Report: Lakers not considering Fisher

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to eliminate Derek Fisher as a candidate for their heading coaching vacancy because they want someone with previous NBA coaching experience, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers think highly of Fisher and believe he will be a good NBA coach or executive in the future but changed course […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: James angry but preparing for Game 2

Miami Heat forward LeBron James remains frustrated that he had to come out of Thursday night’s opener of the NBA Finals after cramping, but he expects to be fully recovered on Sunday for Game 2. James took 2 1/2 bags of intravenous fluids after the game and will take extra supplements in preparation. The San […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Gibson mourns loss of 6-year-old nephew

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson called his slain nephew the “future of our family” at the funeral for the 6-year-old on Friday in New York. Prince Joshua “P.J.” Avitto was stabbed to death on Sunday in an apartment elevator. Among the 1,500 friends, relatives and mourners who attended the service at St. Paul Community Baptist […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
James angry but preparing for Game 2

Miami Heat forward LeBron James remains frustrated that he had to come out of Thursday night’s opener of the NBA Finals after cramping, but he expects to be fully recovered on Sunday for Game 2. James took 2 1/2 bags of intravenous fluids after the game and will take extra supplements in preparation. The Spurs […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Timberwolves name Saunders as coach

The Minnesota Timberwolves officially named team president Flip Saunders as their head coach on Friday. Saunders joined the Timberwolves’ front office last year and previously coached the team from 1995-2005. Saunders, who guided the team to the 2004 Western Conference finals, will also remain in his role as the team’s president of basketball operations. “After […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Analyst: Knicks could be worth $3 billion

The New York Knicks could be worth up to $3 billion, according to Albert Fried & Company. The research company announced it revised Madison Square Garden’s price target Friday, making its stock price worth nearly $85 per share. Analyst Rich Tullo wrote that he believes the Knicks are now worth between $1.4 billion and $3 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2014 NBA Draft: Parker tops deep PF class

With six of the top 10 and 24 of the Top 100 prospects, power forward is a loaded position in the 2014 NBA Draft. The talent haul is led by Duke freshman Jabari Parker, who many scouts believe will ultimately prove to be the most well-round prospect to come out of this draft. The top […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Green’s hot finish carries Spurs past Heat in Game 1

SAN ANTONIO — Danny Green has one great skill, and fortunately for the San Antonio Spurs, he revealed it at the right time Thursday. Green, an adept 3-point shooter, made three long-distance shots in the fourth quarter, and the Spurs defeated the Miami Heat 110-95 Thursday in the first game of the NBA Finals. The […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Spurs 110, Heat 95

SAN ANTONIO — Last year, Danny Green set an NBA record for 3-pointers made in the Finals.On Thursday night, Green started a push that suggested he might try to challenge that mark. The San Antonio Spurs shooting guard, who made 27 3-pointers last year in a seven-game loss to Miami, scored 11 of his 13 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021