The Bay Area sports media landscape is celebrating the memory of someone who gave life to the fanbase. The Warriors, Giants, and A’s community was left with a big void after the passing of veteran sportswriter Michael “Wags” Wagaman. To keep his memory alive, the Golden State Warriors placed a touching monument at Chase Center […]
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The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (6-4-0 overall, 5-2-0 home) vs. Los Angeles Kings (2-4-2 overall, 2-1-2 away) The Time: 3:30 PM EDT The Broadcast: Local TV — MSGSN; Out of Market — ESPN+, Angels Broadcast Television (ABTV); Radio — Devils Hockey Network Last Time Out New Jersey Devils After a very back-and-forth start to the […]
Tatum scored 36 in a win over the Knicks, then said he called and texted Brown on the day Boston traded him to Philadelphia.
Yaxel Lendeborg will talk trash to Luka Doncic the next time they face off.
Detroit's second win of the season came with a high cost.
Although NBA trade season doesn't unofficially tip off until Dec. 15, a handful of teams need to be working the phones long before then.
What a way to start the season. With so much hype and expectation building for the 2026-27 Sixers, a strong opening to the year was needed to meet it. After beating the Knicks in the season opener and pulling off a 29-point comeback to defeat the Cavaliers (the biggest comeback of LeBron James’s career), the […]
The Wizards struggled to handle the Raptors' defensive pressure, highlighting why AJ Dybantsa's ability to create is so valuable.
With this being the second night of a back-to-back, you know the drill. This preview is being written before tip-off between the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs. It’s also being written before the Atlanta Hawks take on the Charlotte Bobcats in North Carolina. So if anything weird happens in those games and I’m not […]
Atlanta is a city of rich history and culture—rooted in Black excellence, resistance and pride. Those tangibles came to life inside State Farm Arena for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, when the Dream steamrolled to a 97-71 win to take all the momentum that comes with […]
Luka Doncic showered praise on Walker Kessler for a dominant start to life as a Laker.
NBA legend Kevin Garnett has explained how his experiences growing up and playing basketball in Chicago helped him develop the leadership skills that would later define his professional career. The former Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star believes that navigating difficult situations at a young age taught him valuable lessons about communication, resilience and understanding […]
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Former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas has revealed that he willingly stepped aside when Washington selected John Wall with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, recognizing that the young point guard represented the franchise’s future. Arenas explained that he had no intention of competing with Wall for leadership of the team, […]
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has described Michael Jordan as the most emotionally dominant athlete he has ever encountered, explaining how the Chicago Bulls legend’s mentality influenced everyone around him. Kerr, who won three NBA championships alongside Jordan in Chicago, believes his former teammate possessed a psychological advantage that extended far beyond his […]
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Miami Heat president Pat Riley has recalled an unusual motivational exercise he used during his coaching career, bringing a wooden board into the locker room to teach players about overcoming fear and competing against elite opponents. Riley explained that he placed a two-by-four board on the floor and demonstrated how easily someone could walk across […]
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Former NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo has opened up about the complications surrounding his quadriceps injury, revealing that doctors told him his original surgery had been performed in a way that was unsuitable for a professional athlete. Oladipo explained that he discovered the extent of the problem after joining the Miami Heat, when he experienced discomfort […]
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Former NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo has revealed that a chance meeting with Dwyane Wade at the White House played a decisive role in his decision to attend Indiana University and play under head coach Tom Crean. Oladipo recalled receiving an invitation to a Father’s Day event hosted by President Barack Obama during his senior year […]
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Tre Jones, Leonard Miller and the Bulls bench erased a 15-point deficit, and Caleb Wilson made four late free throws in a 132-125 win over the Bucks in Milwaukee.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Kyrie Irving checked in with Tyrese Haliburton during the first quarter Friday night, asking how many days it had been since Haliburton last played in front of the home crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Irving scored 24 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 121-105 win over the Indiana Pacers. Friday was Haliburton’s first home game […]
The Charlotte Hornets had an absolute nightmare of a home opener in front of a restless home crowd.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Cooper Flagg has left shoulder soreness and will be evaluated over the next couple of days, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday night. Flagg did not play in the second half of the Dallas Mavericks’ 121-105 win over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after Aaron Nesmith fouled him from behind on a […]
NBA legend Charles Barkley has revealed how financial advice from Michael Jordan helped him earn approximately $50 million through Nike stock options. Barkley explained that Jordan encouraged him to change the structure of his endorsement agreement with Nike, suggesting he accept a smaller cash payment in exchange for company stock options. The former NBA star […]
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has revealed that ice cream is his favorite indulgence, explaining how his personal chef found a way to make the dessert more suitable for his demanding NBA lifestyle. Brown admitted that he regularly treats himself to ice cream after games, viewing it as a reward for the work he puts […]
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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was unable to return for the second half of Friday’s 121-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers after suffering a shoulder injury. Flagg sustained the injury while attempting a breakaway dunk when Indiana’s Aaron Nesmith committed a flagrant foul. The Mavericks youngster landed awkwardly on his shoulder following the contact. Although […]
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s competitiveness but criticized his focus on individual defensive statistics following the team’s blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Lendeborg exchanged words with Luka Doncic during Wednesday’s season opener and later claimed he had “lost all respect” for the Lakers superstar because of his […]
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