[ad_1] The Lakers’ decision to limit LeBron James’ minutes at the start of the season didn’t last long, and now we know why. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, James “bristled at the idea of restricting his minutes”. His playing time was under the spotlight when he logged just 29 minutes in the Lakers’ season-opening loss…
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to relieve Darvin Ham of his duties as head coach after his two seasons with the franchise. During his first season, Ham led the Lakers to the Western Conference. In his second year, the team triumphed in the In-Season Tournament but were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in…
[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell became the fifth NBA player to score at least 50 points in a non-overtime playoff loss — joining Nikola Jokic (2023), Jamal Murray (2020), Russell Westbrook (2017), and Billy Cunningham (1970) — during Friday night’s 103-96 Game 6 loss to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first-round series….
[ad_1] Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Shane Larkin has signed a new four-year contract with Anadolu Efes in Turkey, extending his stay until the 2027-28 season. This marks a decade with the team, a record for foreign-born players. Larkin has averaged 11.5 points, 5.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game this season, with solid shooting percentages. Drafted…
[ad_1] Anthony Edwards has done it again, putting up 43 points and seven rebounds to lead Minnesota to an upset Game 1 win in Denver tonight. Here’s how the NBA world is reacting: Nasty Naz Reid!!!! — Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) May 5, 2024 CALL THE BANK. NAZ CASHING OUT — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 5,…
[ad_1] Russell Westbrook was not pleased about being placed on the bench for the LA Clippers following the acquisition of James Harden. Clippers front office executive Lawrence Frank had to persuade Westbrook to embrace the sixth-man role for LA. Westbrook holds a $4 million player option for the upcoming season. It is likely that the…
[ad_1] Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner made all 11 of his free throw attempts, the most without missing in a playoff game in franchise history, during Friday night’s 103-96 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference first-round series. Tracy McGrady set the previous mark with nine straight free throws at Milwaukee…
[ad_1] Photo: LA Clippers/Twitter Paul George is expected to decline his $48.8 million player option for next season with the LA Clippers. While it was initially anticipated that George would sign an extension after Kawhi Leonard’s deal, talks have stalled. George may explore free agency, with the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers showing interest. The…
[ad_1] Dallas Mavericks reserve big man Maxi Kleber has suffered a full dislocation of the AC joint in his right shoulder. Kleber is expected to miss a significant period of time, and potentially the remainder of the postseason. Kleber played a big part in the Mavericks six-game victory over the LA Clippers in the first…
[ad_1] Rap artist Fat Joe believes 2024 All-Star guard Jalen Brunson is on the verge of becoming the greatest New York Knicks player in franchise history. “[Jalen’s] so close to being the greatest Knick ever,” the rap legend told Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” TV show on FS1, while also adding, “So close, and in…
