The Utah Jazz is casting its net wide for international players. “We have scouts all over the world — almost every basketball country throughout the world,” Danny Ainge, the team’s CEO and governor, told CNBC’s “Halftime Report” on Friday. The two-time champion of the National Basketball Association and former NBA All-Star highlighted having scouts in … Read more
Former teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving had a major collision early in the LA Lakers’ game against Dallas on Wednesday that saw Irving taken to the locker room after to be checked. The Mavericks guard was able to return minutes later and finish the game. The incident happened with over seven minutes left in … Read more
Josh Giddey might be in the clear legally, but he is still under his employer’s microscope — the NBA’s review into claims he had an improper relationship with a minor remains ongoing, TMZ Sports has learned. Sources tell us nothing has changed as far as the Association is concerned … despite Newport Beach PD recently … Read more
The saying is, “Get your money’s worth,” and Kings head coach Mike Brown certainly did that when he was ejected from the Kings’ loss to the Bucks on Sunday. Brown got tossed in the fourth quarter of Sacramento’s loss to Milwaukee, which ended at the hands of a Damian Lillard buzzer-beater in overtime. He hadn’t … Read more
Paolo Banchero has been on a tear since the start of 2024. The Orlando Magic forward is averaging 34.3 points on 44.2%, including 50.0% from deep. He also adds 9.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2.0 steals to his stats. With the All-Star Game fast approaching, many are convinced that he could make his first selection … Read more
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Throughout January, NBA fans can mark their calendars with another weekly primetime matchup to get accustomed to. Ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season, ESPN flexed five Wednesday night primetime games to network television for NBA Wednesdays on ABC. The games, which are scheduled to air at 8:30 p.m. ET, also coincide with ESPN’s NBA broadcast, … Read more
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, front right, drives the baseline against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) and forward Mikal Bridges, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) NEW YORK — Anfernee Simons had 38 points and 11 assists, Malcolm … Read more
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen (31) shoots over San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long) CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen had 29 points and 16 rebounds, Caris LeVert scored 23 points off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the … Read more
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ORLANDO, Florida — Paolo Banchero scored eight of his 35 points in overtime, Caleb Houstan added a career-high 25 points … Read more
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) goes up to score on a breakaway dunk against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) INDIANAPOLIS — Jayson Tatum scored 38 points, making a season-high eight 3-pointers, and Jaylen Brown added 31 points as … Read more