Hassan Whiteside on Kevin Durant almost joining Heat

Photo: Peter Baba Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP and 2021 NBA champion, has consistently voiced his desire to remain a Milwaukee Buck throughout his career. However, the superstar is equally clear about his priorities – winning championships. Speaking on the 48 Minutes podcast, Giannis emphasized the importance of the Bucks…

The New York Knicks recognize the need to add another center to their roster. With the talented but often-injured Mitchell Robinson as their starter and Jericho Sims more suited as a third center, the Knicks are searching for a backup who can also start when needed. They have stayed in…

The interior is thumping. The backpack that sits at his feet shakes from the vibrations pouring out the car door speakers. CD cases rattle in the console below his left elbow. It’s 2011 and Paolo Banchero is riding around in his dad’s car on a gloomy Seattle afternoon. They could…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter The Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been ruled out of Game 1 vs. the Boston Celtics tonight with a sprained right knee. There is optimism of a possible return for Game 2 on Wednesday. ESPN Sources: Philadelphia Sixers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out…

Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Head coach Erik Spoelstra says Caleb Martin has become the solid third defender that the Miami Heat have been looking for next to Jimmy Butler & Bam Adebayo (1.1 SPG). (via Bally Sports Sun): “His versatility is vital to our group. Night after night, after night,…

Photo: Washington Wizards/Twitter The Golden State Warriors entered the 2022-23 season with aspirations of defending their NBA title, but an altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole attracted unwanted attention, casting a shadow over the team. The impact of Green’s now-infamous incident with Poole seemed to linger, and despite a…