Hawks to keep John Collins

In an epic showdown of NBA titans, LeBron James and Stephen Curry dazzled fans with a jaw-dropping duel, culminating in a double-overtime thriller as the Los Angeles Lakers (24-23) edged past the Golden State Warriors (19-24) 145-144. Curry’s mesmerizing plays included a crucial layup in the first overtime to force…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/YouTube According to a report by Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, Frank Vogel was the Phoenix Suns’ top choice for their head coach position all along. Despite competition from other finalists, including Nick Nurse and Doc Rivers, Vogel was always the preferred candidate. The Suns were…

Before the Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets faced off on Monday night, nine-time All-Star Kevin Durant called his opponent Ja Morant “the face of our League going forward.” Morant doesn’t remind Durant of any other player. “He’s a unique player. A lot of athleticism and creativity out there. Body type…

Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Interim coach Joe Mazzulla is set to be summoned on the Boston Celtics sidelines this Sunday against the Denver Nuggets after missing two-straight games, per Jay King of The Athletic. Joe Mazzulla is back after missing two games. — Jay King (@ByJayKing) January 1, 2023 Mazzulla…

The Bucks suffered a humiliating defeat at home against the Celtics (99-140). Jrue Holiday, who had 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in this game, did not mince his words when talking about the game. “I feel like we were focused on this game,” Holiday said, per Eric Nehm….

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