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April 22, 2023

NBA champion praises Dillon Brooks for jabs at LeBron James, says 'too many players' want to be his friend

Dillon Brooks has formed his own little rivalry with LeBron James amid their playoff series, and NBA champion Stephen Jackson likes what he sees.

April 22, 2023

Sixers' Doc Rivers says Draymond Green shouldn't have been suspended, defends Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers head coach said Friday that Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green should not have been suspended while defending Joel Embiid for his Game 3 actions.

April 22, 2023

Ernie Barrett, former NBA player and Kansas State basketball icon, dead at 93

Ernie Barrett, who was given the nickname "Mr. K-State" following his 75 years of dedication to Kansas State University, died on Friday at 93.

April 22, 2023

LeBron James shrugs off recent comments from Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: 'I'm ready to play'

After the Grizzlies beat the Lakers in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series Dillon Brooks doubled down the idea that he is not afraid of facing superstar LeBron James.

April 21, 2023

Knicks silence Cavaliers at MSG to take 2-1 series lead

The Jalen Brunson signing continues to prove dividends for the New York Knicks who took a 2-1 series lead ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

April 21, 2023

Hawks avoid 3-0 deficit against Celtics thanks to big night from Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks were a loss away from facing an improbable 3-0 hole, but thanks to 32 points from Trae Young, they are certainly alive.

April 21, 2023

NBA legends Charles Barkley and Shaq rip 76ers star Joel Embiid for kicking Nets player

Tensions flared in Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night as Sixers big man Joel Embiid was assessed a flagrant 1 foul after kicking Nets center Nic Claxton.

April 21, 2023

Raptors fire championship-winning head coach

Nick Nurse is out as head coach of the Toronto Raptors, reportedly fired by the organization on Friday after five seasons. Nurse went 227-163 and won the 2019 NBA championship

April 21, 2023

Warriors rout Kings to get on board in first-round series

The Golden State Warriors had not faced a 2-0 deficit in a series since 2007, but they avoided having to come out of an improbable hole with a Game 3 win.

April 20, 2023

76ers' James Harden ejected for below-the-belt blow against Nets

James Harden was ejected from the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday looking to deliver a low-blow on Royce O'Neale.