ATLANTA VOICE — Out of 1,123 regular-season games played over 17 seasons, Williams came off the bench in 1,001. He scored 13,396 points off the bench,...
LOS ANGELES — John Collins, Trae Young and Nate McMillan break down what happened after the Atlanta Hawks lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 130-114 at...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Jabari Smith Jr. (6-10, 220) was an early entry candidate following his freshman season at Auburn. He averaged 16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Professional sports teams are inherently community assets. As stewards of these organizations, our players, coaches, employees, and owners are duty-bound to provide assistance...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — So, as the calendar turns to 2021, and many wish friends, family and associates, “Happy New Year!” we’ll place an overwhelming emphasis on...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 103-93 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Oct. 11.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Mr. Floyd was treated with particular cruelty,” prosecutors wrote in court filings. “Despite Mr. Floyd’s pleas that he could not breathe and was...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are Black athletes and artists working together. Our priority right now is combating systemic, racist voter suppression by educating, energizing, and protecting...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “These incidents, fueled by white supremacy and racism, have been happening for generations, only to be swept under the rug. It is only...
ARIZONA INFORMANT — “This tragic death of a young man dying in the prime of his life is a reminder to us all of just how...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2019 will be an 11-day, 83-game competition that opens with all 32 teams playing four preliminary games...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Though beloved in Memphis, Conley and Gasol have played in relative obscurity for a decade now. Playing alongside Lebron would certainly put a...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the list of 10 players.
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — After starting 4-9, the Timberwolves are fighting back. They are deeper and stronger defensively and they rebound better with these two 6’9” veterans.
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Not only has Jabbar excelled on the court, but he has been a tireless advocate for civil rights and social justice for...
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — So far, LeBron has been LeBron. He is averaging 27.3 points per game and 8.3 rebounds and assists per game, just the kind...
(USA Today) – The hatchet has long been buried between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant– they’ve palled around and dapped each other up in public and...
(HNGN) – After the New York Knicks waived Metta World Peace during the 2013-14 season it appeared that his NBA career was over. World Peace played...
(USA Today) – Phil Jackson has been remarkably open and frank about his tumultuous first season in New York and his past stints with the Bulls and Lakers...
By Brandon I. Brooks Special to the NNPA from the Los Angeles Sentinel Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott is living his wildest dream. He...
(Los Angeles Times) – The three newest Lakers were introduced Wednesday, joining a team that produced the worst record in franchise history, though each of them...
BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns with the first pick in the NBA draft on Thursday...
(CBS Sports) – If Kevin Love takes meetings this summer as a free agent, he could have a whole lot to consider. While opting out...
(USA Today) – As we get closer to the NBA draft, the top picks are seemingly starting to come into focus. The Minnesota Timberwolves seem locked in...
BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves too often came to the NBA draft lottery and left in worse shape than...