Shawn Marion reflects on Jordan’s legacy, LeBron’s impact, and nearly teaming up with Kobe

UConn’s Geno Auriemma, who coached against Caitlin Clark in the NCAA, including this year’s Final Four, says that while some of her challenges are typical rookie hazing, she is also singled out. “Every rookie has to go through the growing pains of being a professional basketball player. And the more…

Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports An anonymous general manager took a swipe at Jae Crowder’s ongoing sit-out for the Phoenix Suns. The executive told Steve Bulpett of Heavy that Crowder isn’t helping himself or the Suns as he is making himself inactive to play. “He just didn’t show up,”…

In a moment etched in his memory, Chicago Bulls rookie Onuralp Bitim made his NBA debut by scoring his first points in a hard-fought win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I really can’t describe how I really feel…I was dreaming of this moment for a really long time,” Bitim shared postgame….

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter The Sixers have reportedly been very clear that they are not going to trade Tyrese Maxey because they view the 22-year-old point guard as part of the team’s longterm future. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst says that just because Philadelphia holds that position right now does not…

Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Orlando Magic and veteran guard Terrence Ross are finalizing a contract buyout, allowing him to become a free agent. The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as the frontrunner to sign Ross once his buyout is complete. Ross, 32, has averaged just 9.2 PPG in 22.8 MPG…

Josh Maravich, a former LSU basketball player and son of the late Hall of Fame legend Pete Maravich, has passed away at the age of 42, according to an announcement from the university on Saturday night. The LSU statement mentioned that he died at home on Friday, but the cause…