Reed Sheppard enjoyed playing, despite Rockets’ tough loss

The Warriors failed to take advantage of the Suns’ absences as Phoenix missed three starters – Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton. Golden State, despite having Steph Curry return to the lineup, lost the game (113-125). The Dubs allowed 31 points in the first quarter, followed by 28 and…

As one of the four major sports leagues in the US, the National Basketball Association (NBA) generated a record $1.6 billion in sponsorship revenue during the previous season, ranking third behind the MLB ($1.7 billion) and the NFL ($1.8 billion). Companies from the crypto and technology sectors were the main…

Photo: Peter Baba The Chicago Bulls recently signed executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas to a contract extension, a source told Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. “People throughout the organization believe the franchise is headed in the right direction,” writes Mayberry. “Karnisovas has a good working relationship with Bulls COO Michael…

Photo: AP/Marcio Jose Sanchez Russell Westbrook appears to have accepted his new role of coming off the bench for the first time since his rookie year. Becoming a leader of the second unit has helped the superstar increase his numbers. While teams were unwilling to do a trade with Lakers…

Following the Denver Nuggets’ exhilarating victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their Western Conference series, a disturbing incident involving Nikola Jokic’s brother, Strahinja, has emerged. Video footage captured Strahinja Jokic punching a fan in the face immediately after the game, sparking concerns and investigations into the…

Jalen Johnson, the Atlanta Hawks’ 22-year-old forward, has emerged as a cornerstone for his team in the 2024-25 season. Averaging career highs of 20.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 36.4 minutes per game, Johnson’s breakout year has drawn comparisons to NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and…