Brandon Hunter dead at 42

Photo: Miami Heat Meyers Leonard, who hasn’t played in an NBA game since January 9, 2021, offered no excuses for what he said but acknowledged he expects to get another shot at the NBA. “I feel like I’m living in a bad dream,” the 30-year-old center told Jeremy Schaap of…

Julius Randle thought OG Anunoby played amazing in his first game as a New York Knick during Monday’s 112-106 home win vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (17 points/6 rebounds/1 assist/2 steals/7-12 FG/3-6 3-PT/+19 +/-). (via SNY): Reporter: “What did you see from OG?” Randle: “Amazing. He seems like a perfect piece…

Photo: gangatatto/IG Bronny James is edging closer to stepping onto the college basketball court for the University of Southern California. The rookie guard has received approval from his doctor to fully resume basketball-related activities. There’s a possibility that he might play his inaugural game when USC faces California State University,…

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla showed major respect to Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant following last night’s 117-107 road win (45 points/10 rebounds/6 assists/1 steal/18-26 FG/4-7 3-PT/5-7 FT). (via BASKETMAN): “One thing I appreciate about his game is he plays through physicality. You don’t see him flop very often,…

Following a 109-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka spoke on the physical aspect of the game that played a role in this pivotal win: “That was a thing we really talked about in Game 1, where we’ve been a bigger physical team all year. I…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/Twitter The Detroit Pistons have dismissed assistant general manager Rob Murphy following an investigation on his alleged workplace misconduct with a former female team employee, per Tresa Baldas of The Detroit Free Press. Murphy was placed on a leave of absence back in October when the accusations had…