Marcus Smart should return this week

Photo: Getty Images Chris Paul struggled in the second round series against the Mavericks that ended with the Suns getting eliminated in seven games. The 37-year-old superstar point guard did not look like his usual self during the final five games of the series. He averaged just 9.4 points over…

This offseason the Jazz traded their two stars in Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell. After these moves were made, many expected Utah to blow up the roster and be a lottery team this season. However, twelve games into the season the reality is totally different. Not only that the Jazz…

Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has agreed on a two-year, $60 million contract extension that includes an additional $17.1 million renegotiation on his 2022-2023 salary, his agent Austin Brown of CAA Sports tells ESPN. The $17.1 million renegotiation – the largest in NBA history –…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers veteran big man Tristan Thompson isn’t concerned with playing time. He wants to be a “star in his role” as a team leader. “Sometimes it’s hard to see what’s going on the court,” Thompson said. “So, it’s on me on the sidelines…

Photo: eurohoops.net Poland clinches spot in 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualification Tournament, prevailing over Bosnia and Herzegovina 76-72 in Gliwice pre-qualifier final. Michal Sokolowski shines with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and Aleksander Balcerowski adds 14 points and 7 rebounds. On the Bosnia and Herzegovina side, Aleksandar Lazic scored 16 points and…

Photo: Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports One of the main candidates to take the Lakers head coaching position – Juwan Howard – recently declined the offer from the team to take the job, NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The former NBA player, who has connections with the team having played…