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Chauncey Billups at the podium

Trail Blazers issue response to Phil Knight reports

The messages are very mixed regarding the possibility of a Portland Trail Blazers sale. After reports emerged Thursday that Nike co-founder Phil Knight was interested in purchasing the team, the Trail Blazers issued a public statement confirming that …

Jayson Tatum puts his hand in the air

ESPN host takes credit for Celtics’ success this season

One ESPN personality is living out the “he think he’s on the team” meme in real life. Retired former Boston Celtic and current ESPN host Kendrick Perkins took credit for the Celtics’ success in a tweet this week. Perkins said …

Knicks hiring father of prominent free agent

The New York Knicks may have just made themselves a lot more appealing to one notable NBA free agent. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reported on Thursday that the Knicks are hiring Rick Brunson, the father of Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson, …

Lonzo Ball eyes a ball

Troubling report emerges about Lonzo Ball’s health

The Chicago Bulls may have another reason to worry entering the offseason. Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reported this week that Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is “still not right” and suggests that Ball’s availability for the 2022-23 …

Stephen A Smith reports from the sideline

Kevin Durant takes aim at Stephen A. Smith, others in latest Twitter rant

Kevin Durant loves sparring with fans and members of the media on Twitter, and the Brooklyn Nets star was at it once again on Thursday. Stephen A. Smith, one of Durant’s longtime nemeses, delivered one of his stranger takes on Wednesday’s …

Phil Knight in an Oregon hat

Report: Nike co-founder Phil Knight in talks to purchase NBA team

Nike co-founder Phil Knight may soon be an NBA owner, according to a new report. Knight, along with Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Alan Smolinisky, is in talks to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Wojnarowski …

LeBron James looking on

LeBron James accomplishes NBA first with his massive net worth

LeBron James has set a number of NBA records during his career, and his accomplishments both on and off the court have now put him in a class of his own. According to Chase Peterson-Withorn of Forbes, LeBron is officially a billionaire after he …

Jeff Van Gundy with a headset on

Report: Jeff Van Gundy, top ESPN insider out Game 1 due to COVID

ESPN will be missing at least one member of its top NBA broadcasting crew when the NBA Finals tip off on Thursday evening. Jeff Van Gundy will not call Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors after he tested …

Steve Kerr looks on from the sideline

Steve Kerr has high praise for 1 Celtics player

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart reminds Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr of one of his own players. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday ahead of the NBA Finals, Kerr said that Smart’s tenacity on defense was similar to that of …

Celtics' Jayson Tatum warming up

Boston Celtics killing online sportsbooks with NBA Finals appearance

The Boston Celtics have reached the NBA Finals, and that’s about the last thing many online sportsbooks wanted to see. The Celtics went 36-36 last season and lost in the first round of the playoffs. They had a new coach starting this season, …

Zach LaVine warming up

Bulls having doubts about bringing Zach LaVine back?

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine may be LaGone if you believe a new report from this week. David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 in Chicago reported on Wednesday that some in the Bulls organization would like to give LaVine a max contract but that others have …

Sixers guard James Harden looking on

Nets make key decision related to James Harden-Ben Simmons swap

Amid the ongoing dialogue over who actually won the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade, it turns out there is another important point to consider. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday that the Brooklyn Nets will be deferring the …

Gregg Popovich looking on

Spurs eyeing player with noteworthy link to Gregg Popovich?

The San Antonio Spurs may be in the mix for a player who knows the Gregg Popovich way. Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported this week that the Spurs have some fans of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton in their front office. Fedor further …

Charles Barkley on the sideline

Charles Barkley takes another shot at aging Lakers

Charles Barkley spent much of the 2021-22 NBA season taunting the Los Angeles Lakers, and he does not appear set to stop anytime soon. Barkley recently appeared on “The Dan Patrick Show” and was asked about the Lakers’ hire of …

Adam Silver speaking

Notable NBA referee absent from Finals rotation

The NBA has released the names of the referees who will be working this year’s Finals, and there is at least one prominent omission. The league announced on Wednesday the 12 referees (plus six alternates) who had been assigned to the Golden …

Marcus Smart dribbles the ball

Marcus Smart giving Warriors bulletin-board material?

Marcus Smart may already be playing his role as the instigator, and the NBA Finals have not even started yet. Appearing on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man and the Three” podcast, the Boston Celtics guard Smart made some comments about how …

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