Social media interactions between Zach Lavine and Dejounte Murray this past week will leave Bulls fans excited and hopeful. The Chicago Bulls are looking to add a point guard this offseason to pair with All-Star Zach Lavine for the 2021-22 season. Among notable candidates could be Spurs guard Dejounte Murray, and it appears both Seattle,
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Keldon Johnson is far from the biggest name on the Team USA men’s basketball roster, but he sure is making USA Basketball look smart. With Devin Booker, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday still playing in the NBA Finals, Keldon Johnson came to Team USA as a temporary replacement for pre-Olympic exhibition games. When Bradley Beal
Gregg Popovich doesn’t get along with the media that much, but he’s about had it up to here with one reporter. Gregg Popovich has always been cautious when speaking to mainstream media and how can you blame him? He wouldn’t be the first person who has been taken out of context, and he wouldn’t be
Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Patrick Beverley ejected for dirty two-handed shove on Chris Paul (Video) by Gerald Bourguet Steve Ballmer lost all sense of personal space during Clippers run (Video) by Natalie Abele San Antonio Spurs fans waited all season to call out Kawhi Leonard. With him sitting on the bench due to injury,
Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons may have played his way out of Philadelphia. At the right price, the Spurs could be one of the teams calling for a trade this offseason. If you missed Sunday night’s Game 7 between the Atlanta Hawks and Philadephia 76ers, you didn’t miss much from Ben Simmons. The former No.1 overall
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images According to a report from Yahoo! Sports, three teams have already shown serious interest in potentially trying to sign Kelly Oubre this offseason. Where will Kelly Oubre Jr. end up suiting up next season? After joining the Golden State Warriors this past season from Phoenix/Oklahoma City, the 25-year-old wing
Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks. (Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports) Tyler Seguin still has a challenging road ahead by Mark Carman Celtics fans aim NSFW chant at Kyrie Irving ahead of Nets playoff matchup (Video) by Braulio Perez NBA Twitter went all caps crazy when Dillon Brooks put an exclamation point on the Memphis Grizzlies’ hot start
NBA fans saw an up-and-down battle Wednesday night that ultimately ended with the Memphis Grizzlies taking care of business and eliminating the San Antonio Spurs. Wednesday night’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs got off to an ugly start. The Spurs fell behind by 20 points early, but the comeback was on
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 NBA’s play-in tournament kicks off Tuesday and every team will need stars and role players to come up big. Here’s the secret weapon each team will count on.
Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs legend Robert Horry deserves recognition for his clutch plays, but he doesn’t belong in the Hall of Fame. The Robert Horry debate has begun once again. In his Hall of Fame induction speech, former Los Angeles Lakers coach Rudy Tomjanovich went to bat for Horry as a Hall
The Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 — headlined by the late Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett — is the most accomplished class in history. After more than a year of delays due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, finally, this weekend, the Basketball Hall of Fame will enshrine the star-studded Class of 2020
ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 12: Orlando Magic and San Antonio Spurs players stand in a circle during the United States national anthem at Amway Center on April 12, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
LaMarcus Aldridge signed with the Brooklyn Nets, hoping to win that elusive ring. Instead, a medical scare led to a surprising retirement announcement. On Thursday morning, LaMarcus Aldridge released a statement announcing his retirement from the NBA. The statement revealed that he had suffered from an irregular heartbeat, which sparked the surprising decision. “My last
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. DeMar DeRozan is 31 years old, what would typically be the end of a player’s athletic prime. He hasn’t made an All-Star team in the three years since he
Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports NBA rumors: Kyle Lowry prefers to remain with Raptors or trade to Heat by John Buhler NFL Draft: Kyle Pitts’ blazing 40 could run him right into the record books by John Buhler As the NBA trade deadline approaches the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat are the favorites
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Marquese Chriss #32 of the Golden State Warriors looks on in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center on March 07, 2020 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the
Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors. (Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) Michael Chandler’s latest Instagram post will get you excited for UFC 262 or you are dead inside by Thomas Albano The Miami Heat want to make moves ahead of the 2021 NBA trade deadline. Two players they have their eyes on are Toronto Raptors point
With the Orlando Magic floating near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, four playoff teams are eyeing star center Nikola Vucevic. The 2021 NBA All-Star Game is in the books, which means the trade deadline is on the horizon. March 25 is the date that team executives will keep an eye on, as playoff
DeMar DeRozan, San Antonio Spurs. (Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports) Eagles: Jason Kelce signs new contract and pumps up fans with Instagram announcement by John Buhler DeMar DeRozan really wanted to replace Devin Booker in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Not everybody is happy about Mike Conley Jr. making his first career trip to the
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Dak Prescott giving Cowboys fans heart attacks with latest Instagram activity by Amy Kaplan NHL fans are roasting John Tortorella for benching yet another star player by Scott Rogust Draymond Green had a long walk back to the locker room in San Antonio. The
Kevin Porter Jr. has likely played his final game with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The NBA rumor mill is about to add one very intriguing name into the fold, as all signs point to Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kevin Porter Jr. having talked his way out of The Land. Porter, who has been hit with weapons charges
The late Kobe Bryant makes a cameo in Netflix’s new Tony Parker documentary. Hearing Kobe Bryant talk about Michael Jordan in the epic 10-part documentary series, The Last Dance, was an emotional treat for NBA fans last summer. It appears as though fans of the Black Mamba will get another precious sound bite from the late Los Angeles
Spurs immortal Tim Duncan almost ended up with the Boston Celtics in the 1997 Draft. Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs were the beneficiaries of some ungodly luck when they ended up with the No. 1 pick in the 1997 NBA Draft, giving them the privilege of selecting Tim Duncan over the Celtics despite
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Bills Mafia will return just in time
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
Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images NBA Offseason 2020: 5 potential landing spots for Danilo Gallinari by Mike Luciano The Lakers are reportedly trying to get DeMar DeRozan. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have to turn around and defend their championship ring in record time given the pandemic-shortened season. Even with such a major
The San Antonio Spurs own the No. 11 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. With a rebuild on the horizon, here are five young guys they can prioritize. For the first time in 23 years, the San Antonio Spurs failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Kawhi Leonard trade two years ago signaled that
LaMarcus Aldridge, #12, San Antonio Spurs, (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) BBWAA member explains bold decision to leave Yu Darvish off Cy Young ballot by Mark Powell The Golden State Warriors seem willing to ship off their second-overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft for a veteran big man The 2020 NBA Draft is less
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – FEBRUARY 15: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Tyrese Maxey will almost certainly be a first-round pick. As the 2020 NBA Draft draws closer, Kentucky will send another potential lottery pick into the fold in the form of combo guard Tyrese Maxey. A deadly slasher with
What can hypothetical future contenders like the Hawks, Bulls, Spurs and Pelicans learn from this year’s conference finalists? In the penultimate episode of The Good Place, Chidi Anagonye offers a Buddhist perspective on death: “Picture a wave. In the ocean. You can see it, measure it, its height, the way the sunlight refracts when it