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Phil Jackson shares his 1 suggestion for improving the NBA

Phil Jackson is respawning this week with a suggestion for how to improve the modern NBA. The legendary Hall of Fame coach Jackson posted his first message to X in more than a year on Monday. In his post, Jackson reacted to some comments from Golden …

Nikola Jokic looks ahead

Notable update surfaces on Nikola Jokic’s future

The Denver Nuggets are facing elimination right now, but Nikola Jokic still appears to be fully committed to them regardless. There is “zero indication” at the moment that Jokic intends to pursue a move out of Denver, veteran NBA writer …

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel looking to the side

Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award

Just a few weeks ago, Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. On Monday, the league announced that Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg won the award. Flagg earned 412 total …

Cooper Flagg looks on

NBA announces Rookie of the Year winner between Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel

The votes are in, and Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has been named the NBA Rookie of the Year, defeating Charlotte Hornets forward and former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel. Flagg also joins Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to lead …

Paige Bueckers in her Wings uniform

Paige Bueckers addresses her relationship with Azzi Fudd

Paige Bueckers has tried once and for all to address chatter about her relationship with Azzi Fudd. Fudd, the No. 1 WNBA draft pick, will join Bueckers on the Dallas Wings this season. The two have been dating since 2025, and their relationship has …

Pat Riley in a suit

Pat Riley takes another shot at Jimmy Butler

Miami Heat president Pat Riley certainly seems to feel vindicated by his decision to trade Jimmy Butler last year. Riley addressed the media in his end-of-season press conference Monday, and he clearly suggested that his decision to get rid of Butler …

Victor Wembanyama looks ahead

Victor Wembanyama criticizes NBA concussion protocols

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama voiced frustration with the NBA’s concussion protocol after returning for Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Wembanyama said after Sunday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers that …

Mike Brown looks ahead

Mike Brown’s job with Knicks may not be safe

Mike Brown may be coaching for his job during the playoffs, even though he is still in his first season as head coach of the New York Knicks. Brown’s future remains the subject of speculation and he may need to reach the NBA Finals to keep his …

Joel Embiid looks ahead

Joel Embiid has evasive response to questions about 76ers

Joel Embiid was not exactly effusive on Sunday when asked about the state of his relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid was asked about whether his relationship with team management is in a better place following his team’s 128-96 …

Rajon Rondo in street clothes

Rajon Rondo emerges as a candidate for a head-coaching job

Rajon Rondo could find himself roaming the sidelines as a head coach, beginning in the 2026-27 NBA season. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Rondo is among those the New Orleans Pelicans are considering to be the team’s next head coach. “League …

Dwyane Wade looking on

Gabrielle Union reacts to Dwyane Wade’s role in Candace Parker’s special day

Basketball legend Candace Parker is soon joining her friend Dwyane Wade and many others in the sport’s most prestigious club.  The two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this …

Kevin Durant with the Houston Rockets

Ime Udoka keeps door open for Kevin Durant’s Game 5 return

The Houston Rockets bought Kevin Durant some more time to recover from his ankle injury after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday. With their 115-96 win over LA at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, the …

LeBron James looks on

LeBron James suffers an embarrassing low for the first time in his NBA career

LeBron James is an incredible ageless wonder, but he can’t always beat Father Time. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward lost one of those battles on Sunday. In Game 4 of the Lakers’ first-round series against the Houston Rockets at …

Celtics fans chanting in Game 4 against the 76ers

Celtics fans take over 76ers’ arena with savage 3-word chant in Game 4

Boston Celtics fans were loud and proud on Sunday as their squad dominated on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their first-round series. The Celtics throttled the Sixers 128-96 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in front of a …

Jaden McDaniels and Nikola Jokic having an altercation to end Nuggets-Timberwolves game 4

NBA decides on punishments for Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 4 fight

The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves will officially have every (healthy) player available for Monday’s Game 5. The NBA announced on Sunday that they are handing down fines only for Saturday night’s Game 4 incident between …

Kevin Durant during warmups

Report reveals how severe Kevin Durant’s injury really is

Kevin Durant will not play in Game 4 of the Houston Rockets’ first round playoff series, and under normal circumstances, he would be out for a while after that, too. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday that Durant has not been cleared …

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