[ad_1] USATSI The Los Angeles Chargers made the playoffs for the first time since 2018 this past season, but the year still ended in disaster. After holding a 27-0 lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the wild card round, the Chargers ended up losing, 31-30. The Jags’ comeback was the third-largest in NFL playoff history, and fifth-largest overall. It was …

[ad_1] The Detroit Pistons and Michigan alumnus Zavier Simpson have agreed to a one-year contract, according to a report from Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. Simpson joined the Pistons in Las Vegas for Summer League, during which he appeared in four games and averaged 5.3 points and 2.5 assists per game. Simpson starred for Michigan from 2016-2020, starting his last three …

[ad_1] Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets is getting back to normal, according to multiple reports. On Thursday, SNY’s Ian Begley reported that Simmons is 100% healthy after missing the last two months of the regular season because of a back injury. Simmons hasn’t had any setbacks in the offseason and, now that he’s no longer rehabilitating the injury, he …

[ad_1] Bronny out of ICU, shouldn’t be rushed back Dan Patrick discusses Bronny James’ cardiac arrest, encouraging the son of LeBron to take his time returning to the court and athletes to be more careful of potential heart conditions. LOS ANGELES — LeBron James said his family is “safe and healthy” three days after his oldest son, Bronny, went into …

[ad_1] Getty Images Three days after Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during a USC practice and was hospitalized, LeBron James tweeted that the family is “safe and healthy.” Bronny, 18, collapsed on the court on Monday, and, after being placed in intensive care, a family spokesperson said Tuesday that he was in stable condition.  “I want to thank the …

[ad_1] Celebrating Mike Gorman: Best moments from legendary Celtics voice’s career originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics will bid farewell to a legend at the end of the 2023-23 NBA season. Mike Gorman will call it a career after serving as the play-by-play voice of the Celtics for 42 seasons. He and color commentator Tommy Heinsohn were …

[ad_1] Former Wichita State guard Jaykwon Walton shoots during the first half of a game against San Francisco on Nov. 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Jaykwon Walton will continue his college basketball career at Memphis. The 6-7 senior wing, who signed with UCF in May, was on the practice floor at the Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center Thursday morning. The …

[ad_1] Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV comes to a Brooklyn team most likely as the backup to either Mikal Bridges or Cam Johnson due to Walker’s ability to spend some time as a forward as well. Walker, who signed a one-year, $2.34 million contract this summer with the Nets, is willing to do whatever it takes to make the …

[ad_1] Nov 25, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Brooklyn’s Ben Simmons continues to progress toward a return to the court. Simmons has completed the rehab portion of his offseason and is now solely focused on skill work and conditioning …

[ad_1] Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets is getting back to normal, according to somebody close to him. On “NBA Today” on Wednesday, ESPN’s Marc Spears cited a source saying that Simmons is on the right track and close to being ready for the regular season.  The full quote, which Spears read aloud: I would say he’s in the final …

[ad_1] You can bet teams will be checking in on former Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers, but there are a number of quality candidates ready for bigger front-office roles. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) A wave of front-office turnover is on the horizon. There’s nothing stopping it, with the relentless nature of today’s NBA version …

[ad_1] With a 5-1 record and a runner-up finish at the NBA’s recently completed 2023 summer league in Las Vegas, it was a successful 11-day run for the young and rebuilding Houston Rockets. Rookie forward Cam Whitmore, drafted at No. 20 overall in the 2023 first round, was sensational in averaging 19.3 points (44.7% FG), 5.2 rebounds, and 2.5 steals …

[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets had a crazy 2022-23 season in which many storylines popped up over the course of the campaign that seemed to distract the team from trying to win the championship. After the shock of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving wanting out, it’s interesting to know that Brooklyn and its fanbase weren’t the only ones who were surprised …

[ad_1] Bulls mailbag: On depth chart, luxury tax, Patrick Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich It’s late July, which means there shouldn’t be questions as the NBA prepares for its brief hiatus. But there’s that unresolved Damian Lillard story, James Harden’s consistent wanderlust and the nutty—compliment intended—Bulls fan’s never-ending worry. So here’s …

[ad_1] The 2023 NBA Summer League is now in the books, and it gave a number of players the opportunity to flash their potential and possibly earn a spot in the big leagues. The Los Angeles Lakers had a mix of can’t-miss players, prospects that are looking to get some playing time with their big league squad and those who …

[ad_1] Jaylen Brown’s $303.7 million extension with the Celtics is the largest contract in NBA history… for now. Within a year it will not be. It could fall out of the top 10 within a handful of years. With the salary cap going up 10% for next season and expected to continue at that pace for about five years — …

[ad_1] Hall of Fame Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce recently claimed that he had a better career than his longtime Miami Heat nemesis Dwyane Wade, sparking a heated debate in NBA social media spaces. Wade has more accolades, including 13 All-Stars, 8 All-NBA selections, 3 All-Defensive Team selections, and 3 NBA championships to the Truth’s 10 All-Star selections, 4 …

[ad_1] Zach Randolph started nodding his head before he knew the entire premise of the question. Can his tale of NBA redemption, crafted right here in Memphis, serve as something of a model for Ja Morant? “Oh, yeah,” the former Grizzlies star responded. The man known fondly around here as Z-Bo was speaking earlier this week at an event in …

[ad_1] The 2023 NBA Summer League is now in the books, and it gave a number of players the opportunity to flash their potential and possibly earn a spot in the big leagues. The Los Angeles Lakers had a mix of can’t-miss players, prospects that are looking to get some playing time with their big league squad and those who …

[ad_1] The Toronto Raptors opted to keep former Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. on a two-way contract for next season. The 23-year-old undrafted guard did not have a strong showing at Summer League earlier this month, but his solid performance in the G-League earned him an additional two-way opportunity with the Raptors. Harper appeared in nine games for the Raptors …

[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets have been through a lot ever since they brought Ben Simmons to Brooklyn to help Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving win a title after James Harden wanted out. Despite things not going as planned after trading for Simmons, the Nets and its fanbase have some good news regarding Simmons’ health. On Wednesday, Marc J. Spears reported …

[ad_1] Michael Jordan’s “The Shot”; Magic Johnson’s baby hook in the 1987 NBA Finals; Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game; LeBron James’ Game 7 block in the 2016 NBA Finals; Jordan’s game-winning shot in the 1998 NBA Finals; Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game — and one more from a Boston Celtics legend. These seven plays helped to define the modern NBA with otherworldly …

[ad_1] Former Cavaliers point guard Mark Price high fives a child after a basket during his skills camp at SWISH 365 Training Center, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in North Canton. NORTH CANTON — Many kids have told Cavaliers legend Mark Price in recent years they learned about his shooting prowess by playing the NBA 2K video games. “It’s a running …

[ad_1] There have been a fair number of doubters regarding the Boston Celtics‘ decision to trade away veteran point guard Marcus Smart for star big man Kristaps Porzingis, but Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas is not among them. Thomas believes the Celtics, with their core intact and the addition of Porzingis, could be favored to win the championship. …

[ad_1] Chet Holmgren, drafted 397 days ago, has yet to make his NBA debut. He’s played in two Summer Leagues for the Thunder but no games that count. The Lisfranc injury — a broken foot, if you want to be generic — that cost Holmgren his 2022-23 season was bad luck. And bad luck has led to bad timing. Holmgren …