Team USA’s loss to France in their first game of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo has sent shockwaves through the sports world. But it appears to have also exposed some growing frustrations between the players and head coach Gregg Popovich. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the players are supposedly frustrated by Popovich’s insistence […]
Read MoreSpurs Player Has ‘Significant Momentum’ To Join Team USA Roster
With Team USA losing multiple players in recent days, head coach Gregg Popovich has to work quickly to fill his roster for the Olympics in Tokyo. To that end, he’s adding a player he’s extremely familiar with. According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, there is “significant support and momentum” for San Antonio Spurs forward […]
Read MoreWatch: Gregg Popovich Has Heated Exchange With Reporter Following Team USA Loss
It is officially time to panic if you are a fan of Team USA men’s basketball. Even coaching legend Gregg Popovich is out of answers. Team USA suffered a second-straight loss Monday night, falling 91-83 to Australia. A team full of some of the NBA biggest and brightest stars is now 0-2 in Olympic exhibition […]
Read MoreBecky Hammon Reacts To Being Passed Over For Blazers Job
Becky Hammon found herself in the conversation for multiple head coaching jobs this offseason thanks to her continued success as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs. The 44-year-old, former WNBA star even reportedly made it to the final round of interviews with the Portland Trail Blazers, but ultimately left the hiring period empty-handed […]
Read MoreWatch: Gregg Popovich Runs Sprints At Team USA Practice
Gregg Popovich is one of the greatest coaches in sports history. It doesn’t hurt that he keeps everyone accountable, including himself. He’s leading this year’s edition of Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The roster is pretty star-studded, with guys like Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, and Jayson Tatum leading the way. […]
Read MoreGregg Popovich’s Quote About Bradley Beal Is Going Viral
Gregg Popovich has been tasked with trying to lead Team USA men’s basketball to gold this summer. Such a quest should be made easier, thanks to the expected contributions from Wizards star Bradley Beal. Popovich hasn’t been around Beal too often throughout his coaching career. After all, Popovich coaches in the Western Conference while Beal […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To DeMar DeRozan Speculation
Free agency is roughly a month away, but the rumor mill is already starting to heat up. The latest rumor that has the NBA world buzzing involves DeMar DeRozan and the Los Angeles Lakers. DeRozan, a California native, is being linked to the Lakers in a potential sign-and-trade. He is currently set to be an […]
Read MoreMike Budenholzer Reveals His ‘Advice’ From Gregg Popovich
Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer was once an assistant to Gregg Popovich with the Spurs, so it’s no surprise Budenholzer contacted Popovich seeking advice ahead of the NBA Finals. Budenholzer didn’t get the response he was hoping for, though. Popovich apparently told Budenholzer he’ll have to “figure it out on (his) own.” Given how much […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Latest Becky Hammon Speculation
Longtime San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon was a reported candidate for the Portland Trail Blazers‘ head coaching position, which ultimately went to Chauncey Billups. The hiring of Billups has been met with some controversy, given the former star point guard’s rape allegation from 1997. Some media members and fans have wondered aloud why Portland […]
Read MoreReport: Why The Blazers Didn’t Hire Becky Hammon
San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon will not be the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers after the job went to Chauncey Billups instead. But while some are disappointed with the outcome, a new report may explain why she didn’t get it. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Hammon was “generally liked” by […]
Read MoreNBA World Frustrated By Latest Becky Hammon Developments
NBA assistant coach Becky Hammon has been involved in several teams’ search for a new head coach this off-season. Yet, as of Sunday, she is still an assistant. The Portland Trail Blazers are the latest NBA team to pass on Hammon. Instead, they’re hiring former NBA great Chauncey Billups. It’s another unfortunate development for Hammon, […]
Read MoreSkip Bayless Reacts To Boston Celtics’ Coaching Hire
Ime Udoka is all set to be the 18th head coach in the storied history of the Boston Celtics. Among the many people giving reactions and quick thoughts on the hire is Fox Sports pundit Skip Bayless. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Bayless congratulated the Celtics for hiring Udoka. The longtime San Antonio Spurs fan […]
Read MoreLook: The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery Results Are In
The 2021 NBA Draft lottery results have been revealed. The Detroit Pistons will pick first when the draft commences later this summer. This year’s NBA Draft class is as strong as ever. Cade Cunningham is projected to be the first overall pick, but teams holding the No. 2, 3 and 4 picks won’t be disappointed […]
Read More3 Teams Named Favorites To Trade For Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons may have played his way out of Philadelphia, as the former No. 1 pick struggled to make an impact in the Eastern Conference semifinals. With the season on the line, Simmons took just four shot attempts in Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks. It was a brutal exit for the Philadelphia 76ers, especially […]
Read MoreCharles Barkley Says There’s 1 Joke He Can No Longer Make
Charles Barkley isn’t afraid to make fun of anything or anyone during his appearances on Inside the NBA. But the network’s producers have apparently put an end to one his longtime jokes. Barkley has poked fun at the “big ol’ women down in San Antonio” for some time now. While he never singled anyone out, […]
Read MoreBecky Hammon, Dawn Staley Among ‘Top Candidates’ For Portland Trail Blazers Job
The Portland Trail Blazers are looking for a new head coach to lead Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, and company, after firing Terry Stotts following the team’s elimination from the NBA Playoffs. Two women have been named among the “top candidates” for the job: San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon and South Carolina Gamecocks head coach […]
Read More3 Teams Reportedly Showing Interest In Kelly Oubre
After signing a one-year contract with the Golden State Warriors prior to this NBA season, Kelly Oubre Jr. is now available in free agency. According to Yahoo Sports NBA insider Vince Goodwill, the Heat, Spurs and Knicks are among the teams interested in acquiring the seventh-year forward. The Heat, Spurs and Knicks are among the […]
Read More4 NBA Teams Named Trade Options For C.J. McCollum
The Portland Trail Blazers’ strategy of utilizing C.J. McCollum as their No. 2 option and sidekick to Damian Lillard has failed miserably. Lillard was the superstar we’ve come to expect in Portland’s first round series versus the Denver Nuggets. McCollum disappeared in the biggest moments, though, particularly in Game 5 when he added just 18 […]
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs Fans Aren’t Happy With ESPN’s Graphic
ESPN may have thought it was be making some light-hearted debate when it released its graphic asking which “Big 3” fans would pick to win a title. But in the process, they may have seriously angered the San Antonio Spurs fanbase. Over the past 24 hours, Spurs fans have been flooding ESPN’s replies, demanding to […]
Read MoreHere’s What’s At Stake On NBA’s Final Regular Season Day
After 71 games and nearly five months of basketball, the final day of the 2020-21 NBA regular season is here. All 30 teams will be in action in 15 different games, with 14 of those contests having potential seeding implications for the playoffs. Here’s what’s stake on the final day of the regular season: WEST […]
Read MoreJames Harden Set To Return From Injury Tonight vs. Spurs
As the Brooklyn Nets await word on Kyrie Irving’s status for tonight’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, they may be getting a huge boost in the form of James Harden. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Harden plans to play tonight against the Spurs. The caveat is that he has to feel good during […]
Read MoreShaquille O’Neal Reveals What Stands Out About Spurs’ Dynasty
Shaquille O’Neal crossed paths with several great NBA dynasties during his NBA career. But in a recent interview, Shaq had particular praise for the San Antonio Spurs dynasty. In a recent interview with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on the All The Smoke podcast, Shaq reflected on what made the Spurs dynasty so special. He […]
Read MoreLaMarcus Aldridge Tweets Message After Retirement Announcement
On Thursday, veteran NBA big man LaMarcus Aldridge stunned the hoops world by announcing his retirement due to a heart condition. Aldridge was in the middle of his 15th season and had played well for the Brooklyn Nets recently. However, in his last game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 10, Aldridge said he […]
Read MoreCJ McCollum Reacts To LaMarcus Aldridge’s Retirement News
The NBA world was left stunned earlier today by the sudden retirement announcement of LaMarcus Aldridge due to a heart condition. Aldridge had been productive (12.8 points, 4.8 rebounds per contest) in five games for the Brooklyn Nets after being bought out of his deal with the San Antonio Spurs. However, after experiencing an irregular […]
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