NBA: Ben Simmons On Return To Play – “I Feel Good”
BROOKLYN — The climb back to the NBA’s elite level is going to be a steep one. But Ben Simmons is making a good effort at it. The three-time All-Star showed the form that made him the No.1 pick of the NBA draft, finishing 8 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists in 29 minutes of preseason play Monday night […]
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Edge Brooklyn Nets In Las Vegas Preseason Matchup
LAS VEGAS — The Los Angeles Lakers continued gearing up for the 2023-24 regular season with a 129-126 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Austin Reaves, fresh from his FIBA World Cup 2023 stint with Team USA in the Philippines last month, had 18 points to lead the Lakers while LeBron had 10 points, three rebounds […]
NBA: Denver Nuggets’ Title Defense Begins Without Bruce Brown And Other Missing Pieces
DENVER – As the Denver Nuggets immerse themselves in training camp in San Diego, they begin preparations for their title defense without key pieces that led them to the NBA mountaintop last season. Among the players lost to free agency are Bruce Brown, Jeff Green and Thomas Bryant. Ish Smith is not rostered and remains a […]
NBA: James Harden Shows Up At Philadelphia 76ers Training Camp
DENVER — Eastern Conference contenders Milwaukee and Boston bolstered their rosters blockbuster trades in the off-season. The Bucks acquired Damian Lillard from Portland in a bold move that gives the 2021 NBA champs one of the most potent inside-out threats in the league. The Celtics, on the other hand, landed former Buck from Portland, adding […]
NBA: Lonzo Ball Leaves Door Open For A Return To Playing
LAS VEGAS – The Chicago Bulls got a bit of good and bad news about Lonzo Ball yesterday when the team hosted their annual Media Day festivities at the United Center. Ball confirmed what had already been previously speculated, that he will miss his second straight NBA season following three surgeries on his left knee in a year. But […]
NBA: San Antonio Spurs Ink Devin Vassell To A 5-Year, $146M Extension
LAS VEGAS – With the advent of the 2023-24 NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs have locked one of their core pieces of the future to a long-term deal. As first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, the once dynastic Spurs, who won five titles during the Tim Duncan era, signed Devin Vessell to a five-year rookie extension […]
NBA Media Day: Ben Simmons ‘Grateful’ To Be Back With Brooklyn Nets
BROOKLYN – For much of the past few seasons, turmoil has engulfed the Brooklyn Nets. Coach Steve Nash was fired while superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie left for the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks, respectively. But as the 2023-24 NBA beckons with the arrival of Media Day, there is a bit of really good news. […]
NBA Media Day: LeBron James Still A King Laker At 38 In Season 21
LOS ANGELES — Of the various storylines that surrounded Lakers’ Media Day at the UCLA Health Center today, one narrative stands out the most. LeBron James is still the King Laker. Amid the addition of key pieces that include Gabe Vincent, formerly of the Miami Heat, and Christian Wood, who last played with the Dallas […]
NBA: Denver Nuggets Brace For Title Defense
DENVER — The Damian Lillard trade from Portland to Milwaukee sent shockwaves around the NBA and beyond. In Las Vegas, the sportsbooks have installed the Lillard and Giannis Antentokounmpo tandem as the favorites to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy in the upcoming 2023-24 season. But whatever shake-up is going on out East should not dip […]
Canelo Eyes Charlo
LOS ANGELES — Canelo Alvarez has been on the prowl for a rematch opportunities following his recent victory over British fighter John Ryder last month. The Mexican star wanted to face Dmitry Bivol, the 175-pound champion who defeated him last year, but that didn’t pan out. Next, the immensely popular undisputed 168-pound champion considered a catchweight bout at 180 pounds against […]
