Anthony Black: Magic feel like we’ve got the NBA’s top bench

Photo: Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant talks about fellow teammate Nic Claxton’s development and how he’s become a vocal leader on the court: “He’s learning by the day. But he’s also actually commanding a lot out there as a big. Telling us where to be, speaking…

NBA insider Shams Charania has offered insights into the ongoing head coaching search for the Los Angeles Lakers. Following UConn’s Dan Hurley’s rejection of the Lakers’ offer, Charania discussed the situation on The Pat McAfee Show. Charania addressed the concerns of other potential candidates, including JJ Redick and James Borrego,…

Jalen Brunson left Dallas for New York as a free agent over the offseason after a career-altering playoff run to the Western Conference Finals with the Mavericks. Brunson leveraged his high-level play into a four-year “near-max” deal shortly after the free agent period began. As the starting point guard on…

Josh Giddey has been cleared of any charges after a police inquiry into accusations of inappropriate involvement with an underage girl. Newport Beach police have concluded their investigation, initiated in November, as no supporting evidence was found to substantiate the allegations against the Oklahoma City Thunder guard. “After a thorough…

The NBA In-Season Tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves led to an intense start, resulting in the early ejections of three key players. In the opening minutes, with the game still scoreless, Draymond Green was ejected for putting Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert in a headlock. It…

Miami Heat defensive stopper PJ Tucker recently spoke to Andscape about his calling card in the League: tough-nosed gritty defense, night after night. “It’s not a desirable job, man. Nobody wants to guard anybody. But from a competitive standpoint, I love the way I came into league, and I made…