PORTLAND, OREGON – OCTOBER 04: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors looks on before the preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 04, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
Month: October 2021
New York Knicks have two words to symbolize their early-season success. It’s simple. It’s catchy. It’s…big bong. The catch phrase has gone viral on NBA Twitter, and every win brings with it more bings, and more bongs. Just one week into the season, the Knicks were first in the Eastern Conference. It all started on
Washington Wizards small forward Kyle Kuzma voices his approval of the NBA’s new restrictive rules on foul drawing, citing how much it’s changed the game. Ballers who have mastered the art of the flop won’t be able to show their artistry in the 2021-22 season. That’s because the NBA has finally implemented new rules to
I never thought I’d feel sorry for James Harden, but NBA officials have a personal vendetta against him so far this season. Harden could get mauled, or attacked by a tiger on the court, and it wouldn’t matter. He would not get a foul call. Despite his status as a star in the Association, NBA
Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports What time does UFC 267 start in the United States? by Amy Kaplan MLB Twitter is in agreement with Jeff Passan over controversial tomahawk chop by Aryanna Prasad Second-year power forward Patrick Williams will miss the rest of the season after suffering a wrist injury against the New York Knicks. The
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Russell Westbrook joins historic list with 7000th career rebound by Braulio Perez The Chicago Bulls have gotten off to an incredibly fast start but that doesn’t mean their roster is set. Reports are they’re open to trading Coby White. KC Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago said in an interview with Hoops
Russell Westbrook continues to make history while on the hardwood, as he joined a new elite club on Wednesday night. For Los Angeles Lakers playmaker Russell Westbrook, the man really is a one of a kind player. In his first year with the Lakers, hoping to bring home his first NBA Finals rings, Westbrook has
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images 5 bold predictions for Dolphins against Bills by Russell S. Baxter Jaron Ennis willing to chase Crawford and Spence up a division by Jeremy Herriges It has been a slow start to the season for Brooklyn Nets star James Harden and he made it clear conditioning has had a negative
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. If the NBA season ended today, Miles Bridges would win Most Improved Player by an enormous margin. And honestly, you could make an argument that he’d belong in the
The late show circuit strikes again, with ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ being the latest to chime in on the Kyrie Irving anti-vaccination saga. Everyone in the NBA world has been having fun at Kyrie Irving’s expense — an expense that amounts to an estimated $186 million since Irving lost out on a Nets
The fans at Madison Square Garden didn’t hold back in going after the 76ers and Ben Simmons during the Knicks win. Those passionate New York Knicks fans never stop, do they? Whenever they have a chance to let loose on the opposition, they sure take advantage. Such was the case on Tuesday night in the
Noted domestic abuser and tax evader Floyd Mayweather has come out in support of Kyrie Irving’s nonsensical vaccine opposition. Kyrie Irving has made him the NBA’s villain du jour with a refusal to get vaccinated for COVID, a stance he has struggled to defend in any logical or coherent way. This stance is particularly problematic
Iman Shumpert, NBA (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Joc Pederson on how he got Braves mojo going: ‘Show up, say hey’ by Alicia de Artola Longtime NBA veteran Iman Shumpert is a contestant on the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars but, he’s not just there, he’s an absolute revelation on the dance floor.
Oct 24, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looking to pass against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Michael Vick congratulates Braves on reaching World Series by Scott Rogust NFL Twitter wants Jimmy Garoppolo benched after
October 21, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates on the bench against the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Marvin Vettori grinds out tough win over Paulo Costa in a thriller at UFC Vegas 41 (Video) by Curtis Calhoun
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Rece Davis names Georgia defender as his Heisman pick by John Buhler Michigan-Michigan State showdown will represent a first in rivalry history by Alicia de Artola When you come at the King, you best not miss. LeBron James put Phoenix Suns point guard Cam Payne
Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (4) against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports 3 Red Sox players who won’t be back next season by Alicia de Artola Look: Oregon uniforms for UCLA getting ton of attention for the wrong reasons by Patrick Schmidt
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) MLB Twitter celebrates after Astros late homer cements World Series appearance (Video) by Amy Kaplan 10 WR sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 7 by Frankie Licausi There was drama on the Los Angeles Lakers sideline on Friday night as Anthony Davis and
The Phoenix Suns hit back with a forceful statement denying “baseless claims” of racism, sexism and sexual harassment by owner Robert Sarver. Reports of allegations of racism, sexism and sexual harassment against owner Robert Sarver were met with unequivocal denial from the Suns organization on Friday. “We understand that an outlet is considering publishing a
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 Miami Heat began this season with legitimate championship aspirations and they got off to a strong start in their season opener, pounding the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks 137-95.