Welcome to The Whiteboard, your daily source for the previous day’s best NBA content from around the internet, plus an original column. Catch The Whiteboard here on The Step Back, and subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Lou Williams, on his way to a terrific 35 point showing that
12:03 AM ET ESPN news services Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller addressed the crowd before Thursday’s game to underscore the team’s willingness to enforce the NBA’s Code of Conduct following Monday’s incident involving Russell Westbrook and a fan who crossed the line. Miller spoke for about 3½ minutes before the Jazz faced the Minnesota Timberwolves
The hits just keep on coming for the Lakers. Seriously, it’s getting to the point where you wonder, how could it possibly get any worse? The Lakers definitely had holes in their roster, but what’s happened this season was the absolute worst-case scenario. It would take a miracle for them to make the playoffs now,
2:54 AM ET HOUSTON — No regular-season game means all that much for a couple of rivals that played seven games in the Western Conference finals last season. So nobody wanted to jump to any grand conclusions after the Golden State Warriors held on for a 106-104 win Wednesday over the Houston Rockets, a team
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 13: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with Jordan Clarkson #8 after scoring during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Quicken Loans Arena on November 13, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Hornets 113-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading
3:41 AM ET HOUSTON — After watching the Golden State Warriors snap the Houston Rockets‘ nine-game win streak, James Harden wanted people to know what the 106-104 loss meant. “It’s OK,” Harden said when answering a question that started with how the Rockets were on a roll. “Yeah. Nah, it’s all right, man. We lost.
On Thursday, Mar. 8, the Los Angeles Lakers were functionally eliminated from postseason contention. With the decision to sit LeBron James in back-to-backs and put a minutes restriction on the future Hall of Famer, the franchise officially waved the white flag on their already fractionally-small playoff hopes. This season was supposed to be different, obviously,
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was caught on camera saying something that may get a lot of attention within the next few days. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is having a bit of a challenging season, at least at home. One of the biggest shocks from Sunday’s slate of hoops was
4:01 PM ET HOUSTON — Golden State Warriors All-Star swingman Klay Thompson tweeted an apology on Wednesday for comments made after Sunday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns, in which Thompson said there was a lack of energy in Oracle Arena. I love DubNation. We have the greatest fan base in sports. We feed greatly off
BOSTON, MA – 1967: Wilt Chamberlain #13 of the Philadelphia 76ers posts up against Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics circa 1967 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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
12:58 PM ET The Houston Rockets have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with general manager Daryl Morey, according to the Houston Chronicle. Morey’s previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season. “I’m super happy,” Morey told the Chronicle. “I’d love to be with the Rockets for life. This
Things are starting to heat up on the NBA Draft front specifically for those teams already eliminated or facing playoff elimination this week. The 2019 March Madness Tournament kicks off next Tuesday with the “First Four,” and the major teams and players take the floor on March 21st and 22nd, which will ramp up draft
The Denver Nuggets currently sit atop the Western Conference, but can they stay afloat with Gary Harris and Paul Millsap out? Even after a loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, the Denver Nuggets (17-8) would be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference if the playoffs started today. But a bigger loss
It’s two days before Paul Millsap breaks a toe that potentially jeopardizes a promising season for the Denver Nuggets and he is wondering what kind of animal Llama Llama is. The repetitively named character that stars in a series of books and television shows is, of course, a llama. Millsap knows this. But he is
3:41 AM ET Marc J. Spears Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green told ESPN’s The Undefeated on Tuesday that he has officially signed with a new representation agency in Klutch Sports that also represents LeBron James. Green, a three-time NBA champion and three-time All-Star, was previously represented by agent B.J. Armstrong with The Wasserman Group.
Kevin Porter Jr. shows flashes of star talent, but he’s a raw project. How likely is he to reach his ceiling if he’s drafted where he’s projected? Kevin Porter Jr. is a shiny object in the 2019 NBA Draft. This class doesn’t have much in terms of star potential, and there are few players who
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 05: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on December 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Saints to bring back Teddy Bridgewater: Grade, reaction, analysis by Brad Berreman Green Bay Packers sign
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 19, 2019 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
We found out on Tuesday night that Luka Doncic can tear a jersey with the best of them. There is no denying that rookie Luka Doncic has taken the NBA by storm during his first season with the Dallas Mavericks. The third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, coming over from Europe, has Mavericks
7:53 PM ET Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will sit out Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets because of a sprained right ankle. Durant left Sunday’s 115-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter after turning his ankle and did not return. Despite some initial concern inside Oracle Arena, Warriors coach Steve
As LeBron James clings onto his playoff life with the injury-riddled Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving attempts to maintain the slumping Boston Celtics’ positioning in the standings, the third member of the former Cleveland Cavaliers big three is relishing the chance to play the game he loves. “I feel like a big part of
1:25 AM ET Russell Westbrook confronted a male fan and his wife Monday night during the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s win at Utah, telling the man he would “f—” him up and do the same to his wife. The exchange was caught on video and posted to Twitter by a reporter for Utah’s Deseret News. It
In his post-game interview, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson kind of called out the fans for their lack of energy. There are a number of firsts happening for the Golden State Warriors this season, and none really for the better. This is the first season (of the Steve Kerr era) that they’ve lost
3:18 PM ET Associated Press BROOKLINE, Mass. — Former Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird is awaiting sentencing after making a plea in a case accusing him of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. The 24-year-old Bird was released on bail after the hearing Monday pending sentencing May 28. He pleaded to sufficient facts. The plea is not an
With March Madness rolling around, it’s time to take stock of which 2019 NBA Draft prospects to watch as we head into the NCAA Tournament. Tier 1 – Potential Franchise-Changer Zion Williamson PF, Duke Williamson is an athletic freak with a rare combination of ball-handling skill and size. He’s a little short to play the
On Thursday, Mar. 8, the Los Angeles Lakers were functionally eliminated from postseason contention. With the decision to sit LeBron James in back-to-backs and put a minutes restriction on the future Hall of Famer, the franchise officially waved the white flag on their already fractionally-small playoff hopes. This season was supposed to be different, obviously,
5:31 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Warriors coach Steve Kerr used humor to downplay a soundbite of him discussing Golden State forward Draymond Green that went viral after Sunday night’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. Late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game, cameras caught Kerr appearing to say, “I’m so f—ing tired of Draymond’s
Welcome to The Whiteboard, your daily source for the previous day’s best NBA content from around the internet, plus an original column. Catch The Whiteboard here on The Step Back, and subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. There is a strange effect that results from NBA players getting big
12:59 AM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant left Sunday’s 115-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter after turning his right ankle and did not return. Despite some initial concern inside Oracle Arena, Warriors coach Steve Kerr did not sound concerned about the injury after the game. “I
While the Atlantic Division has been the class of the league in 2018-19, it is also ripe for change come free agency. I covered the potential for change in Toronto last week – the Raptors looked well-positioned for the present as well as the future– but it’s not only Toronto that could be in for