Chicago Bulls point guard Alex Caruso became aware of media bias towards the Los Angeles Lakers after he left for Chicago. Alex Caruso has the underdog trajectory often championed in sports, but it wouldn’t be evident by looking at the 27-year-old play for the Bulls this season. Caruso began his NBA path as an undrafted
3:53 PM ET Houston Rockets guard John Wall has expressed his hopes to the organization that he can resume playing for the team in the near future, sources tell ESPN. Wall and the Rockets had agreed on him sitting out until a trade could be found, but the five-time All-Star guard talked to Houston general
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson believes 15-2 record is a “great indicator” of Warriors winning championship. Klay Thompson has been the ultimate Warriors hype man all season. From the sidelines, Thompson has been cheering his teammates on as he rehabilitates his right Achilles tendon. He may not play until Christmastime, but Klay is
8:28 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — LeBron James was fined $15,000 for an obscene gesture Friday by the NBA, which also warned the Lakers superstar about using profane language. James made the gesture after making a shot late in Los Angeles’ 124-116 overtime victory in Indiana on Wednesday night. He had missed a
Nov 22, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts to a play late in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Red Sox projected starting rotation after signing Michael Wacha by Ethan Lee LeBron James fined for ‘obscene gesture’ in
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. With Monday night’s 115-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the Phoenix Suns pushed their win streak to 13 games. That’s the longest win streak we’ve seen this season,
2:07 AM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — De’Aaron Fox scored 34 points, Buddy Hield had 13 of his 25 after regulation and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers 141-137 in triple overtime Friday night. In a game that saw 19 ties and 23 lead changes, the Lakers led 126-124 a minute into
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 24: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 24, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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
Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Through a quarter season of play, trends have begun to materialize across the league. We’re taking a look at whether these early season indicators are real or fake, and where we expect them to settle over the remainder of the season. 5. Philadelphia’s superb offense: Real or fake? The 76ers experience
1:01 PM ET Houston Rockets rookie guard Jalen Green will miss at least one week because of a strained left hamstring, coach Stephen Silas told reporters Friday. Green, the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft, exited Wednesday’s 118-113 win over the Chicago Bulls in the second quarter because of the injury. Silas said
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) Why didn’t Mike McCarthy challenge potential Cowboys fumble recovery? by Mark Powell You saw LeBron James’ game-winning three-pointer against the Indiana Pacers. Now, take a look at this angle of the shot from a fan. If you thought a one-game suspension was going to slow
Warriors Draymond Green calls out former teammate Kevin Durant for his ashy ankles that are currently making the rounds online. Kevin Durant is one of the most feared big men in the league, both on the court and in the DMs. KD has developed a reputation for firing back at critics on social media, evidenced
8:18 AM ET Denver Nuggets guard P.J. Dozier is feared to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, sources told ESPN. Dozier crumbled to the floor on a collision at the rim during Tuesday night’s 119-100 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, and initial imaging suggested a possible end to Dozier’s season, sources
An ESPN profile on the Boston Celtics’ fall from NBA Finals contention revealed that an Eastern Conference coach sees Jayson Tatum as selfish. When Marcus Smart called on teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to “pass the ball” earlier this month, it furthered the notion that these two young wings flanking the Celtics offense seem
5:21 PM ET Associated Press MADRID — Former NBA player Marc Gasol will play for Girona, the club he founded in the second division of Spanish basketball, he announced Thursday. The 36-year-old Gasol said he will play until the end of the season before deciding whether to retire. Gasol is the owner and president of
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) 5 bold predictions for Dolphins against Panthers by Russell S. Baxter LeBron James stopped a tight overtime battle between the Lakers and the Pacers to get two fans thrown out for saying something allegedly obscene. Something went down between LeBron James and two Pacers fans
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson has been cleared for 1-on-1 drills and full contact as he progresses toward a full return. If the Warriors are the best in the West, the Pelicans are arguably the worst, with only one win more than the 1-14 Houston Rockets. Even though they dominate the league in
11:59 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — Nets star Kevin Durant said it “means the world” to him to pass Hall of Famer Allen Iverson for 25th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during Brooklyn’s 123-104 victory over the Celtics here at TD Garden on Wednesday night. “I mean, it means the world. I dedicated
Washington Wizards Kyle Kuzma broke the Internet with his pink sweater, defending his fit on Instagram against LeBron James, J.R. Smith and Isaiah Thomas. Kyle Kuzma has made headline after headline for opinionated statements, but the Nov. 22 fit has gone too far. Kuzma rolled up to Capitol One Arena to play the Charlotte Hornets
1:53 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James was napping in the city that never sleeps on Monday when the NBA announced that the Los Angeles Lakers star would be suspended for the first time in his 19-year career and have to miss Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks. “Rob [Pelinka] called me. I missed
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic may have reaggravated his knee injury at a Nov. 22 practice, causing him to slam the bleachers in frustration. Luka Doncic was working with the Mavericks as he worked to overcome knee and ankle injuries that have sidelined him since Nov. 15. Things looked good a week later, as
In a GQ interview, Milwaukee Bucks legend Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke about facing challenges elsewhere, which some interpreted as an imminent departure. NBA stars are lining the pages of GQ Magazine, as Kevin Garnett just did when he offered an in-depth interview with the magazine. But of course, Giannis did his write-up with flair, earning the
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7:14 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis will not play against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday because of flu-like symptoms, the team announced. Davis played through the sickness on Tuesday, arriving at Madison Square Garden less than an hour before tipoff and finishing with 20 points and six rebounds in
Ashley Landis/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports Though the 2021-22 NBA season is still in its infancy, the early results already beckon for some franchises to swing a big trade. What’s the best part about the NBA? Trading, of course! The season is about a fifth of the way finished and a handful of teams already ride
Tyler Herro was destined to have a highlight as the Heat guard’s attempted alley-oop pass to Jimmy Butler ended up being a sick half-court shot. The Miami Heat have been playing great basketball to start the 2021-22 season and, on Wednesday night, they had a great opportunity to pick up their 10th win of the
7:21 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN THE BALL SWUNG from Jayson Tatum to Dennis Schroder to Al Horford to Marcus Smart, pinging around the perimeter in search of the best possible shot. It was Nov. 19, and the Boston Celtics — already leading by 14 points with just over five minutes to go against LeBron James
Jan 4, 2020; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick (4) walks on the court during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Matthew Judon wants mac and cheese off the Thanksgiving table by Aryanna Prasad During an appearance on First Take, J.J.
1:11 AM ET NEW YORK — Russell Westbrook was tremendous in the second half of the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 106-100 loss to the New York Knicks, scoring 25 of his game-high 31 points after the break to help get his team back into a game in which it trailed by as many as 25 points
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