A jam pack of NBA superstars headlined the start of the NBA season as opening night tipped off Tuesday. Last nights matchups were a telling sign that the 2021-22 season will be one for the books. The evening began with a rematch from the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Milwaukee Bucks …
Read More »Russell Westbrook discusses being a Laker
At his first media day as a Laker, Russell Westbrook reflected on what it means to be in Los Angeles. The 2017 league MVP landed in L.A. this summer after a stunning trade from Washington in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell, and the 22nd overall pick of …
Read More »NBA Playoffs game 6
In the Western Conference the Denver Nuggets take on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns face the Los Angeles Lakers for Game 6. Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Brazers The Nuggets will try to clinch the series over the Blazers tonight at 8 p.m. in the Moda Center. …
Read More »Nets finish round one of NBA Playoffs over Celtics; Nuggets and Suns lead 3-2
Round one of the NBA playoffs sees the Nets moving on while other teams get within a win of joining them in the second round. Nets take Round One over Celtics The Brooklyn Nets took round one of the playoffs over the Boston Celtics with a 4-1 lead. Last night, …
Read More »NBA Play-In Tournament Continues
The Play-In tournament continues tonight as the Wizards take on the Pacers for the eighth seed in the playoffs. The NBA had a couple of games Wednesday night as the Grizzlies took on the Spurs and the Lakers took on the Warriors in its Play-In Tournament. The Lakers and the …
Read More »NBA Western Conference Begins Its Play-In
The NBA Western Conference play-in tournament is set to begin. The Memphis Grizzlies travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs at 7:30 p.m. The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will face off tonight. Tip off for this game is 10 p.m. Grizzlies vs. Spurs Memphis has …
Read More »Anthony Davis Returns From Injury, Rejoins Depleted Lakers
A struggling Los Angeles Lakers team regained one of its stars as Anthony Davis returned to the lineup Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Davis played 17 minutes in his first appearance after a 30-game absence. On the way … tonight. pic.twitter.com/69LLcY2bg4 — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 23, 2021 …
Read More »The sports world reacts to the verdict of former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin
Hundreds of people gathered outside of the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, MN, on Tuesday afternoon. Millions of others across the world watched. They waited to hear the verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The jury found Chauvin guilty to charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree …
Read More »Basketball Hall of Fame announces 2021 finalists
On Tuesday, the Naismith Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., announced the 14 finalists for induction this year. The finalists that will be considered were announced Tuesday afternoon on The Jump on ESPN. In total, nine players and five coaches are up for debate. Here is a look at some …
Read More »Nets Cruise Past the Lakers in a Potential Finals Preview
The Brooklyn Nets took down the Los Angeles Lakers 109-98 last night in what could be an NBA Finals preview. https://twitter.com/BrooklynNets/status/1362638649674895360 Both teams missing stars The Nets played last night without Kevin Durant, and the Lakers were without Anthony Davis. Durant was sidelined with a mild hamstring injury, and Davis …
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