By Floyd Barber   Okongwu is recognized for supporting Atlanta organizations that help those grieving the loss of loved ones.   NEW YORK – The NBA today announced Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month […]

By Floyd Barber Look back at NBA on Christmas Day history, including top performances & record-breaking moments, before this year’s 5-game slate.    Get NBA League Pass TODAY The NBA will continue its tradition of playing games on Christmas Day with five marquee matchups on Dec. 25. […]

By Floyd Barber   The stars in San Antonio and Detroit take home the honors for Week 9.   San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 9. From the […]

By Floyd Barber   Two teams that were expected to contend in the Western Conference have been underachieving, with injuries and absences hampering both teams. It’s unclear if Devin Booker (groin) available. But even if he’s not, the Suns still have Kevin Durant and Bradley […]

By Floyd Barber   The Warriors have been slumping of late and recently acquired Dennis Schröder via trade, so they’re still in an adjustment period while posting a 15-13 record. The Lakers have cooled off after a hot start and sit at 16-13. Struggles aside, […]

By Floyd Barber   The 76ers are looking to dig their way out of an early hole and get back into playoff contention before the season gets away from them. They were expected to be among the best teams in the Eastern Conference after acquiring […]

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By Floyd Barber   The Minnesota Timberwolves could probably benefit from a holiday break to address the many issues that have led to the team’s disappointing 14-14 start. Instead, the Wolves are set to play in front of a national TV audience when they visit […]

By Lydia Jane Allison     NEW YORK — Dec. 23, 2024 — The Week 17 Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings game has been moved to 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX, the NFL announced today. The Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles game will be played at 1 […]

By Floyd Barber     The New York Knicks are no strangers to playing on Christmas Day. The Knicks will look to remain hot, while second-year Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will play at Madison Square Garden for the second time in his career Wednesday afternoon. […]

By Cynthia Charlene Greason FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS   Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (June 25, 1966 – September 30, 2024) was a Congolese-American professional basketball player. He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, he is commonly regarded […]

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt   June 19, 2024   DETROIT, MI (June 19, 2024) – The Detroit Pistons announced today that Monty Williams will not return next season as the team’s head coach.  The decision comes after a thorough review and analysis of the team’s performance during […]

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Jerome Alan West (May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024) was an American basketball executive and player. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His nicknames included “the Logo“, in reference to his silhouette being the basis […]

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt     May 23, 2024   CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have dismissed J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach, it was announced today by Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Bickerstaff, who posted a 170-159 regular season record (6-11 […]

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS William Theodore Walton III (November 5, 1952 – May 27, 2024) was an American professional basketball player and television sportscaster. He played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers, and Boston […]

By Sasha Colcheck CONFERENCE FINALS SHOWDOWNS The Conference Finals presented by Google Pixel are set, with Boston and Indiana in the East and Minnesota and Dallas in the West. The Celtics and Pacers tip off their series tonight in Boston on ESPN. Then tomorrow night […]

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt   Philadelphia’s All-Star guard, Tyrese Maxey on Tuesday night was named the league’s most improved this season. Maxey’s scoring rose for the third consecutive year, and he finished the regular season averaging 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals per […]

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt The 2024 NBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel tips off on Saturday, April 20. All 2024 NBA Playoff games, including the NBA Finals in June, are available to listen to on SiriusXM. Select broadcasts are also available on ESPN Radio. Check your […]

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt 4 20 2024   Four Game 1s open the lid on the 2024 NBA Playoffs today.   The Final Two: The Heat and Pelicans survived the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament to grab the 8th seeds West Finals Rematch: The Nuggets open their title defense […]

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Robert Keith Reid (August 30, 1955 – February 19, 2024) was an American professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). An Atlanta-born 6’8″ forward from St. Mary’s University, Texas, Robert “Bobby Joe” Reid played 13 seasons (1977–1982; 1983–1991) in the NBA as a […]