In July, Russell Westbrook and his longtime agent, Thad Foucher, parted ways, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Those differences were apparently the fact that Foucher believed Westbrook’s best move was to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. Of course, the team has been aggressively looking to trade the former league MVP since midway through this past season. Los Angeles ideally wants to …

Tom Brady remembers Bill Russell: ‘He was a very impactful figure’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bill Russell had a positive impact on so many people in Boston, including athletes on all of the city’s teams from the four major sports leagues. That includes former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who won six Super Bowl titles during his …

Dell pinpoints moment he knew Steph would be an All-Star originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea It has always been said that parents know their child best and Steph Curry’s father, Dell, can attest to that. In an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole on the latest episode of Dubs Talk, Dell explained when he knew Steph was …

Warriors get needed toughness, dog mindset in Green signing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors lost more than stats and numbers with their handful of subtractions in free agency this summer. A piece of their heart and soul vanished, becoming memories of a championship celebration instead of members of the squad going forward. Juan Toscano-Anderson always will represent …

How Green changed his plans after Kerr’s Warriors pitch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Phone calls from Steph Curry and Draymond Green sealed the deal in making free agent Donte DiVincenzo a Warrior in early July. When it comes to JaMychal Green, Golden State’s latest addition who officially signed a one-year veteran’s minimum contract on Monday, coach Steve Kerr …

Holley: Reflecting on the incredible legacy of Celtics icon Bill Russell originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the best road trips of my life was also one of the shortest. For about 45 minutes, in Boston traffic that I actually wanted to be slower, I once rode around the city with Bill Russell. I’d like to tell you …

The NCAA issued new allegations against Rick Pitino in the Louisville infractions case involving Brian Bowen’s recruitment when Pitino was coach of the Cardinals. According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, which obtained UL’s response to the NCAA’s amended notice of allegations, the source of the new allegations are due to Merl Code’s “Black Market” book, which paints the former Louisville coach …

The Philadelphia 76ers did not have many resources in terms of making additions to their roster around Joel Embiid and James Harden, but they were able to make it work thanks to Harden opting out of his $47.3 million player option. The Beard opting out allowed Philadelphia the financial flexibility to go out and sign PJ Tucker and Danuel House …

With the 2023 NBA draft under a year away, the Rockets currently own two first-round selections. They will have the higher of two picks between Houston and Brooklyn, thanks to a swap right obtained from the January 2021 James Harden trade, and a Milwaukee pick obtained via a combination of the Harden deal and a subsequent PJ Tucker trade. As …

TAMPA, Fla. – Of course Bill Russell left an indelible impression on the most prolific Super Bowl champion the NFL has ever known. “I knew him pretty well,” Tom Brady told reporters following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice on Monday, a day after the NBA legend passed away at 88. “I had a lot of time up there in Boston …

McCourty, Slater share heartfelt reflections on Bill Russell’s legacy originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bill Russell’s impact went well beyond the Boston Celtics and the sport of basketball. His lifelong pursuit of racial equality and social justice, and the challenges he faced in fighting for them, have inspired many people to push for change. Russell died Sunday at the …

Former Bulls’ staffer Hickombottom chases new dream originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Like many businesses, the NBA is about relationships. Coaches. Players. Executives. Agents. All perform their best with strong working relationships. Shaun Hickombottom is living proof of this. You may not have heard of Hickombottom. He’s one of those unassuming, behind-the-scenes staffers that help make organizations run smoothly. …

The world didn’t just lose its greatest sports champion and a civil rights leader on Sunday, when Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell died at age 88. We lost a touchstone to our history that can never be replaced. The NBA is different from most institutions in how it embraces the greats who built it. Only Pete Maravich had passed when …

The grandson of former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski pleaded guilty to driving while impaired on Wednesday after his arrest in November, according to The News & Observer. Michael Savarino was arrested in November in Orange County, North Carolina, after police said he rolled through a stop sign while driving with former Duke star Paolo Banchero. The officer said they …

The Atlanta Hawks’ core may still be settled — there is plenty of speculation about an eventual John Collins trade still floating around the league — but what they have can be pretty entertaining. Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and Collins all showed up at The Crawsover, Jamal Crawford’s pro-am in Seattle, and they put on a show. That started with …

The Ohio State basketball team will be heading to the beautiful state of Hawaii in November to play in the Maui Invitational. The bracket has just been released and the Buckeyes will open play with San Diego State on November 21. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. eastern and will be nationally televised on ESPNU. The Aztecs finished the 2022 …

RookieWire writer Cody Taylor released his first 2023 NBA mock draft on Monday. The upcoming draft class is headlined by French phenom Victor Wembanyama — who goes first overall to the Sacramento Kings. At pick No. 2, the Oklahoma City Thunder select Scoot Henderson. The G League Ignite guard is viewed as the second-best prospect in the very early stages …

Tom Izzo has filled the last void on his coaching staff ahead of the upcoming 2022-23 campaign. Izzo has tabbed Jon Borovich as his new director of recruiting. Borovich has a lot of ties to the state of Michigan and MSU’s coaching staff. A native of Bloomfield Hills, Borovich played his college basketball at Central Michigan from 1997-2001. After his …

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden had what some would call an underwhelming 21-game span with the Sixers after being acquired at the deadline from the Brooklyn Nets. Despite averaging 21 points, 10.5 assists, and 7.1 rebounds in those games with the Sixers, he still didn’t look like his usual explosive self. A big part of that is due to the …

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Arkansas will face Louisville in the opening round of a loaded 2022 Maui Invitational bracket. The eight-team bracket announced for the November event will include six teams that went to the 2022 NCAA Tournament, including three that reached the Sweet 16. Arizona faces Cincinnati in the opening round after reaching the Sweet 16 in coach Tommy Lloyd’s …

Checks over stripes. That’s remains true for Bulls All-Star DeMar DeRozan, who will reportedly remain with Nike. Reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, DeRozan is signing a new four-year deal with Nike. DeRozan has been with Nike throughout his entire career, specifically wearing shoes from Kobe Bryant’s legendary Nike collection. For DeRozan, who grew up in Compton, was a …

247Sports Kentucky reeled in a big fish in the 2022 recruiting cycle on Monday, scoring a verbal commitment from four-star 7-footer Ugonna Kingsley Onyenso to likely put a bow on its incoming class. Onyenso, who plays for Putnam (Connecticut) Science Academy chose UK on 247Sports’ YouTube page over a final group that included Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Clemson and hometown UConn. …

Oh, what could have been. There’s always those ‘what-ifs’ that could have happened throughout NBA history that players and fans mull on over time. For Bulls All-Star DeMar DeRozan, he could have become a member of his hometown Los Angeles Lakers last summer before the team opted to trade for Russell Westbrook instead. But, a new potential ‘what-if’ from last …

Michigan State basketball has received a 247Sports crystal ball prediction for Gehrig Normand, a 4-star shooting guard from North Richland Hills, Texas. Normand is fresh off of an official visit to East Lansing, and all signs point to the visit going extremely well for Michigan State. Normand is a 4-star prospect that ranks No. 89 nationally according to the 247Sports …

A legendary player on the court and a powerful voice for justice off the court, Bill Russell was an immense figure in the history of the NBA. As a cornerstone of the Boston Celtics dynasty of the 1960s, Russell helped lead his team to an unmatched eight straight championships and finished with a record eleven rings during his 13 year …