NBA - Page 235

July 13, 2023

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama wants to be better than every top pick before him

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama told ESPN he wants to be better than every No. 1 overall pick before him. Wembanyama is the most-hyped prospect since LeBron James.

July 13, 2023

Chet Holmgren has another strong performance in return to action following surgery on right foot

Chet Holmgren had another strong performance on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers where he led the Oklahoma City Thunder to victory with 25 points.

July 13, 2023

Grizzlies' Ja Morant's lawyers cite 'stand your ground' law in suit regarding pickup basketball incident

Memphis Grizzlies star point Ja Morant's lawyers are citing the 'stand your ground' law regarding pickup basketball incident where Morant allegedly punched Joshua Holloway in the face.

July 12, 2023

LeBron James announces return for 21st NBA season after contemplating retirement

LeBron James briefly thought about retiring when his season ended and admitted on Wednesday it's been an option for a while - but for now, he's going nowhere.

July 12, 2023

Stephen A. Smith says 'First Take' cohosts went 'too far' in MVP race debate: 'It was uncomfortable'

In March, Kendrick Perkins and JJ Redick got into a heated discussion about Perkins' notion that Nikola Jokic was an MVP favorite because he is White.

July 12, 2023

NBA champion Dion Waiters opens up about unceremonious exit from NBA: 'It was my attitude, my character'

The 31-year-old Dion Waiters said his push to return to the NBA is partly due to his 10-year-old son urging him to get back in the game.

July 12, 2023

Victor Wembanyama says NBA is 'less physical' than European basketball

Victor Wembanyama wasn't the first overall pick by accident, and even though he's only played two Summer League games, the NBA is coming quite easy to him.

July 12, 2023

NBA announces new penalties, fines for flopping

NBA players will now be penalized both on the court and in their wallets if they flop, the association announced in a slew of new rules on Tuesday.

July 12, 2023

Britney Spears rips unnamed radio station over alleged slap remarks: 'No woman ever deserves to be hit'

Britney Spears addressed an accusation that she deserved to get hit in the incident with Victor Wembanyama's security and said she is still seeking a public apology.

July 12, 2023

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleads not guilty to charges from juice shop incident

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to weapons and threatening charges in connection with a disturbance in a Connecticut juice shop.