Bogut: People Calling Kevin Love Soft are ‘Idiots’

(Kevin) Love missed Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday because he still was in the concussion protocol. Teammates said Love, who took an elbow to the head in Game 2, was extremely frustrated he couldn’t play. Bogut offered support having been there. “There’s probably people calling Kevin Love soft and those people are […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Lazenby on Kobe Book, Today’s NBA

Author and historian Roland Lazenby discusses his upcoming Kobe Bryant biography, today’s NBA and respecting greatness.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Should Kevin Love Play in Game 4 of NBA Finals?

Should a healthy Kevin Love play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals? Following Cleveland’s Game 3 victory without Love, BasketballInsiders’ Moke Hamilton & Noah Coslov discuss what his role might be

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Finals: Cavaliers-Warriors Game 3 Recap

The Cavaliers got a huge win over the Warriors on Wednesday night. Ben Dowsett breaks down what worked for Cleveland.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Love Optimistic About Playing in Game 3?

Kevin Love did not participate in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice Tuesday, but a source told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that the star forward is optimistic about his chances of playing in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Love is in the NBA’s concussion protocol after being hit in the back of the head Sunday during Cleveland’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Shaq Says Irving, Love Have to Play Better

Shaquille O’Neal played on the last team to overcome a 2-0 deficit in the NBA Finals, so he knows what it takes. For Cleveland, he thinks it starts with better play from Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, who he said is being “punked” by Draymond Green. “Because remember last year, the story line was, ‘OK, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Love Suffers Concussion; Game 3 Status Unknown

Kevin Love suffered a concussion after an elbow to the head by Harrison Barnes during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 110-77 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.Love’s status for Wednesday’s Game 3 is up in the air, as he will be required to enter the league’s concussion […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James: ‘Obviously not much is working’

Down 2-0 in the NBA Finals after Sunday’s 110-77 thumping, and everyone in Cleveland – including (Kevin) Love – is searching for answers. The team that ran roughshod over a feeble Eastern Conference playoff field has been reduced to a sparring partner, Finals games evolving into little more than exhibitions of Golden State’s greatness. “It’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Math Isn’t On Cleveland Cavs’ Side

The Cavaliers are down 2-0 in the NBA Finals, which according to history means they’re doomed.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021