Former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Chris Jent could reunite with LeBron James, as Darvin Harm finalizes his Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff. As new Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham rounds out his coaching staff, one former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Chris Jent could be reuiniting with LeBron James. Lakers insider Brad Turner reported Jent and former NBA
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Bill Russell believes the Boston Celtics can raise championship banner No. 18 next season. After falling to the Golden State Warriors in six games, Bill Russell is not giving up hope when it comes to his beloved Boston Celtics raising championship banner No. 18 next year. Boston was certainly battle-tested this season. The Celtics won playoff series over
Gary Payton II, Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) Watch: Jose Ramirez trolls Freddie Freeman hard while mic’d up by John Buhler Gary Payton could not be prouder his son is an NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors. Make that one NBA championship apiece now between Gary Payton and his son, Gary Payton
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors raises the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or
Former Boston Celtics player Isaiah Thomas called out the Celts for urging Robert Williams III to play through injury during the NBA Finals. Celtics fans still miss Isaiah Thomas, but Thomas is confident that the Celts want nothing to do with him. Aside from the fact that they could have called him up on a
Shaq brings love to his hometown of Newark, NJ by teaming up with IcyHot to refurbish local basketball courts through his Comebaq Courts program. Only the biggest NBA legends are known mononymously, which is why Newark native Shaquille O’Neal is known throughout the world simply as “Shaq.” Shaq’s name brings a gravitas to all that he
Golden State Warriors point guard Gary Payton II proves yet again how dedicated he is to uplifting his teammates during the NBA Finals. When Gary Payton II made the Golden State roster against all odds, he said there was one thing he set out to do: ” stick around — and make an impact.” In a
Regardless of who wins the NBA Finals, should the NBA MVP award go to Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry anyway? The 2022 NBA Finals is tied between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. With the series nearing its conclusion, the talk regarding who should win the NBA Finals MVP award will only increase.
Klay Thompson is going to extreme lengths to get ready for Game 5 of 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Water may be cleansing, but Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was tempting fate with his bizarre training method ahead of Game 5. The Dubs may have taken back home-court advantage with
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The NBA Finals MVP conversation held an unusually large share of the conversation before this series started, largely because of Steph Curry. The future Hall-of-Famer has helped lead the
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry joins countless NBA and WNBA athletes in calling on Russia to release Brittney Griner from unlawful detainment. It’s been 113 days now since Brittney Griner was wrongfully detained in Russia, and everyone from Dawn Staley to Breanna Stewart to Magic Johnson is calling on the U.S. government to bring
Draymond Green is one of the key Golden State Warriors players, even without a high level of scoring. But his foul issues are limiting that level of impact. Has Boston figured out one of the most polarizing players in the NBA? Draymond Green is perhaps the quintessential “love him on your team, hate him when
COVID is making things challenging for ESPN to broadcast Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals. ESPN will be short-handed in the broadcast booth ahead of Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The New York Post reported on Thursday analyst Jeff Van Gundy and
The NBA Finals ticket prices have sky rocketed as the needle moves because these two fanbases will pay for it. For anyone that wants to attend the NBA Finals, better get ready to fork out some serious cash because tickets are not cheap. These ticket prices are absurd because the cheapest one on the secondary
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made a bold prediction about how many more NBA titles the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry will win in the future. The 2022 NBA Finals officially begins on Thursday, June 2, with the Boston Celtics taking on the Golden State Warriors. Even though the Warriors have missed the playoffs the
Marcus Smart may have inadvertently given the Golden State Warriors some bulletin-board material ahead of their 2022 NBA Finals matchup vs. his Boston Celtics. With the Golden State Warriors squaring off with the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals, Boston guard Marcus Smart offered an interesting take about what could have been in 2018… During an episode of
The Golden State Warriors have so much more NBA Finals experience over the Boston Celtics. With the 2022 NBA Finals set to tip off Thursday night in San Francisco, it should be noted that the Golden State Warriors have infinitely more championship experience over the Boston Celtics. Although Boston will be playing in its 22nd NBA
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was doused in water by an excited Celts locker room, but he was quick to remind them that there’s no banner up just yet. When big games are won, coaches are the ones who can expect to be dunked on. Whether it’s water or sports drinks, players show their
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) NFL world mourns the loss of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney by John Buhler Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared the text message he sent Kobe Bryant before Game 7. Jayson Tatum had Kobe Bryant on his mind ahead of the Celtics’ win-or-go-home Game 7 on Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura s and Boston Celtics center Al Horford have both struggled to see the postseason in their lengthy careers. There are a few things that Jean Segura and Al Horford have in common. For one, the two elite athletes both call the Dominican Republic home: Horford is from Puerto Plata; Segura
Scott Foster, NBA. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Tony La Russa uses decades-old reference to inspire hope in White Sox offense by John Buhler The NBA has all the faith in the world in Scott Foster calling a great Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat to decide the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.
May 27, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) greets guard Victor Oladipo (4) and forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half in game six of the 2022 eastern conference finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Liverpool demand probe after fans sprayed by tear gas at UCL
Klay Thompson was overcome with emotion after the Golden State Warriors won the West. It has been a long and hard three years for Klay Thompson, but the Golden State Warriors are back in the NBA Finals. Golden State completed the gentlemen’s sweep of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 at home on Thursday night,
Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Mets rumors: New York scouts 2 trade targets after Max Scherzer injury by Mark Powell By attending Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night, Deebo Samuel is not expected to take part in the
DALLAS, TEXAS – MAY 22: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Three of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at American Airlines Center on May 22, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. The Golden State Warriors won 109-100. NOTE TO
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry appreciated seeing his teammate, Andrew Wiggins, posterize Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić “800” times. The Mavericks were no match for the Warriors in Game 3, as the Dallas team fell for the third consecutive time in this series. Golden State’s dominance over Dallas could be summed up in one
February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Charles Barkley is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Yankees fans boo Tim Anderson day after Josh Donaldson’s ‘Jackie’ comment by Scott Rogust After being
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. (Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Second PGA Championship title elevates Justin Thomas to another level by David Salituro At the end of the first half, Steph Curry tripped on the leg of a Dallas Mavericks vendor, and Golden State Warriors fans were not happy. The Western Conference Finals has
May 20, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter in game two of the 2022 western conference finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Tiger Woods withdraws from PGA Championship: Golf Twitter applauds his effort by Cody Williams
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Mets, White Sox trade target suffers injury scare by Mark Powell Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown pointed the finger at the officials after hist team’s tough home loss to the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday evening. Despite a 40-point performance, Jaylen Brown is clearly
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