Chauncey Billups: “One of my best experiences was in 2010 during the World Championship in Istanbul”

Dame Time is here, leading to some strong declarations from Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups. Damian Lillard scored 41 points, and Jerami Grant (16 points) put on the finishing touches with a game-clinching layup to help Portland hold off the Lakers, 106-104, on Sunday. The clutch win continues Portland’s (3-0)…

Photo: Peter Baba The Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was investigated by cops for assault after allegedly clashing with a high school student back in September, but Morant was never charged over the incident, TMZ Sports has learned. According to a Germantown Police Dept. report, the interaction between the teenager…

Photo: Peter Baba The Dominican Republic star Karl-Anthony Towns faced challenges with fouls during a crucial match. Nevertheless, despite this setback, the Dominican Republic team achieved a significant milestone. They became the first team from Group A to secure a spot in the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World…

Former NBA player Trevor Ariza has weighed in on the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate, placing Kobe Bryant and LeBron James at the pinnacle, sharing the 1A and 1B spots. Ariza, who had the privilege of playing alongside both basketball legends, unequivocally asserted, “Kobe Bryant is the best player…

Photo: NBA.com The United States Department of Justice is reportedly investigating accusations against the NBA, alleging anticompetitive behavior aimed at hindering the growth of Ice Cube’s Big3 basketball league. The inquiry explores claims that the NBA sought to prevent sponsors and potential partners from doing business with the Big3, as…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to pursue veteran guard Kyrie Irving due to a lack of salary cap space. The Lakers would need to renounce the free agent rights of D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura, decline Malik Beasley’s team…