Articles by Antonio Kozlow (2898)
Former Athlete Faces Severe Drug Charges American basketball player Jarred Shaw, 35, is fighting for his life in Indonesia after Indonesian authorities accused him of possessing cannabis gummies — an offense that can carry the death penalty by firing squad under the country’s strict narcotics laws. Police in Jakarta arrested Shaw in May after they […]
Oklahoma City Picks Up Right Where It Left Off The Oklahoma City Thunder have shown no signs of slowing down after their championship run. Despite early injuries and lineup changes, the reigning NBA champions have opened the season 7-0, becoming the league’s last undefeated team. “We have a DNA. We have an identity. We understand […]
Thunder Star Faces Minor Setback Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams will miss at least another 10 to 14 days after undergoing a follow-up procedure on his right wrist, the team announced Friday. The operation removed a screw that was causing irritation during the final stages of his recovery. Dr. Steven Shin performed the procedure […]
Rookie Status: Promising, But Not Yet Ready Noa Essengue entered the NBA with high expectations after being selected 12th overall in the 2025 draft. The 18-year-old French forward possesses exceptional physical tools—standing 6-foot-10 with a long wingspan. He impressed overseas with his athleticism and potential. Yet the Bulls coaching staff insists he still has significant […]
New communication system launches in two phases starting Saturday For the first time in league history, NBA referees will wear headsets during regular-season games. The change begins Saturday as part of a two-phase rollout aimed at improving communication and efficiency during officiating. Phase One: Limited Use During Reviews The NBA announced Friday that referees will […]
Former Celtics star focuses on responsibility after incident Paul Pierce has hired a personal driver following his recent arrest for driving under the influence, showing a clear effort to prioritize safety and accountability. The NBA Hall of Famer’s decision comes just weeks after his DUI charge in Los Angeles. A Change in Approach Pierce was […]
NBA Announces Disciplinary Action The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene gesture during the team’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. The league announced the fine on Thursday, noting that the gesture occurred with 4:02 remaining in the fourth quarter of the game. Officials immediately […]
The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the $10 billion sale of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The transaction, which will finalize soon, is the largest sports franchise sale in history. Buss Family Keeps Minority Stake The Buss family, owners of the Lakers since […]
Through the first week of NBA action, only four teams remain unbeaten — Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and Chicago. It’s early, but their starts give fans plenty to talk about. Let’s break down which of these squads are genuine title threats and which are just riding an early hot streak. Oklahoma City Thunder – […]
Jordan Questions Modern NBA Rest Culture Michael Jordan, one of the greatest players in basketball history, has spoken out strongly against the modern NBA’s approach to “load management.” During a segment of NBA on NBC titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” the six-time NBA champion dismissed the idea that players need planned rest days. “Well, it […]