The Ripple Effects of Deandre Ayton Returning to the Suns Here’s a quick breakdown on what the Ayton signing means for Phoenix, Indiana and the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2022
Some NBA execs deem Dejounte Murray, Rudy Gobert trades ‘reckless’ But there is always risk, no matter how great the players involved. Several front-office executives around the league used a word beyond "risk" to describe the recent Atlanta and Minnesota deals for Dejounte Murray and Rudy Gobert respectively: ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022
Deandre Ayton deal complicates Durant-to-Phoenix trade Prior to that news breaking, Bobby Marks stated, "[The Suns] are not eliminated but it certainly does complicate a lot of things here with Durant." He noted that he never believed that Ayton would wind up in Brooklyn because it would hard-cap the ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022
Breaking Down the Nets’ KD–Kyrie Irving Debacle Where did it all go wrong in Brooklyn? Our experts look at why the superstar tandem didn’t pan out and where things are headed next. Sports Illustrated · Jul 1, 2022
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview 2022: Season Prediction, Breakdown, Key Games, Players Tulsa College Football Preview 2022: Team breakdown, season prediction, keys to the campaign, and what you need to know USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2022
NBA icon Michael Jordan leaves fans divided after refusing to give kids his autograph Michael Jordan, who won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls and now owns the Charlotte Hornets, went viral after he was videoed rejecting two kids as they asked for his autograph and a photo Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022
Report: Rockets nearly traded for Marcus Smart, Brandon Clarke in June 2019 A June 2019 trade agreement would have sent Clint Capela to Boston and Marcus Smart and Brandon Clarke to the Rockets, but Memphis scuttled it by drafting Clarke one spot ahead. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 14, 2022
Should Houston inquire about Suns center (and looming free agent) Deandre Ayton? Probable free agent Deandre Ayton played a huge role in elevating the Phoenix Suns to a strong defense. Could the 23-year-old center do the same for a young Rockets team? USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2022
Dave Hyde: Age, condition, Heat culture — and the Kyle Lowry question There’s a predictable movement going on in the days after the Heat season. It’s the “Kyle Lowry can’t help them” movement, and it’s grown louder. Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022
JaVale McGee would consider re-signing with Suns JaVale McGee spoke highly of his time in Phoenix throughout the year and said the Suns are on the list of teams he'd consider. "Definitely consider it, definitely consider an opportunity," he said. "At this point in my career, I'm definitely focused ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2022
Courtney Mays Has Tunnel Vision When It Comes to NBA Style The menswear expert and consultant is also an activist and influencer, using fashion as her voice to let the world see and hear Black men and women. Sports Illustrated · May 27, 2022
Nikola Jokic set to sign supermax contract extension with Nuggets After Jokic publicly stated his desire to sign the extension late last month, sources say the 27-year-old has reiterated his long-term commitment to the franchise this week and made clear his belief in the organization's future in the wake of ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Los Angeles is not for me But with the Bucks ousted from the playoffs early, Giannis Antetokounmpo is in fact on a visit to sunny California. Perhaps the less punishing weather and vibrant nightlife will help sway him to an eventual move to LA? Given his recent comments on ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022
LeBron James, Lakers’ front office split on next coach? And the Rivers rumors? Seems the players, and perhaps general manager Rob Pelinka, too, would rather see an experienced, win-now coach on the sidelines. "If LeBron could pick," the executive said, "it's pretty certain he'd pick Doc." The exec was ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022 Nikola Jokic comfortable with direction of Nuggets Nuggets management has been in touch with Nikola Jokic in the days following Tim Connelly's stunning departure, and the team's franchise superstar is comfortable with the direction of the team, a league source told The Denver Post. The two parties ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022 Jayson Tatum says it doesn’t make sense Joel Embiid didn’t make 1st Team All-NBA Jay King: Jayson Tatum said all-NBA teams should be positionless. Said it doesn't make too much sense that Embiid finished second in MVP voting but didn't make first team. Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on Twitter? Joe Vardon @ joevardon ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022 Kevin Durant hasn’t spoken to Nets front office since first-round sweep That's a first-round exit at best - if Durant stays to see it, and according to multiple sources, Kevin Durant and the Nets front office have not spoken since they were swept out of the first round. Source: Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022 Giannis Antetokounmpo leads All-NBA teams Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been selected to the 2021-22 Kia All-NBA First Team, ...
Tribune News Service · May 24, 2022 Would Malcolm Brogdon make sense with the Knicks or Nets? If the reports suggesting the Knicks are interested in trading for Pacers’ PG Malcolm Brogdon are true, they would be in the company of at least seven other teams who could benefit from a deal for Indiana’s floor general – including their rival across the Brooklyn bridge.
The Guardian - US · May 24, 2022 ‘Criminal in any other setting’: do fans pose a threat to NBA and MLB stars? There have been several high-profile confrontations between fans and players in recent months. Some believe a deeper unrest is behind such incidents
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2022 Deandre Ayton’s agent: ‘We’re disappointed. We wanted a max contract’ After the Suns declined to sign Ayton to a five-year, rookie-scale max extension before the 2021-22 season, restricted free agency is now on the horizon for the athletic big man. During the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Ayton's agent Bill Duffy ...
Sports Illustrated · May 18, 2022 Danny Green Discusses Patrick Beverley’s Comments on Chris Paul Green: ‘When you play Luka, you [Patrick Beverley] are a cone, too.’
Sports Illustrated · May 18, 2022 Three Questions for Mavericks-Warriors Western Conference Finals As superstars collide in this conference finals matchup, here are some key things to look out for the matchup between Golden State and Dallas.
Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022 Tim Cowlishaw: Recent three-time champs are just the next hurdle for Mavericks to clear in West DALLAS — The tasks keep on coming for the Dallas Mavericks. If it feels as though Phoenix, as defending conference champs and the team with the best regular-season record, should have represented Dallas’ highest hurdle … it didn’t turn out that way.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 17, 2022 Patrick Beverley hilariously explains the difference between preparing for Chris Paul vs. Steph Curry Patrick Beverley didn't hold back when hilariously explaining the difference between preparing to play against Chris Paul vs. Steph Curry.