Paul George: I’ve held myself accountable for not playing to the expectations I had coming in

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter While appearing on “The Hoop Collective” podcast, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst discussed the Dallas Mavericks’ impending free agent Kyrie Irving as a Los Angeles Lakers target: “It would take a little bit of maneuvering, and Kyrie [Irving] would probably have to not take the max, or [the Lakers]…

Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard have reignited their long-standing feud, exchanging pointed remarks on social media. The two former NBA stars, who have shared public friction for years, have once again clashed over Howard’s use of the “Superman” nickname. O’Neal took to Instagram to criticize Howard, writing, “U can’t call…

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook wasn’t thrilled about transitioning to a bench role for the Los Angeles Clippers following James Harden’s arrival. Clippers executive Lawrence Frank had to persuade Westbrook to accept the sixth-man position. With a $4 million player option for next season, Westbrook may explore other opportunities by declining…

Brittney Griner has reportedly lost her appeal hearing after a Russian court upheld her nine-year prison sentence for drug smuggling, per multiple reports. Griner can be sent to a penal colony unless the U.S. and Russian governments negotiate a deal for her release. Griner appeared via video leak from her…

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, who was named to NBA All-Defensive Second Team this season, commemorated NBA legend Kobe Bryant with a tattoo on his thigh featuring the iconic 2001 NBA Finals photo. Alex Caruso with the new ink 🖋️ (Via @ThePlayersTV ) pic.twitter.com/ZrC0vonzvu — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 9, 2024…

Emma Cannon’s road to the WNBA wasn’t your typical draft story, so when the 2022 WNBA draft came around, she felt that opening up about her experience in a tweet would help ease the nerves of the ’22 draftees. To all the @WNBA Draftees If you don’t get drafted tonight,…