Simons, Ayton combine for 69 points as Trail Blazers edge Hawks in nail-biter

Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter After a challenging season marked by injuries and setbacks, Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is on track for a full recovery and is targeting a return to peak form by November, according to reports. Simmons, who dealt with knee soreness and a nerve impingement in his…

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo knows that real defensive success will come from the entire group being locked in, not just solid defenders like Brook Lopez & Taurean Prince. (via Milwaukee Bucks): Cory Sparks: “This team has prided itself on defense for years since you’ve been drafted. You get Brook…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/YouTube It has been reported on numerous occasions that the Lakers would like to trade Russell Westbrook before the start of the season. The former NBA MVP is set to earn $47 million next season which pushes back most of the teams that would otherwise be interested…

Photo: fiba.basketball In the opening round of the upcoming EuroLeague season on Friday, Olympiacos Piraeus is set to take on Panathinaikos Athens, but they’ll be facing the challenge without two key players. Alongside the already ruled-out Moustapha Fall, Ignas Brazdeikis will also be absent from the clash. Despite efforts to…

Joy Reid attributes Brittney Griner’s arrest to her decision to fly commercial, while Jemele Hill argues that it is not controversial to claim Caitlin Clark’s popularity is influenced by her race: Joy Reid blames Brittney Griner's arrest on flying commercial. + Jemele Hill says it is not controversial to say…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter The Los Angeles Clippers are still keen on acquiring James Harden through a trade but are cautious not to engage in a one-sided negotiation, especially considering the perceived lack of leverage on the part of the Philadelphia 76ers. The primary obstacle in the potential trade for Harden…