NBA fines Nets for allowing unvaccinated Kyrie Irving into home locker room
Brooklyn star Kyrie Irving is now able to sit in the stands at Nets home games, but his continued inability to play drew pointed comments from teammate Kevin Durant.
By Des BielerMarch 14, 2022- NBAAnalysis
The NBA fan’s guide to the NCAA tournament
Players like Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr., who should be top picks in June, have a chance to lead their teams deep into March Madness.
By Ben GolliverMarch 14, 2022 - NBAAnalysis
There’s a lot more to Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren than his skinny frame
Chet Holmgren stands as tall as Joel Embiid and weighs as much as Kyrie Irving, so why are NBA scouts eyeing him as a potential No. 1 pick?
By Ben GolliverMarch 12, 2022 Gregg Popovich eclipses Don Nelson to become NBA’s all-time winningest coach
Spurs legend Gregg Popovich earned the 1,336th victory of his storied NBA coaching career in San Antonio's 104-102 victory over Utah.
By Ben GolliverMarch 12, 2022- NBAPerspective
Ben Simmons, a chorus of boos and the downside of NBA power moves
“It’s hard to chant at Ben Simmons when you’re losing by that much,” Kevin Durant said after Simmons's new team blew out his old team.
By Michael LeeMarch 11, 2022
Wizards let Stephen Curry celebrate with 47 points on his birthday in Warriors win
Washington ends its four-game West Coast swing with another loss as Golden State rolls during Draymond Green’s return and Stephen Curry’s big night.
By Ava WallaceMarch 15, 2022Wizards to travel to Japan for preseason series against the Golden State Warriors
The trip will be a homecoming for Rui Hachimura, the first Japanese player selected in the first round of the NBA draft.
By Ava WallaceMarch 14, 2022Wizards can’t contain Josh Hart — or anyone for that matter — in confounding loss to Trail Blazers
The unheralded Hart (Sidwell Friends) torches the Wizards for a career-high 44 points — one of three Blazers to set career scoring highs — in Portland's 127-118 victory.
By Ava WallaceMarch 13, 2022
- NBAPerspective
For Russell Westbrook, it might never be as good as it was in … Washington?
Russell Westbrook left Washington for Hollywood. Now his final blockbuster is bombing.
By Candace BucknerMarch 11, 2022 - NBAAnalysis
The NBA’s play-in tournament has already accomplished its goal
Stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant might need the play-in tournament for a shot to make the playoffs.
By Ben GolliverMarch 7, 2022 LeBron James turns back the clock with 56-point outburst in Lakers’ victory over Warriors
LeBron James notched his 13th career 50-point game, registering his highest scoring total since joining the Lakers in 2018, in a 124-116 win that snapped a four-game skid.
By Ben GolliverMarch 6, 2022- NBAAnalysis
Are Luka Doncic and the Mavericks poised for a playoff breakthrough?
Luka Doncic's magical month included a hug from Michael Jordan and a career-high 51 point game, raising hopes for a long-awaited playoff series victory.
By Ben GolliverMarch 5, 2022 - NBAAnalysis
The James Harden-Philadelphia lovefest is already underway
James Harden averaged 28 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds in his first two games with the 76ers.
By Ben GolliverFebruary 28, 2022 NYC to drop vaccine mandate, but Nets’ Kyrie Irving will remain a part-time player for now
The unvaccinated Brooklyn Nets star will remain sidelined for now in keeping with New York City's private sector mandate.
By Ben GolliverFebruary 27, 2022Trail Blazers president made it from the Twitter streets to the corner office
Dewayne Hankins paid his dues in digital marketing and social media, living out a 21st century version of the classic mailroom origin story.
By Ben GolliverFebruary 26, 2022Knicks say they support Kemba Walker’s ‘decision to shut it down’ for rest of season
Point guard Kemba Walker, who was taken out of the rotation earlier this season before making a return, has struggled with his health and ability to make an impact for the Knicks.
By Des BielerFebruary 23, 2022- NBAPerspective
After a joyous NBA weekend, we love this game. Most of it, anyway.
After all the sentimentality surrounding the NBA’s 75th anniversary celebration, get ready for some cynical basketball.
By Candace BucknerFebruary 23, 2022 - NBAAnalysis
On the all-star stage, LeBron James flirts with a post-Lakers future
LeBron James, the star of stars in Cleveland, hinted Saturday that he is in the beginning or the middle of the end of his Los Angeles Lakers tenure.
By Ben GolliverFebruary 21, 2022 Stephen Curry’s record 16 three-pointers in the All-Star Game cap the NBA’s historic evening
Stephen Curry poured in 50 points and hit a record 16 three-pointers in an All-Star Game victory for Team LeBron James.
By Ben GolliverFebruary 21, 2022Obi Toppin takes crown in gaffe-filled NBA dunk contest
NBA All-Star Weekend continues with a Saturday night lineup of dunks, shooting and skills challenges. Follow along for live updates.
By Ben GolliverFebruary 20, 2022NBA All-Star Weekend tips off in Cleveland amid snowstorm, coronavirus concerns
Despite an untimely snowstorm and lingering covid-19 concerns, the NBA tipped off its All-Star Weekend with the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday.
By Ben GolliverFebruary 19, 2022Lakers lose Anthony Davis to foot sprain, complicating hopes for late-season push
Anthony Davis sprained his right foot, throwing a wrench into the Los Angeles Lakers' hopes to make a playoff push.
By Ben GolliverFebruary 17, 2022How Ja Morant, the NBA’s breakout star, won over his ‘first hater’: His dad
Throughout his life, any time Memphis Grizzlies breakout star Ja Morant has improved in one area or another has meant a little less chirping from his chief agitator and motivator: his father, Tee.
By Michael LeeFebruary 17, 2022