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Steve Kerr new Warriors contract revealed
Steve Kerr has agreed to rejoin the Golden State Warriors on a new deal, ESPN's Shams Charania first reported. MIN: 31.12 PTS: 26.53 (56.45%) REB: 3.56 AS: 4.69 ST: 1.16 BL: 0.38 TO: 2.84 GM: 45 The new contract will be two years, during which Kerr will remain the highest-paid coach in the NBA. Last season, he earned $17.5 million. Thank you for reading us! We have even more content for you. If you like our content, please click here and add us as your preferred source.
OKC coach calls Lakers player a 'priority' to defend, and it's not LeBron or Reaves
Despite dominating the second round so far, Mark Daigneault and the Thunder are wary of Deandre Ayton's recent impactful performances for the Lakers. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect - Scanpix The Oklahoma City Thunder are enjoying all the momentum in the Western Conference Semifinals, leading with a commanding 2-0 margin over the Los Angeles Lakers.
James Harden breaks silence on hand injury rumors
James Harden isn't aware enough of the recent reports surrounding his hand condition for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. MIN: 35.05 PTS: 23.14 (57.62%) REB: 4.9 AS: 7.72 ST: 1.22 BL: 0.43 TO: 3.7 GM: 79 "No, dealing with what?" Harden told the media as he was asked about his rumored hand injury in the aftermath of the Cavs' 116-109 Game 3 victory in the second round against the Detroit Pistons.
Lakers drop huge Jarred Vanderbilt final Game 3 injury status vs. OKC
Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) is available to play in Game 3 for the Lakers vs. OKC. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect - Scanpix The Los Angeles Lakers will look to get themselves back on track in the Western Conference Semifinals, down 0-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Donovan Mitchell joins LeBron James in rare Cavaliers milestone
Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cleveland Cavaliers to keep their season going, securing a must-needed 116-109 victory in Game 3 over the Detroit Pistons of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Patrick Beverley, NBA World react on James Harden Game 3 heroics for Cavs win
Donovan Mitchell's lead and James Harden's crunch-time takeover put the Cavs back on track to win Game 3 in Cleveland against the Pistons. Credit: Scanpix The Cleveland Cavaliers survived a thriller, taking Game 3 with a 116-109 victory against the Detroit Pistons. MIN: 35.05 PTS: 23.14 (57.62%) REB: 4.9 AS: 7.72 ST: 1.22 BL: 0.43 TO: 3.7 GM: 79 After failing in the first two games in Detroit, the Cavs are finally back on track with a huge win on Saturday on their home turf.
Filipino basketball great sends emotional farewell to NBA team
Alapag initially joined Sacramento in 2019 as a member of the coaching staff of the Kings' Summer League team. In 2021, he subsequently earned an opportunity to be an assistant coach for the Stockton Kings, the franchise's NBA G League affiliate. In 2023, Alapag landed the biggest break of his coaching career when he was promoted as a player development coach under Mike Brown.
Jared Harper named back-to-back EuroCup MVP
Hapoel Jerusalem guard Jared Harper has become the first player in history to win the EuroCup MVP award twice, earning back-to-back honors. Credit: ZUMAPRESS.com - Scanpix Hapoel Jerusalem guard Jared Harper has been named the 2025-26 EuroCup Most Valuable Player. Team: Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem Position: PG Age: 28 Height: 180 cm Weight: 79 kg Birth place: Georgia, United States of America With another dominant campaign, Harper made history as the first player ever to win the award twice.
Huge update on LeBron James' next career stop: Insider drops Lakers intel
LeBron James camp and the Lakers are not 'shutting the door' on LeBron returning next season. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect - Scanpix The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are not shutting the door on the possibility of him finishing his legendary career as a Laker.
Deni Avdija sends bold message to Victor Wembanyama, Spurs ahead of playoff duel
The Portland Trail Blazers' inspiring and remarkable season continues on Tuesday, as they outlasted the Phoenix Suns with a 114-110 road victory in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament. Team: Portland Trail Blazers Position: SF Age: 25 Height: 200 cm Weight: 95 kg Birth place: Beit Zera, Israel By beating the Suns, the Trail Blazers earned themselves a trip to the NBA Playoffs for the first time in five years. But what awaits them is a major challenge of battling one of the league's title favorites.
Kings make big coaching decision on Doug Christie
The Sacramento Kings have reportedly decided to keep Doug Christie as head coach heading into next season despite a 22-59 record and a tough year filled with injuries and roster changes. Credit: AP - Scanpix The Sacramento Kings have decided to move forward with Doug Christie as their head coach, choosing stability despite a difficult season and outside questions about his future, per The Athletic.
Nikola Jokic's 15-minute stats are unlike anything in NBA history
Nikola Jokic is putting up historic numbers even in short 15-minute stretches this season, averaging 11.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists. His per-minute production stands out as one of the most efficient in NBA history, while he also needs to complete one more game with at least 15 minutes played to secure MVP and All-NBA eligibility Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect - Scanpix Even a short stretch of minutes tells the full story of how dominant Nikola Jokic has been this season.
Doc Rivers raises doubts about Giannis future in Milwaukee
Doc Rivers spoke openly about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, saying the team needs to improve its roster to keep him long term. Rivers admitted that if the Milwaukee Bucks cannot build a true title contender, Giannis could consider looking elsewhere, as the Bucks continue a difficult season outside the playoff picture.
Kevin Durant among just 4 NBA players to earn bonuses this season
Only four NBA players have reached contract bonuses this season out of 133 total incentives across the league. Kevin Durant is among the group after earning his All-Star bonus, alongside Khris Middleton, Derrick White, and Saddiq Bey, while the vast majority of incentives remain unfulfilled or undecided.
Lakers to pay huge price after crossing NBA tax line
The Los Angeles Lakers are among seven NBA teams set to pay a luxury tax penalty after going over the salary limit this season. With a projected $22.2 million bill, the Lakers join several contenders spending big, while the payout for teams under the tax drops to its lowest level in recent years.
Josh Giddey breaks silence on Bulls front office changes
Josh Giddey reacted to the Chicago Bulls front office changes in a calm and professional way, calling it part of the business while showing gratitude to Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley. At the same time, the young guard strongly supported head coach Billy Donovan, praising his honesty and competitive mindset as the team heads into an important offseason.
Anthony Davis return to Lakers? Insider gives update on AD, Patrick Beverley
The Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to pursue a reunion with Anthony Davis this offseason due to injury concerns, a huge contract, and "unhealed wounds" after the trade, while adding tough veterans like Patrick Beverley or Jae Crowder also isn't viewed as a viable option. Credit: AP - Scanpix The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton as their starting center last offseason, but after an inconsistent year from him, the team could once again explore the big men market this summer.
Former Rocket arrested in FBC
ROSHARON — Former Houston Rocket Patrick Beverley was arrested and charged with felony assault early Friday morning, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. According to his attorney, Beverley found his sister, a minor, alone with an 18-year old man in the home where the assault allegedly took place. Beverley’s social media accounts pos t ed a statem ent, unsigned, Friday night that read, “Patrick Beverley has no criminal record.
Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose names Michael Jordan's biggest rival as his NBA GOAT
Michael Jordan made an indelible mark on the NBA during nearly two decades as a professional basketball player. And without a doubt, the place where he left the strongest legacy was with the Chicago Bulls. However, now Derrick Rose, another icon of the franchise, has chosen MJ's biggest rival as his favorite in the GOAT debate. "My GOAT now is Isiah Thomas because he's from Chicago," revealed during a recent interview with HoopsHype.
Instant Analysis: Pacers Pick Up Clutch Win Over Rivals Bucks In Heart-Stopping Ending Original
Another enthralling edition of Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks is in the books as the Pacers picked up a 115-114 win over the Bucks at home in a thrilling clash. A Tyrese Haliburton four-point play sealed the game, as the point guard was fouled on a game-tying three and won the game at the line. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points (10-15 FG), 12 rebounds, and five assists.
Patrick Beverley, Bucks Sued By Pacers Fans
Two Indiana Pacers fans have filed a lawsuit against Patrick Beverley and the Milwaukee Bucks following incidents during a playoff game. Beverley allegedly threw a basketball into the stands during Game 6, striking fan Katie Lanciotti and causing injury. After an initial apology, Beverley reportedly threw the ball again, this time hitting Jessica Simmons.
Patrick Beverley, Bucks Sued By Pacers Fans Original
The Milwaukee Bucks and former NBA guard Patrick Beverley have been sued by two Indiana Pacers fans. Beverley threw a ball into the stands twice during the Bucks’ Game 6 loss to the Pacers in the first round of the 2024 playoffs. “Specifically, Beverley threw the basketball directly at and into the side of Katie Lanciotti’s head, hard enough that it broke the necklace that she was wearing,” the lawsuit said. “The basketball then fell to the ground near Lanciotti.
Patrick Beverley And Milwaukee Bucks Sued By Pacers Fans For Ball Throwing Incident
Patrick Beverley and the Milwaukee Bucks are set for a reunion, but not in the way Beverley would have hoped. Joe Schroeder of Fox 59 is reporting that two Indiana Pacers fans are suing Patrick Beverley, the Milwaukee Bucks, and former Bucks assistant coach Josh Oppenheimer for damages sustained from Beverley's ball-tossing incident during the NBA playoffs last year.
Daniel Theis traded in a deal with Thunder
The New Orleans Pelicans have made the move ahead of the trade deadline by dealing Daniel Theis. Points made: 109,9 Accuracy: 44,6% Place in standings: 24 Record max: 136 Record min: 85 Best scorer: Trey Murphy III Shams Charania from ESPN reports that the Pelicans traded Theis and draft compensation to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It's not specified yet what the Pelicans will get in return.
New Lakers forward could get traded before making his debut
Email Email Latest Upcoming games Recent games BN+ news New Los Angeles Lakers acquisition Maxi Kleber could get traded by tomorrow's trade deadline before making his debut with the Lakers. Credit: Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a busy final day before the trade deadline, looking to strengthen their roster in the hopes of making a deep playoff run. After trading away Anthony Davis, the Lakers are in dire need of adding a solid big man to their lineup.
Warriors internally discussed trading Draymond Green
Golden State Warriors reportedly internally discussed moving on from Draymond Green before the trade deadline. Credit: AFP – Scanpix The Golden State Warriors are looking to improve their roster as trade deadline approaches tomorrow. Many star players has been linked with the Warriors, but in order to get a player like that might need to move one of their most important players.
Patrick Beverley on Doncic trade: 'Dallas got fleeced'
Patrick Beverley couldn't believe the Dallas Mavericks traded away their superstar Luka Doncic, saying they got 'fleeced' in this deal. Credit: USA Today Sports-Scanpix Former Los Angeles Lakers player Patrick Beverley, reacted to them acquiring Luka Doncic in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks on his Pat Bev Podcast.
Stephon Marbury: Current NBA players are lazy
Stephon Marbury thinks today's players are lazier and, in a sense, don't know how to play. Marbury is in favor of the NBA adding a four-point shot and argues it would open the game even more. Credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images/AFP - Scanpix Stephon Marbury was a star in the NBA, he then became a basketball legend in China. Now, he shared his view on the current state of the NBA.
Lou Williams admits to playing in NBA game while drunk
Former NBA player Lou Williams shared a story about the one time he told Doc Rivers that he was drunk and he still played him in the game anyway. Credit: AFP – Scanpix Lou Williams had a stellar NBA career as an explosive scorer off the bench. His notable years came when he played for the LA Clippers, where he won the Sixth Man award twice. On The Underground Show, Williams shared an interesting story about the time the Clippers were in New York to play the Knicks.
Yam Madar to reportedly leave Bayern for Hapoel Tel Aviv
Remember Show Password Latest Upcoming games Recent games BN+ news Yam Madar will reportedly leave FC Bayern Munich and will sign a three-year deal with Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv until the end of the 2026-27 season. Madar will leave without a buyout. Credit: Frank Hoermann/SVEN SIMON - Scanpix A few days after expressing his dissatisfaction with the current situation, Yam Madar is reportedly set to leave FC Bayern Munich.
Jared McCain confirms Filipino ties
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain proudly acknowledged his Filipino heritage. Credit: Getty Images via AFP-Scanpix Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain confirmed he has blood ties to Filipinos. MIN: 23.96 PTS: 16.63 (55.33%) REB: 2.19 As: 2.81 ST: 0.56 BL: 0 TO: 1.25 GM: 16 "Shout out to my Asian community. Probably like 10% Filipino, but that counts," McCain said in a locker room video published on Reddit.
Cam Thomas injury update: Nets star out 3-4 weeks with hamstring strain
Cam Thomas, averaging career highs in his breakout season, will miss 3-4 weeks due to a left hamstring strain. Credit: AP - Scanpix Brooklyn Nets rising star Cam Thomas is set to miss three to four weeks due to a left hamstring strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Patrick Beverley is '50-50' on staying in Israel due to family pressures
Patrick Beverley is facing a difficult "50-50" decision about staying in Israel to continue his career, as pressures from both his family and his fiancée complicate the situation: "It's about who I want to make happy." Credit: ZUMAPRESS.com - Scanpix Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv guard Patrick Beverley is facing a tough decision about his future in Israel, as family pressures mount. In a recent episode of The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone, he revealed the dilemma he's currently dealing with.
Tibor Pleiss will continue his career in Italy
Tibor Pleiss has been announced as a new signing of recently promoted Trapani Sharks, who will play in Italy's top division next season. MIN: 18.02 PTS: 7.78 (50.96%) REB: 3.61 As: 0.7 ST: 0.35 BL: 0.61 TO: 0.65 GM: 23 Pleiss signed with the ambitious Sicilian team until the end of the 2024-25 season. The 34-year-old center from Germany has 13 seasons in the Euroleague behind him, most notably for Anadolu Efes Istanbul since 2018.
Steven Adams reveals how he avoided Kevin Garnett's trash-talk
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams is best known for his days with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he shared a funny story about his first games in the NBA. Points made: 12,7 Accuracy: 35,2% Place in standings: 14 Record max: 27 Record min: 5 Most made 3FGs: Fred VanVleet A big man from New Zealand describes on The Morning Shift podcast how he pretended not to speak English to escape Kevin Garnett and his famous trash-talk.
Gordon Hayward shares a funny story with Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest
Gordon Hayward is enjoying his retirement, spending more time with his family and friends. MIN: 22.26 PTS: 8.62 (52.47%) REB: 3.34 As: 2.78 ST: 0.69 BL: 0.24 TO: 1.14 GM: 58 Last night, he was a guest on The LeBatard Show, where he discussed numerous topics and shared a hilarious story about Metta Sandiford-Artest and Kobe Bryant in a pre-season game between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. "For whatever reason, when you see a white guy checking in, you start going at him.
Lonzo Ball cleared for full 5-on-5 scrimmages
Chicago Bulls fans have received some great news related to Lonzo Ball in the last few seasons, as the former second pick of the NBA Draft has started attending full scrimmages. Points made: 11,5 Accuracy: 35,8% Place in standings: 26 Record max: 19 Record min: 2 Most made 3FGs: Coby White However, the Bulls didn't give a timetable for Ball's potential return to the court yet.
Malachi Flynn signs with San Antonio Spurs
As Shams Charania of The Athletic reports, Malachi Flynn is a new point guard of San Antonio Spurs. MIN: 12.71 PTS: 5.51 (47.47%) REB: 1.65 As: 1.87 ST: 0.55 BL: 0.13 TO: 0.91 GM: 69 Flynn signed a one-year deal with the Texas-based team. The 26-year-old point guard was selected in the 2020 NBA Draft as a 29th pick by the Toronto Raptors, playing last season for the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons.
Patrick Beverley on his play in Israel: 'Bomb goes off, I'm gone'
Patrick Beverley will bring his own private chef, he will also create a docuseries about his experience playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel. He was happy to get to assume responsibility and be the leader of a team again but admitted he would leave the country if anything similar to a mid-July drone explosion happened near his home.
Celtics-Mavs Game 1 hits a 17-year viewership low
Game 1 between Celtics and Mavs was the least-watched non-COVID Finals opener since 2007. Credit: AP-Scanpix While basketball superfans are always waiting for the NBA Finals to start, the general public wasn't that interested in watching Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks.
Sani Becirovic accuses Olympiacos players of disrespect, Bartzokas responds
Panathinaikos general manager Sani Becirovic thinks Olympiacos players didn't respect Ergin Ataman in Game 2 of the Greek league finals. The Reds' coach, Giorgos Bartzokas, responded to the Slovenian executive's claim. Credit: Vangelis Stolis Olympiacos Piraeus made it 2-0 against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in the Greek league final series by prevailing 92-86 in Game 2.
Cade Cunningham to receive max extension from Pistons
Cade Cunningham may continue to be a Detroit Pistons player for the foreseeable future. Team: Detroit Pistons Position: PG Age: 22 Height: 203 cm Weight: 100 kg Birth place: Texas, United States of America According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the Pistons are preparing to offer a max extension to Cunningham's contract. The deal can run up to $225 million for five years, depending on changes in the salary cap in 2025.
Nikola Topic may miss his first NBA season with injury
Injury news continues to plague Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade's Nikola Topic, who might be forced to miss his first NBA season. MIN: 15.38 PTS: 3.5 (44.44%) REB: 1.5 As: 3.5 ST: 0.5 BL: 0 TO: 1 GM: 2 According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, Topic may need "a redshirt season" because of a partially torn ACL that will require surgery. Topic is slated to enter the 2024 NBA Draft, and his stock has unfortunately suffered after back-to-back injuries.
Ergin Ataman fined by Greek league for comments on officiating
Ergin Ataman, the coach of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, was sanctioned by the Greek Basket League authorities for harshly criticizing referees. Points made: 15,2 Accuracy: 73,7% Place in standings: 2 Record max: 25 Record min: 8 Most made FTs: Mathias Lessort The Turkish tactician was given a fine of 10,000 euros by the Greek Basket League Sports Judge, which was announced through a press release.
Patrick Beverley and Gilbert Arenas react to Jabari Parker's emotional video
FC Barcelona forward Jabari Parker was recently captured in footage showing his emotions of gratefulness for being able to return to basketball with Barcelona. Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley and former NBA player Gilbert Arenas reacted to Parker's video.
President Joe Biden Giving Medal Of Freedom To U.S. Olympic Stars
Joe Biden is set to give a couple of legendary Olympic stars the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday. Katie Ledecky, one of the best swimmers ever, and Jim Thorpe, the first Native American to win a Gold Medal for the U.S., will both be awarded this medal. This medal is "the nation’s highest civilian honor," according to the White House. Ledecky has won seven Olympic Golds for the U.S. during the Olympics along with three Silver Medals. She's also won 21 World Championship Gold Medals.
Tiger Woods' Mt. Rushmore Of Golf Going Viral Again
Back in 2018, Tiger Woods was asked to name his Mt. Rushmore of golf. For some reason, that video has resurfaced on social media nearly six years later. Ahead of the 2018 Ryder Cup, Woods revealed that Sam Snead, Bobby Jones and Jack Nicklaus would be on his Mt. Rushmore. The final spot is reserved for himself. "My all-time Mt. Rushmore of golf," Woods said. "Snead, Jones, Nicklaus… me." Nicklaus and Woods are widely regarded as the two greatest golfers of all-time.
Caitlin Clark Plays Her First WNBA Game Tonight - Here's Tip Time For Fever vs. Wings
On Friday night, Caitlin Clark will make her much-anticipated WNBA debut for the Indiana Fever. It's only the preseason, but the hype is at an all-time high for the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft. Clark has been responsible for a massive increase in interest and coverage for the WNBA, but it's finally back to basketball for the all-time Division I top scorer. She'll be in the lineup for the Indiana Fever on Friday on the road against the Dallas Wings, and here's when you can see it.
Everyone's Defending ESPN Employee Disrespected By Patrick Beverley
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley was already a polarizing player due to his antics on the court. Well, on Thursday night, he lost a lot of fans due to his behavior in the locker room. After the Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs, Beverley told ESPN producer Malinda Adams that he wouldn't field any questions from her because she's not subscribed to his podcast. Unfortunately, we're not kidding. "Can you move that mic and get out of the circle for me please, mam?
Phil Mickelson Admits He's Leaning Toward Retirement Original
Golf fans, it sounds like Phil Mickelson is nearing the 18th hole of his professional career. On Thursday, Bloomberg shared a video of Mickelson revealing that he's near the end of his golf career. However, he didn't provide a timetable for his retirement. “I’m 53 now, and my career, you know, if I’m being truthful, it’s towards its end," Mickelson said. "Now, I would like to help others find the same enjoyment and fulfillment that the game of golf has provided me.
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