ML Carr on when he tried to talk Gregg Popovich out of drafting Tim Duncan As you might guess, it did not go well. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023
Will WNBA players get charter flights in aftermath of Brittney Griner nightmare? LOS ANGELES — Not long after Brittney Griner left a Russian prison, freed in a high-level prisoner swap before Christmas, the women's basketball star made a surprising announcement. Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023
Kevin McHale’s Boston Celtics sendoff by his peers at the end of his playing career With folks like Cedric Maxwell, Dave Gavitt, Glenn Ordway, Red Auerbach, and many others in attendance and even telling tales, this tribute to McHale is a fitting sendoff. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023
On this day: Sam Cassell traded to Kings; Phil Pressey born On this day in Celtics history, former Boston guard Sam Cassell was dealt to the Sacramento Kings, and Phil Pressey was born. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023
The history of the slam dunk: from outlawed move to beloved highlight The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has become an institution in modern basketball. But for years dunks were outlawed in college and high school games The Guardian - US · Feb 17, 2023
Will the Dallas Mavericks regret trading for Kyrie Irving? Fans of the Celtics may be biased -- but they'd prefer to call that 'experienced.' USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023
Why Boston Celtics great Bob Cousy is known as the ‘Houdini of the Hardwood’ Through his creative slinging of the basketball to teammates in seemingly impossible positions, using his elite court vision to break down opposing defenses, mainly. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023
No. 4 UCLA rallies to beat Stanford and extend nation’s longest active home win streak LOS ANGELES — Mick Cronin and Tyger Campbell have been in lockstep since Cronin’s arrival nearly four years ago, the feisty coach and his fiery point guard sticking together through nearly every conceivable situation. Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023
Kevin Durant backs Phoenix Suns to go for maiden NBA title Kevin Durant became a Phoenix Suns player last week, which has fueled the team to press claim for a maiden NBA title; and the superstar belives the Suns have "all the pieces to be successful". The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023
From interim coach to head coach: Joe Mazzulla officially named Boston Celtics boss Joe Mazzulla is now officially the head coach of Boston Celtics, as the NBA team promoted him from being the interim coach. The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023
Antetokounmpo in Doubt for All-Star Game After Spraining Wrist The star forward exited early against Chicago Thursday night. Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2023
Los Angeles Clippers interested in Russell Westbrook: Report Russell Westbrook may soon land at Los Angeles Clippers, reports ESPN. The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023
In NBA All-Star spotlight, Utah looks to change perceptions Salt Lake City’s hosting of this weekend’s NBA All-Star game for the first time in three decades is giving Utah another opportunity to try to change long-held notions that the state is odd or peculiar The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
Creighton at St. John’s Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview Creighton at St. John's preview, prediction, and breakdown for the college basketball game on Saturday, February 18 USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023 Feb. 24 Thunder vs. Suns game will now also air on ESPN This is OKC's 3rd national TV game of the season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2023 Bulls lose six straight, enter All-Star break in search of identity Brook Lopez scored a game-high 33 points for the Bucks, and Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with a double-double of 22 points and 16 rebounds. Zach LaVine added 18 points and four rebounds.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2023 The Suns’ Gamble on Kevin Durant Begins Now The move for the 34-year-old means the clock has already started ticking on Phoenix’s championship window.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2023 Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu a late addition to Rising Stars game He’ll play for Deron Williams, a fellow Illinois alum who mentored Dosunmu when he was going through the predraft process in 2021. The two have maintained a strong relationship since.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2023 NBA Commissioner Discusses Trade Demands After Wild Deadline Adam Silver addressed the league’s concerns surrounding players demanding trades.
Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023 Timberwolves' massive lead disappears down stretch in loss to Wizards MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves had led Washington for over 46 minutes on Thursday night, and even led at one point early by 20. But all night, the Wizards chipped and chipped away before they finally caught them in a 114-106 Wizards victory.
The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023 Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks Milwaukee Bucks' assists record before injuring wrist Giannis Antetokounmpo left the NBA game on Thursday with a wrist injury but not before he set a new assists record for the Milwaukee Bucks who played the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023 Lakers may try to sign Kevin Love after the Cavaliers release him The Lakers are rumored to be interested in signing Kevin Love, a former teammate of LeBron James, off the buyout market.
Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023 Maryland men’s basketball dismantles No. 3 Purdue, 68-54, for first win over top-5 opponent since 2016 COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Maryland men’s basketball team did not allow No. 3 Purdue out of its rut.
Chicago Tribune · Feb 17, 2023 Bulls’ buyout interest in veteran point guard Russell Westbrook reportedly rises: ‘He’s a future Hall of Famer’ CHICAGO — Russell Westbrook still hasn’t found a landing spot — but the Chicago Bulls reportedly remain among the central group of buyers if he hits the buyout market.
Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023 Kevin Durant ‘upset’ his time with Nets came to an end: ‘I built a family over there’ During an introductory press conference on Thursday, the Phoenix Suns’ newest superstar, Kevin Durant, said he was “upset” following Kyrie Irving’s trade request, which then led to himself requesting a trade out of Brooklyn.