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January 5, 2019

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The Nets may face another setback as they prepare to take on the Wizards, with star player Cam Thomas potentially sidelined due to back spasms. After being a late scratch in Monday's victory over the Raptors, Thomas was listed as questionable for Wednesday's game. Interim head coach Kevin Ollie cited lower-back tightness and described Thomas experiencing...

In a historic turn of events for women's basketball, Caitlin Clark, the standout player from Iowa, has made an indelible mark in the record books by surpassing the legendary Pete Maravich's scoring record. The dynamic guard has now become the all-time leading scorer in collegiate basketball, a milestone that will be etched in the annals of the sport....

In rumors, eight-time NBA All-Star player Dwight Howard has rumors that he will sign with the Guaynabo Mets, marking a significant addition to the National Superior Basketball (BSN) for the upcoming 2024 tournament. The 38-year-old center arrived in Puerto Rico on Friday afternoon, eager to contribute to the Mets' success from the very start of the...

Eddie Casiano had a contract until 2023, he was in command of the team since 2016 and Argentine Sergio Hernández and Puerto Rican Nelson Colón look like options to replace him. In a press release, the federative body reported that the departure responds to a change in mentality in the team. Casiano had a contract until 2023. “The decision responds...

The Dallas Mavericks have decided to dispense with the services of Jose Juan Barea, betting on the young talent that they have under contract, so they will place the Mayagüezano on waivers to make him available to some other organization for 48 hours, after which, if he is not claimed by no one would be free. Barea heard the sad news from the team's...

The Los Angeles Lakers made a bet at the very beginning of the longest, rockiest season in NBA history that any team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis could win a championship. They had no idea how it would happen, and there was no way for them to predict what did happen. There would be a geopolitical incident, a devastating pandemic and a legend’s...

In the last quarter of the game between Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets, Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo went to blows after an angry claim from local players. In the last quarter of the game between Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets, Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo went to blows after an angry claim from local players. Brandon Ingram was also...

Los Angeles Police said free agent Nick Young was arrested in Hollywood after being detained late at night for a violation of a traffic law. Officer Mike Lopez, a department spokesman, said Young was placed under arrest for prolonging an investigation, in addition to inappropriate conduct. Lopez added that Young did not obey the officers' orders,...

Two-time MVP Stephen Curry has spent his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, and he wants to keep it that way. When asked about Bill Simmons' podcast this week if he wanted to be a warrior for life, Curry said, "Sure I do. This is my home. This is where I want to be, for obvious reasons." Those obvious reasons include three NBA titles...

The forward comes to Cleveland to fill the position vacated by Lebron James. The Los Angeles Clippers release a spot on their roster. Life begins after Lebron James for Cleveland. A few days ago they extended the contract of power forward Kevin Love in an attempt to make it a benchmark in Ohio and now they acquire the young forward Sam Dekker....

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said the team "couldn't be more proud to have LeBron James" after US President Donald Trump criticized the former Cavaliers player on Twitter. On behalf of the franchise, Buss issued a brief statement to highlight James' "good qualities". "He is an incredibly smart leader and clearly appreciates the power that...

The NBA Junior will be made up of 30 teams for children 14 years and older and includes a preliminary event to choose the teams on July 27 of this year. The regular season of the League, which will be from July 27 to September 16, is followed by a tournament on September 22 and 23 and will culminate with the semifinal and final games on September 29...

How likely is the Lakers to have Lebron James as an NBA free agent? LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated from the NBA Finals by Golden State Warriors. The phrase was not fun to write, and probably even less fun to live for James, who reportedly injured his hand by hitting a board after game one. It's hard to see him return to...

NEW YORK - Tristan Thompson, center of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been fined $ 25,000 for failing to leave the field in a timely manner after his ejection and for pushing Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green, he announced on Friday by the evening, Kiki VanDeWeghe, executive vice president of basketball operations. The incident occurred with...

Cleveland defeated the main Eastern favorite with a 132-129 victory at Quicken Loans Arena. A flawless performance by LeBron James changed the script after the Cavs had fallen behind by 15 points in the first two quarters, helping Cleveland take revenge on a brutal loss to Toronto earlier this season. It was certainly an exciting competition, but what...

Jaylen Brown suffered a concussion during the Celtics' win over the Timberwolves on Thursday, and will be out for at least one game, the team announced Saturday. Celtics coach Brad Stevens also revealed that Brown has no structural damage, but that he will not play in Sunday's game against the Pacers. Brown reached out for a slam dunk against the...

Dwyane Wade became part of the story of what happened on February 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. That cube proved to be the winner of the game for Miami, which is now 3 1/2 games ahead of the Pistons for the eighth seed in the East. He also capped a fourth quarter with 15 points and a 27-point night for Wade. "It...

Last season's MVP career, which ended up being a two-man battle between Russell Westbrook and James Harden, was unlike anything we've seen before. This season's MVP career has not been quite as competitive, but there is a chance that it will increase as we get closer to the playoffs, depending on who steps up in the coming months and how individual...

Too far from the potential to advance to the NBA postseason, José Juan Barea said he and the Dallas Mavericks are already thinking about next season. The Mavs (18-40) will begin their second half of the current tournament this coming Friday in Los Angeles, ranked second to last in the Western Conference, 13 and a half games from the last qualifying...

James is more than the basketball star is the brightest in the game. The 33-year-old man has long been the face of business, large and small. Additionally, James has prioritized the growth of his own business ventures, and has made sure to give back to his community through his foundation. Let's take a look at how "King James" has amassed his immense...