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Ja Morant dribbles

Did Ja Morant take shot at Team USA after latest loss?

Team USA is now a very uncharacteristic 0-2 to open Olympic exhibition play, and Ja Morant may have had shade for them after their latest loss. Australia defeated Team USA Monday by a 90-83 final. The loss came days after Nigeria topped Team USA in …

Lonzo Ball

Lakers will try to reunite with Lonzo Ball?

The Big Baller Prince of Chino Hills could be making his way back home. Veteran journalist Marc Stein reports this week that the Los Angeles Lakers covet one more difference-making playmaker. The reason is so that LeBron James and Anthony Davis can …

Giannis Antetokounmpo points

Giannis Antetokounmpo responds to Monty Williams complaining about foul calls

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was not pleased with the officiating in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but Giannis Antetokounmpo says he has the marks to prove he deserved every foul call he got. After his team’s 120-100 loss on Sunday night, …

Collin Sexton during warmups

Report: Knicks showing most interest in Collin Sexton

The Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be open to trading Collin Sexton this offseason, and it should come as no surprise that the New York Knicks are reportedly among the potential suitors. The New York Knicks have been the “most aggressive” …

Ben Simmons handling a basketball

Report: 76ers have informed teams of their asking price for Ben Simmons

The Philadelphia 76ers have said publicly that they are committed to Ben Simmons, but they have reportedly delivered a different message to rival teams. The 76ers have discussed potential trades involving Simmons with other teams, according to Shams …

Gregg Popovich with arms folded

Video: Gregg Popovich gets testy with reporter Joe Vardon after loss

Gregg Popovich got testy with reporter Joe Vardon after the United States lost to Australia in an exhibition game in Las Vegas, Nev. on Monday night. Team USA has played two exhibition games in three days and lost both of them. The defeats mark the …

Australia US Basketball

USA Basketball now 0-2 after losing exhibition to Australia

If Team USA Basketball’s exhibition loss to Nigeria on Saturday was a caution flag, then Monday’s exhibition loss to Australia is a red flag and officially marks the time to be concerned for the US. The US lost its second straight …

John Wall in a suit

John Wall interested in trade to Clippers?

John Wall seems to want out of Houston, and he appears to have interest in a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. Wall “liked” a tweet from MSN Sports promoting an article breaking down a possible trade of the guard to the Clippers. Posted …

Willie Green

Report: Willie Green frontrunner for Pelicans head coach job

The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be closing in on a new head coach. As first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green is the “strong frontrunner” to land the Pelicans job. Phoenix Suns assistant …

Stephen A. Smith

Nigeria basketball trashes Stephen A. Smith over comments about team

Stephen A. Smith is under fire again for comments he made on ESPN, this time about the Nigerian men’s basketball team. On Monday’s edition of “First Take,” Smith criticized Team USA for losing to Nigeria in an exhibition game …

Collin Sexton during warmups

Report: Multiple contenders eyeing possible Collin Sexton trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers appear willing to listen to offers for guard Collin Sexton, and several teams may be prepared to do what it takes to land the young scorer. According to Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, the Heat, Knicks, Lakers, Pelicans, Pacers, and …

Adam Silver to the media

NBA Finals ratings are way up from last season

Despite having two small-market teams facing off in this year’s Finals, the NBA is enjoying a significant ratings boost from last season. The league announced this week that the average number of viewers for Game 2 of the 2021 Finals was 9.38 …

Damian Lillard

Report: Warriors considering making run at Damian Lillard

The Golden State Warriors may be trying to turn the Splash Brothers into the Splash Triplets. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported on Monday that the Warriors have internally discussed the possibility of making a run at Portland Trail Blazers star …

LeBron James in his Lakers uniform

LeBron James explains why he wants to finish career with Lakers

LeBron James figures to have at least one or two more opportunities to change teams if he wants before the end of his NBA career. If it’s up to him, though, it sounds unlikely to happen. James revealed on the “Smartless” podcast …

Bobby Portis

Video: Bobby Portis had hilarious response to question about Giannis

The opportunity to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the main reasons Bobby Portis signed with the Milwaukee Bucks last offseason, but the big man isn’t quite ready to think about how he might describe “The Greek Freak” to …

Charles Barkley holds a microphone

Charles Barkley lost $100,000 betting on himself in golf tournament

Charles Barkley was more confident than ever in his golf game heading into the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe this year, and the Hall of Famer put his money where his mouth was in a big way. Unfortunately, he didn’t play quite as …

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