Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic may have reaggravated his knee injury at a Nov. 22 practice, causing him to slam the bleachers in frustration. Luka Doncic was working with the Mavericks as he worked to overcome knee and ankle injuries that have sidelined him since Nov. 15. Things looked good a week later, as
Washington Wizards Kyle Kuzma broke the Internet with his pink sweater, defending his fit on Instagram against LeBron James, J.R. Smith and Isaiah Thomas. Kyle Kuzma has made headline after headline for opinionated statements, but the Nov. 22 fit has gone too far. Kuzma rolled up to Capitol One Arena to play the Charlotte Hornets
Iman Shumpert on Dancing with the Stars NFL Twitter furious Steve Levy can’t say Chris Godwin’s name properly by Cody Williams Iman Shumpert has won the 30th season of Dancing With the Stars, becoming the first NBA player to hoist the Mirrorball Trophy. Iman Shumpert may be a former NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers,
Apr 8, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) celebrates as a time out is called against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Raiders prove completely fraudulent in putrid loss to Bengals by Byron Smith Tiger Woods offers auspicious message,
LeBron James talked some serious trash talk to Draymond Green after the Ohio State Buckeyes handed Green’s alma mater, Michigan State, a big loss on the gridiron. LeBron James and Draymond Green have a healthy rivalry on the court dating back to their meetings in the NBA Finals when the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland
TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 5: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles against the Malachi Flynn #22 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on November 5, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a call on the court in the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on October 30, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 93-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,
Former Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce squashes a mortifying longtime NBA rumor in an exclusive interview with The Athletic. It’s the biggest scandal that ever rocked the NBA, and it stained Paul Pierce’s legacy. (And his pants). All jokes aside, it turns out that these jokes no longer fly anymore, as Pierce has finally spoken
San Antonio Spurs coach revealed his key to success in a recent press conference: draft Tim Duncan and hope it leads to an NBA Championship. Gregg Popovich just had the most Gregg Popovich press conference imaginable. Always reluctant to speak with media, Popvich was even more reluctant to gloat about almost becoming the winningest regular
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 Houston Rockets are not good. Like, really, really not good. Their record currently stats at 1-14 and they’ve been outscored by an average of 10.7 points per 100
Though not known as a basketball fan, Taylor Swift has had a long-running relationship with the NBA that predates her recording career and continues today. On Friday, Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version), the second installment in her ongoing quest to re-record each of her first six albums. Red remains her best record as well
A source from the Philadelphia 76ers said that there is a list of about 30 NBA players who the team is willing to swap for Ben Simmons. Is the Ben Simmons trade happening soon? The short answer is no, but the long answer is that the impending deal is already taking shape. The Athletic’s Sam
NBA and NFL athletes used their platform to pressure Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt to commute the sentence of Julius Jones hours before his execution. Athlete activism has seen an uptick in recent years, with countless athletes sharing their perspectives directly with fans. Professional athletes possess unparalleled platforms, as heroes to millions of adoring sports fans
Former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade spoke with Stephen A. Smith about how watching the Warriors play makes him appreciate Draymond Green more. The Warriors are taking over the NBA, and they’re finally getting the attention they deserve for their league-best 12-2 record. Steph Curry is the leading MVP candidate. Steve Kerr is taking the
Cade Cunningham isn’t playing like the No. 1 overall pick at the moment, but the Pistons need to exercise patience with their talented rookie. It’s natural for Detroit Pistons fans to be frustrated with Cade Cunningham’s early-season struggles. Detroit drafted him to be the cornerstone of their rebuild. Instead of looking like the franchise savior,
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The Warriors have been dominant early in the season and it’s become more obvious by the day that Golden State should be heavy NBA Championship favorites. Coming into Tuesday night’s trip to Barclays Center to face the surging Nets, the Golden State
DeMar DeRozan said he thought joining the Los Angeles Lakers was a “done deal” this past offseason. DeMar DeRozan spent three seasons with the San Antonio Spurs after being dealt to the Western Conference team by the Toronto Raptors in the infamous Kawhi Leonard deal. This past offseason, DeRozan became an unrestricted free agent, where
Iman Shumpert on Dancing with the Stars Watch: Phil Mickelson roasts Eli Manning’s golf swing to a crisp by Cody Williams The Dancing With the Stars finals are set, and a former NBA champion has made history as a result. The 30th season of Dancing with the Stars is nearing its conclusion, with the finals
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 24: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call during a 121-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on October 24, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Have the Rams always been in LA? by Cody Williams The Los Angeles
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 14: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket while guarded by Damion Lee #1 of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on November 14, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,