Basketball

In a nostalgic moment, James Harden, now with the Los Angeles Clippers, shared his reflections on facing his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, stating, “It reminds me of when I was here, the beginning of the Thunder Up days.” The Thunder, in the midst of a rebuilding process, have…

The Houston Rockets (14-12) capitalized on the sidelined Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, routing the Dallas Mavericks (16-12) 122-96 on Friday night, with Alperen Sengun’s stellar 22-point, 15-rebound performance leading the charge. Doncic’s absence due to a strained left quad and Irving’s prolonged sideline stint with a right heel contusion…

Ben Simmons is optimistic that 2024 will bring improved health and more opportunities to play with the Brooklyn Nets. Despite noting positive progress in his ongoing injury rehabilitation, the three-time All-Star couldn’t provide a definite timeline for his return to game action. He emphasized that he has no specific expectations…

FC Barcelona secured the win by scoring eight unanswered points in the final stretch. Despite a high-scoring first half with a total of 107 points between both teams, the outcome was determined by strong defensive plays, leading to an 85-80 victory for the visiting team at Zalgirio Arena. After a…

NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton says that he enjoys matchups vs. Ja Morant and other great point guards. (via Indiana Pacers): “I think any night is a night to compete. I think the point guard position is the best it’s ever been in the NBA, so there’s a lot of matchups…

During his most impressive run of the season, Sam Merrill, the Cavaliers’ wing, faced a setback when he woke up on Thursday with a sore right wrist. Chris Fedor from Cleveland.com reports that Merrill sustained the injury from a fall on Wednesday. Despite the discomfort, Merrill, eager to maintain his…

Zach LaVine is on the right track with his recovery from a right foot injury. According to Joe Cowley from The Chicago Sun-Times, he is expected to start incorporating cutting into his rehabilitation next week. Coach Billy Donovan mentioned that LaVine will likely begin jump shooting, running, and increasing speed…

Here’s a Penny for your thoughts. Originally released in 1996, the Nike Air Penny 2 was the second official signature silhouette for the extremely unique Penny Hardaway. A 6-7 point guard, Penny was blessed with extreme athleticism that he then paired with high-IQ decision making. This “Baroqoue Brown” edition of…

As of now, the Cleveland Cavaliers have shown no interest in entertaining trade talks involving Donovan Mitchell, according to information from sources shared by ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Lowe mentions that this stance is unlikely to shift unless Mitchell communicates his discontent with the situation in Cleveland. Within the league, there’s…

In a clash that underscored Anthony Edwards’ offensive brilliance, the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-6) clinched a 118-111 triumph over the struggling Los Angeles Lakers (15-14), pushing the Lakers’ losing streak to four games. Against a LeBron James-less Lakers, resting on the second night of back-to-back games, the Timberwolves seized the opportunity…