Mike Brown blasts Knicks despite 21-point comeback vs Warriors as slow-start concern grows
The New York Knicks avoided a shock defeat on Sunday night, rallying from a 21-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 110–107 at Madison…
NBA
The NBA could be two years away from a beloved franchise’s return
The NBA could become a 32-team league as soon as the 2028-29 season. Shams Charania of ESPN reported Monday that the league will hold a vote at next week’s board of governors meetings on the possible addition of two franchises, exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle. “There is momentum for stakeholders to approve surveying what … The post The NBA could be two years away from a beloved franchise’s return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Video: Jalen Suggs leaves a couple emotional with a pregame gender reveal
Sunday was just another day for Jalen Suggs, but he made it one to remember for a couple of Orlando Magic fans. Before the Magic faced the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., Suggs had already made his best assist of the night by helping a couple reveal the gender of their baby. … The post Video: Jalen Suggs leaves a couple emotional with a pregame gender reveal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Injury report: Kawhi Leonard, Luke Kornet and more ahead of Spurs vs. Clippers – sportingnews.com
Injury report: Kawhi Leonard, Luke Kornet and more ahead of Spurs vs. Clippers sportingnews.com
Steve Kerr screamed at the wrong player after Warriors’ botched play
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr appeared to take aim at the wrong target on Sunday in the team’s loss to the New York Knicks. Warriors rookie Will Richard deflected a lazy pass from Knicks guard Landry Shamet that triggered a fastbreak opportunity for Golden State late in the first half at Madison Square … The post Steve Kerr screamed at the wrong player after Warriors’ botched play appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic
Chet Holmgren seems to be looking a little different these days. ESPN was airing Sunday’s matinee game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. During the contest, ESPN went into a commercial by airing … a rather strange-looking graphic of the Thunder big man Holmgren. The … The post ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
"That was the way of the world" – Julius Erving shares why there were so many fights in the ABA in the 70s – Basketball Network
"That was the way of the world" - Julius Erving shares why there were so many fights in the ABA in the 70s Basketball Network
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed incredible 4th quarter to keep his streak alive
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed a scorching fourth quarter to keep his historic points streak alive just three days after setting the new record. Gilgeous-Alexander entered Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 127 consecutive games of 20 points or more, having secured the mark by passing Wilt Chamberlain on Thursday. Sunday, however, the streak looked like … The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed incredible 4th quarter to keep his streak alive appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fans left stunned by photo of Luka Doncic with Maria Sharapova
Luka Doncic is far from the only tall European sports star around. Retired tennis great Maria Sharapova was in attendance at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. for Saturday’s game between Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers won in overtime by a final score of 127-125 after Doncic hit a game-winning … The post Fans left stunned by photo of Luka Doncic with Maria Sharapova appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ex-NBA guard Evan Fournier gets ejected for confronting a fan in Greece
It was deja vu all over again for Evan Fournier this week. The former NBA guard Fournier, who now plays for Olympiacos BC in the Greek Basket League, had an unsightly incident with a rival fan on Sunday. Olympiacos was facing Panionios BC on the road at Glyfada Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece. During the … The post Ex-NBA guard Evan Fournier gets ejected for confronting a fan in Greece appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Everyone said the same thing about Bam Adebayo’s complaint about officiating
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo did not receive much sympathy after he complained about the officiating in his team’s loss Saturday. The Heat fell to the Orlando Magic 121-117 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. on Saturday. The team was aggrieved at being called for a five second violation on an inbounds play with 36.6 … The post Everyone said the same thing about Bam Adebayo’s complaint about officiating appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
“No confusion about where the ball goes” – Nick Young says the Lakers thrive when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves run the offense – Basketball Network
“No confusion about where the ball goes” - Nick Young says the Lakers thrive when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves run the offense Basketball Network
Kevin O’Leary Wears $30 Million NBA Triple Logoman Piece at Oscars – Complex
Kevin O’Leary Wears $30 Million NBA Triple Logoman Piece at Oscars Complex
Austin Reaves executed the most perfect intentionally missed free throw
Not many players on this earth can miss a shot like Austin Reaves can. The Los Angeles Lakers guard was intentionally fouled as his team trailed 118-115 to the Denver Nuggets with 5.2 seconds remaining inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Nuggets sent Reaves to the free throw line to try to prevent … The post Austin Reaves executed the most perfect intentionally missed free throw appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Celtics make curious move ahead of stretch run
The Boston Celtics made a move around the fringes that had some fans scratching their heads. The Celtics signed two-way player Max Shulga to a standard NBA contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move allows Shulga to stay on the main roster for the final month of the regular season and playoffs. The Boston Celtics … The post Celtics make curious move ahead of stretch run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Austin Reaves has best missed FT of all-time to miraculously force OT vs. Nuggets
Austin Reaves pulled a rabbit out of his hat on Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets. The Los Angeles Lakers guard Reaves worked some absolute magic to end regulation at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Nuggets were ahead 118-115 with just 5.2 seconds and no timeouts remaining for the Lakers. Rather than allowing … The post Austin Reaves has best missed FT of all-time to miraculously force OT vs. Nuggets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fred VanVleet takes a profane swipe at the Spurs
Fred VanVleet is going after his team’s in-state rivals this week. The Houston Rockets point guard VanVleet got shady with the San Antonio Spurs during the latest episode of his “Unguarded” podcast. During a discussion about the recent hype surrounding the No. 2 seed Spurs, VanVleet indicated that San Antonio was being overrated. “We were … The post Fred VanVleet takes a profane swipe at the Spurs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Doc Rivers had the most exasperated reaction to awful Kyle Kuzma turnover
Doc Rivers is clearly not enjoying the Kyle Kuzma experience right now. The Milwaukee Bucks lost again on Saturday, falling by a final score of 122-99 to the scorching-hot Atlanta Hawks, who are now the winners of nine straight games. One particular lowlight for the Bucks came in the third quarter at State Farm Arena … The post Doc Rivers had the most exasperated reaction to awful Kyle Kuzma turnover appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Luka Doncic gets upset at his teammate for hitting him in the ‘d–k’
Luka Doncic had a very Hans Moleman-like moment during Saturday’s game. The Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Saturday against the rival Denver Nuggets. During the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., Doncic had a bit of an outburst at Lakers teammate Rui Hachimura. After a missed free throw by Nuggets guard … The post Luka Doncic gets upset at his teammate for hitting him in the ‘d–k’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Video: Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move
It appears that the Toronto Raptors have learned their lesson. The Raptors faced heavy backlash, especially from fans, after seemingly forgetting how to stand up for their teammate — guard Jamal Shead, late in their Wednesday loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. Even Toronto head coach … The post Video: Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Charles Barkley explains why he was ‘disgusted’ after watching Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game
Charles Barkley was not happy with the Washington Wizards for allowing Bam Adebayo to etch his name in NBA scoring history. Adebayo broke the internet on Tuesday when he dropped 83 points on the Wizards in a 150-129 Miami Heat win. Some who witnessed the feat weren’t fans of how it played out. The game … The post Charles Barkley explains why he was ‘disgusted’ after watching Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Video: Mavericks-Cavaliers game wastes several seconds before embarrassing blunder is caught
If anyone needed a visual representation of where the Dallas Mavericks are going in the 2025-26 NBA season, they just provided that during Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. With the Mavericks behind by 22 points with a little over two minutes left in the third quarter, … The post Video: Mavericks-Cavaliers game wastes several seconds before embarrassing blunder is caught appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Zion Williamson hit a massive milestone during Friday’s game
Zion Williamson has been known more for his injury problems than for his on-court exploits, but he managed to hit a pretty important milestone on Friday. Williamson played in his 51st game of the season Friday when his New Orleans Pelicans faced the Atlanta Hawks. By hitting that mark, the forward guaranteed himself $8.4 million … The post Zion Williamson hit a massive milestone during Friday’s game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Everyone said the same thing about John Wall’s elite college basketball knowledge
John Wall left viewers deeply impressed Friday night after rattling off where numerous NBA players went to college. Wall, in his first season as a Prime analyst, was given a list of 20 NBA players and challenged to name where they went to college. It was a fairly obscure list of players, but Wall still … The post Everyone said the same thing about John Wall’s elite college basketball knowledge appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.