The Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Blake Griffin is, for all intents and purposes, a declaration of war. Brooklyn is coming — and every other team with championship hopes this season had better pony up to add as much talent as is humanly possible. As we approach the March 25 trade deadline, demand for established talent
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Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports) Lakers: Alex Caruso explains why he turned down NBA Slam Dunk Contest by John Buhler Stephen Curry and LeBron James have this one thing in common, and you are never going to believe what it is. Everybody and their brother
With the All-Star break over and the second half of the NBA season underway, it’s the perfect time to ponder questions such as what could happen at the trade deadline or how the standings might shake out over the course of the second half. Over the next few months, almost anything and everything could happen.
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Aaron Jeffrey looks to go from questioning his future to CFFC champion, UFC hopeful by Thomas Albano LeBron James has been an NBA All-Star captain for all four years the league has used the format. But now he’s saying this season was his last. LeBron James has had plenty
Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) 3 surprise cuts the Broncos could make this offseason by Brad Berreman Browns still in the mix for J.J. Watt, but they’re not alone by Braulio Perez Erik Spoelstra says nobody makes better in-game adjustments than LeBron James. During the 2020
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz. (Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports) Cowboys: Ezekiel Elliott’s workout video will get fans juiced (Video) by John Buhler Donovan Mitchell did not take kindly to LeBron James’ remarks during the 2021 NBA All-Star Game Draft. Donovan Mitchell’s Utah Jazz may have the best record in the
Drake’s connection with the NBA is nothing new, and the Association’s stars gave him his props for ‘Lemon Pepper Freestyle’. As the famous saying goes, NBA players wish they could be rappers while rappers wish they could ball professionally. Very few get the opportunity to do both, minus Damian Lillard, Shaq and the select players
There’s no need really to ask “what’s wrong with the Boston Celtics?” because it seems pretty clear as day what’s wrong with them. Jayson Tatum hasn’t returned to his dominant form since coming back from COVID. Kemba Walker’s slow recovery has led to maddening inconsistency. Marcus Smart’s calf injury put things out of whack. They
Needless to say, 2020 forced us all to accept uncertainty in all facets of our lives – and that includes sports. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the possibility of missed games, the NBA did not announce a complete schedule entering the 2020-21 season. But the NBA – as well as most of
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Lakers were dominated by the Utah Jazz in a 25-point loss Wednesday night, stretching their losing streak to four straight games and making them losers of five of
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their fourth straight loss last night to the Utah Jazz and LeBron James has a message for their doubters. The Los Angeles Lakers were routed last night by the Utah Jazz 114-89 in what was their fourth straight loss. The Jazz hit a ridiculous 22 3-pointers and shot 46 percent from
The Boston Celtics rode Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen all the way to a championship. LeBron James captured his first three titles with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh and the Miami HEAT. Kevin Durant joined Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the Golden State Warriors and earned his first ring. Last year, Anthony
Former Lakers and Houston Rockets center Demarcus Cousins. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Rockets are reportedly parting ways with center DeMarcus Cousins in the coming days. Here are thee playoff contenders who should sign him. Prior to the start of the 2020-21 season, the Houston Rockets decided to create a bit of
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gestures to a referee during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Bradley Beal makes it crystal clear what he thinks about the trade rumors by Bre’ana Singleton The Atlanta Hawks are opening an investigation into the LeBron
If Charles Barkley were to pick the reserve players out of the Western Conference, he would select Jordan Clarkson over Anthony Davis. On Thursday, the starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game were revealed. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets will serve as team captains. But on Feb.
The Lakers will want to consider adding a big man while Anthony Davis remains out with his calf injury. The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealt a tough blow regarding Anthony Davis. The All-Star big man is out at least four weeks with a calf strain and it is possible the injury lingers. Now the
As the March 25 NBA trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers may be looking to add a veteran like Trevor Ariza to their roster. NBA teams are coming to a better understanding of exactly where they are as the All-Star Game swiftly approaches. While the Eastern Conference struggles to find five teams that will
LeBron James believes he could have made the Dallas Cowboys or Seattle Seahawks rosters had he tried out. There have been plenty of athletes who have played two professionals sports. Deion Sander and Bo Jackson are two that come to mind, as they both took their talents to the NFL and MLB. Given Los Angeles
What do the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Utah Jazz all have in common? None of them finished last season particularly strong. Each went into the 2019-20 season with championship aspirations, but finished as some of the season’s biggest letdowns. The Clippers and 76ers went through their own forms of humiliation last season
Feb 10, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) reacts with center Al Horford (42) after scoring a basket and drawing a foul against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Eagles could have a deadline for Carson Wentz
Former Lakers and Houston Rockets center Demarcus Cousins. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Aaron Rodgers rumors: Packers teammate has great news for Green Bay by Mark Powell Tom Brady shared his Super Bowl highlight moments on Instagram by Amy Kaplan Demarcus Cousins is getting a championship ring from the Lakers even though he didn’t
Feb 6, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Josh Jackson (20) and center Mason Plumlee (rear) defend Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) as he looks to make a pass in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Tom Brady cashed in with a
Being an exception to the rule and trends of our modern NBA is a tricky tightrope walk to pull off – but it’s not impossible. Hell, to some degree, the reigning champions were an exception to the rule last season. In a league that emphasized getting smaller and relying on spacing, the Los Angeles Lakers
The unique athletic abilities of LeBron James and Giannis Antetokoumpo make them unstoppable at the rim. But one might be just a little bit more unstoppable than the other. LeBron James is an absolute freight train. There might be no player in NBA history who has shared his combination of power, speed, grace and touch.
Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports 3 free agents the Eagles should avoid in the 2021 offseason by Rucker Haringey Braves going all-in to save face with Marcell Ozuna by John Buhler The NBA has announced plans to hold an actual All-Star Game and LeBron James is loudly questioning what the point is. When the NBA originally
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings, Anthony Edwards is scoring, De’Aaron Fox is finishing and LeBron James can’t miss from beyond the arc. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams are no
The Dallas Mavericks’ Kristaps Porzingis had been back for nine games before missing Saturday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns. He’s struggled since returning from knee surgery earlier this month; so much so that he neglected to speak to the media following Friday’s loss – an unusual occurrence for Porzingis, who usually accommodates the media. While
A Cleveland Cavaliers executive applauded a missed shot by LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers star took that personally. LeBron James is no stranger to being on the road team to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Tuesday night was the first time he’s done so since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in
Something lit a fire under LeBron James in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game. In turns out, someone from his old team poked the bear. The Los Angeles Lakers carried a seven-point lead into halftime against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. But in the third quarter, things began to unravel, the momentum began to
Basketball Insiders just launched our new ICYMI series, detailing some of the happenings around the league that may be going under the radar. Today, Zach Dupont will be taking a deeper look at the Southwest Division The NBA’s Southwest Division has quietly been full of exciting storylines, both good and bad. The Southwest has exciting
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