Tag: Kevin Durant
So, Are the NBA Champions Also Really ‘World’ Champions?
The recent controversy surrounding the appropriateness of the "world champion" title given to the best NBA team originated last month, when American track star...
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Spurs
Pelicans
Head of basketball operations David Griffin indicated that power forward Zion Williamson is making good progress ahead of training camp.
"I can tell you Zion...
Nets’ Ben Simmons Says It’s Time to Return to Old Form
Nets guard Ben Simmons has been viewed as a sort of a bust for the past year-and-a-half. That's not intended to trash the man...
Key Matchups to Watch on Lakers’ 2023-2024 Schedule
As the new schedules have been released for the 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers will play in more than 40 nationally televised games....
Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III Suffers Knee Injury
Pelicans’ forward Trey Murphy III suffered a meniscus injury to his left knee during a workout and is set to undergo further testing, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski....
Kyrie Irving Trade, Completed Six Years Ago Today, Flopped for Cavs, Celtics
On this day in 2017, the Cavaliers granted Kyrie Irving his wish.
It was a move that Irving forced, demanding a trade or reportedly threatening...
World Cup Preview: Team USA, NBA Players Participating, Schedule
It's FIBA World Cup time -- which may not mean much to sports fans in general, but it sure gives basketball fans something to...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Chris Paul, Clippers, Bucks, Schedule
Warriors
GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. suggested the Warriors are preparing a tribute for Suns star Kevin Durant when Phoenix visits in the season-opener.
“I think the...
Nuggets to Face Lakers, Warriors Battle Suns on Opening Night
The NBA season will tip off October 24 on TNT, as opening night will feature marquee matchups with the Lakers at Nuggets and Suns...
Is This the Season Nets’ Ben Simmons Finally Returns to Form?
At 27-years old, Ben Simmons is reportedly finally fully healthy, and confidence is at an all-time high. SportsNet New York's Ian Begley reported that “Simmons...
Suns’ Bradley Beal ‘Happy I Get to Move Forward Into Another Opportunity’
Star guard Bradley Beal expressed excitement over being traded to the Suns this offseason, but indicated he hasn't thought much about individual goals.
"Oh man,...
Suns Signing Bol Bol to One-Year Contract
The Suns are signing center/forward Bol Bol to a one-year guaranteed contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Bol was waived by the Magic back on...
Cavs’ Emoni Bates Not Feeling Pressure, Playing Free in Summer League
There are a lot of eyeballs on Emoni Bates for a second-round pick. The Cavaliers' rookie forward was selected No. 49 overall -- not...
Hawks, Pacers Emerge as Trade Suitors of Raptors’ Pascal Siakam
The Hawks are among those have been pursuing a trade for Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Stein also confirmed...
