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Stephon Castle is calling his shot three games in. The San Antonio Spurs guard Castle was speaking with ESPN’s Malika Andrews on Tuesday after his team’s Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. At one point in the interview, Andrews asked Castle if he … The post Stephon Castle makes a bold statement for the rest of the NBA Finals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chet Holmgren will not be getting voted off the island just yet. The Oklahoma City Thunder will not be trading away their NBA All-Star big man Holmgren this offseason, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported Monday. MacMahon notes that the Thunder continue to believe in Holmgren’s talent, character, and work ethic. Holmgren, still just 24 years … The post Thunder have reportedly made a decision on Chet Holmgren appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Lionel Messi will not be missing out on his last dance. The Argentinian soccer superstar Messi, who plays at the club level for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer (MLS), suffered a big injury scare on Sunday night. During Miami’s game against the Philadelphia Union at Nu Stadium in Miami, Fla., Messi asked to subbed … The post Update emerges on Lionel Messi after pre-World Cup injury scare appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chris Paul has run out of hoots to give in retirement. Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster served as the crew chief for Sunday’s Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. San Antonio went on to win in a 103-82 blowout at Frost Bank Center in … The post Chris Paul took a shot at referee Scott Foster during playoff game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former standout for the UCLA men’s basketball team will not be pursuing a professional career. Ex-UCLA point guard Donovan Dent is retiring from the sport at age 22, he told the Albuquerque Journal this week. Dent said that he now plans to return to his home in New Mexico and become a personal trainer … The post Ex-UCLA standout is retiring at age 22 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jaylen Brown is feeling slighted once again. The Boston Celtics star Brown was officially named this week to the 2025-26 All-NBA Second Team. It was the second such selection of Brown’s professional career after he also made the All-NBA Second Team in 2022-23. As for the All-NBA First Team, those spots went to Cade Cunningham … The post Jaylen Brown gives a theory on why he did not make All-NBA First Team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Los Angeles Lakers might be going for another player from Luka Doncic’s draft class. Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is gaining “buzz” as a potential target for the Lakers this offseason, ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported this week during an appearance on “Sedano & Kap.” Marks also noted that Williams could be in … The post Lakers are being linked to a former All-Defensive player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder could be making another power move. Oklahoma City may try to trade up into the top four of this year’s NBA Draft and pursue ex-Duke star Cameron Boozer, according to a report Monday by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Siegel notes that the Thunder could potentially use their No. 12 … The post Report: Thunder could trade up for 1 elite draft prospect appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It will continue to be status quo in Anaheim for Mike Trout. The Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Trout will not be traded ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported Sunday. Nightengale notes that Trout has “zero interest” in waiving the no-trade clause in his contract and that no … The post Notable update emerges on Mike Trout’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A clearer picture is emerging of the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes. Rival executives believe that there are four finalists for the Detroit Tigers ace lefty Skubal ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Sunday. Nightengale says that the four expected teams that can afford the remainder of Skubal’s … The post Report: 4 finalists have emerged for Tarik Skubal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Some fans apparently picked a very large enemy this weekend. Former NBA big man Boban Marjanovic was playing on Saturday for KK Ilirija in Slovenia. During a game against KK Krka, Marjanovic lost his cool at some opposing fans who were sitting in the stands. In the fourth quarter at Leon Stukelj Hall in Novo Mesto, … The post Boban Marjanovic has a heated incident with fans in Slovenia appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Draymond Green may have forgotten to switch to his alt account this week. The Golden State Warriors star Green has been serving as a guest host on ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” during the NBA’s conference finals round. While on the program, Green has drawn the ire of New York Knicks fans for his supposed failure … The post Draymond Green issues a profane threat to a fan over social media appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Aroldis Chapman could be in line for a return to the National League. The San Diego Padres are eyeing the veteran Boston Red Sox reliever Chapman on the trade market, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Sunday. Nightengale notes that the Padres are looking for more bullpen help ahead of the Aug. 3 … The post Aroldis Chapman is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cameron Brink was looking just a little bit different during Saturday’s game. The Los Angeles Sparks forward Brink had quite a mishap on Saturday against the Las Vegas Aces. In the first quarter at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., Brink got hit in the face by Aces counterpart NaLyssa Smith while battling for a … The post Cameron Brink had to wear an unusual nose brace after getting hit in face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ed Orgeron still knows how to give the people what they want. The former LSU football head coach Orgeron officially reunited with the university earlier this week, getting hired as the special assistant to recruiting and defense under head coach Lane Kiffin. We later learned that Orgeron will only be getting a very modest salary … The post Ed Orgeron takes a shot at Brian Kelly amid his return to LSU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Cleveland Cavaliers did not quite get an “A” for effort during Saturday’s Game 3. The Cavaliers lost again on Saturday to the New York Knicks, this time at home in front of their local crowd at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. They fell by a final score of 121-108 to slide into an insurmountable … The post Cavaliers accused of quitting in Game 3 against the Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Travis Kelce brought the vibes on Saturday even if the Cleveland Cavaliers did not. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was sitting courtside on Saturday with his fiancée Taylor Swift for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. The appearance by the power couple even … The post Travis Kelce pulls a Stone Cold Steve Austin at Cavs-Knicks Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former Los Angeles Dodgers champion was at least able to enjoy a nice few hours of retirement. Veteran MLB utilityman Chris Taylor decided earlier this week to retire from the big leagues, according to MLB’s official transaction log. However, the decision by Taylor was apparently short-lived. Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reported on Saturday that … The post Ex-Dodgers champion changes his mind on retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kyrie Irving might potentially end up with the team that he once helped beat in the Western Conference Finals. The Dallas Mavericks star point guard Irving is being linked this week to the Minnesota Timberwolves in trade rumors. NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reports that Minnesota star forward Anthony Edwards is advocating behind the … The post Kyrie Irving is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Philadelphia 76ers may not have to look very far to find Daryl Morey’s successor. Retired former NBA All-Star point guard Nelson is a candidate to replace Morey as Philadelphia’s next head of basketball operations, Tony Jones of The Athletic reported this week. Jones further notes that Nelson is the “strongest internal candidate” for the … The post 76ers could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to replace Daryl Morey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Indiana Fever have received a yellow card from the WNBA. Indiana was warned this week by the league over their superstar guard Caitlin Clark, beat reporter Scott Agness reported on Thursday. Agness notes that the warning for the Fever relates to their injury reporting about Clark. The two-time WNBA All-Star Clark was a late … The post Indiana Fever get warned by the WNBA over Caitlin Clark appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Richard Jefferson certainly does self-deprecating humor pretty well. The retired ex-NBA forward Jefferson was on the call Thursday for ESPN during Game 2 between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Jefferson went viral for an absolutely ruthless line … aimed at … The post Richard Jefferson dropped a savage line during Knicks-Cavs Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Marcus Semien was out there this week doubling down on a 16. The New York Mets infielder Semien went viral during Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals for an extremely ill-advised challenge. Semien was batting in the fourth inning at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. with a runner on second base and nobody out. After … The post Mets’ Marcus Semien had the worst ABS challenge of the season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Portland Trail Blazers look to be narrowing down the field. Portland has three known finalists in their head coaching search, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Thursday. The three finalists are Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori, LA Clippers assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy, and current interim coach Tiago Splitter. The Blazers are … The post Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
