Mar 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Team USA Basketball has a fresh injury concern with one of their most decorated Olympians. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports Sunday that Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is battling a minor calf strain as Team USA begins training camp in Las Vegas ahead of the Paris Olympics later this month. Charania notes that Durant’s calf strain is sidelining him for the beginning of training camp but…
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Oct 10, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY SportsThe Los Angeles Lakers are running it back with a coach who helped bring them their last NBA championship.Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported this weekend that the Lakers are reuniting with assistant coach Greg St. Jean. The veteran NBA assistant St. Jean will now be serving as an assistant on the staff of Lakers rookie head coach JJ Redick.St. Jean, the son of former Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors…
The Los Angeles Lakers are running it back with a coach who helped bring them their last NBA championship. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported this weekend that the Lakers are reuniting with assistant coach Greg St. Jean. The veteran NBA… Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece officially qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday by beating Croatia in a qualifier. That means Antetokounmpo will be an Olympian for the first time, and the moment was overwhelming for him. Cameras caught Antetokounmpo… Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife Marissa have shared some more big personal news. Lawrence recently announced that…
Justin Fields looks to have been putting in the work this offseason, at least in the weight room. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback posted a series of pictures on Instagram on Saturday, and showed off his physique in one of them.… A Chicago Cubs pitcher apparently Zach Plesac’d himself this week. Cubs reliever Colten Brewer revealed to reporters on Sunday that he broke his hand by punching a wall in the dugout in frustration after a bad outing on Saturday against… Paul George is trying to bring the Mamba Mentality to Philadelphia. The Philadelphia 76ers revealed over the weekend that George…
Mar 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George before action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Paul George is trying to bring the Mamba Mentality to Philadelphia. The Philadelphia 76ers revealed over the weekend that George will be wearing the No. 8 jersey for them next season. welcome to Philadelphia, @Yg_Trece! pic.twitter.com/lWPae9FiTc — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 7, 2024 On the latest episode of his show “Podcast P,” George shared the context behind his choice of No. 8. He said that it was his way of paying tribute to…
Mar 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Durant has once again become the subject of offseason trade speculation, but the Phoenix Suns star says fans would be wise to ignore the rumors. Following Team USA’s first practice on Saturday, Durant spoke with Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports about the recent talk that he could be one-and-done in Phoenix. He called the claims “lies” and expressed frustration over members of the media creating…
Dec 9, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) warms-up prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzles at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports LeBron James signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers last week that was initially reported to be a maximum deal, but it turns out the four-time MVP took slightly less than that. James signed a two-year deal with a player option for the second year. A max contract would have been $104 million, but Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Saturday night that LeBron’s new deal is…
A video of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard arriving at Team USA Basketball’s training venue has caused quite a stir among fans. In the clip, Leonard was seen walking across a hotel hallway with his suitcase in hand. Kawhi Leonard arrives for 🇺🇸 #USABMNT camp! pic.twitter.com/RQI6f64vVC — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 5, 2024 A handful of fans felt like the suitcase was more than just for Leonard’s clothes. Leonard seemed to be walking gingerly, which led people online to speculate on whether the 2-time Finals MVP was nursing an injury and using the suitcase as a crutch. Damn he…
Sep 29, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Glen Davis (0) during media day at the team training facility in Playa Vista. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Former NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis doesn’t sound too worried about his future stint in prison. Davis was convicted in November 2023 for defrauding the NBA’s health care system. Davis and several co-conspirators were charged with health care fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to make false statements, and conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud. Davis received his punishment in May. A federal judge sentenced Davis to spend…
Apr 16, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) dribbles the ball up the court during the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half during game one of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Caleb Martin may very well be the biggest loser of the 2024 NBA free agency period so far. On Saturday, Martin reportedly agreed to sign a 4-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $32 million guaranteed. The $32 million pact is Martin’s most lucrative NBA contract to date. However, he apparently could have had significantly more guaranteed…