in their playoff opening on a night when their typically explosive offense struggled to find solutions. Fortunately for the Bucks, that was the one area of their game where they excelled. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the third-seeded […] More
After all, the Brooklyn Nets may not be able to escape Robert Williams in their first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics. The series scheduling benefits the Celtics as they await the return of the big man following meniscus surgery. Two days will be off following Sunday’s Game 1, two days will be off following Game […] More
Miles Bridges, an NBA player, has apologized for accidentally striking a child fan with his mouthguard after being booted from Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. “I let my fury get the best of me,” Bridges told reporters following his team’s 132-103 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets. “Throwing my mouthpiece was clearly the wrong thing […] More
