NBA roundup: Knicks hire Fisher as head coach

There is a first time for everything. Just ask Phil Jackson and Derek Fisher, the newly formed president-head coach combination of the New York Knicks. Fisher, 39, was still an active NBA player in the postseason last month but was courted heavily by the Knicks when Steve Kerr reneged on his agreement with Jackson. The […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2014 NBA Draft: Big names in small forward crop

Led by The Sports Xchange’s top-rated prospect, Kansas’ Andrew Wiggins, the 2014 NBA Draft is loaded with big names at small forward. While Wiggins is in the hunt to be the No. 1 overall pick, several household names from marquee programs will also be vying to land in the lottery, including UCLA’s Kyle Anderson (No. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Knicks expect to have deal with Fisher

The New York Knicks are expected to have a deal in place to make Derek Fisher their new head coach, ESPN.com reported Monday. With one team bowed out of the Fisher sweepstakes, the Knicks are increasing their push to hire the active backup guard to become a first-time head coach. The Los Angeles Lakers pulled […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Heat 98, Spurs 96

SAN ANTONIO — This time, the other guys were left in pain. LeBron James, who exited Game 1 of the NBA Finals in the fourth quarter due to leg cramps, returned in a big way Sunday night for Game 2. The Miami forward scored 35 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and made an assist on a […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: Shelly Sterling reportedly to run charity

Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Shelly Sterling will continue to be close to the organization as part of the terms of the team’s sale to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, according to the Associated Press. Two sources told the AP that the $2 billion deal allows for up to 10 percent of the team — or […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Sterling to run charity as part of Clippers’ deal

Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Shelly Sterling will continue to be close to the organization as part of the terms of the team’s sale to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, according to the Associated Press. Two sources told the AP that the $2 billion deal allows for up to 10 percent of the team — or […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: Jazz step outside franchise to hire Snyder

The Utah Jazz introduced new coach Quin Snyder in a press conference Saturday. Snyder, the former Missouri coach, spent last season as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks. Snyder signed a three-year contract with a team option for a fourth year, according to reports. He replaces Tyrone Corbin, who was not offered a new […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies F Johnson arrested for domestic assault

Memphis Grizzlies forward James Johnson was arrested Saturday morning for domestic assault causing bodily harm, according to Memphis TV station Fox 13. Johnson had a domestic dispute with his wife at the couple’s home about 2 a.m. Johnson’s wife called police saying that he “hit her in the face and choked her,” according to the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jazz introduce Snyder as coach

The Utah Jazz introduced new coach Quin Snyder in a press conference Saturday. Snyder, the former Missouri coach, spent last season as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks. Snyder signed a three-year contract with a team option for a fourth year, according to reports. He replaces Tyrone Corbin, who was not offered a new […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021