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Philadelphia 76ers executive Bryan Colangelo is doubling down on his denials that the activity of five Twitter accounts has anything to do with him. A story from the Ringer alleged that Colangelo had used five burner accounts to anonymously criticize …
Kenny Smith is getting another coaching interview. The TNT analyst will interview with the Detroit Pistons for their vacant coaching job, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The Detroit Pistons plan to interview TNT analyst and former NBA …
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said the team still isn’t sure if Kevin Love will recover from his concussion in time to play in Thursday’s Game 1. Lue said Wednesday that Love was still questionable for the NBA Finals opener, but if …
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala said he expects to return sooner rather than later from his bruised knee. Iguodala said Wednesday he is “not too far” from returning, even if progress has been slower than expected. Andre …
The Cleveland Cavaliers are clear underdogs in the NBA Finals, yet expectations for LeBron James are sky-high. Due to his performances in the playoffs and the perceived lack of help around him, most expect James to put the Cavaliers on his back …
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will miss his fifth straight game with a bone bruise in his knee to open the NBA Finals. The Warriors confirmed Wednesday that Iguodala would miss Wednesday’s Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. …
Though much was made of the Los Angeles Lakers holding a pre-draft workout for LiAngelo Ball, it doesn’t sound like that will lead to anything. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, there is “pessimism to the extreme” …
While mystery remains about the Phoenix Suns and their potential No. 1 overall selection, some NBA figures think they have it all figured out. According to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report, the belief around the NBA is that the Suns will …
For the fourth year in a row, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors will meet in the NBA Finals. Unlike past years, it hasn’t been a cakewalk for either team, with the Cavaliers forced to win Game 7s against both the Indiana Pacers …
Chris Paul may not play in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, but it doesn’t sound like it will be for lack of trying. Marc J. Spears of the Undefeated reported Monday that, with tipoff looming, Paul is still doing everything possible to …
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was at the center of controversy on Monday, and manager Joe Maddon was not having it. Rizzo slid into Pirates catcher Elias Diaz on a force play at home and appeared to go well out of the baseline to try to …
Ben Simmons has weighed in on those LeBron James-to-Philadelphia rumors. TMZ Sports caught up with Simmons, who called James a “great player” that he’d be interested in playing with. Simmons also didn’t seem too concerned with …
It’s safe to say the free agency process left a lot of players bitter, even those who weren’t directly involved. Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas got a particularly raw deal, coming off a 38-homer season only to settle for …
The Atlanta Braves will be without Ronald Acuna for at least a week and a half after his scary knee injury Sunday. An MRI showed that Acuna suffered a mild ACL sprain in his left knee and a knee contusion, as well as a lower back contusion, when he …
As expected, the Golden State Warriors will be without Andre Iguodala in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Coach Steve Kerr announced at shootaround Monday that Iguodala will miss his fourth consecutive game with a bone bruise in his knee. …
Kyrie Irving came in for some criticism due to his absence from the sideline during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he apparently had a medical reason for his absence. According to Celtics president Danny Ainge, Irving had a nasal …
