Basketball

Bronny James faced difficulties in his freshman season at USC and isn’t getting much support as he heads into the NBA Draft. Despite declaring for the draft, his performance at USC, averaging fewer than five points per game, hasn’t garnered much confidence. He’s still eligible to return to college. His…

Nikki Sapp, the former wife of Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, isn’t tolerating criticism from haters. Recently, she addressed critics on social media who suggested she should be more modest in her posts. Responding to accusations of sharing too many “thirst traps” on Instagram, she pushed back on Thursday. “Knock…

Royce White, a former Black Lives Matter protester who has become a favorite on InfoWars, received the state Republican Party’s endorsement on Saturday to challenge Democratic incumbent Amy Klobuchar for her U.S. Senate seat. Once named Minnesota Mr. Basketball, White expressed a sense of “providence” at St. Paul’s RiverCentre, where…

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a summer of uncertainty with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley both eligible for extensions. If Mitchell extends, Darius Garland might request a trade. Additionally, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned on The Hoop Collective podcast that the Cavs may explore trading Jarrett Allen. Allen, the team’s starting center,…

James Jones is confident in the Phoenix Suns’ roster and has dismissed any talk of trading Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, or Bradley Beal this offseason, despite facing second apron restrictions. With over $194 million committed to seven players next season, the Suns will surpass the projected $189.5 million second apron,…

The Chicago Bulls are hiring Wes Unseld Jr. as their top assistant coach. Unseld Jr. agreed to join the Bulls after leaving Washington Wizards head coach position for a front office role. Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted: “Wes Unseld Jr., has agreed to join the Chicago Bulls as Billy Donovan’s top assistant…

Indiana Pacers veteran TJ McConnell called Aaron Nesmith the team’s Swiss Army Knife after Friday’s 116-103 Eastern Conference Semifinal Game 6 home win vs. the New York Knicks (8 points/6 rebounds/4 assists/4-8 FG). *Series tied 3-3* (via Indiana Pacers): Reporter: “Aaron obviously had the assignment on [Jalen] Brunson to start…

Zach Edey acknowledges the current trend in the NBA favoring centers who can shoot from outside. While he believes he can also develop that aspect of his game, he remains committed to staying true to his own playing style. “I think it just comes with kind of realizing who I…

The Toronto Raptors intend to exercise their $23 million option on Bruce Brown Jr. and plan to trade him in the offseason, sources tell Doug Smith of the Toronto Star. Brown, acquired from the Indiana Pacers as part of the Pascal Siakam trade, was discussed in trade talks at the…

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis is likely to miss Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals due to a strained right calf. The series is set to begin on Tuesday, May 21, with Game 2 on Thursday, May 23. Porzingis sustained the injury in Game 4 of…