Dieter Kurtenbach: I thought I’d pick the Celtics, but Steph Curry and the Warriors will win the NBA Finals I hate when pundits and prognosticators pick a team to win a series in seven games. Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps emphasizes Celtics to not squander opportunity, uses 2010s Thunder as cautionary tale "They appeared to be a dynasty in the making. That dynasty never happened." USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2022
LeBron James, Lakers’ front office split on next coach? And the Rivers rumors? Seems the players, and perhaps general manager Rob Pelinka, too, would rather see an experienced, win-now coach on the sidelines. "If LeBron could pick," the executive said, "it's pretty certain he'd pick Doc." The exec was ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022
Kristian Winfield: What would it take for the Nets to make a fairytale trade for LeBron James? Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James walk into Barclays Center. What sounds like the makings of a bad dad joke could be a dream come true if LeBron ever forced his way to Brooklyn via trade, and “The King” got the trade wheels turning when he suggested he’d love… Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022
Bill Plaschke: He might be a longshot, but Doc Rivers still Lakers' best shot for coach LOS ANGELES — So, the Lakers floated their three leading candidates for coach to the media this week as a sort of trial balloon. Los Angeles Times · May 22, 2022
The highest-paid NBA players in 2022 Sportico recently published the top 100 highest-paid athletes in 2022 and - lo and behold - LeBron James is the king ahead of the three soccer superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar. James earned almost three times more than his ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 22, 2022
Darvin Ham the coach LeBron James wants? The Lakers may be willing to take that leap of faith because Ham spent two years with the organization. His personality isn't easily forgotten. Ham brings a lot of energy to a gym. He's arguably the best fit for the locker room, with veterans like ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 21, 2022
Marcus Hayes: Fire Doc Rivers? Don’t be ridiculous. He was, in fact, terrific for the Sixers. PHILADELPHIA — It seemed like an outrageous claim: The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 20, 2022
How Mavs star Luka Doncic reminds Warriors of 2018 West finals matchup vs. James Harden SAN FRANCISCO — Steve Kerr and Draymond Green both said it Thursday, in separate conversations. Facing Luka Doncic and Dallas is reminiscent of the last time Golden State faced a Texas team in the Western Conference finals. Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022
Philadelphia City Council names Joel Embiid Most Valuable… Philadelphian The Sixers ended their season in embarrassing fashion last week, stringing back-to-back uninspired efforts together to end their season in Round 2. Philadelphia City Council may have just managed to up the ante on how humiliating the season's finish ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2022
‘I Fit Right In’: How the Heat Found a Gem in Max Strus The sharpshooter has been a key factor in Miami's success on the road to the NBA Finals. Sports Illustrated · May 19, 2022
David Murphy: Three things we know about the Sixers’ offseason plans, with Tobias Harris a big key PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey is back where he started. Not really. But, kind of. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 19, 2022
Behind the Scenes of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery For nearly four decades the lottery has been a big night on the NBA calendar. Here is how it all went down last night. Sports Illustrated · May 18, 2022
Marcus Hayes: Sixers, as they are now, can be good enough to win a title PHILADELPHIA — Disappointment and outrage grip Sixers nation this week. Understandable. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2022
Miami Herald · May 18, 2022 Heat rides dominant third quarter to beat Boston, take 1-0 lead in Eastern Finals MIAMI — Miami entered these Eastern Conference Finals in the unusual predicament of being both a No. 1 seed and a clear underdog in the series, according to Las Vegas oddsmakers.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 17, 2022 David Murphy: A max contract is a non-starter for the Sixers and James Harden, but so is parting ways The biggest question facing the Sixers this summer is how difficult James Harden is going to make it on them. Everything else is going to be some derivative of three obvious truths.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 17, 2022 Sean Marks on Ben Simmons: We saw how he wanted to get out there "Frustrating from an organizational standpoint. but even more so from Ben's,: said Marks. "I had a conversation with Ben. We all did. We saw how he wanted to get out there. To be honest, I've got to admire that. He tries to do 3-on-3, 5-on-5 and ...
Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022 Dieter Kurtenbach: Five reasons why the Warriors will beat the Mavericks in five games These Western Conference Finals are brought to you by the number five.
Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022 Kristian Winfield: Luka Doncic is undeniable. Chris Paul ... not so much I remember when it happened. March 2, when the Dallas Mavericks played the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s when I realized Luka Doncic was a top-5 player.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2022 Former Rockets guard Pat Beverley rips Chris Paul, praises James Harden In appearances Monday on ESPN programming, former Rockets guard Pat Beverley had harsh words for Chris Paul while showing love to James Harden and Steph Curry.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 16, 2022 Can James Harden still be an elite scorer? Or is the Sixer now just a facilitator? Daryl Morey won’t say PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey used the word “unlocked” a couple of times when referring to 76ers point guard James Harden.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2022 Harden-Embiid duo doesn’t compare to Shaq-Kobe, says Shaq Shaquille O'Neal thinks it's ridiculous to compare the Sixers' new duo to himself and the late Kobe Bryant.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 14, 2022 Mike Sielski: The Sixers did the worst thing you can do to Philly sports fans. They gave them false hope. The most toxic commodity in Philadelphia sports is unfulfilled hope. The 76ers of this era have delivered little more than that. It’s no stretch to say that the collective reaction around here to the Sixers’ 99-90 loss Thursday night and their six-game, second-round flameout to the Heat goes beyond mere…
Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022 Dave Hyde: Heat’s undrafted players outplayed 76ers' pedigree — sports at its best There was a moment in the second half of this signature Miami Heat night, this beautiful Thursday night, when the television camera swung to a seated Pat Riley, who arched his neck and lifted his chin and offered the angular idea of an eagle surveying his constructed world.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 13, 2022 Doc Rivers will return as Sixers coach, team president Daryl Morey says PHILADELPHIA — Addressing the big question about Doc Rivers’ future as the 76ers’ head coach, team president of basketball operations Daryl Morey gave his assurance on Friday that Rivers will be back next season.