Basketball

In a recent development, former Houston Rocket, Kevin Porter Jr., has reached a plea deal in a case involving allegations of assault against his former girlfriend and WNBA player, Kysre Gondrezick. As reported by ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Porter agreed to charges of reckless assault in the third degree,…

The NBA has imposed a 25-game suspension on Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson for violating the league’s anti-drug program. Thompson’s positive test results for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033, both prohibited substances under the “steroids and performance-enhancing drugs” section of the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, led to the suspension. According to the…

Due to a hamstring injury, Tyrese Haliburton is set to sit out the upcoming three games. His condition will undergo reevaluation on Saturday. Haliburton initially sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain during a victory over the Boston Celtics on January 8. Following the injury, he was absent for the…

The Charlotte Hornets have traded Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a first-round draft pick in 2027, which is protected in the lottery. If the pick does not transfer in 2027, it will be an unprotected first-round pick in 2028. Heat Acquire Terry Rozier…

Former NBA player Marcin Gortat, who now serves as an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards, reflected on the time playing under Doc Rivers with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 2018-19 season when Gortat played for the Clippers was also his last year as a player before retiring. The Polish…

San Antonio Spurs’ rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama (33 points) had the best game of his short NBA career in terms of scoring, but it came at the wrong time as it was Joel Embiid’s night who scored career-high 70 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a win. The 20-year-old French…

In a night dominated by extraordinary performances from NBA big men, Joel Embiid showcased his prowess by setting a career-high with 70 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ victory against the San Antonio Spurs. Simultaneously, Karl-Anthony Towns achieved a personal milestone, scoring 62 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a surprising…

Here’s Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero on finding what works as a team following Monday’s 126-99 home loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (23-21 record). (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “Looking at the big picture as this team grows and develops, what do you feel this team has to kind of…

In a jaw-dropping display of scoring mastery, Joel Embiid erupted for a franchise-record 70 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers (29-13) to a thrilling 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs (8-35) on Monday night. Embiid’s remarkable performance included shooting 24 of 41 from the field, making 21 of 23 free…

Kyrie Irving is showcasing an All-Star caliber performance this season while representing the Dallas Mavericks. In contrast to his turbulent years with the Brooklyn Nets, he is currently experiencing a lack of off-court issues. The Mavericks have succeeded in making Irving feel appreciated and backed during his time with the…