Basketball

Joel Embiid agrees with criticism from Shaq, Charles Barkley

Joel Embiid put up a monster performance on Thursday night, and he admitted after the game that he was motivated by some criticism from the TNT crew.

David Stern undergoes emergency surgery for brain hemorrhage

Ex-NBA commissioner David Stern underwent emergency surgery on Thursday for a brain hemorrhage, current commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.

Report: Jeff Van Gundy, Tom Thibodeau on Knicks’ short list for head coach

The New York Knicks fired David Fizdale last week after the coach failed to win with a roster that basically gave him no chance, and there would be a big risk involved for anyone who is brave enough

Report: Cavs could have difficult time trading Kevin Love

The Cleveland Cavaliers are open to trading just about anyone on their roster, and Kevin Love is the player that should interest contending teams the most.

Look: Boston newspaper from 2000 hilariously rips ‘Loserville’ sports teams

The four major Boston-area sports teams have enjoyed tremendous success over the past two decades, but it was not always championship trophies and MVP awards for the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Br

Knicks reportedly considering Jason Kidd as candidate for head coach position

Jason Kidd wore out his welcome as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, but he may be getting another head coaching opportunity right next door.

Watch: Kawhi Leonard gets standing ovation in Toronto during ring ceremony

The Los Angeles Clippers’ visit to Toronto on Wednesday was the occasion to give Kawhi Leonard his 2019 championship ring, and it’s safe to say that there are no hard feelings from Raptor

Charles Barkley tells Becky Hammon not to take Knicks job if it is offered

Charles Barkley believes Becky Hammon will eventually be given an opportunity to be a head coach in the NBA, but the Hall of Famer does not think she should simply take the first job offer that comes