Basketball

Pelicans hiring top defensive assistant Jeff Bzdelik

The New Orleans Pelicans have made a splashy hire to their coaching staff.

Watch: Zion Williamson is literally too strong to play golf

Zion Williamson has been told he could probably have a successful career in the NFL because of his size and strength, and those qualities were on display once again on Friday.

Gilbert Arenas: Duke has paid players $200,000 to play for them

Gilbert Arenas has accused Duke of paying players major money to come play for their basketball program.
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Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie planning radical investment move with his contract

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie calls himself “a tech guy with a jumper” and aims to prove that with his contract.

Joe Johnson becomes first player to land NBA deal after playing in BIG3

Joe Johnson spent a season in the BIG3 last year where he led the league in several offensive categories en route to an MVP award, and the performance was enough to convince an NBA team that he can s

Kevin Durant not ‘moved’ by pursuit of being basketball’s GOAT

Kevin Durant is in the conversation for best basketball player in the world. Over time, he may even have a place in debates over the greatest player of all time (aka “GOAT”).

LeBron James denied trademark for ‘Taco Tuesday’

LeBron James has been denied his trademark application for the phrase “Taco Tuesday,” signifying that there is justice in the world.

Lamar Odom claims Mark Cuban kicked, berated him during time with Mavericks

It is no secret that Lamar Odom’s one-year tenure with the Dallas Mavericks was an unhappy one for the player.