Former Toronto Raptors coach Sam Mitchell and Chris Miles hosted NBA TV’s Friday coverage of the game between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. They had superb chemistry and went back and forth about the game. Things went sideways when the issue about Dubs coach Steve Kerr not getting an Olympic gold medal came up. Mitchell…
Former NBA star Steve Francis criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham. Francis accused the Lakers of being swayed by Redick’s broadcasting background and his college career at Duke, despite Redick having no prior coaching experience at the professional level. “I love basketball, but…
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr provided an update on star forward Andrew Wiggins ahead of the team’s 109-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Wiggins, who has missed all three preseason games due to illness, is close to returning. Coach Kerr confirmed the one-time champion has resumed training with the team but has not participated…
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard’s ex-wife Kay’la Lillard dropped an emotional reaction to their firstborn son, Damian Jr., entering first grade. Kay’la took to Instagram to share a snap of the six-year-old and coupled it with a proud caption. “😭 my 1st grader ❤️” Kay’la captioned her IG story. Damian Lillard has three children with his…
Former NBA champions-turned-podcast co-hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson have yet to interview Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan on their renowned “All The Smoke” podcast. However, Barnes remains optimistic they can land a sit-down with “His Airness.” Since launching “All The Smoke” in October 2019, Barnes and Jackson have become two of the NBA podcasting world’s preeminent voices. They…
Lauri Markkanen enters the 2024-25 season as the centerpiece of the Utah Jazz, and he is looking to build on a strong campaign where he averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over 55 games. Although Utah missed the playoffs in the ultra-competitive Western Conference last year, the franchise remains optimistic about its future with Markkanen…
To maximize his tenure with the LA Lakers, D’Angelo Russell needs to adapt to the ball-dominant playstyle of LeBron James, according to former Purple and Gold Smush Parker. Although listed as a forward, James frequently assumes ball-handling responsibilities, with Russell and Austin Reaves serving as the starting guards. In an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson,…
Giannis Antetokounmpo debuted in the preseason for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday against LeBron James and the LA Lakers. The “Greek Freak” had an impressive game on both ends of the floor in 20 minutes of first half action. He finished with 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocks before halftime. Antetokounmpo’s most spectacular…
Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham has finally opened up about his dismissal from the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of last season. Ham spoke candidly, expressing the belief that the Lakers made significant progress under his leadership and saying he poured his “heart and soul” into the team’s development during his tenure. “The state of…
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has reportedly filed a petition for paternity and child support. According to Page Six, the 23-year-old is taking Ayesha Howard, who gave birth to a child with rapper Lil Baby, to court to confirm whether Edwards is the biological father. Edwards is reportedly pushing for genetic testing for him, Howard, and the…
