Tag: NBA
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 […]
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo could force his way out of the franchise in 2025 if the team have another underwhelming season. That’s according to a report from Bill Reiter, an NBA insider for CBS Sports who also wrote that the player’s preferred destinations include the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo, a two-time league […]
Myles Turner likened Indiana Pacers teammate Bennedict Mathurin to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant after a huge win over the Boston Celtics. The Pacers survived an almost catastrophic collapse at home to Boston on Wednesday, letting a 24-point third quarter lead slip as the Celtics forced overtime thanks to Jayson Tatum’s go-ahead three at the […]
Bronny James scored his first career points in the NBA during garbage time of the Los Angeles Lakers’ defeat in Cleveland. Bronny, son of one of the league’s greatest ever players in LeBron James, saw an NBA floor for the second time in his career on Wednesday and made good use of the opportunity. In […]
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 […]
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga revealed that head coach Steve Kerr informed him of his benching over text message. It may sound like a negative at first, but Kerr’s decision appears to be beneficial for the player – who featured in a season-high 28 minutes off the bench against the New Orleans Pelicans on […]
The Boston Celtics visit the Indiana Pacers tonight in the first Eastern Conference Finals rematch of the season as the reigning champions look to remain unbeaten. Indiana began the season with a comfortable victory over the Detroit Pistons but it hasn’t been as smooth since, falling to three straight defeats to the New York Knicks, […]
