Haliburton responds to critics: “Jesus had critics. We all got critics”

Photo: AP The great Magic Johnson himself is already calling the Brooklyn Nets to consider extending their ties with Jacque Vaughn. Posting a tweet on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers icon praised Vaughn, claiming that the mentor sits atop of his choices for this season’s NBA Coach of the Year…

Photo: Dylan Buell/Getty Images Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle praised Tyrese Haliburton’s leadership following a 118-104 home win vs. the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. (via Bally Sports Indiana): “I thought his spirit in the 2nd half was very uplifting for us. This is why we traded for him, this…

Here’s Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard praising his fellow rookie teammate Jarace Walker after Saturday’s 127-109 road loss vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (5 points/2 rebounds/3 assists/2 steals/2-3 FG/1-2 3-PT/24 minutes played). (via Indiana Pacers): Reporter: “Obviously you and Jarace have spent a lot of time together sort of developing each…

Photo: Shaquille O’Neal/Twitter Former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal, who served as a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings from 2013 to 2022, has set his sights on owning an NBA franchise. In an interview with Arash Markazi of The Messenger, O’Neal revealed his desire to form his own ownership group….

There has been a gradual increase in online casinos getting integrated into the sports sector. Decades before, it would have seemed weird for a casino to have dealings with an organization in the sports industry. Today, it is quite normal for casinos to sign contracts with sports clubs. When you…

The Phoenix Suns, who played most of last season without a traditional point guard, are expected to start Tyus Jones this season after signing him to a one-year deal. Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and others shared ballhandling duties last season. Now, Jones will start with Monte Morris, also on a…