Category: NBA
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 […]
To begin the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are a perfect 5-0. The team is coming off a 107-101 win on Tuesday evening vs. the Sacramento Kings. In the 2025-26 preseason, Nikola Topic appeared in just one game for the Thunder. He underwent a testicular procedure and was out for four to six weeks. […]
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 […]
Dallas Mavericks reserve guard Brandon Williams apologized Wednesday for being a distraction after he was arrested Saturday on a charge of marijuana possession. “I wanted to apologize, first and foremost,” Williams said. “Obviously, it’s an ongoing situation. I can’t really go further into detail about it, but I just want to apologize for being a […]
One week ago, the NBA was the center of attention when the FBI made two arrests. Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested in separate, but related, gambling cases. Chauncey Billups was charged with his alleged involvement in an illegal poker ring with ties to the mafia. He was […]
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) will appeal the NBA’s decision to withhold payments from Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier while being placed on administrative leave for his indictment in a federal gambling probe. NBPA Continues To Support Terry Rozier The NBPA released this statement to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday: “While we are in […]
For the first time in his professional career, LeBron James was unavailable for the season opener. The 40-year-old is set to play in his 23rd season when he makes his debut. Five games into the 2025-25 season, the Lakers have yet to see LeBron James take the court. He is currently dealing with sciatica in […]
Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young has no issues with his ACL after exiting Wednesday night’s 117-112 road win over the Brooklyn Nets with a right knee sprain, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. “The most important thing is it is not his ACL,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said after the game. “He’s going to get […]
Five games into the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are 3-2. The team is coming off a narrow 116-115 win on Wednesday evening vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. Austin Reaves led the team with 28 points and 40 minutes played on Wednesday. Additionally, the 27-year-old hit a true buzzer-beater vs. the Timberwolves to lift the […]
