Basketball

NBA insider Shams Charania reiterated his previous reports that JJ Redick has been the favorite for the Lakers head coaching job from the start until the team suddenly shifted focus to UConn’s Dan Hurley. While ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Hurley was the Lakers’ top choice all along,…

For months, rumors have swirled that the Atlanta Hawks might trade either Trae Young or Dejounte Murray, with Young being the more likely candidate. Recent developments suggest the Hawks might consider trading both stars and starting a rebuild around the No. 1 draft pick. Bill Simmons shared insights on his…

Amid the Lakers’ coaching search following Dan Hurley’s decision to remain with UConn, another top candidate, James Borrego, is edging closer to securing a head coaching role with the Cleveland Cavaliers. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported, via Matt Johnson of Sportsnaut, growing momentum behind Borrego’s candidacy with the Cavaliers, suggesting that…

NBA insider Brian Windhorst shared insights on Dan Hurley’s decision to decline the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching offer, expressing little surprise at the outcome. Despite the Lakers’ aggressive pursuit and a lucrative six-year, $70 million contract offer, Hurley opted to remain with the UConn Huskies in the college ranks. “I…

ESPN commentator Monica McNutt appeared on Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show,” where she expressed further criticism of Caitlin Clark. McNutt asserted her determination to maintain her viewpoint on Clark, stating that she refuses to be silenced. Alongside other sports analysts, McNutt has contested the rising fame of Clark, arguing that…

The audience seemed to shift their support away from their own team when DiJonai Carrington, a guard for the Connecticut Sun, ridiculed Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever after she was fouled. Carrington’s exaggerated head movements in an attempt to mock Clark led to some booing from the stands. NEW:…

Longtime Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder finally spoke out about Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from the Olympic basketball roster. “She’s represented USA Basketball many times. She’s won three gold medals. But we have to remember, it is the hardest team to make anywhere. It is the hardest team to make….

Draymond Green expressed regret over his absence at former teammate Jordan Poole’s contract celebration party, a pivotal moment in the young player’s career. Green’s candid admission came on “The Draymond Green Show,” where he revealed the pain of missing out on commemorating Poole’s contract with the Warriors. The rift between…

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic spoke highly of the Boston Celtics’ deep roster after Sunday’s 105-98 NBA Finals Game 2 road loss (five players scored in double figures). (via Dallas Mavericks): Tomer Azarly: “The Celtics are already a deep team, and you guys have shown a lot of your depth,…

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook’s recent social media activity has sparked speculation after he liked an Instagram post about UConn’s Dan Hurley turning down a significant job offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook’s tenure with the Lakers was marked by challenges, including a trade to the Utah…