Desmond Bane: “We stick together, stay on the same page”

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The Lakers went on a six-year playoff drought after team owner Jerry Buss passed away in 2013. Jeanie Buss took over the team from her late father. In 2017 the Purple and Gold fired general manager Mitch Kupchak. Even when LeBron James was lured to Los…

The Boston Celtics are on their way to their first NBA Finals since 2010 after the C’s beat the Miami Heat, 100-96, on the road in Game 7. The Celtics’ Eastern Conference Finals series win was largely thanks to their efforts of inaugural Larry Bird winner, Jayson Tatum. Tatum finally…

ESPN’s analyst Brian Windhorst mentions that FIBA implemented various rules to hinder NBA players’ participation in the 3v3 tournament, suggesting that FIBA does not want the USA to excel in three-on-three basketball. “FIBA doesn’t really want the USA to do good at three on three basketball,” Windhorst said. Brian Windhorst…

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George is facing a hefty $35,000 fine from the NBA for his public criticism of referees after the recent loss against the Denver Nuggets. The fine comes as a consequence of George’s comments to the media, where he expressed frustration, stating…

There are habitual jobs that most people, including the ones who work them, take for granted. And then there are movie stars, celebrities, and sports people who get the most public acclaim. Agents go to extreme lengths to hire professional basketball players for their teams and boost their success chances…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter For Joel Embiid, it’s now or never now for him to capture that elusive championship — whether he’s in Philly or not. As he was asked by Maverick Carter in a recent interview with regards to what he’s been looking forward to about his future, the reigning…