LeBron James continues to make insane history, as he’s become the first player to score at least 10 points in 1,000 consecutive games. Is there anything on this planet LeBron James can’t do? Arguably the best player in NBA history, James is in his age-36 season, but hasn’t been slowed down whatsoever to start things
Month: December 2020
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 05: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs his ankle in front of Lonzo Ball #2, LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma #0 and Tyson Chandler #5 during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs Staples Center on December 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The New Orleans Pelicans were in prime position to sneak into the playoffs when the NBA restarted its season and gave them a four-game window to force a
You know the Golden State Warriors are in a bad place when the Chicago Bulls broadcast is roasting them. The 2020-21 NBA season was supposed to be the Golden State Warriors‘ return to greatness. With point guard Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson returning to full health, the expectation was that the Warriors would be a
Trae Young called out Grayson Allen on Twitter for allegedly tripping him during Saturday’s Atlanta Hawks-Memphis Grizzlies game. During the NBA preseason, Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young got acquainted with Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen. And by acquainted, we mean that Young shoved Allen and created a brief scuffle between both teams. The
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 23: Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards react after a call in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on December 23, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms
Dec 11, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks forward Reggie Bullock (25) gets defended by Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Wrestling industry reacts to sudden death of Brodie Lee by Raphael Garcia Mitchell Trubisky can now control his fate
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 22: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles against Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center on December 22, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or
MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 25: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans goes up for a layup against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is
The Staples Center took down a Taylor Swift banner, but it was not meant to throw shade at the music star. In Los Angeles, the Staples Center hosts not only four professional sports teams (Lakers, Clippers, Kings, and Sparks), but also a ton of entertainment events and concerts. One of music’s biggest stars is Taylor
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Phoenix Suns didn’t play their finest game in Wednesday night’s season opener, and neither did their most-heralded new pieces from the offseason. Chris Paul finished with just
Dec 23, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) attempts a free throw against the Boston Celtics during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports WWE NXT Results: Adam Cole defeats Velveteen Dream in main event by Raphael Garcia Christmas Eve hours 2020: Is McDonald’s open?
With Chris Paul’s arrival, the Phoenix Suns face playoff expectations for the first time in years. Here are their five big questions for the 2020-21 NBA season. The Phoenix Suns have spent more time aimlessly wandering the desert than most Biblical characters lately. Thanks to Devin Booker‘s tireless efforts, head coach Monty Williams and general
The San Antonio Spurs saw their multi-decade playoff streak broken last year. Are they ready to start a new one? Is there an NBA team run by Jawas? The real issue with LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan is that they have outlived their usefulness in the basketball world. The words are cruel, but so is
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 15: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors cheers for his team during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images C.J. Elleby of the Portland Trail Blazers collides with Justin James of the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during their preseason game at
Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors. (Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) North Carolina vs. Kentucky live stream: Betting odds, TV channel, prediction by Mike Phillips How Jaron Ennis got the nickname ‘Boots’ and his boxing start by Jeremy Herriges The Toronto Raptors’ new court in Tampa, Florida is very impressive, given the circumstances. You
Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets. (Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Keyontae Johnson gives us a positive update on his recovery (Video) by John Buhler Toronto Raptors’ new Tampa court looks straight fire (Photo) by John Buhler Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had some Boston Celtics demons to exorcise Friday. Kyrie Irving burned some sage
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports 5 defensive coordinator candidates the Las Vegas Raiders need to hire by Brad Berreman Jerry West has been sued by a man claiming he helped recruit Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers and wasn’t paid. Now he’s released an ugly voicemail as proof of his claims. Any NBA news broken by TMZ
With the deadline for signing to a supermax extension coming quickly, will the Utah Jazz have to trade Rudy Gobert? The Utah Jazz have two core pieces around which everything else revolves — Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. Mitchell has gotten a new contract, a five-year rookie max extension worth up to $195 million, and