Articles by Antonio Kozlow (2845)
Next Step Toward His Comeback LeBron James will take another step toward returning to the court this week. The 40-year-old star plans to practice with the Lakers’ G League team, the South Bay Lakers, as he prepares for his 23rd NBA season. Lakers head coach JJ Redick announced the plan before Monday’s game against the […]
A Legend Remembered Lenny Wilkens, one of basketball’s most respected figures, passed away Sunday, leaving behind a legacy that transcends eras. A three-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee — as a player (1989), coach (1998), and assistant for the 1992 Dream Team (2010) — Wilkens’ influence touched nearly every corner of the NBA. […]
Frustration Boils Over in Philadelphia The NBA announced Monday, November 10, that Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been fined $25,000 for throwing his water bottle to the floor during Friday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The incident took place with 6:25 left in the third quarter at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena. Moments earlier, Ingram […]
Four Euro Powers Expected to Join NBA Europe is moving closer to becoming a reality, with four current EuroLeague teams reportedly set to join the new competition. According to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne are expected to be among the founding members. Former EuroLeague team ALBA […]
A Tough Homecoming Bradley Beal’s return to Phoenix didn’t go smoothly. Now with the Los Angeles Clippers, he was booed during introductions and every touch of the ball. Beal struggled to find rhythm, shooting just 2-of-14 from the field in a 115–102 loss to the Suns. With Kawhi Leonard and James Harden out, Beal had […]
Durant’s Courtside Moment Goes Viral Kevin Durant gave fans another viral moment during Wednesday night’s matchup between the Rockets and Grizzlies.During Houston’s 124–109 win, Durant was seen joking with Ja Morant’s father, Tee Morant, who sat courtside. In a TikTok video posted by @courtsidedunk, Durant walked toward Tee during a timeout and said, “Your son […]
Cleared for Contact, But Not Quite Ready The Los Angeles Lakers received positive news this week as LeBron James has been cleared for contact basketball activity, according to a team statement Thursday. The 40-year-old forward continues to recover from sciatica, a nerve issue that has kept him sidelined through the early part of the season. […]
Ex-NBA Player Faces Federal Charges Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of gambling fraud and leaking private injury information about LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Jones appeared in Brooklyn federal court with his lawyer, Kenneth Montgomery, who entered the plea for him. The court allowed Jones to stay free […]
A Home Game 935 Miles Away The Dallas Mavericks may play in Texas, but Mexico City felt like home last weekend. In front of 20,385 passionate fans at Arena CDMX, the Mavs faced the Detroit Pistons in the NBA’s 34th Mexico Game. Though Dallas lost 113–101, the energy inside the arena never dipped. Every basket […]
League Under Scrutiny NBA officials met Wednesday with congressional staffers in Washington to discuss the league’s connection to sportsbooks and recent gambling scandals. The talks followed federal charges against Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and others. Two sources told The Associated Press that Commissioner Adam Silver did not attend, […]