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Erik Spoelstra looking on

Erik Spoelstra has funny comment about Conor McGregor’s Heat mascot incident

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is quite proud of the team’s mascot after a Conor McGregor punch sent the man in the costume to the emergency room. Spoelstra was asked about Burnie, who engaged in a stunt with McGregor during Game 4 that wound …

Kevin Love in warmups

Kevin Love briefly left NBA Finals for huge family event

Kevin Love is hoping to help the Miami Heat orchestra a huge comeback in the NBA Finals, but that is far from the only thing on the veteran’s mind. Love and his wife, Kate Bock, welcomed their first child on Saturday. Love did not fly with Heat …

Joe Mazzulla on the sideline

Celtics make another major addition to Joe Mazzulla’s staff

The Boston Celtics have taken another step to add a highly-regarded assistant coach to coach Joe Mazzulla’s staff. The Celtics are hiring Charles Lee as an assistant coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Lee, the former associate head …

Michael Malone smiling

Michael Malone shares his 1 concern about closeout games

The Denver Nuggets are just one win away from capturing an NBA title, and head coach Michael Malone says he has one main concern heading into Game 5 on Monday night. Malone spoke on Sunday about the difficulty of winning a closeout game in the NBA. …

Warriors coach Steve Kerr in a blue warmup jacket

Warriors eyeing stunning offseason target?

A longtime villain could soon become an improbable ally for the Golden State Warriors. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported this week on the developing market for 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul. One of the teams Wojnarowski mentioned as …

Kyle Lowry warming up

Heat guard had bold message for soccer star after Game 4

The Miami Heat may be down 3-1 in the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, but Kyle Lowry does not seem deterred. Miami lost 108-95 in Game 4 at home on Friday night to fall to a game away from elimination. Even though the Heat will be going to …

Deandre Ayton looks ahead

1 team reportedly has shown interest in Deandre Ayton

There is trade chatter surrounding Deandre Ayton, and we know of at least one time that has had interest in the big man in the past. Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer published an article on Friday that was full of information. In the article, he …

Burnie the Miami Heat mascot

Heat mascot lands in ER after taking punch from Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor appears to have gone a little overboard with his bit at the Miami Heat game on Friday. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Saturday that the man playing Burnie, the mascot of the Heat, landed in the emergency room after taking a …

Erik Spoelstra looking on

Comedian’s hilarious Erik Spoelstra impression goes viral

Erik Spoelstra seems to only have one expression on the sideline, and one comedian has that expression nailed down. Affion Crockett, an actor and comedian, went viral this week for his priceless impression of the Miami Heat coach Spoelstra. The …

Masai Ujiri at a press conference

Toronto Raptors make surprising head coach hire

The Toronto Raptors have picked their next head coach, and it may not be who you would expect. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Saturday that the Raptors are hiring Darko Rajakovic as their next coach. Rajakovic had coached as an assistant for the …

Chris Paul in a Suns jersey

Frank Vogel has interesting take on Chris Paul’s future with Suns

New Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel is, at least publicly, not yet calling time on Chris Paul’s career with the organization. Vogel spoke to Chris Mannix of The Volume and disputed reports stating that the Suns had decided to waive Paul. Calling …

Nikola Jokic with a ball in hand

Nikola Jokic had hilarious reaction to Bruce Brown dagger three

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had a hilarious response to teammate Bruce Brown’s dagger late in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. With 1:21 to go in regulation and the Nuggets already ahead by 14, Brown launched a step back three to …

Kevin Durant on the court

Kevin Durant responds to Bruce Brown accusations

Kevin Durant lashed out at Brooklyn Nets fans who suggest he's the reason Bruce Brown didn't return to the team.

Zion Williamson holds a ball

Zion Williamson’s stepfather offers response to rumors

Zion Williamson's stepfather, Anderson Lee, offered a response to the many rumors and allegations facing his stepson in recent days.

Karl-Anthony Towns looking on

Timberwolves looking into trading Karl-Anthony Towns?

Could the Minnesota Timberwolves actually trade two-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason and if so, to where?

Conor McGregor in the cage

Video: Conor McGregor hit Heat mascot with savage punch during bit at game

Conor McGregor never pulls any punches … even when his opponent is Burnie The Mascot. The UFC superstar McGregor attended Friday’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center. During a timeout …

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