Jaime Jaquez Jr. at the White House

Photo: Twitter Retired NBA player Drew Gooden says the narrative that LeBron James led a bunch of nobodies to an Eastern Conference title in 2007 isn’t entirely wrong … admitting the King’s supporting cast was the “least talented group” he’s ever taken to the Finals. “I think they might be…

Brittney Griner has now been wrongfully imprisoned in Russia for 216 days. Players across the League continue to honor, support, and pray for BG’s return home. The Mercury center represented USA Basketball in the following: 2020 Olympics 2020 Women’s National Team 2018 World Cup 2016 Olympics 2015 Women’s National Team…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Dallas Mavericks intend to re-sign free agent forward Markieff Morris, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). With 15 players under guaranteed contracts, the Mavs have a full roster. Releasing JaVale McGee would open a spot for Morris, who came from Brooklyn as part…

Gary Payton II received his championship ring on his return to San Francisco for the game between the Trail Blazers and Warriors. The 30-year-old shooting guard is yet to play a game this season and is currently reconditioning for this return to the court. His former head coach Steve Kerr…

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn talked about the team’s horrendous fourth quarter following yesterday’s 125-114 road loss vs. the Los Angeles Clippers (outscored 41-15/Clippers closed the game on a 22-0 run). (via YES Network): Reporter: “It’s not one thing. It’s not a busted coverage or a blown call. When…

Photo: Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images With basketball records and accomplishments already jumbling his loaded hall of fame résumé, LeBron James still has one more goal to accomplish to finally call it a complete and gratifying career. “I need to be on the floor with my boy, I…