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Just when you thought the Los Angeles Lakers’ season couldn’t get any worse after their 140-111 rout on Sunday at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, things got worse. On Monday, the Purple and Gold surrendered the first nine points of their game against the Toronto Raptors. From there, it …

Kanye West and Chaney Jones’ relationship is heating up. The rapper, 44, and model, 24, were spotted on back-to-back date nights over the weekend, attending two NBA games in different cities. The two didn’t hesitate at the PDA on Friday as they sat courtside to watch the Los Angeles Lakers …

2 years ago, the Warriors moved from Oracle Arena, their longtime home, to the Chase Center. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Steve Kerr stepped out of Chase Center on a gray winter afternoon and stretched both arms out to the sides, lifting his chin as he breathed in the cool air …

The NBA only has five weeks left in the regular season, so one-season fantasy basketball comes at a critical time. At this critical point in the season, every spot on the roster and every line in every box counts. Although we’re late in the year, that doesn’t mean there aren’t …

The Phoenix Suns will look for another test of their depth Friday night when they host the New York Knicks in an NBA crossover conference game at the Footprint Center. The Suns (50-12) crushed the Trail Blazers 120-90 Wednesday night despite missing Chris Paul (thumb) and Devin Booker (COVID-19 protocols). …

Dyson Daniels was considering a move from Australia to college basketball in hopes of honing his perimeter skills to one day play in the NBA. Instead, he’s the headliner this year among the growing number of players taking non-traditional paths to the NBA bypassing college entirely. Daniels plays with G …

Coming off a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Giannis Antetokounmpo made sure he wouldn’t suffer back-to-back Ls on Monday night. He powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-106 shellacking of the Charlotte Hornets, tallying a double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds. But while it became the norm for Giannis …

After a loss that snapped their “winning streak,” the Detroit Pistons have a quick turnaround as they hit the road Sunday to meet the Charlotte Hornets for the third time this season. The Pistons were at home on Saturday afternoon, playing the Boston Celtics for the third time this month. …

This season, due to COVID-19, 101 players have earned 120 call-ups to the NBA, which is a G League record. This three-part series is an in-depth look at how the process works and what it means for gamers to achieve their childhood dreams. We continue our saga with nine-year NBA …

Knicks’ Kemba Walker will not play for the remainder of the season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Kemba Walker’s return to the New York Knicks hasn’t gone as planned, and it’s unclear what his future will look like with the team beyond this year. In the meantime, the veteran …

To celebrate the NBA’s 75th anniversary season, the current members of the NBA 75 team were introduced at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game halftime by position group. As forwards and centers stood on a half-court platform, guards were the last position group to be announced. Ray Allen was one of …

After a halftime appearance on the 2021 NBA All-Star Weekend, the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest was back as the headliner of State Farm All-Star Saturday Night festivities. The pageant has been Saturday’s late-night event for years, probably every year since its introduction in 1984. However, in recent years, with the …

All-Star Weekend’s Rising Stars Challenge always gives fans a chance to see the best young players in the NBA go head-to-head. In what is typically a pick-up game showcasing the future of the NBA, the Rising Stars Challenge is adopting a new format this year to give the contest a …

There was no shortage of changes that took place around the NBA before the trade deadline. Ben Simmons will play basketball again, James Harden is now paired with Joel Embiid, and the Dallas Mavericks have moved on from Kristaps Porzingis, among many other moves. In exchange for Porzingis and a …

Din a hard-fought loss to the Golden State Warriors, in which Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 15-point deficit but failed to seal the victory, james lebron broke it NBA record for most combined regular season and playoff points. Jacques has passed Kareem Abdul Jabbar as the all-time leading scorer in …

Each week throughout the 2021-22 NBA season, we’ll dig deeper into some of the league’s biggest storylines to see if trends are more fact-based or fiction-based moving forward. [ Last week’s Fact or Fiction: LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis and the biggest All-Star snubs ] The 2022 NBA buyout market is …

With the NBA‘s trade deadline less than 24 hours away, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking to shake up the roster before they can’t make any more changes in the trade market. Since the offseason, the Sixers have had one of the biggest trading chips in the league, with Ben Simmons …

Most Cameroonian children dream of becoming like Samuel Eto’obut now there are others who also want to follow in Joel Embiid’s footsteps. Coming from those same West African streets and emerging in 2011, he is now a dominant player in the NBA. Before his breakthrough, he was lucky enough to …

The Brooklyn Nets will look to arrest their free fall when they face the struggling Denver Nuggets in NBA action on Sunday afternoon. The Nets (29-23), who have lost seven in a row and eight of 10, have won five of their last eight games played in Denver. The Nuggets …

One of the toughest jobs in sports is getting up off the mat after a devastating championship loss. In a moment when you gave your all, when the pinnacle of your professional sphere was within reach, you failed. Any ensuing effort, by comparison, is no longer worth it. Why try? …

Two-time coach of the year Bill Fitch led the Celtics to an NBA championship in 1981. Bill Fitch, two-time coach of the year who led the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship in 1981, died Wednesday at age 89. His death was confirmed by his daughter Marcy Ann Coville via …

LeBron James has been here before. You only have to go back to 2017-18 to find a time when he was playing at a high level but surrounded by a roster that did not work. This Cleveland Cavaliers team went 3-10 in the month after a Christmas Day loss to …

News traveled fast when four former Gonzaga Bulldogs were pictured sharing an NBA court at the same time on Saturday. Washington, featuring Rui Hachimura and rookie Corey Kispert, and Memphis, featuring Brandon Clarke and Killian Tillie, warned at the Grizzlies’ FedEx Forum at 5:00 p.m. PST. Gonzaga’s 104-72 blowout over …

Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Danuel House Jr.’s bow-and-arrow celebration took place in Memphis. Then he came out again. And even. And even. House had four 3-point celebrations in Utah’s 119-109 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Not bad for a player who wasn’t even sure he …

The Ben Simmons saga lives on in Philadelphia. Will the Sixers sever ties with the 25-year-old All-Star before the trade deadline begins? Many signs point to no, and it’s not due to a lack of offers on the table for the Sixers. Teams are interested in Simmons, but Daryl Morey …

Earlier this month, the NBA fined Sacramento Kings assistant general manager Wes Wilcox $15,000 for confronting staff at the scoring table. Wilcox had left his seat to challenge the clocking of a jump ball in a game against the Miami Heat. The fine did not generate much controversy. How can …

NBA legacies heavily involve championship rings. Anyone who even briefly participated in the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan knows this. Earning a ring is the ultimate goal and, therefore, the ultimate milestone that basketball fans and media personalities use when looking at the careers of players. However, …

The Dallas Mavericks host the Phoenix Suns in Texas for a high-profile showdown on Thursday night. Dallas enters the second straight night after hosting the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Phoenix is ​​at normal rest, with a 34-9 overall record and a 17-4 mark on the road. The Suns will be …

After a rocky end to a four-game road swing, the Golden State Warriors returned to Chase Center in San Francisco to open a much-needed homestand with a contest against the Detroit Pistons. Back home, the Splash Brothers immediately got to work. In the first half, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson …

The New Orleans Pelicans (16-27) and Boston Celtics (22-22) meet for a showdown on Martin Luther King Day. New Orleans saw its two-game winning streak end in a 120-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets over the weekend. Boston has won four of its last five games. The Celtics narrowly escaped …

There are 10 NBA games for Saturday’s slate, and those games come with a loaded injury report. The league’s COVID regulations have seen fewer players in protocols, but there’s starting to be a comeback. There have also been larger non-COVID related injuries that could significantly impact the season. Here’s a …

On January 13, 2022, a day after signing his second 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson joined the Jim Rome Show to discuss his return to the NBA. Lance Stephenson spoke about his performance in his third stint with the Indiana Pacers and his special bond with the …

Wednesday’s slate is loaded in the association, and that comes with a loaded injury report. The nine-game slate features some intriguing clashes, but none bigger than the Nets and Bulls clashing atop the East. After a low-key injury report on Tuesday, Wednesday’s roster features some of the game’s biggest starts. …

The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers put on quite a NFL spectacle in Week 18 that sent the sports world into a frenzy. In fact, NBA stars like Joel Embiid, Damian Lillard, Zach LaVine, Donovan Mitchell and many more couldn’t help but be amazed by the crazy turn …

We’ll see this great Eastern Conference clash between two elite teams in the playoffs. It’s time to continue our NBA odds streak with a Bucks-Hornets prediction and pick. The Milwaukee Bucks just picked up a win over the Brooklyn Nets last night. Antetokounmpo came back for the Bucks and scored …

Jazz star Rudy Gobert has entered league protocols. The first time Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA didn’t even have health and safety protocols. He closed the league instead. This time, the Utah Jazz center may miss a few days. Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed …

Getty Images With the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading with shocking speed, the NBA and the players’ union have agreed on new rules to help teams submit more comprehensive rosters and help the league avoid postponements. Teams are allowed to sign a replacement player for each player who tests positive …

Phoenix Suns Jae Crowder opens up about his Bossmann clothing brand Phoenix Suns forward and designer of clothing brand Jae Crowder takes Azcentral Sports‘ Duane Rankin on a tour of his clothing line and what it means. Patrick Breen, Republic of Arizona CHARLOTTE – More than 100 players entered NBA …

through 3 quarters The Los Angeles Lakers were set to win this one, and they’re only a quarter away from meeting that expectation. After the three quarters, it looks more and more like their powerful offense is too much for the Portland Trail Blazers as the Lakers lead 101-77. Los …

The Los Angeles Lakers had the Memphis Grizzlies on the ropes for three quarters of the game, but still lost in the end. The loss now puts LA at 17-19 this season, and Los Angeles have lost six of their last seven games. The only win in the streak came …

By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer Kyrie Irving is set to make her season debut. The Brooklyn Nets, leader of the Eastern Conference, announced on Tuesday that Irving, along with Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge, had approved the NBA‘s health and safety protocols – a major step towards their return …

Three quick observations of Sunday night’s 144-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center ENLIGHTENED – The Pistons have found out what their breaking point is for losing players and making lineups on the fly. With their list of unavailable players dropping to 11 – including eight …

The king is not having fun. Lakers forward LeBron James tweaked the NBA today by posting a new version of the “Spider-Man Pointing At Spider-Man” meme to Instagram. The image of the three superheroes was tagged as Covid-19, the flu, and the common cold. The cryptic message was that the …

There was a lot of skepticism surrounding the Chicago Bulls’ acquisition of DeMar DeRozan during the offseason. Not only did the Bulls trade a decent amount for holdings, they gave him nearly $ 82 million over three years as part of the signing and swapping deal. But instead of backfiring …

2021-12-21 06:33:35 GMT + 00:00 – Joel Embiid scored nine straight points in the final at 1:22 and finished with 41 points and 10 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers passed the host the Boston Celtics for a 108-103 victory Monday night. Seth Curry added 26 points and seven assists and …

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Chicago Bulls in a cross-tilt Sunday night. The Lakers are 16-14 this season with three wins in the last four games. The Bulls are 17-10, but the previous two games have been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols and complications. LeBron James (abdominal) is listed …

The Boston Celtics host the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on Friday. Golden State comes in with the best NBA record at 23-5, scoring 9-3 in road games. Boston is 14-14 to start the 2021-22 campaign. Al Horford, Grant Williams and Jabari Parker (health and safety protocols) are missing …

through 3 quarters Eight behind at the end of the last quarter, the Portland Trail Blazers have now taken the lead. They currently hold an 82-80 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland bet on the performance of small forward Norman Powell, who has 21 points and five assists in addition …

The NBA has a three-game schedule on Tuesday, with the last drink taking place in Portland. The Portland Trail Blazers host the Phoenix Suns in a major Western Conference clash at the Moda Center. Portland is 11-16 this season, but the Blazers are 10-5 at home. Phoenix is ​​21-5 after …

The Brooklyn Nets claimed their 18th victory of the season Friday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., Against the Hawks. They won the game 113-108 and advanced to 18-8 this season, which is the best record in the Eastern Conference. However, during the game, 2014 MVP Kevin Durant …

through 3 quarters The Phoenix Suns are only a quarter away from delivering their fans the victory they’ve been waiting for. It increasingly looks like their powerful offense is too much for the Boston Celtics as Phoenix leads 87-69. The Suns were led by center JaVale McGee, who so far …

DETROIT – Rookie goalie Cade Cunningham may have had a slow start to his NBA career. But in the 19 games since joining the Detroit Pistons rotation, he’s gradually adjusted to the NBA and is looking into what the team needs from him. Cunningham has shown he has the ability …

New York Knicks rookie Miles McBride finished Friday with a near triple-double on assignment with the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League. McBride produced 23 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and one steal to lead the Knicks to a 121-117 victory over the College Park Skyhawks. He went 8 …

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 …

On Monday night, the NBA crossed the quarterfinal mark of the 2021-22 regular season. While there is nothing inherently magical about the 20-game mark the San Antonio Spurs will become the last team to reach it on Thursday, this is the point where this season’s results have historically been. become …

A guy named Trey shouldn’t have to be persuaded to throw 3-pointers, but Dwane Casey found himself in that position after watching Trey Lyles pass a handful of open triples in last week’s loss to Miami. . It was hard to ignore the box’s scoring, although Casey hadn’t just seen …

Last season’s NBA Finals were a defining moment for the Phoenix Suns. This was only the franchise’s third appearance in a championship series and the first since 1993. While the players, led by their baseline duo Chris Paul and Devin Booker, as well as head coach Monty Williams were praised …

After the whole league takes Thanksgiving time off, the NBA returns with a clash in the afternoon on Friday. The Los Angeles Clippers host the Detroit Pistons in an inter-conference battle. The Clippers are 10-8 overall and 8-4 at home this season, with the Pistons going 4-14 overall and 2-6 …

Who plays Brooklyn @ Boston Current records: Brooklyn 13-5; Boston 10-8 What there is to know The Brooklyn Nets road trip will continue as they travel to TD Garden at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday to take on the Boston Celtics. Both teams enter the contest strengthened by victories in …

through 2 quarters Five behind at the end of the last quarter, the Philadelphia 76ers have now taken the lead. It’s anyone’s game at halftime, but Philadelphia is ahead of the Sacramento Kings 55-52. The 76ers have so far had no offensive strengths, with all players limited to 12 points …

Despite a solid effort, the Detroit Pistons once again find themselves on the losing side. They are looking to secure their fifth victory of the season against a Los Angeles Lakers team that has just reclaimed its superstar. The Pistons really stood their ground when they faced the NBA‘s top …

It would be fair to say that the NBA today is more focused on the offense. Offensive efficiency, pace of play, and all other offensive stats have steadily increased. It doesn’t help that a certain Stephen Curry added to that even more by influencing the league to maximize the three-point …

LeBron James “hopes” to return for Friday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. The Los Angeles Lakers fell to defending champion Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, without their superstar LeBron James. James is working on his return from an abdominal injury that sidelined him for the last …

Once again, this is déjà vu. Just like last Tuesday, we find ourselves on the cusp of a three-game NBA slate. It’s a list that’s also defined by the presence of the injury-riddled 76ers, just like seven days ago. Coincidence? Almost certainly. The league schedule is computer generated. However, as …

Darryl McDonald has known Josh Giddey since he was little. The 57-year-old former NBL star, synonymous with the league’s glory years of the 1990s and 2000s, played against Melbourne champion Tigers Warrick’s dad Josh. Warrick Giddey would then serve as an assistant coach for the Tigers where McDonald’s played his …

through 2 quarters The Atlanta Hawks usually have all the answers at home, but the Utah Jazz are a tough problem. The Jazz are in control with a 62-52 lead over Atlanta. Utah was led by shooter Donovan Mitchell, who so far has 15 points and three assists. One thing …

A look at the NBA action on Friday for the former Florida State strong points : Los Angeles Clippers 104, Minnesota Timberwolves 84 For the Clippers, guard Terance mann played 30:08. He scored 13 points, or 6 of 12 (50.0%) from the field, including 0 of 2 (0%) in depth. …

On October 27, the Oklahoma City Thunder surprised the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center, erasing a 26-point deficit to secure their first win of the season, 123-115. Thursday in Los Angeles, the Thunder and the Lakers will meet for the second time this season (10:30 p.m. ET) and NBA …

through 3 quarters The Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks totaled 190 points in three quarters. Sitting 99-91, the Heat looked like the better team today, but there is still a quarter to go. Even if it hasn’t cost them yet, they are allowing more points than usual (their average is …

One stat that pays off a lot for everyday fantasy basketball players is defensive theft. While it’s not always easy to determine when players will catch enough to make them the best producers of your NBA DFS rosters on sites like FanDuel or DraftKings, it helps if the player you …

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets at STAPLES Center on Sunday night for a Western Conference clash. The Lakers are 3-3 this season, rebounding from a 0-2 start. The Rockets are 1-4 overall and 0-2 away this season. Anthony Davis (knee) is listed as probable for the Lakers, …

Kevin Durant had a highlight on Friday night in Brooklyn during the Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers showdown. The 2014 MVP had an incredible cross-move that sent Torrey Craig to the ground, and Durant then pulled it off. The highlight of the play can be seen in a tweet embedded …

There is only one game on tonight’s shortlist of six NBA games that will compete with Thursday Night Football on national television: Knicks vs. Bulls (8 p.m. ET on NBA TV). But that doesn’t stop our NBA team from finding value in tonight’s games. In fact, three of our hoops …

The Washington Wizards face the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at TD Garden. Boston is 2-2 overall and 0-1 at home, while the Wizards are 2-1 overall and 1-1 on the road. Boston scored a 140-129 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Washington lost to the …

Monday night has not been kind to the best teams in the NBA throughout the first week of the season. At the start of the games, we had seven undefeated teams left. At the end of the matches, we had three. The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Charlotte Hornets and Washington …

Until the 1st trimester The Los Angeles Lakers can’t stop yet, but they are winning as expected. They took an early 32-24 lead against the Memphis Grizzlies. Los Angeles counted forward Carmelo Anthony, who has ten points in addition to one block, and center DeAndre Jordan, who has six points …

The NBA G League held its draft for the 2021/22 season on Saturday afternoon. All 28 G League teams affiliated with NBA teams participated in the event, with the G League Ignite and Mexico City Capitanes absent. The Ignites and Capitanes will compete in the NBAGL Showcase Cup this fall, …

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter posted a video on social media Wednesday calling Chinese President Xi Jinping a “brutal dictator” over China’s treatment of Tibet. “My message to the Chinese government is ‘Free Tibet’,” Kanter said. “Under the brutal regime of the Chinese government, the fundamental rights and freedoms of …

Chris Duarte sets the Pacers record with 27 points in his debut. Wednesday marked the start of the 2021-22 NBA season for most of the league after Tuesday’s double kickoff. It’s also the first taste of professional basketball for many of this year’s Rookie Class. Here are some of the …

The first 25 members of the NBA‘s 75th Anniversary team have been officially revealed, with the remaining 50 players to be announced on Wednesday (3 ET, ESPN) and Thursday (6 ET, TNT). With the announcement of the first batch of basketball legends, find out what the NBA world has to …

SAN ANTONIO –The beloved San Antonio Spurs have just been called out by USA Today in what is perhaps the most unofficial poll on the internet. Silver and Black were ranked as the least watchable NBA team by the media. USA Today writer Charles Curtis ranked all 30 NBA teams …

It’s preseason and you know what that means? It’s also the season for overreaction! With a few days of opening night, let’s take a look at some of the extravagant shots from the exhibition game. What better place than to start with one of the championship contenders. It’s time for …

The NBA‘s 75th anniversary season will also feature the League’s 71st All-Star Weekend, headlining the Sunday showcase – the All-Star Game. The league’s first All-Star game was first played at Boston Garden on March 2, 1951, in the league’s fifth season. The game features the league’s 24 top stars competing …

He reached the NBA ten years ago, but Bismack Biyombo’s heart has never left home. Biyombo is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a nation rich in natural resources like cobalt and copper, but still in dire poverty. More than 70% of the Congolese population, or around 60 million …

The NBA All-Star Weekend is certainly one of the most anticipated events of the season. As the Saturday night festivities, headlining the Slam Dunk Contest and 3-point Shootout, ignite fans, the main show of the weekend is undoubtedly Sunday night’s All-Star Game. The 2021 edition has been the subject of …

After moving straight from high school to the NBA, two-time champion JR Smith gained his experience as a varsity athlete at age 35. But, he doesn’t play basketball. Under NCAA rules, students cannot attend college for a sport they have previously played professionally. Since Smith played 16 seasons as a …

According to Sun Sentinel Sports, (read article here and see embedded Tweet below) NBA star Victor Oladipo is selling his home in Orlando, Florida. Oladipo played in Orlando for three years as he was drafted second in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Magic. Inside the house (which the Sun …

Much to the delight of many, the NBA recently announced changes to the way some games are officiated. In a vast Twitter thread At the end of September, the NBA officials’ report detailed its new change of interpretation on how the “abnormal and non-basketball movements” of offensive players will be …

NBA players who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 and who come to Toronto to play the Raptors this season could face jail time should be caught breaking quarantine. According to The Athletic on Wednesday, unvaccinated basketball players must stay at their designated hotels and can only leave for team activities. Canada’s …

Getty Images NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts is pushing back the report that players forced to miss games due to local COVID-19 vaccine warrants will not be paid for those games. According to Roberts, the Players’ Association has never agreed to this measure, and since the league has not enforced …

Fans stand outside FedExForum after being forced to evacuate after a fire alarm went off in the third quarter of the game. MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) – The exhibition game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies was suspended after three quarters on Tuesday night when a fire alarm went off, …

NBA GMs believe Wizards had an offseason among the top five originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington The 2021 NBA offseason saw the Wizards completely overhaul their roster, gaining depth, shooting and defense in a massive trade sending Russell Westbrook to the Lakers. Spencer Dinwiddie, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell, Kyle …

The Indianapolis Colts were on the road to face the Miami Dolphins in Florida on Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium. Ironically, Victor Oladipo, who was a two-time All-Star with the Indiana Pacers, is now on the Miami Heat and was in the game on Sunday. A photo of the …

Some players refuse to shoot. Just in case you haven’t noticed, captains of US industry aren’t too thrilled that their workers are refusing to receive a round of COVID-19 vaccines and government officials at least in New York and San Francisco aren’t. will not leave you indoors without a vaccine. …

Put on that swimsuit, sit on that couch and turn on that TV. A new NBA season is finally here – well, sort of. Ahead of playing in the games that really matter, NBA teams will be speaking out for the preseason action this month. It all starts with the …

Chris Paul overtakes Magic Johnson for fifth place on NBA assists list Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Suns coach Monty Williams share Paul’s historic night by passing Magic Johnson on the all-time assists list. Duane Rankin, Republic of Arizona Monty Williams stayed true to reality in explaining why …

PHOENIX – After a Game 2 victory in Las Vegas last night to secure Game 4 in Phoenix, three-time WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury and reigning NBA Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns will host an unprecedented NBA / WNBA doubles program at the Footprint Center Wednesday October 6. The Suns’ pre-game …

The Milwaukee Bucks enter this season as NBA champions. They beat the two biggest surprises in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks and the Phoenix Suns, en route to the final goal. Now, as champions, they enter the season with a target on their backs. The Brooklyn Nets will have a …

BASKETBALL The NBA has seen an increase in vaccination rates in recent days taking into account players who have received at least one of the necessary shots, a person with first-hand knowledge of the situation said Thursday. The league-wide rate is now around 95% counting those who are at least …

There were a lot of different names for what NBA players have been able to do in recent seasons. “Crafty” was probably the best way to describe it. “Grift” might be the most precise. A third frequently used term probably has no place in a family journal. We’re talking, of …