Basketball

Photo: Peter Baba NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is scheduled to have a meeting with Ja Morant, the standout player for the Memphis Grizzlies, as Morant approaches the conclusion of his suspension. Morant faced a suspension of at least 25 games in June due to a second instance of displaying a…

Photo: YouTube screenshot Last month, tensions flared as Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul was ejected after a heated exchange with referee Scott Foster in a game against the Phoenix Suns. In a cryptic postgame comment, Paul hinted at a personal history with Foster, citing a past situation involving his…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/YouTube screenshot A quarter into the NBA regular season, the Golden State Warriors (10-12) find themselves in the 11th spot in the Western Conference, outside the play-in zone. Despite the challenges, Draymond Green, a key figure in the Warriors’ four NBA titles, expresses unwavering confidence in his…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed backtracks on his recent ‘flopper’ comments directed at Lakers star Anthony Davis. After facing significant backlash from Lakers fans on social media, Reed maintained professionalism, refraining from engaging in online disputes. Reflecting on the situation, Reed acknowledged that he should have chosen…

Photo: Peter Baba The New York Knicks’ desire to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves appears to have diminished over time. Although the Knicks inquired about Towns’ trade availability earlier this year, they did not propose a deal for the talented Minnesota player. In reality, it has been several…

Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze says he’s extremely grateful for the opportunity that head coach Jamahl Mosley has rewarded him with since Wendell Carter’s left hand injury (averaging 7.7 PPG/6.8 RPG/2.0 APG/1.8 BPG/56.5% FG/72.2% FT in 17 starts). (via Bally Sports Florida): Dante Marchitelli: “Just tell us…

Photo: New York Knicks/Twitter NBA trade talks heat up on December 15 as last summer’s signings become eligible. Immanuel Quickley of the New York Knicks is a trade prospect, having missed a contract extension. Rumors suggest Quickley might be part of a deal involving Evan Fournier’s $18.8 million contract. With…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Dallas Mavericks are counting their blessings that Kyrie Irving’s injury on Friday wasn’t more severe. Irving endured a right heel contusion after Dwight Powell collided with his leg during the Mavericks’ victorious game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Initially fearing a more serious outcome, Dallas received…

Photo: Peter Baba Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks faced a financial setback following his last game on Wednesday. The NBA imposed a $25,000 fine on Young for “confronting and directing inappropriate language toward a game official” during the Hawks’ defeat to the Brooklyn Nets. Throughout the game, Young expressed…

Photo: FIBA In November, ASVEL president Tony Parker shared his thoughts on appointing Gianmarco Pozzecco as the team’s head coach. The four-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer discussed the club’s quest for a transformative shift and highlighted the distinctive qualities that Pozzecco brings to the table. “There weren’t many…