Despite what many perceived to be a tumultuous rivalry between Rajon Rondo and LeBron James during the first half of the 2010s, the two have grown to be extremely fond of one another. Of course, that bond was molded through the fire, especially when they, alongside Anthony Davis, played pivotal roles in leading the Los
Month: September 2021
Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Clippers Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Is Richard Sherman the answer to the Buccaneers defensive struggles? by Jaleel Grandberry Brewers reliever breaks hand by punching wall after too many drinks by Alicia de Artola Russell Westbrook is entering his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers and wanted nothing to
Last week, the Minnesota Timberwolves fired GM Gersson Rosas. It was the latest move to showcase the franchise’s instability, but could it be a blessing in disguise? The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a state of disarray. This is not particularly newsworthy on its own since that has been the standard state of the franchise since
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Leigh Steinberg: From Steve Bartkowski to Patrick Mahomes by John Buhler Is Nick Sirianni trying to make Jalen Hurts look bad? by John Buhler New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose deferred to Kemba Walker as the starting point guard. With many NBA teams
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. Media day is the unofficial start of the new NBA season. Right before training camps open, players take a few hours to sit for interviews, take photos, and do
Warriors star Steph Curry responded to questions concerning teammate, Andrew Wiggins’ vaccination status and what the implications could be for his Golden State during media day. For players in the NBA, the decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine or not has been deemed a “personal decision.” But oddly enough, during today’s media day, players were
Before being traded to the Lakers, Russell Westbrook attempted to urge then-teammate Bradley Beal to request a trade to get away from the Washington Wizards. Fans all over the league have been urging Bradley Beal to get free from the Washington Wizards but time after time, he has reasserted his commitment to the organization. On
The ending of Sunday’s Mercury-Storm elimination playoff game was absolutely insane. The second-round game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Seattle Storm was everything fans could have hoped for plus much more. Yes, the Mercury pulled out with an 85-80 win but it did not come easy nor without the exhilarating turbulence of overtime. To
The NBA has denied Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins’ religious exemption request from San Francisco mandate requiring COVID-19 vaccination. After submitting a religious exemption from the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s order that requires the COVID-19 vaccination at large indoor events for people 12 and older, the NBA denied Golden State Warriors‘ Andrew Wiggins’
With two exhilarating games last night, the WNBA playoffs got of to a great start. Here’s a look at how both games went. The WNBA Playoffs got off to a fiery start last night with a Round 1 doubleheader. The Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings in the first game while the Phoenix Mercury won
With the WNBA playoffs kicking off tonight, here are the five stars who could dominate this postseason. The 2021 WNBA season was jampacked with a plethora of storylines, it being the first full season since the pandemic hit. This season we saw the resurgence of many stars who missed the W Bubble, iconic Twitter moments
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans’ front office can’t seem to get on the same page. The New Orleans Pelicans have been extremely fortunate over the last decade. They were able to win two NBA draft lotteries and pick two generational talents at No. 1 overall. Anthony Davis in 2012 and Zion Williamson in
James Wiseman, Golden State Warriors. (Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) After a shaky past two years, here’s a look at three Golden State Warriors’ players who may not be on the roster by the end of the season. It’s less than a month until the start of the 2021-22 NBA season and the Golden
In an interview on Tuesday, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob made it clear that the Warriors were not looking to trade for Ben Simmons. One thing is for certain, Ben Simmons will never play for the Philadelphia 76ers again. He’s made that much very clear. He also won’t be suiting up in a Golden
Kevin Durant, LeBron James, MVP Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports LeBron called Carmelo Anthony directly to ask him to join the Lakers by Josie Rohach How are the Broncos and Raiders the last two undefeated teams in the AFC? by Jummy Owookade Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is the MVP favorite for the 2021-22
Trae Young and Spencer Rattler could not believe D.J. Graham made the interception of the century. When D.J. Graham made the greatest play of his life, Oklahoma football star Spencer Rattler and former Sooners basketball sensation Trae Young could not believe what just happened. The Atlanta Hawks point guard was on the sidelines watching his favorite
With NBA training camp around the corner, here are 3 Los Angeles Lakers who won’t be on the roster by the end of the season. Even though NBA training camp doesn’t start until Sept. 28, speculative roster cuts are already in the mix, with many in NBA world discussing who will be playing wearing the
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 24: A view of Barclays Center during the game between the New York Liberty and the Chicago Sky on June 24, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) This Tom Brady update will make Buccaneers fans incredibly happy to hear (Video) by Aryanna Prasad 3 Lakers
Isaiah Thomas has worked out for a handful of teams this offseason but hasn’t found a spot. The Warriors are giving home one more chance. Free-agent guard Isaiah Thomas was invited to work out with the Golden State Warriors next week. The road back into an NBA lineup has been a bumpy one for former
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. reflects on his pre-draft journey and how close he was to being written off from the NBA. Within the first two minutes of his collegiate debut with the University of Missouri in 2017, Michael Porter Jr. suffered a lower back injury that required surgery. It was a tough blow