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PORTLAND, OREGON – MARCH 07: Alex Len #25 of the Sacramento Kings looks on before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 07, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 26: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 26, 2019 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms

The case for Giannis Antetokounmpo over LeBron James as NBA MVP by Joseph Birdsall Masahiro Tanaka expected to return to Yankees by the end of July by Mike Luciano CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 09: Head coach Doc Rivers of the LA Clippers watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at

PORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 25: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts in the second quarter while injured during a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics at Moda Center on February 25, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using

Tobias Harris uses media availability to make statement on Breonna Taylor by Amy Kaplan MADISON, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 11: Bol Bol of the Denver Nuggets poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) There’s

Jose De Leon’s mustache is 1890s Cincinnati Reds awesomeness (Photo) by John Buhler Eddie Bravo Overtime: The Featherweights full results & highlights by Amy Kaplan Jimmy Butler (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) NBA won’t allow Jimmy Butler to wear no name on his jersey. The NBA announced it would allow players to share signs of

Robin Lopez is setting a trap for Disney mascots by John Buhler BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on after the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 08, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading

Dennis Schroder, #17, Oklahoma City Thunder, (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder said he’ll be leaving the NBA bubble when his wife goes into labor. She’s due in three to four weeks. With 15 days until the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season, teams have been losing players left and

Klay Thompson (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Jerry West says Klay Thompson is one of NBA’s most underrated players. The guard featured on the NBA logo highly praised Klay Thompson. Hall of Fame guard Jerry West has won an NBA Championship (1972), a 14-time NBA All-Star (1961-74) selection, won a scoring title (1970) and once

UNC is being asked to change its nickname by Gerald Bourguet If the Eagles are healthy, they’re a legit Super Bowl contender by Mike Luciano Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Jrue Holiday is making the most of his time and money in the Orlando bubble, not only

Zion Williamson, #1, New Orleans Pelicans, (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) The Pelicans announced that Zion Williamson has left the bubble in Orlando to attend to an urgent family matter. The Pelicans have tweeted that star rookie Zion Williamson has left the bubble in Orlando. The press release stated: Zion Williamson departed Orlando this morning

Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images The Minnesota Timberwolves have accomplished the difficult part of a rebuild: finding their cornerstones. But the duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell shares a pretty big weakness on the defensive end. Defense doesn’t “win championships” like the old adage says, but it’s still pretty important in the modern NBA.

Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images The league plans to shave eight minutes off the first of three exhibition games for each team in advance of the regular season restart. Wednesday, July 22, will mark the first time we’ve had official NBA basketball in 133 days. All 22 teams have already been in the Orlando bubble

Robin Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) Disney mascots better watch out for Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez. Robin Lopez loves Disney, but hates mascots, so this may be an issue in the NBA Orlando bubble. Lopez and his twin brother Brook Lopez star in their own unique ways in the Milwaukee

MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 22: Former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade addresses the crowd during his jersey retirement ceremony at American Airlines Arena on February 22, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the

Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Jimmy Butler doesn’t want anything on the back of his NBA bubble jersey. Jimmy Butler would prefer the back of his NBA bubble jersey be left alone. The All-Star for the Miami Heat is not going to put one of the prepackaged slogans on the back

Alex Caruso, #4, Los Angeles Lakers, (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers will have to adjust with the absences of both Avery Bradley and Rajon Rondo. The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most consistently great teams in the NBA this season. A major reason is their health and depth,

The Whiteboard: 5 rising stars ready to shine in NBA bubble by Gerald Bourguet It sounds like something very bad is about to happen to Daniel Snyder by Braulio Perez LeBron James #23, Dwight Howard #39, Anthony Davis #3 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate against Memphis Grizzlies during the second

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on February 28, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Kawhi Leonard gives his opinion on the statements on back of NBA jerseys. The main focus of the NBA

Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images Victor Oladipo may change his mind and decide to participate in the NBA restart. Indiana Pacers two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo is showing signs he may participate in the NBA restart after all. Oladipo has been recovering from a torn quad tendon he suffered January 2019. However, it appears the NBA’s hiatus has

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Eric Bledsoe is not in Orlando yet to do a positive coronavirus test. Due to the nature of the situation and HIPAA regulations, NBA teams have not released very much information about which of their players are already in the Orlando bubble and which of them have yet to join

James Harden can take over any game for the Rockets. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) The Houston Rockets superstar was seen walking into a hotel with some type of face covering. Now we have a better look of what it was. Houston Rockets star James Harden arrived in the Orlando bubble five days after the

How the Lakers can overcome their shorthanded backcourt by John Likanje PORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 06: Trey Lyles #41 of the San Antonio Spurs (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Trey Lyles’ 2020 season has come to a close. The injuries keep piling up in the NBA‘s coronavirus bubble, as the San Antonio Spurs were dealt

Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) Don’t bother asking Nikola Jokic how much he weighs down in the NBA bubble. You’re just gonna have to guess how much Nikola Jokic weighs because he ain’t telling nobody. Yeah, that’s the skinny when it comes to the All-Star center for the Denver Nuggets. The

Luka Doncic (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has a new weapon in his arsenal After months of inactivity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, hoops fans are glad to welcome the NBA back into their lives. 22 teams have reported to the “happiest place on Earth,” Walt Disney World, for the

Collin Sexton, #2, Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Porter Jr., #4, (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) The Cleveland Cavaliers have a young core that doesn’t seem to fit well together. This fun game helps us evaluate their assets and clear up their backcourt log jam. Far from the top of the list of “best young cores in

Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images A panel of physicians has put Elena Delle Donne in a brutally unfair spot. The WNBA‘s return to play has been highly criticized for its unfair highly unequal conditions compared to the NBA bubble, and it’s only getting worse. According to ESPN’s John Barr and Sarah Spain, reigning MVP Elena

Austin Martin has the potential to play for the Blue Jays in 2020 by David Salituro SAN JOSE, CA – OCTOBER 12: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks off the court smiling after he received two technical fouls and was ejected from the game against the Golden State Warriors during the second

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The shorthanded Brooklyn Nets are adding Jamal Crawford to their roster. Facing a shortage of reliable guards (and healthy players in general), the Brooklyn Nets are making one of the more predictable additions to their roster leading up to the NBA restart in Orlando. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania,

Chris Jones’ Twitter activity teases Chiefs fans about potential extension by John Buhler White Sox pitching coach concerned about Michael Kopech’s mental health after he opts out of MLB season by Mark Powell Marcus Smart (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) Marcus Smart wanted another message on his jersey, NBA said no NBA players from each