May 14, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers in game one of the Western conference finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Klay Thompson did not follow his father’s wishes by signing with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency, and he knows it. Thompson’s father Mychal, a former Los Angeles Lakers player and current radio broadcaster, made it quite clear that he was hoping his son would choose the Lakers once he…
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Mar 11, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter (34) reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports New details have emerged regarding former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter’s legal case stemming from his involvement in an illegal gambling scandal. Porter pleaded guilty on Wednesday at an arraignment in New York on a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to Jennifer Peltz of The Associated Press. Porter confessed during the court hearing that he had agreed to leave games early in order…
Oct 4, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports After over a decade away, Kyle Lowry could end up returning to the Western Conference. Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports reported this week that the six-time NBA All-Star guard Lowry is talking with the Phoenix Suns about a possible deal. Bourguet does add though Lowry could potentially wind up back with the Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry averaged 8.0 points and 4.6 assists per game on a stellar 40.4 percent three-point…
May 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the fourth quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Celtics made a couple of huge trades last year that helped them build what turned into a championship team. The acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday were game-changers for the team, and Jayson Tatum recognizes that. Tatum appeared as a guest on “The Old Man & The Three” podcast for an episode that was published on Wednesday. The Celtics…
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders has provided an encouraging update on his health following a recent scare. In a post to social media Wednesday, Sanders wrote that he has been “cleared to return to my normal activities” following a health… Anthony Edwards cemented himself as one of the biggest names in the NBA this past season, and the Minnesota Timberwolves star has been rewarded with a massive new endorsement deal. Edwards on Wednesday signed a multi-year contract extension with Adidas,… A third Boston Celtics player was added to the Team USA roster on Wednesday, but it is fair to wonder…
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders has provided an encouraging update on his health following a recent scare. In a post to social media Wednesday, Sanders wrote that he has been “cleared to return to my normal activities” following a health… Anthony Edwards cemented himself as one of the biggest names in the NBA this past season, and the Minnesota Timberwolves star has been rewarded with a massive new endorsement deal. Edwards on Wednesday signed a multi-year contract extension with Adidas,… A third Boston Celtics player was added to the Team USA roster on Wednesday, but it is fair to wonder…
May 19, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) brings the ball up court during the first half of game two of the 2022 eastern conference finals against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports A third Boston Celtics player was added to the Team USA roster on Wednesday, but it is fair to wonder if Jaylen Brown feels the wrong one was chosen. Kawhi Leonard, who has battled knee injuries for years, withdrew from Team USA on Wednesday to instead focus on the upcoming NBA season. With Leonard not taking part…
NFL coaches, players and executives often seem like they are giving rehearsed responses to questions they are asked during press conferences, and that is because they usually are. We were given a much closer glimpse into the process that goes into that during the latest episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” One very unique scene from Tuesday night’s episode of “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” has gone viral. In the clip, Giants general manager Joe Schoen is shown discussing a game plan with senior director of football communications Dion Dargin just before Schoen’s media availability at the NFL…
Team USA is looking for a replacement player with less than three weeks to go until Olympic basketball commences, and a reigning NBA champion could soon be getting a call. Kawhi Leonard, who has battled knee injuries for years, withdrew from Team USA on Tuesday to instead focus on the upcoming NBA season. According to Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is viewed as “a strong replacement candidate” for Leonard. White became a full-time starter for the Celtics this season after the team traded Marcus Smart, and he had a breakout season. He…
Feb 26, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Team USA is sending a star-studded roster to Paris for the Olympics this month, but Kawhi Leonard will no longer be a part of it. USA Basketball announced on Wednesday that Leonard has withdrawn from the team. No specific injury was cited, but the team said in a statement that a decision was made for Leonard to focus on the upcoming NBA season rather than competing in Paris. An update on…