J.B. Bickerstaff: Ricky Rubio’s Rehab ‘Progressing in the Right Direction’

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the Dallas Mavericks to a resounding 124-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, propelling them to the NBA Finals. Doncic’s masterful performance saw him dominate with 36 points, setting the tone with a remarkable 20-point first quarter, while Irving matched his output with another 36-point…

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly not open to trading their core players – Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen – according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Speculation exists that Mitchell or Garland could be traded depending on Mitchell’s decision about his contract extension. Additionally, Allen, whose…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The Boston Celtics thrived on 3s and beat the Miami Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend the East finals. Derrick White posted 24 points and Marcus Smart added 23 points and five steals for Boston. The Boston Celtics star guard Jaylen Brown (21 points) believes that…

Deandre Ayton’s impending restrictive free agency has been attracting a lot of speculation around the NBA following the Phoenix Suns’ upset loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the NBA playoffs. During Early Bird negotiations last offseason, Ayton and his representatives attempted to negotiate a five-year $170…

Photo: Stephen Lew/USA TODAY Sports Amid rumors that Kyrie Irving could leave the Nets and that it could cause Kevin Durant to request a trade, Blazers superstar Damian Lillard took to social media to spark more speculations. The 31-year-old point guard posted an edited photo of him and KD in…

Paris Basketball’s 106-102 double-overtime over London Lions was more than a statement. It was a message to the EuroCup that they can close out a game under pressure without star man TJ Shorts. Despite an impressive stat of 24 points, six assists and five steals, Shorts fouled out with less…