Basketball

Photo: Brooklyn Nets/X The Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Cam Thomas has consistently showcased an exceptional offensive game. Recently, he has also made significant contributions on the defensive end, allowing his offensive skills to shine even more. As a result, the third-year guard has earned a spot in the playing rotation….

Despite an astounding 51-point effort from Zach LaVine, the Chicago Bulls couldn’t withstand the Detroit Pistons’ collective strength, ultimately succumbing to a 118-102 defeat on Saturday night. LaVine’s remarkable scoring display, marking the first 50-point game of the NBA season, showcased his offensive prowess, yet it wasn’t enough to secure…

In a decisive victory, the Phoenix Suns exhibited their depth and resilience, securing a commanding 126-104 win against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Despite missing key players, including Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the Suns demonstrated their offensive prowess, led by a stellar performance from Kevin Durant, who scored…

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ top draft pick, has been generating immense hype and comparisons to LeBron James in his early NBA journey. Wembanyama, a 19-year-old rookie, is already drawing more attention than even James did at the outset of his career. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, when asked…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter Draymond Green is set to make his season debut on Sunday as the Golden State Warriors hit the road to face the Houston Rockets. Green sat out the Warriors’ initial two games of the season due to a sprained ankle he sustained before training camp. When…

Photo: Atlanta Hawks/X Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young talked about areas of improvement following starting the season 0-2. (via atlhawksfans): Reporter: “What’s the biggest room for improvement for you individually and for you guys as a team?” Young: “For me, I gotta continue to be better in every area….

Photo: YouTube.com Earlier this week, a mural depicting Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, situated near Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles faced the threat of removal. The landlord of 400 West Pico Blvd. had ordered its removal by the end of September to make space for advertisements. The mural had…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter In Tuesday’s season opener, LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion, played for a total of 29 minutes. After the game, Lakers coach Darvin Ham, in his second year, hinted that James’ playing time reflected the team’s future strategy. “It’s easy with him to get caught up…

Photo: Partizan NIS/Dragana Stjepanovic Panathinaikos Athens center Mathias Lessort stirred up social media by celebrating his former team’s victory via FaceTime. Following Partizan’s win over Crvena Zvezda, Aleksa Avramovic called up Lessort, who previously played for the black-and-white squad. Despite his tradition of connecting with Grobari fans after EuroLeague wins,…

Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/X The Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons sustained a right thumb injury in Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. An MRI conducted on Thursday evening confirmed a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb. Simons is scheduled for surgery and is…