Why Grizzlies Were the Only Team to Vote Against New NBA Draft Lottery Rules Memphis was the only team in the NBA to vote against the new draft rules. Here’s why. Sports Illustrated · May 28
Pat McAfee Draws Great Scoop Out of Adam Silver The NBA commissioner says the league will use AI to help refs with challenges. Sports Illustrated · May 28
NBA To Use AI Referees For Key Calls As Adam Silver Reveals Major Shake-Up The NBA plans to introduce AI technology for objective officiating calls, aiming to speed up games and reduce disputes while still leaving foul decisions to human referees. International Business Times UK · May 28
Charles Barkley Defends ‘Inside the NBA’ From Recent Criticism The outspoken studio host doesn’t understand some negative reaction to the iconic show in its first year on ESPN. Sports Illustrated · May 21
Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Inside the Knicks’ Plan to Attack James Harden Plus, why the Mavericks and Jason Kidd parted ways, the latest in Tom Dundon’s cost-cutting measures with the Blazers and an awards season mess. Sports Illustrated · May 21
Victor Wembanyama’s Monster Game 1 Started and Ended With His Focus on SGA’s Latest MVP Award Wemby wants SGA’s MVP. And everything else. Sports Illustrated · May 19
10 Photos of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: SGA Wins Back-to-Back NBA MVP as US Drought Hits 8 Straight Years Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claims a second straight NBA MVP, extending an eight-year run of non-US winners and reinforcing the growing dominance of international stars at the top of the league. International Business Times UK · May 18
NBA Draft Combine Winners: Six Prospects Who Boosted Their Stock Several under-the-radar prospects used the scrimmages to strengthen their cases for draft consideration. Sports Illustrated · May 15
What the NBA’s Last Two Minutes Report Said About Controversial Pistons-Cavaliers Game 5 Ending The NBA has released the last two minutes report for Game 5 of the Pistons-Cavaliers series. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Chris Mannix: There’s Only One Decision for LeBron James Despite his insistence that he doesn’t know what the future holds, the superstar found a clear path this season. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Joel Embiid’s Contract Albatross Weighing on 76ers’ ‘Fresh Start’ Plus, why players want input on referees, the Trail Blazers could be close to hiring a new coach and what’s next for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Adam Silver Reveals New Lottery Rules Would Allow NBA to Change Draft Order to Punish Tanking Teams Adam Silver revealed the NBA will have the power to change the draft order if a team is blatantly tanking in the new proposed lottery rule changes. Sports Illustrated · May 14
How Did NBA Player Jason Collins Die? Real Cause of Death and His Life as First Active NBA Player to Come Out as Gay Jason Collins, former NBA player and LGBTQ+ advocate, has died at 47 after battling glioblastoma. His legacy extends beyond basketball, promoting inclusivity and mental health awareness. International Business Times UK · May 13
How Did Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Die? Net Worth, Husband and Life Beyond Basketball Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, has died at 47 from glioblastoma. His legacy goes beyond basketball, inspiring inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ athletes. International Business Times UK · May 13
International Business Times UK · May 13 10 Photos of Brandon Clarke as Cause of Death Investigation Continues After NBA Player's Death at 29 NBA star Brandon Clarke, 29, has died with authorities investigating cause of death as Memphis Grizzlies and league pay tribute.
International Business Times UK · May 13 Jason Collins, 47, Dies of Brain Cancer: About the Deadly Glioblastoma That Took NBA's First Openly Gay Player Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, has died at 47 after an eight-month battle with glioblastoma, leaving a legacy of courage and inclusivity in sports.
The Economic Times · May 12 Jason Collins cause of death explained: Former NBA center and first openly gay player dies at 47 after brain cancer battle Jason Collins, the former NBA center, has died at 47 after battling glioblastoma. Collins, who came out in 2013, was celebrated for his courage and advocacy for inclusivity. His family expressed gratitude for the support received during his treatment.
The Independent UK · May 12 Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 He made history in 2013 by publicly revealing he was gay, an announcement made near the end of his playing career
Sports Illustrated · May 12 Jason Collins, First Openly Gay Player in NBA History, Dies at 47 Jason Collins has died at 47 after a battle with glioblastoma, his family announced on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · May 12 Memphis Grizzlies star Brandon Clarke dies at 29 His agents wrote on social media that they were ‘beyond devastated’ by his death
Sports Illustrated · May 12 Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Dies at 29 The seven-year NBA pro played in only two games this past season after dealing with injuries.
Sports Illustrated · May 11 Draymond Green's Complaint About Wemby's Non-Punishment Will Have You Rolling Your Eyes Immediately Green thinks things would've been different if he had elbowed Naz Reid.
The Guardian - US · May 9 A 30th season and an $850m franchise: is the WNBA’s rocketing growth sustainable? Women’s sport is in its high-growth phase. With surging salaries and new – or even revived – teams, the league has plenty to reflect on and to look forward to