Buddy Hield to Sacramento Kings: 'You can suck my d**k'

2022-12-23

Buddy Hield has spent the majority of his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings. This season, he's a member of the Indiana Pacers, and it seems there is no warm feeling toward the previous team. When the Pacers were doing a shootaround before last night's game against the Boston Celtics, Hield's teammate Aaron Nesmith, who previously played for the Celtics, was giving an interview to the media.
Willy Hernangomez has high praises of Valanciunas: 'One of the best centers in NBA'

2022-12-23

New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez praised Jonas Valanciunas and his recent performances following a 126-117 home win Thursday night over the San Antonio Spurs. Valanciunas had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Willy Hernangomez 13 for the Pelicans, who ended a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Kevin Durant doesn't care about GOAT race with Jordan and LeBron

2022-12-23

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant opened up about his decision to leave the Golden State Warriors following the second-place finish in 2019.
Trae Young's father reacts to trade rumors about his son

2022-12-23

Ray Young, Trae's dad, responded to the rumors surrounding the Atlanta Hawks star guard. According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, rival executives are of the belief that Trae Young could be the next star player to request a trade if the Hawks don't make inroads come playoff time.
Exchange with Mike James, New EuroLeague Format & Jokic in ALBA (URBONUS Q&A)

2022-12-22

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Rytis Vysniauskas sit down in the URBONUS Q&A session to answer fans’ questions. The entire episode is available only for BN+ community members. Watch the whole episode by joining BN+ here. BN+ topics:
Wally Szczerbiak apologizes to Tyrese Haliburton (1)

2022-12-22

Former NBA player Wally Szczerbiak, who now works for the television that broadcasts New York Knicks games, has made headlines recently with his comments about Tyrese Haliburton, calling him a 'wannabe fake All-Star'. The feud got major attention from social media, and both parties decided to address it.
Zion Williamson placed in health and safety protocols (1)

2022-12-22

Various problems continue to haunt the New Orleans Pelicans. With Brandon Ingram sidelined due to a left big toe contusion since late November, now Zion Williamson will have to miss some games as well.
Tyrese Haliburton responds to Wally Szczerbiak's comments about him (1)

2022-12-22

After a New York Knicks win against Indiana Pacers Sunday night, former NBA player Wally Szczerbiak, who now works for the television that broadcasts Knicks games, made some fiery comments about Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton. The player now responded.
Jason Kidd issued a fine for his outburst after Luka Doncic's ejection (1)

2022-12-22

Luka Doncic was issued two technical fouls and ejected from the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday Night. It did not sit well with Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. The specialist stormed onto the court to defend the player and confronted the referee Nick Buchert directly. Being held back by one of his assistants, Kidd was later ejected as well.
New York Knicks lose a second-round pick for Jalen Brunson deal

2022-12-22

Jalen Brunson was the biggest offseason signing for the New York Knicks last summer. It has now been officially revealed that it wasn't without an additional cost the club did not necessarily intend to pay. The team has been deducted a 2025 second-round pick for tampering during the negotiations with the player before the league rules allowed it.
Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki and Tony Parker nominated for the Basketball Hall of Fame (1)

2022-12-21

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2023, including several high-profile, first-time nominees including Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich, Dwyane Wade, and the 1976 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team.
Joel Embiid claims Raptors don't care about winning

2022-12-21

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid thinks that the Toronto Raptors defense shows they don't want to win. After a 104-101 overtime win against the Raptors, Embiid praised his teammates but also made a dig toward the Canadian team.
Lauri Markkanen reacts to 38-point show

2022-12-21

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen tied his career-high by putting up 38 points against the Detroit Pistons. In a 126-111 win, Markkanen finished the game with 38 points (4/7 2PT, 9/13 3PT, 3/4 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 turnover. 9 made 3-pointers is a new career-high for the Jazz forward.
Derrick Rose would like to own a team: 'I feel I saved up enough'

2022-12-20

A decade after being one of the most electrifying and dominant players in the league, Derrick Rose is now playing a veteran role on the New York Knicks squad. With his career slowly coming to an end, the guard is now beginning to contemplate the possible paths he will take once the NBA journey finishes.
Maxi Kleber undergoes surgery, return timeline unclear

2022-12-20

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber will be out for an indefinite time due to an injury, the team announced. The German player underwent surgery for a right hamstring tear he suffered during practice last week.  "Kleber will begin rehabilitation immediately and there is no timetable for his return at this point," the club's statement reads.
Mat Ishbia to buy Phoenix Suns

2022-12-20

Ever since Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver got into a racism and sexism scandal and was subsequently suspended by the league, the club has been on sale. It seems like the next owner of the team is finally known. According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia is finalizing a purchase of the Suns.
Chuma Okeke out at least a month

2022-12-20

Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke will miss at least a month of action, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports. According to the report, Okeke underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee on Monday. The 24-year-old had a chondroplasty - a procedure designed to repair and reshape damaged cartilage in a joint. He has been sidelined for the past 14 games with the injury.
Anthony Davis injury named as concerning

2022-12-20

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis' injury could be more serious than thought at first, Brian Windhorst from ESPN reports. "He's not gonna be out a game or two," Windhorst said on The Hoop Collective podcast. "He's gonna be out an extended period. Hopefully, it's an injury he can get some treatment on and get it healed."
Luka Doncic ejected vs. Timberwolves

2022-12-20

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been ejected in a loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic received consecutive technicals after the referee didn't whistle a foul against him, and the Mavericks star complained about it. "I deserved the first one. I'm not going to lie. But for sure, not the second one," Doncic said after the game. "I was really shocked when I was ejected."
Damian Lillard becomes Trail Blazers all-time leading scorer

2022-12-20

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard became the franchise's all-time leading scorer after passing Clyde Drexler against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Drexler, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, had 18,040 points in 867 games for the Trail Blazers from 1983 to 1995. Lillard entered the night needing 21 to move ahead of him.
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