Valanciunas on Jasikevicius’ NBA future: “He can do anything and go wherever he wants to”

New Orleans Pelicans center, with almost 11 years of experience in the NBA, talked to Mundo Deportivo about different topics, including his fellow countrymen, Barcelona player and head coach Rokas Jokunaitis and Sarunas Jasikevicius, and the possibility of them joining him in the US. In the 2021 NB

Klay Thompson Made NBA History In Warriors-Rockets Game

Klay Thompson made NBA history during Monday's game between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors are in Texas, taking on the Houston Rockets. The Warriors came into the night on a three-game losing streak but had a 55-50 lead at halftime. Durin

Jayson Tatum Records 34 Points As Boston Celtics Overcome Portland Trail Blazers 126-112

Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics withstood a late Portland rally for a 126-112 victory over the struggling Trail Blazers on Friday night. Jaylen Brown added 27 points for the Celtics, who have won four of their last five after a three-game losing streak. Boston sit

African basketball stars are making their mark on the NBA

March 11 marked the start of the Basketball Africa League, the continent’s premier basketball competition. Ahead of its third season, president Amadou Gallo Fall reflected on the rise of the sport on the continent. “It’s been an evolutive journey,” he said. This year’s competition will be held over

‘Right on the money’: Aussie Josh Green impresses; title contenders suffer shock loss — NBA Wrap

Australian Josh Green stepped up in a big way but it was not enough for the Dallas Mavericks, who fell to a 104-88 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday [AEDT]. Both teams were down star players, with Kyrie Irving (right foot soreness), Luka Doncic (left thigh strain) and Christian Wood (right

2023 NBA Draft: Keyonte George Could Add Firepower to OKC Thunder

With Baylor’s Big 12 Tournament over, freshman Keynote George’s college career is likely winding down and his draft stock continues to rise. George is a projected top-10 pick and continues to impress on a Baylor team that could make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. He’s jumped up boards recently

ESPN issues public apology after Kendrick Perkins claimed NBA MVP voters were predominantly white

ESPN publicly corrected "First Take" panelist, former NBA center Kendrick Perkins, following his notion that NBA MVP voters are predominantly white, which has led to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic winning multiple MVP awards. Co-host Molly Qerim began Wednesday’s episode of the popular sports deb

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker quickly cementing themselves as NBA's best duo

The NBA has become a league largely defined by duos. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in Boston. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in Dallas. Joel Embiid and James Harden in Philadelphia. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George with the Clippers. LeBron James and Anthony Davis with the Lakers. De'Aaron Fox and Domant

Jonathan Isaac to Miss Remainder of 2022-23 Regular Season

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac underwent surgery on Friday morning to repair a torn left adductor muscle and will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 regular season. An MRI conducted Wednesday revealed the injury, after he felt discomfort following Tuesday’s practice in Milwaukee. “Our thoughts

Grizzlies NBA star Ja Morant facing new gun, assault accusations

The worrying accusations surrounding Ja Morant are growing. The head of security at a Memphis mall told police the Grizzlies star “threatened” him during a parking lot altercation during the summer, according to records obtained by the Washington Post. He also told officers a member of Morant’s gr

Kevin Durant Is 7 Assists Away From NBA History

Kevin Durant hasn't played since January 8 due to an MCL sprain (when he was still on the Brooklyn Nets). Earlier this month, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns, so he has yet to make his debut for his new team. That said, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported on February 22 that he w

Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out with knee injury

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return was spoiled by a knee injury causing him to be ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Miami Heat. Giannis Antetokounmpo was in the Milwaukee Bucks’ starting lineup Friday night, just four days after traveling to New York to have his injured right wrist ex