For anyone expecting sweeping changes from the Boston Celtics this offseason, team president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is throwing a bit of cold water on that idea. After a season in which the Celtics fell one game short of a return to the NBA Finals, Stevens said he sees a team in need of … Continue reading NBA: Celtics confirm Joe Mazzulla will return as Head Coach
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Warriors beat LA Lakers to tie NBA semi-final series
Klay Thompson scored a game-high 30 points with eight 3-pointers as the defending champions Golden State Warriors evened their NBA Western Conference semi-final with the Los Angeles Lakers at one game apiece with a 127-100 win. Stephen Curry added 20 points and 12 assists as Splash Brother Thompson shined to help Golden State make 21 … Continue reading Warriors beat LA Lakers to tie NBA semi-final series
Steven Curry and Kevin Durant among highest-paid athletes in 2023
Football stars, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe joined NBA icons, Steven Curry and Kevin Durant, among the top 10 highest-paid athletes in 2023. Forbes revealed the list of the 10 highest-paid athletes in 2023, with Ronaldo, Messi and Mbappe occupying the first, second and third positions, respectively. Following his exit from Manchester United … Continue reading Steven Curry and Kevin Durant among highest-paid athletes in 2023
Trae Young’s Atlanta Hawks can’t handle Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, the title contenders
No disrespect to the rest of the Atlanta Hawks players but Trae Young couldn't have done more than what he did against the Boston Celtics in this playoff series. State Farm Arena was packed after Young himself pushed for Game 6 with a fantastic performance in Boston that got him the usual treatment from Celtics … Continue reading Trae Young’s Atlanta Hawks can’t handle Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, the title contenders
LeBron James becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday (Feb 7), setting the new mark with a fadeaway jumpshot late in the third quarter of a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James, who entered the game needing 36 points to break Abdul-Jabbar’s record of … Continue reading LeBron James becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer
Read Kyrie Irving’s response to Tristan Thompson text about reunion with LeBron James
Free agent NBA center Tristan Thompson revealed Friday that he texted Kyrie Irving to tell him it's time for them to reunite with LeBron James. The three of them won a ring together in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Irving, 30, requested a trade earlier in the day after failing to close contract negotiations with the Brooklyn Nets. Thompson, 31, is currently starting his … Continue reading Read Kyrie Irving’s response to Tristan Thompson text about reunion with LeBron James
TERRIFYING: Steph Curry’s relationship with Golden State Warriors owners
There is no doubt that Steph Curry is one of the most impressive NBA players of this century, having won four championships with the Golden State Warriors. That includes the most recent one, when he managed to win the title with a reconstructed team, following the departure of Kevin Durant. However, the directors at the Golden State Warriors are both delighted … Continue reading TERRIFYING: Steph Curry’s relationship with Golden State Warriors owners
Kobe Bryant’s widow wins $16m over crash site pictures
October 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during a stoppage in play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports A federal jury awarded $16 million to Vanessa Bryant, widow of Kobe Bryant, in a lawsuit against Los … Continue reading Kobe Bryant’s widow wins $16m over crash site pictures
Yul Edochie comes under fire for comment on ‘Shettima Dressing Challenge’
Nollywood movie star, Yul Edochie has condemned the ongoing challenge mocking the outfit of the All Progressives Congress, APC, vice presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima. Meziesblog reports that photos of the former Borno State governor, who attended the NBA conference in Lagos on Monday, have been trending on all social media platforms. Nigerians on Tuesday began … Continue reading Yul Edochie comes under fire for comment on ‘Shettima Dressing Challenge’
Mike Fratello wins Lifetime Coaching Achievement Award
Mike Fratello, who followed 16 years as an NBA head coach with a successful career in the broadcast booth, is the winner of the 2022 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. It is given annually by the National Basketball Coaches Association, which announced the honor on Sunday. “Mike Fratello’s accomplishments are well documented, both as a coach and … Continue reading Mike Fratello wins Lifetime Coaching Achievement Award
Sacramento Kings to hire Mike Brown as new head coach
Mike Brown, assistant coach to Steve Kerr in the Golden State Warriors, has reached a four-year deal with the Sacramento Kings to become the franchise's new head coach, according to ESPN. Brown and the Kings had a two-day meeting agreeing on the contract. He will finish the ongoing NBA playoffs with the Warriors before taking … Continue reading Sacramento Kings to hire Mike Brown as new head coach
Nikola Jokic wins NBA MVP again
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has been named the 2021-22 NBA Most Valuable Player (NBA), ESPN reported on Monday. Jokic has joined Giannis Antetokounmpo to become the second player to win the NBA top award in two straight seasons. Antetokounmpo, who did it right before Jokic, was a finalist of the race together with … Continue reading Nikola Jokic wins NBA MVP again
James Harden finds his rhythm again
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 116-108 in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sunday, tying the series 2-2. James Harden, who has been under heavy criticism for his underperformance since he was traded to the 76ers in February, had his best game in the … Continue reading James Harden finds his rhythm again
LeBron James: I respect Frank Vogel as a coach and as a man
The Los Angeles Lakers have confirmed the sacking of head coach Frank Vogel following the team's failure to make the NBA playoffs. Vogel, appointed by the Lakers in 2019, led the franchise to an NBA championship in his first season in charge and despite a first-round playoff exit last year, saw his contract extended to … Continue reading LeBron James: I respect Frank Vogel as a coach and as a man
NBA: Jets owner Woody Johnson and Kings owner Vivek Ranadive to buy Chelsea FC
It's claimed that Woody Johnson, 74, is 'readying a bid' for the club, having already made contact with The Raine Group. New York Jets owner Robert “Woody” Johnson is apparently gearing up to try to purchase Chelsea FC. Johnson is preparing his bid to try to buy the English Premier League club, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. … Continue reading NBA: Jets owner Woody Johnson and Kings owner Vivek Ranadive to buy Chelsea FC
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