Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board of Governors approved his purchase of a controlling stake from the Buss family. The Lakers and the league confirmed the next step Thursday in a transaction that is expected to close shortly. The sale of the NBA’s most valuable franchise…
Giannis Antetokounmpo and his “five steps” against the Knicks – we all saw it: he appeared to stroll casually before scoring, after a questionable (but legal) start. A no-call that infuriated everyone – both those in the arena and those watching NBA highlights on social media. Counting them, Giannis takes five steps before the shot….
It was a bittersweet night for the Dallas Mavericks, who defeated the Indiana Pacers 107–105 but had to deal with yet another physical setback for Anthony Davis. The Californian big man exited the game in the first quarter after sustaining an injury to the lower part of his left leg, as officially reported by the…
There was real fear in Atlanta for Young, but the worst-case scenario now seems off the table. During the 117–112 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Trae Young suffered a sprain to his right knee and left the court in the second quarter. Coach Quin Snyder helped calm things down: The most important thing is that…
Five games, five wins – and one small mystery surrounding the reigning champions: what happened to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free throws? After attempting 26 free throws against Indiana, SGA’s trips to the line suddenly vanished – just two per game over the next three outings, including last night’s 31-point performance in OKC’s 107-101 comeback win over…
Bam Adebayo is proud of the evolution of the “new” Heat’s playing style. After scoring 144 points against the Grizzlies and defeating the Knicks 115–107, they dropped another 146 points on the unfortunate Hornets. Even though only four games have been played so far, the shift in philosophy introduced by Spoelstra hasn’t gone unnoticed: more…
Michael Jordan never believed in the concept of load management — not even when he was sick or injured. The former Chicago Bulls legend addressed it again in the second episode of the series “MJ: Insights to Excellence” aired by NBC, openly criticizing the current trend among many NBA players to take scheduled rest days….
The New York Knicks came into Milwaukee hoping to build on their promising start to the season – but the Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, had other ideas. The 121-111 final score tells the story of a game that was competitive only in stretches: Jalen Brunson did his part with 36 points, but Milwaukee’s physicality…
Deandre Ayton played a crucial role in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win last night at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center.The Bahamian center logged 36 minutes, posting a 22-point, 15-rebound, 2-assist double-double that anchored the team inside. While Austin Reaves’ 51-point explosion grabbed all the headlines, it’s worth focusing on Ayton’s new mindset. The former Suns big…
Amid the chaos surrounding Portland – following head coach Chauncey Billups’ arrest in the ongoing illegal betting investigation – the Trail Blazers found a bit of consolation in their win over the Lakers and in a remarkable personal milestone from their young Canadian guard. Shaedon Sharpe has talent to spare – and confidence to match….
