Tag: News
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick sat down with NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal on his “The Big Podcast with Shaq” on Sunday to discuss Redick’s coaching style and why both despise the LeBron James GOAT debate. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said what makes LeBron James great is his longevity […]
Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe of ESPN’s “First Take” got into a heated debate over whether or not LeBron James is capable of leading the Los Angeles Lakers to another NBA championship. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith doubts LeBron James will win one more championship with the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday’s 131-127 win over the […]
Anthony Davis became just the third Los Angeles Lakers player to record back-to-back games with at least 35 points to open an NBA season, joining Jerry West (1969-70) and Elgin Baylor (1962-63). In the Lakers’ 110-103 season-opener victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, Davis posted 36 points on 11-of-23 (47.8%) shooting from the […]
Charlotte Hornets second-year forward Brandon Miller will miss at least a week because of a strained left glute. Miller, who turns 22 on Nov. 22, sat out the second half of the Hornets’ 110-105 victory at Houston to open the season. Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller will be reevaluated in a week after suffering a […]
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant fired back at sports television personality Stephen A. Smith after the NBA analyst ridiculed the 17-year veteran for his lack of leadership during Thursday’s segment on ESPN’s “First Take.” Kevin Durant was called out by Stephen A. Smith for his inadequate leadership with the Phoenix Suns Smith, 57, doesn’t question […]
Charles Barkley made light of the imminent end of “Inside the NBA” on Thursday, joking about being fired from TNT’s acclaimed show. TNT is in the final season of its broadcast agreement with the NBA. Charles Barkley quipped about leaving the “Inside the NBA” studio early, network firing the panel ESPN, Amazon, and NBC hold […]
The Orlando Magic are coming into the new year with high aspirations. They did not disappoint in their season debut against their division rivals, the Miami Heat. The Magic won by a final score of 116-97 behind a strong performance by their superstar, Paolo Banchero. Banchero showed he is one of the up-and-coming faces of […]
Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman has suffered a torn left Achilles tendon, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. The Pacers and Wiseman are working together to determine treatment options. Wiseman, 23, suffered the injury in Indiana’s 105-109 season-opening win at the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The 7-footer had agreed on a two-year contract […]
Golden State Warriors reserve guard Brandin Podziemski recorded a plus/minus of +34 in Wednesday night’s 139-104 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski tied Voshon Lenard for the fourth-best 0-point plus/minus Podziemski, 21, ended his outing with the fourth-best plus/minus in a single NBA game where a player recorded […]
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sustained a fractured left hand in Wednesday night’s season-opening 123-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple reports. MRI tests confirmed the injury to the eight-year veteran. Murray, 28, ended his night with 14 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in his debut for New Orleans. He was […]
