Time is running out on Ben Simmons and the Nets, but the team hasn’t given up on him returning this season. Despite Simmons having not played since February 15, head coach Jacque Vaughn said before Thursday’s 101-96 loss to the Kings at Barclays Center, “There is zero discussion about him not playing. We expect him … Read more
Josh Giddey has yet again set the basketball world alight with an assist that simply has to be seen to be believed, although it couldn’t help lift Oklahoma City to victory over Toronto. The Thunder failed to outscore their rivals in a single quarter in the 128-111 loss to the Raptors. Watch an average of … Read more
Ja Morant said that he “doesn’t condone any type of violence” during an ESPN sit-down Wednesday — just hours after he was temporarily suspended by the NBA for waving a gun around at a strip club. “It’s not who I am. I don’t condone any type of violence, but I’ve taken responsibility for my actions,” … Read more
Steph Curry erupted for 50 points but could not prevent the Golden State Warriors falling 134-126 to the Los Angeles Clippers. Curry made 20-of-28 from the field including eight three-pointers but the Warriors were undone at the other end by a balanced Clippers offence that saw six players in double figures. It was a historic … Read more
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was suspended eight games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday after streaming a video of himself holding a gun while intoxicated at a nightclub. Morant, banned for “conduct detrimental to the league,” has been away from the team and missed five games. Watch an average of 9 LIVE NBA … Read more
Josh Giddey notched the eighth triple-double of his career as the Oklahoma City Thunder enjoyed a 116-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Giddey finished with 15 points, 13 rebounds as well as 10 assists in yet another dazzling display from the Aussie. Watch an average of 9 LIVE NBA Regular Season games per week on … Read more
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 foot soreness) sidelined … Read more
Felton Spencer, a Louisville basketball legend and 12-year NBA veteran who finished his career with the Knicks, died on Sunday, the school announced. He was 55. Spencer’s sister, Tammy Pollock, shared on Twitter that Spencer “passed away peacefully” on Sunday afternoon, the New York Post reports. “Our beloved Felton Spencer – former @uofl basketball legend, … Read more
He was dropping more than dimes. Memphis Grizzlies All-Star point guard Ja Morant dribbled and drooled over a stripper at the same Denver-area jiggle joint where he blew $50,000 in tips — and flashed a gun 48 hours later — shocking photos obtained by the New York Post and insiders reveal. The new March 2 … Read more
Joel Embiid scored 39 points and drained a superb game-winning jump shot with less than two seconds remaining as the Philadelphia 76ers completed a dramatic 120-119 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Sixers looked to be heading for defeat after trailing by 21 points in the second quarter, and were down by 13 with … Read more