When the NBA All-Star Game begins on February 16, a few generations of Knicks fans will experience something they’ve never seen before. For the first time in 50 years, the team has two players selected…
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Green discusses his recent apology to Poole, encourages him to move forward in San Francisco
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has apologized for punching former teammate Jordan Poole and believes it’s time to move on from the incident that caused tension in the Warriors’ locker room more than two…
Erik Spoelstra to Heat: Move on from Jimmy Butler’s suspension
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra shared a message with his team after another suspension for star forward Jimmy Butler, who will miss the next two-game road trip to Milwaukee and Brooklyn due to missing…
Adam Silver: NBA considering a separate European league, exploring opportunities in Paris and other cities
On Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke in Europe during a weeklong celebration of Victor Wembanyama, a rising European basketball star. He expressed a strong interest in bringing an American-led basketball league to Europe. For…
Mike Tirico will be the lead play-by-play announcer for NBC’s NBA coverage starting next season
Mike Tirico has been appointed as NBC’s lead play-by-play announcer when the network starts its NBA coverage next season. This decision was expected after NBC signed an 11-year contract with the NBA last summer. Tirico…
The Charlotte Hornets will broadcast five home games this season on free over-the-air television
For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Charlotte Hornets will broadcast games on free over-the-air television for local audiences. The Hornets, along with Gray Media, Capitol Broadcasting, and FanDuel Sports Southeast, announced on…
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will be out for at least a month due to a stress fracture in his ankle
The Dallas Mavericks announced that center Dereck Lively II has a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in a month. This latest injury adds to the challenges Lively has faced in…
Kevin Durant expressed pride in the foundation the Brooklyn Nets were building, despite the team’s rapid downfall due to internal issues
Kevin Durant is proud of what he thought the Brooklyn Nets were building before things quickly fell apart due to “dysfunction.” Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden played only 16 games together, and their time…
Celtics Display Teamwork, Dominate Warriors in San Francisco Blowout
The Boston Celtics delivered an impressive performance on Monday, defeating the Golden State Warriors by 40 points in San Francisco. This victory marked Boston’s second-largest win of the season and was a much-needed bounce-back after…
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is focused on his recovery after suffering a stroke
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is still away from the team after suffering a stroke last fall. It’s unclear when or if he will return, but Spurs CEO R.C. Buford shared some positive…
The Miami Heat are said to have suspended Jimmy Butler for missing a team flight
The Miami Heat have decided to suspend Jimmy Butler for two games after he missed a team flight, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Butler missed the team’s Wednesday flight as they were heading to…
Draymond Green tells former Warriors teammate Poole to “move on” from the 2022 punch incident
Draymond Green wants to move past the incident that happened over two years ago. After Jordan Poole made some comments following the Golden State Warriors’ 122-114 win against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, Green posted…
Report: Suns acquire draft picks in trade with Jazz, eyeing Jimmy Butler move
The Phoenix Suns have traded their 2031 first-round pick to the Utah Jazz and in return, they received first-round picks from the Jazz in 2025, 2027, and 2029. This trade gives the Suns three more…
In Le Chesnay, Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs opens two new outdoor courts for local kids to enjoy
Victor Wembanyama stood on the center line of a new outdoor court in his hometown, stretching his arms to their full 8-foot wingspan as photographers snapped pictures. He looked thrilled. Wembanyama presented a special gift…
In Los Angeles, LeBron James recorded a triple-double just one night after attending his Buckeyes’ CFP title win, calling the experience “super-cool”
LeBron James’ first triple-double after turning 40 was impressive on its own. What made it even more remarkable was that he achieved it just one day after flying from Los Angeles to Atlanta and back…
Could Patrick Mahomes’ behavior push the NFL, like the NBA and NHL, to take a stand against flopping?
NFL officials faced heavy criticism for some of the penalties they called during the four divisional round games that saw the Chiefs, Bills, Eagles, and Commanders advance to the conference championships. However, one play that…
Clippers outplay Lakers in first rivalry game at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, showcasing all the Lakers’ flaws
The instrumental track behind one of Los Angeles’ biggest songs played over the Intuit Dome’s top-of-the-line sound system late in the first half — a fitting tune for what had been happening on the court.…
LaMelo’s standout performance shines with a ‘fantastic’ reunion with his brother Lonzo in Chicago
Lonzo Ball said that playing against his brother, LaMelo Ball, is always special, but Friday night’s game felt even more significant. The game ended with a 125-123 victory for the Charlotte Hornets, marking the first…
Jimmy Butler makes return, comments on Heat’s situation: “We are where we are” in Miami
Jimmy Butler made his return to the court after serving a seven-game suspension, playing in the Miami Heat’s 133-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. After the game, he spoke about his situation…
Warriors’ Draymond Green suffers calf injury in return, set for MRI in San Francisco
In a 122-114 win against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, both Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green left the game injured. Green’s status is uncertain as he will undergo an MRI on…
Celtics set to attract four potential buyers, with franchise valued over $6 billion, sources say in Boston
The NBA has been cautious about expanding, mainly to wait and see how the sale of the Boston Celtics goes. The league hopes the sale will set a new record for the price of a…
In San Francisco, Stephen Curry is listed as day-to-day after injuring his left ankle in the Warriors’ win over the Wizards
Stephen Curry injured his left ankle in the final minutes of the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night and is now considered day to day. Curry left the game with…
In Los Angeles, the Lakers and Clippers will meet for the first of four matchups this season
The Los Angeles Lakers, who called Inglewood home for 32 seasons and won six NBA championships there, will return to the city on Sunday, this time as visitors. The Lakers will travel to the new…