LeBron James: “I want to be respected”

Photo: New York Knicks/Twitter The New York Knicks star forward RJ Barrett credits the fans and the noise they bring to Madison Square Garden for the team’s success so far: “Especially when we are going on those runs, it helps us even more. The crowd, they just help us get…

Imagine hoopin’ on a basketball court, constructed at 1000m above sea level, that’s completely surrounded by an incredible view of the Alps mountains. What might sound like an impossible experience became a reality once adidas linked up with premium sportswear retailer BSTN Brand to create a 1-of-1 installation: the Alpine…

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter Kawhi Leonard (knee) will not play in Game 5 of the L.A. Clippers’ first-round series against the Phoenix Suns on Monday, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Also, Paul George remains out as he continues his right knee sprain recovery. Leonard has missed the last three games…

Kevin Durant was quickly associated with the Houston Rockets after their trade for future first-round picks from the Phoenix Suns. Adrian Wojnarowski later suggested Devin Booker could also be a target, but Booker has reportedly expressed no desire to leave the Suns. “Clearly, the player we’re looking at here is…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Former NBA player Antonio Daniels has weighed in on the recent reports surrounding Malcolm Brogdon’s discontent with the Boston Celtics’ earlier trade discussions. In an interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Daniels offered his perspective on the situation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the business aspect of the…

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has expressed frustration after not being named a finalist for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Despite his stellar defensive performances, Davis was not among the three finalists selected for the prestigious accolade. Davis voiced his disappointment, suggesting that the league does…