Josh Giddey Hits Half-Court Heave to Lift Bulls to 119-117 Victory

Photo: Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images A probable extension with the Golden State Warriors is creating a raucous buzz around him, but Jordan Poole made it known that he is very much focused on what lies ahead to them as the defending champs of the league. Though he…

Photo: LA Clippers/Twitter The Los Angeles Clippers will be without veteran forward Kawhi Leonard for Thursday’s Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, as Leonard has been ruled out with his own right knee sprain, a source tells ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk (Twitter link). The team confirmed the news (via Twitter). Check…

The Las Vegas Aces won their third straight game to take over the top WNBA playoff spot after beating the Chicago Sky, 89-78. The Thursday night win also gave Vegas their franchise record 25th win over the season. Make that three in a row! Plum: 25 PTS // 5 AST…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Miami Heat legend Tim Hardaway Sr., who is also the father of Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr., went on “The Carton Show” on FS1 Wednesday morning and said that his son’s teammates lack leadership skills. “They’re missing a leader out there,” Hardaway Sr. said. “Luka…

Chet Holmgren had reportedly suffered a foot injury that could derail his rookie season before it began, per NBA insider Shams Charania. Exams show Chet Holmgren has potential torn ligaments in his foot, sources said. A timetable is being determined based on further evaluations. https://t.co/vig5zWOSzz — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August…

Aaron Gordon voiced his frustration with the officiating following the Denver Nuggets’ 149-106 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. Continue reading Gordon slams officiating in Game 2: “They’re fouling Jokic point-blank” at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at…