The upstart Memphis Grizzlies went toe-to-toe with the eventual champion Golden State Warriors and built one of the best rivalries of 2022. The young Memphis Grizzlies made a surprising run to the playoffs last season behind the breakout season from Ja Morant. They took two regular-season games from the Grizzlies after the calendar flipped to
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In 2022, the MVP race became about so much more than just whether you thought Nikola Jokic, or Joel Embiid was the better player. The MVP race between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid came to define the last half of the 2021-22 regular season. In the end, Jokic won his second consecutive MVP, averaging 27.1
Recent NBA trade rumors revealed the most likely fate for Jae Crowder, who has been on the trade block for several weeks now. The first meaningful trade of the NBA season often doesn’t happen until January, and that trade has an avalanche-inducing effect leading up to the trade deadline in February. This year, it seems
Sports figures react on social media to potential Twitter shutdown. It seems like the end might be in sight for the social media platform Twitter. And we’re not handling it all that well. The writing has been on the wall ever since Elon Musk purchased Twitter and then promptly thew the platform into a tailspin.
We all know the 3-point revolution has changed the NBA. But who were the teams most responsible for implementing it and pushing the game forward? “The Game Done Changed.” This statement is both an accurate interpretation of the state of the NBA and the title of the introduction chapter to author Mike Prada’s new book
In the boom times a couple of years ago, crypto companies snatched up arena naming rights around the league. With many of these firms now in jeopardy, stadiums may be looking for some new sponsors. About a year ago, cryptocurrency exchange, Crypto.com, paid $700 million for the naming rights to the Los Angeles Lakers home
We’re only seven or eight games into the 2022-23 NBA season. And yet, there are teams who already look like they need a trade. Whether or not you concur with the decision to tank, some teams don’t need a trade, simply because they’re supposed to be terrible. For example, the Houston Rockets. They were destined
Kyrie Irving spoke to the media at-length about what he shared on social media over the weekend and a recent statement he and the Nets released. Over the weekend, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving shared a link to an anti-Semitic movie directed by an author of a book with the same title. The link was
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports The 2022 NBA rookie class has been impressive. Two weeks into the season, here are the way-too-early NBA Rookie of the Year rankings. We are now officially two weeks into the NBA season. This year’s rookie class has made a big impact early. Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin are both averaging
With just a handful of NBA games played, we’re already seeing a baseline emerge for trends like the Lakers spacing, Cavs defense and more. With most teams only having one or two games under their belt, it’s difficult to say anything for certain. So, to avoid any brash generalizations, we will offer a few observations
NBA Slam Dunk star Nate Robinson announced that he is undergoing treatment for renal kidney failure. On Saturday, NBA Veteran and Slam Dunk Contest Nate Robinson announced that he is undergoing treatment while battling renal kidney failure. “I am currently undergoing treatment for Renal Kidney Failure and have been privately dealing with it for the
Hurricane Ian is causing sports weather-related postponements and venue changes in the southeastern region of the United States. Hurricane Ian hit land on the West Coast of Florida on Wednesday night. It crossed the state and back into the Atlantic Ocean. The storm was downgraded from a category 4 hurricane to a tropical storm, but
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports With only a couple of days until NBA preseason, we are sifting through the current rosters to find the players that have been with each team the longest. It is no secret that roster turnover is a prevalent part of today’s NBA. The days of truly emphasizing continuity and familiarity
The next iteration of the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement will be focused heavily on NBA Draft eligibility rules. No one wants a lockout in pro sports. The MLB lockout that threatened the 2022 MLB season was a reminder of how harsh the business side of the professional sports world can be. Thankfully for MLB fans,
Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce gave the final word on infamous 2008 NBA Finals rumor: “Only sh*tting that I did was on the Lakers.” Before Julian Edelman and Sam Morril dropped the first episode of their “Games With Names” sports history podcast, the duo dropped a hint as to what NBA fans could learn
Montrezl Harrell (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) Patrick Beverley shows absurd confidence about playing with LeBron by Ian Levy The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly landed a veteran free agent on Tuesday, the best remaining big man still on the market. The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly landed veteran free agent Montrezl Harrell on Tuesday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski
When New York Knicks fans heard that they lost Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, only memes could capture the futility of being a New York fan. It’s not easy being a fan of the New York Knicks. That’s why beating the Boston Celtics in Game 1 feels like winning the NBA Finals, and why
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. (Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports) 3 bold predictions for Eagles 2022 season by Russell S. Baxter After trade talks with the Knicks fell short, the Utah Jazz lost interest to trade Donovan Mitchell and pulled themselves out of their own market. Earlier this week, the New York Knicks announced a four-year
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman is taking action to try to help Brittney Griner, and many others should follow his lead. Former NBA player Dennis Rodman is trying to go to Russia this week to help push the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, according to NBC News. Rodman told NBC News, “I got permission to
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant curates a Twitter debate on whether or not he has ruined the game of basketball by joining several different teams. Kevin Durant’s Twitter bio reads, “I’m me, I do me, and I chill.” Part of being Kevin Durant, aside from being one of the NBA’s best players, is infuriating many
Former NBA star Antoine Walker believes that the Miami Heat would have surely defeated the Golden State Warriors if they replaced the Boston Celtics. Antoine Walker considers himself a proud NBA alumnus, beginning his professional career with the Boston Celtics in 1996 and winning an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006. As someone
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is ready to hold the Lakers accountable for their defensive play, agreeing with LeBron James on the matter. The latest report from Yahoo! Sports insider Chris Haynes portrays some painful conversations happening behind the scenes at the Lakers facility. As LeBron James and the Lakers approach negotiations for
The Golden State Warriors team up with Bay Area legend Chris Mullin to bring back some magic from basketball’s golden age for the current Warriors dynasty. It’s hard not to get a little nostalgic about basketball in the ’80s and ’90s, especially as a Warriors fan. There’s plenty to celebrate about the modern era —
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, Charles Outlaw, Orlando Magic. (Photo by TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images) Watch: Massive fight erupts at Giants training camp, punches thrown by John Buhler Over & Back examines every major NBA dynasty in history and ranks the best from the Jordan Bulls to the Duncan Spurs and more! Jason Mann and
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is working through an extension with the Lakers on his own time — and so far, it’s reportedly going well. LeBron James is halfway through a two-year, $85 million contract with the Lakers, yet James and his camp have their eyes set on the future. Even though James
Muggsy Bogues offers insight into his inner life in “Muggsy,” while Grant Hill contemplates what his NBA life could have been in “Game.” Muggsy Bogues is best known for being the shortest player in NBA history at just 5’3”. But that factoid has too often overshadowed everything else about his fascinating life. From his childhood
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has plenty of incentives in his new extension deal — but there’s also “de-escalators” tied to his conditioning. Zion Williamson celebrated his 22nd birthday unlike anyone else, signing a five-year, $193 million extension with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 6th. After he finishes his rookie season, the guaranteed
Former NBA star Dwight Howard took part in a WWE tryout in Nashville, Tenn. for SummerSlam weekend. WWE is in Nashville, Tenn. this week for SummerSlam, which takes place on Saturday, July 30. In the days ahead of the premium live event, WWE hosted tryouts for athletes interested in making the jump into the professional
Charles Barkley had openly been flirting with a move to LIV Golf but the former NBA star has decided against the move and will stay in his current role. Despite the rampant criticism of Greg Normand and the LIV Golf Invitational Series, the Saudi-backed golf startup continues to poach big names from the PGA Tour,
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