Category: NBA PM
ESPN “First Take” commentator Stephen A. Smith was shocked by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns’ 44-point outing in Wednesday night’s 116-107 come-from-behind win over the Miami Heat. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith praises Karl-Anthony Towns for helping the New York Knicks rally against the Miami Heat More importantly, Towns had the fourth-most points for the […]
The Golden State Warriors announced Wednesday in a press release that they have exercised their third-year option on shooting guard Brandin Podziemski. His $3.68 million salary for the 2025-26 season is now guaranteed. Golden State Warriors reserve guard Brandin Podziemski signed a four-year, $16 million rookie-scale contract in July 2023 Podziemski, 21, also holds a […]
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has between a Grade 1 and Grade 2 sprain in his right wrist, an MRI revealed on Wednesday. The UCLA product will be sidelined for at least 10 days. Ball, 27, suffered the injury while bracing for a fall after a steal attempt in the first quarter of Monday’s 126-123 […]
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes will miss at least three weeks after he suffered a right orbital fracture during Monday night’s 127-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, the team announced Wednesday. Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes exited Monday’s game after Nikola Jokic elbowed him in the right eye Barnes, 23, was forced to leave […]
“NBA on TNT” broadcaster Charles Barkley was disappointed in the New Orleans Pelicans’ performance after they blew a 20-point lead against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Charles Barkley says the New Orleans Pelicans should feel embarrassed for losing after being up by 20 points In the Pelicans’ 124-106 loss to Golden State, Zion […]
The NBA has fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for public statements the organization made about the health status of seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid, according to multiple reports. Although the NBA’s investigation revealed that the Sixers did not violate player participation policy with Embiid’s missed games, they did so with the public comments that did […]
Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko has been medically cleared to play by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Koloko, 24, is expected to begin practicing with the Lakers and will ramp up to play for the first time since a blood clot issue threatened his career last year. He […]
During Tuesday’s edition of ESPN’s “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith let it be known that Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers could soon be on the hot seat, following a 1-3 start to the 2024-25 season. Milwaukee Bucks dropped to 1-3 to begin 2024-25 season under Doc Rivers, with latest loss against the Boston Celtics […]
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 […]
