Trey Lyles suspended, Brook Lopez fined by NBA

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Opting to align himself with a team vying for the NBA championship was the optimal move for Kristaps Porzingis as he embarks on his ninth season in the league. As the 2023-24 Regular Season approaches, Porzingis is geared up to pursue the championship alongside notable teammates Jayson…

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown told reporters that he embraced guarding Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry during Sunday’s 140-88 home win. (via CLNS Media): Reporter: “You guarded Steph a fair amount today, in the first half especially. Did you ask for that assignment? Or did that come from the…

MIAMI, FL – JUNE 21: President Pat Riley, Tyler Herro #14, and Head Coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami speak to the media during a press conference on June 21, 2019 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or…

Photo: Peter Baba Strippers at the Denver-area jiggle joint where Ja Morant flashed a gun in March slammed the hot shot for once again brandishing a firearm in a video – and complained he has yet to apologize to the dancers he terrorized. “I don’t foresee an apology [anytime] soon,”…

Here’s Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton discussing his recent stretch of inconsistent games following Monday’s 108-103 home loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (14 points/6 rebounds/12 assists/1 steal/1 block/4-14 FG/1-9 3-PT/5-5 FT/3 turnovers/5 fouls/-7 +/-). (via Indiana Pacers): Reporter: “Obviously, you hold yourself to a super high standard. I would…

Kawhi Leonard has been cleared for five-on-five work, according to Clippers president Lawrence Frank. The clearance is amongst the final steps Leonard needs to get through in his recovery after suffering a partially torn ACL in 2021 that prevented him from playing at all during the 2021-22 season. Lawrence Frank…