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Caris LeVert will be out indefinitely for the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers‘ new arrival, Caris LeVert, will have to wait a while longer to make his debut with his new team. On Saturday, the team announced the 26-year-old guard will be out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a small mass on his left kidney.

After trade rumors surfaced in recent months, Ben Simmons is reportedly ecstatic to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers. The James Harden-Houston Rockets dramatic saga finally reached its conclusion on Wednesday night, as they completed a blockbuster four-team trade that sent the disgruntled superstar to the Brooklyn Nets. For the past month, reports indicated that the

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 14: Shake Milton #18 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 28: Kevin Porter Jr. #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) This Chad Henne stat will blow your mind after wild Chiefs win by Mike Luciano Kevin Porter Jr. has likely played his final game with the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers have quite the promising future, as the

It didn’t take Luka Doncic long to pass Michael Jordan on this all-time list. No, Luka Doncic hasn’t passed Michael Jordan on any “greatest players of all time” lists just yet. He’s only in his third season. But he did pass the GOAT on one impressive all-time list, and it didn’t take him very long to

Kevin Durant and James Harden went off in Harden’s first game with the Brooklyn Nets. When the Brooklyn Nets pulled off a four-team blockbuster trade for James Harden, there were understandable concerns — not only about their egos and personalities clashing, but also how a team with Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving would be

After 10 games, the Knicks find themselves with an even record and on-court cohesion — things that should be celebrated after decades of misery. The room’s pitch black. You’re blindfolded and barefoot. You need to get to the other side but the floor is covered with LEGOs. How you got into this predicament remains unclear

All it took was one game from James Harden for Brooklyn Nets fans to get “trade Kyrie” trending on Twitter. The dream trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving could be trimmed to a duo, according to Brooklyn Nets fans on Twitter. “Trade Kyrie” was trending on Saturday night after Harden lit up

Brandon Ingram is morphing into a star before our very eyes. With the selection of Zion Williamson in the 2019 NBA Draft and the decision to give Brandon Ingram a max contract, the New Orleans Pelicans are banking on the prize of the Anthony Davis haul and their 285-pound bulldozer giving Stan Van Gundy a

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 16: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts at the start of the first half against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center on January 16, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for the coronavirus. Karl-Anthony Towns‘ tragic experience with the coronavirus has taken another nasty turn, as the Minnesota Timberwolves star has tested positive for COVID-19 himself. He sent out the following message ahead of Timberwolves’ home game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies that has been postponed. “Prior to tonight’s game,

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports Would Seahawks hiring Anthony Lynn stop Russell Wilson from cooking? by Brad Berreman Get your first look at

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 01: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Christian Wood calls Shaq a ‘casual’ for not knowing his game (Video) by Mike Luciano Kyrie Irving appears to be ending his sabbatical soon. The Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving tandem didn’t play together for long before the

Desmond Bane was regarded as an NBA-ready prospect without high-level upside. Weeks into his career, his ceiling is looking much, much higher. In the months leading up to the 2020 NBA Draft, Desmond Bane out of TCU quickly became one of the more thoroughly discussed prospects. Bane was widely regarded as a second-round prospect through

After the LA Clippers’ upset loss in the playoffs last season, Paul George has quite publicly taken on a leadership role for the team. It wasn’t long after the spectacular failure of the NBA bubble that Paul George peeked his head out into the internet and once again upped the ante. In an interview with

Paul George has signed a five-year extension with the Los Angeles Clippers that will earn him well over $200 million.  The Los Angeles Clippers just sent a massive statement to the Lakers: they’re not going to let them steal all the headlines in the city. After the Lakers won the NBA Finals over the summer,

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Saints coach Dan Campbell emerging as favorite for Lions job by Mike Luciano James Harden thanked the fans in Houston after his departure for Brooklyn. James Harden’s trade request was finally granted, as the Houston Rockets traded their

After James Harden orchestrated his way to the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets fans got revenge by giving bad reviews to his unopened restaurant. Following the Houston Rockets‘ 117-100 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, James Harden sat at the podium to say that the team was “not good enough,” and the situation couldn’t be fixed

December 17, 2020; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Brodie Lee’s 8-year old son just signed an AEW contract by Sam Gladen Megan Rapinoe reacts to tribute from Alabama football star Najee

After a rocky start to the season, Steph Curry and Draymond Green finally look like themselves. Is that enough to keep the Warriors in the playoff picture? The beginning of any NBA season has a way of inducing overreaction, even if the conclusions fly in the face of reason. The urge to make definitive proclamations

Killian Hayes, Detroit Pistons. (Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) Is LeBron James really going to buy the Atlanta Dream from Kelly Loeffler? by Ian Levy Chan Gailey’s resignation is positive sign for Tua Tagovailoa by Cole Thompson Killian Hayes’ rookie season with the Detroit Pistons might be over after only seven games. A rough

Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets. (Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) DeVonta Smith makes dream come true for Alabama professor by John Buhler Nikola Jokic continues to defy the laws of physics as the Denver Nuggets’ superstar. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic might be the best passer to play in the Mile High City since arguably John

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images NBA Power Rankings: The idea and reality of Bradley Beal by Ian Levy DeMarcus Cousins has clearly grown frustrated with how James Harden has handled all of the drama with the Houston Rockets.  It only feels like a matter of time before the Houston Rockets trade James Harden either to

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. In Sunday night’s Lakers’ victory over the Houston Rockets, coach Frank Vogel rolled out a seldom-used lineup, surrounding LeBron James and Anthony Davis with Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports UFC Fight Island 7: Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar preview and predictions by Thomas Albano Marlins and Cubs are talking Willson Contreras trade by Brad Berreman LaMelo Ball has been throwing highlight assists at a ridiculous rate and we’ve collected a few of the best to get your motor running. LaMelo

Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images Justin Thomas apologizes after calling himself a homophobic slur on live TV by Gino Terrell Another NBA game has been canceled because of COVID quarantines and the NBA and NPBA have agreed upon revised healthy and safety guidelines. Another day, another NBA game canceled because a team can’t meet their

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Two more games are canceled, NBA and NBPA to assess protocols by Ian Levy 3 quarterbacks the Steelers can replace Ben Roethlisberger with in 2021 by Rucker Haringey Kyrie Irving has now missed three straight games for unknown personal reasons but Kevin Durant is standing by his teammate. Kyrie Irving last

Kyrie Irving has been absent from the Brooklyn Nets for the past three games. Now the NBA is looking into videos of him out partying, maskless, during the absence. Kyrie Irving hasn’t played for the Brooklyn Nets since Jan. 5, missing the last four games for personal reasons that have, as yet, not been reported.

One of the most surprising rookies so far this season, Payton Pritchard has been put in a great position to succeed by the Boston Celtics. Every NBA season, one or two rookies shock everyone out of the gate by immediately assuming a rotation spot and playing surprisingly competent basketball. Sometimes, it’s an undrafted rookie who

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Texas football fans loving what Steve Sarkisian is doing in National Championship Game by Mike Luciano James Harden is reportedly okay with staying in Houston after months of rumors. The Houston Rockets have assembled a promising core of