through 3 quarters The Phoenix Suns are only a quarter away from delivering their fans the victory they’ve been waiting for. Either team is in a position to win, but leads against the Detroit Pistons 87-81. Center Deandre Ayton has led the way so far for the Suns, having lost …
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Things have changed dramatically for the Houston Rockets in no time. For most of the past decade, the Rockets were a constant contender led by an eternal MVP contender for James Harden. Now it’s a lottery team entering their second straight rebuilding season after the trade that sent Harden to …
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As Ben Wallace prepares to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on September 11, our NBA.com team remembers their favorite moments from the career of the quadruple defensive player of the year. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/NBA_Global_CMS_image_storage/58/74/nba-logo_1otf1c2u207hs1pmrjqq1ba5h5.png?t=-1897533906&w=500 By NBA.com staff @NBA Ben Wallace will head to the Naismith Basketball Hall …
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It’s incredibly hard to imagine a scenario in which Ben Simmons will play for the Philadelphia 76ers this coming season. There is too much lingering friction. The point of no return has been passed. Simmons and the Sixers both seem to know that. The problem is, they’re determined to get …
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Read More »After succumbing to Gonzaga in the 1970s, former NBA big man Paul Mokeski said Zags was among his favorites today.
While Paul Mokeski didn’t even live a full year in Spokane, where he was born, it wasn’t impossible that the future NBA big man would have played for Gonzaga. His father, Casmer, graduated from Gonzaga in 1952, and when Mokeski visited campus during his recruiting process in the mid-1970s, he …
Read More »NBA rumors: several teams interested in Nerlens Noel
The New York Knicks were one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season. Their motley group, led by most improved player Julius Randle, shocked the league and climbed to fourth place in the Eastern Conference. For the first time in nearly a decade, playoff basketball has returned …
Read More »NBA Finals: Bucks take series lead after decisive Game 5 win over Suns
In a scenario that seemed relatively unthinkable just over a week ago, the Bucks are just 48 minutes away from the Larry O’Brien Trophy after Saturday’s resounding 123-119 victory over the Suns. And if Milwaukee can actually close the deal Tuesday night (or Thursday in Phoenix), the Bucks would have …
Read More »Lloyd Pierce and 3 others join Pacers staff under the direction of Rick Carlisle
Former Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce is currently working with Team USA as an assistant to Gregg Popovich. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – On Friday, the Indiana Pacers hired Lloyd Pierce, Ronald Nored, Mike Weinar and Jenny Boucek as assistant coaches to new head coach Rick Carlisle. Pierce was head coach of …
Read More »NBA Hall of Fame trades basketball for insurance brokerage
NBA Hall of Fame member Isiah Thomas named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history is making waves again, not as a basketball player, but as a as an insurance broker. Thomas’ firm, ISIAH International, is expanding its portfolio by entering the global insurance and benefits brokerage markets. …
Read More »2021 NBA Draft prospect profile: Ziaire Williams
Ziaire Williams, AVANT, Standford 6’8 “(6’11” wingspan) 185 pounds from Lancaster, Calif. Last season with Stanford – 20 games played, 27.9 minutes per game, 15.3 points per 40 minutes, 37.4% from the field (29.1% from three of 79 attempts), 79.6% from the line free throws, 6.5 rebounds per 40 minutes, …
Read More »Maxwell’s love for the game leads to NBA Jr. Coach of the Year semifinalist.
PARKSTON, SD (KELO) – Parkston’s Bill Maxwell hopes to be a finalist for the Youth Basketball Coach of the Year award. Bruce Maxwell, the father of Bill Maxwell, started a youth basketball program in Parkston, South Dakota. âMy father was a coach for 25 years in this position. I came …
Read More »“Monty Williams never considered himself a head coach”: NBA Insider reveals Suns head coach’s incredible journey to current position
NBA Insider reveals Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams didn’t even want to be a head coach but was guided by some of the best in the NBA We have to appreciate Monty williams much more man. Yes, Chris Paul took this team to a whole new level. But the …
Read More »The 2021 NBA Draft “On-Stage” collection of caps – SportsLogos.Net
New Era has released its 2021 class of NBA Draft caps, the hat design that will be the first piece of merch worn by each team’s draft picks after their names are called on July 29. The caps are two-tone, with the crown in the main color of each team …
Read More »NBA Finals: Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates, but Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday must join in the fun
I never understood the adage that an NBA playoff series “doesn’t start until the road team wins a game.” It makes no sense. It doesn’t start because, more than 82% of the time, it’s already over once the highest seed goes up 2-0. Only four times in history has a …
Read More »Stop driving: Grand Rapids NBA G League team unveils new nickname and logo
The Grand Rapids NBA G League team will have a new affiliate next season, and with it a new nickname and logo. Meet the Grand Rapids Gold – formerly Grand Rapids Drive. The announcement came more than two months after team officials announced that the franchise would be affiliated with …
Read More »NBA 2021 Finals: How to watch the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks face off
The team that will lift the Larry O’Brien trophy should delight a city that longs for the biggest prize in basketball. The best-of-seven playoff series starts with Game 1 on Tuesday, July 6 in Phoenix and Game 2 is Thursday before the teams fly to Milwaukee for Games 3 and …
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