Basketball

It was a 2022 summer day in Kentucky–hot, humid, sunny. The day was spent lounging by the pool while watching the kids I nannied. Then at night I played baseball with my friends. And by “played” I mean I controlled the aux and chatted with my friends while we watched…

The Los Angeles Clippers have confirmed that Kawhi Leonard will not be available for Game 5 due to inflammation in his right knee. Leonard had previously missed Game 1 but returned for Games 2 and 3 before sitting out Game 4. Interestingly, the Clippers secured victories in the games where…

Grammy-nominated superstar Quavo recently teamed up with some of the most multi-talented stars in culture today for the 7th annual Huncho Day—which featured a celebrity football game and the first-ever basketball and football day dedicated to community action. Held in Atlanta at Quavo’s alma mater, Berkmar High School, Huncho Day featured…

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass initially tried to find a positive spin on the Lakers’ playoff exit by congratulating them on their earlier success in winning the In-Season Tournament. However, her post received significant backlash and was later removed from her page. The Lakers were eliminated from the postseason after…

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit, Lakers legend Magic Johnson weighed in on the team’s shortcomings against the Denver Nuggets. Johnson highlighted the challenges facing the Lakers in a stacked Western Conference, emphasizing the youth and talent of rival teams like the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City…

As the offseason looms, D’Angelo Russell finds himself at a crossroads with a significant decision ahead regarding his future in the NBA. Following the conclusion of the season-ending Game 5 loss against the Denver Nuggets, Russell hinted at his intention to leverage his contractual situation, signaling a potential move towards…

As speculation swirls around the future of Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has come forward to offer his support amidst rumors of Ham’s potential departure. Despite the Lakers’ early playoff exit, Malone praised Ham’s coaching abilities and character, emphasizing his belief that…

LeBron James, following the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff exit, refused to provide clarity on his future with the team, declining to address speculation about his potential departure. After delivering a strong performance in season-ending Game 5 loss against the Denver Nuggets, James remained tight-lipped when asked if it was his…

Draymond Green didn’t mince words when discussing the impact of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards on the defensive prowess of Rudy Gobert, acknowledging Gobert’s improvement on the defensive end. In a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, Green commended Edwards for his ability to challenge and elevate Gobert’s defensive…

According to sources cited by Shams Charania, Jovan Buha, and Sam Amick of The Athletic, LeBron James is anticipated to continue playing in the NBA for up to two additional seasons. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly willing to extend any deal to James for his return, including a three-year,…