Expectations are low for the Brooklyn Nets as the 2019-20 season winds to a close. Having parted ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson over the weekend, it isn’t likely that they’ll go far in the playoffs – or make them at all. But next season is when the Nets are expected to have megastar Kevin […]
Read MoreThe Spurs Will Have A New Head Coach For Tonight’s Game
When the San Antonio Spurs face the Charlotte Hornets tonight, Gregg Popovich will not be on the sidelines. Instead, the team will rely on one of its greatest players in franchise history to lead the way. Popovich is out for tonight due to personal business. Taking his place will be former five-time NBA champion and […]
Read MoreBill Self Has Strong Comment On NBA Coaching Rumors
Amid the uncertainty surrounding his Kansas basketball program with potential NCAA sanctions coming, Bill Self NBA rumors have heated up over the last few months. The team that he is most often connected to is the San Antonio Spurs. Legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is definitely near the end of his career. It seems unlikely […]
Read MoreKobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett Headline List Of Basketball Hall Of Fame Finalists
The list of finalists to be inducted into The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 class has been announced. This year’s class will be one of the strongest ever, with the late Kobe Bryant set to be joined by San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan and Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston […]
Read MorePhotos: DeMar Derozan’s Pregame Outfit Honoring Kobe Going Viral
Growing up in California, DeMar DeRozan was a huge Kobe Bryant fan. Before tonight’s game in Los Angeles, DeRozan paid his respects to the recently deceased superstar. DeRozan wore a purple Kobe throwback featuring the No. 8 that the legendary Laker wore early in his career. He wore it over a yellow hoodie and with […]
Read MoreTipoff Time, TV Channel For Zion Williamson’s NBA Debut
After waiting roughly three months for Zion Williamson to make his debut for the New Orleans Pelicans, the time has finally come. On Wednesday night, the No. 1 overall pick will suit up for his first regular season game. Williamson underwent surgery back in October to repair his meniscus. New Orleans went to extreme measures […]
Read MoreESPN Analyst Predicts Major College Coach Will Leave For NBA
Kansas head coach Bill Self has been floated as a potential NBA coach before. It would be a big jump for the Jayhawks coach, who has been at the college level since 1985. Back in April, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons floated the idea that Self could replace legendary San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. […]
Read MoreGregg Popovich Roasts The Knicks Before Tonight’s Season Opener
Gregg Popovich isn’t just known for being one of the best coaches in NBA history, he’s also a polarizing figure for always speaking his mind. Prior to Spurs’ season opener, the head coach took a shot at the Knicks for a move they made this offseason. During the offseason, Marcus Morris verbally agreed to sign […]
Read MorePresident Trump Calls Out Steve Kerr, Gregg Popovich Over China
Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich have openly expressed their disapproval of President Donald Trump on numerous occasions. Trump returned the favor today. During a media session, President Trump was asked for his thoughts on the ongoing situation involving the NBA and China. The league and the country have been at odds following a tweet from […]
Read MoreFormer Kansas Player Chase Buford Lands Head Coaching Job
Chase Buford is a former Kansas guard and the son of five-time NBA champion NBA general manager R.C. Buford. However, at only 30 years old, he may be lacking in experience for a potential coaching job. But that hasn’t stopped him from getting hired anyway. The Milwaukee Bucks’ G-League team, the Wisconsin Herd, announced on […]
Read MoreGregg Popovich’s Quote About Hiring Tim Duncan Is Going Viral
After three years in retirement, Tim Duncan is back with the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant. His new boss Gregg Popovich had a quote about his coaching acumen that has quickly gone viral. Popovich was recently asked by the media to expound on the decision to hire the Duncan despite his lack of coaching […]
Read MoreKansas Star Dedric Lawson Signs With New NBA Team
Although Dedric Lawson wasn’t selected during the 2019 NBA Draft, the former Kansas star has landed with an NBA team this offseason. Lawson spent his time in the NBA Summer League with the Golden State Warriors. He averaged 6.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in limited action. Golden State elected to let Lawson walk […]
Read MoreMarcus Morris Is Reportedly Re-Considering His Free Agency Decision
It doesn’t often happen but in every league there are contract negotiations that suddenly fall apart. This year’s example of that is Marcus Morris, who originally agreed to a two-year deal with the Spurs. San Antonio values Morris’ ability to knock down shots from the perimeter. The front office offered him a two-year contract worth […]
Read MoreHow Much Money Kawhi Leonard Passed Up To Sign With Clippers
After almost a week of waiting for Kawhi Leonard’s decision, the All-Star forward shocked the basketball world by signing with the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Leonard took meetings in free agency with the Clippers, Lakers and Raptors. All three teams were willing to offer him a max contract, but apparently money wasn’t a huge […]
Read MoreFormer Kentucky Star Keldon Johnson Dominates NBA Debut
Although Keldon Johnson fell down the board during the 2019 NBA Draft, the Kentucky prospect is clearly showing that teams made a mistake in allowing him to slide to the No. 29 overall pick. Johnson went through a couple of rough patches at Kentucky, but there weren’t many concerns with his skillset. The athletic guard […]
Read MoreKansas Great Thomas Robinson Attempting NBA Comeback
One of the best players in history of Kansas basketball is making an attempt to return to the NBA. Former Jayhawks legend Thomas Robinson is giving it another shot this summer. Robinson didn’t just become a fan favorite in Lawrence because of his difficult upbringing. The energetic forward constantly gave his team his best effort […]
Read MoreWhere Every Kentucky Player Was Drafted Last Night
Once again Kentucky produced several top players in this year’s NBA Draft. Although the program didn’t see any of its prospects go inside the top 10, three former Wildcats went in the first round. The first Kentucky prospect to come off the board was PJ Washington, who is now a member of the Charlotte Hornets. […]
Read MoreSpurs Legend Tony Parker Announces His NBA Retirement
One of the longest-tenured players in the NBA, six-time All-Star Tony Parker, spent the 2018-19 season with the Charlotte Hornets after an 18-year career with the San Antonio Spurs. But at 37 years old and coming off one of his least-productive seasons ever, he’s decided to hang it up. According to Marc J. Spears of […]
Read MoreKentucky’s EJ Montgomery Working Out For Elite NBA Franchise
Kentucky freshman EJ Montgomery is only a few weeks from finding out if he’ll be getting an NBA contract. He has until May 29 to decide whether or not to return to school, but first he had a workout with an elite NBA franchise. According to Kentucky Sports Radio, Montgomery worked out with the San […]
Read MoreNBA Insider Has Latest On Gregg Popovich’s Future With Spurs
Last week, the San Antonio Spurs lost in Game 7 of the their first-round Western conference playoff battle against the Denver Nuggets. In the final seconds of Game 7, the Spurs decided not to foul despite trailing by four points. The decision marred a playoff series win for the young Nuggets and brought into question […]
Read MoreSpurs Insider Has Details On Gregg Popovich’s Future
With their Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, the San Antonio Spurs were eliminated in the First Round of the NBA playoffs for a second year in a row. The loss also increased speculation as to longtime head coach Gregg Popovich’s status with the team. But based on the latest reports, it […]
Read MoreVideo: DeMar DeRozan Ejected After Throwing Ball At Official
On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets took the floor for Game 4 of their series. The Spurs entered the game with a 2-1 series lead and looked to be in control early. Gregg Popovich’s squad raced out to a 34-22 lead at the end of the first quarter. However, the Spurs […]
Read MoreLuke Walton Already Has An Interview Lined Up With Another NBA Team
Well that didn’t take long. After mutually parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers earlier today, now-former head coach Luke Walton is already on his way to his next coaching interview. And he won’t even have to leave the state. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Sacramento Kings have already requested an interview […]
Read MoreBats Have Delayed Yet Another Spurs Game
The San Antonio Spurs have a history of bats invading games at the AT&T Center. Spurs great Manu Ginobili swatted one out of the air, in the most famous Spurs bat moment, a few years ago. Just the other day, a winged guest delayed the Spurs-Nets game for 10 minutes, chasing Brooklyn star D’Angelo Russell […]
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