Basketball

Warriors may have return date in mind for Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson’s return to the Golden State Warriors is likely to come within the next two weeks or so, and one date may be sticking out on the calendar. Thompson was recalled from the G League this week and is working on ramping up his …

Jeff Van Gundy has ominous prediction for rest of NBA season

Jeff Van Gundy’s latest take on the NBA is a rather ominous one. The former coach and current ESPN analyst offered a prediction for the rest of the season during Wednesday’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. …

Shaq has sharp criticism of Anthony Davis

Shaquille O’Neal, himself the NBA’s original Superman, thinks that Anthony Davis looks less like Superman and more like Mickey Mouse right now. In an episode this week of his “The Big Podcast With Shaq,” O’Neal offered a …

Domantas Sabonis wants out of Indiana?

Domantas Sabonis may be looking to go from Indiana to Outdiana. Matt Moore of The Action Network reported this week that the Pacers big man Sabonis wants out of Indiana and has had that wish since last year. Moore says The Ringer’s Kevin …

Isaiah Thomas on verge of making NBA return with contender

Isaiah Thomas needed just one appearance in the G League to convince an NBA team that he can at least be a temporary help. The Los Angeles Lakers have applied for a hardship exemption and plan to sign Thomas to a ten-day contract, as first reported …

Video: Rajon Rondo apparently still hates Dallas

Virtually no one is left on the Dallas Mavericks from Rajon Rondo’s tenure there except for owner Mark Cuban. But Rondo is still apparently not too fond of them. Rondo’s Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Mavs in overtime on Wednesday on a …

Charles Barkley shares hilarious story about Kobe Bryant cursing him out

Charles Barkley has said in the past that it bothers him when superstar players only reach out to him after he criticizes them but never after he compliments them. Apparently that happened once with him and Kobe Bryant, and it left Chuck with a story …

Pelicans coach had great reaction to improbable buzzer-beater

New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green had a great reaction to an improbable buzzer-beater his team made on Wednesday to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pelicans were leading 110-107 with 4.5 seconds left. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander …

ESPN has error on Lakers’ huge winning shot

Austin Reaves’ big 3-pointer to win the game for the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the most thrilling moments in the NBA on Wednesday night. But there was just one problem with it, and it had to do with the TV feed. The Lakers and Dallas …

Isaiah Thomas has monster game in G League debut

Isaiah Thomas is trying to prove that he still belongs in the NBA. He got off to a good start on Tuesday night. The 32-year-old guard signed with the Denver Nuggets’ G League affiliate on Sunday. On Tuesday, he made his G League debut for the …

Doc Rivers hints at extremely bizarre lineup move for Sixers

Doc Rivers really seems to be opening up his third eye with his latest tactical move for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers head coach told reporters on Wednesday that the team would not be afraid to play centers Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond …

David Kahn still sore over his infamous Steph Curry blunder

David Kahn is going with the Shaggy “It Wasn’t Me” defense now that his biggest career gaffe is back in the spotlight. The ex-Minnesota Timberwolves president had a crabby response this week to NBA writer Yaron Weitzman, who wanted …

Heat forward tells hilarious Pat Riley story

With ten total NBA championship rings at the age of 76, Pat Riley continues to live his absolute best life. Miami Heat forward PJ Tucker, who is in his first season with the team, told a hilarious story to reporters this week about the Heat president …