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Stephen A. Smith has vulgar message for Solitaire critics
Smith was widely mocked after he was apparently caught playing a game on his phone while in attendance at Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and the longtime ESPN analyst has since issued a vulgar message to his critics.
LeBron James News / Hoops Rumors / June 17
LeBron James discusses knee, plans to play 23rd season
James, who will turn 41 this December, isn’t prepared to offer a timeline for when he might call it a career, though he acknowledged that he can’t help but think about how much time he might have left in the NBA.
Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Brian Windhorst won't rule out shocking outcome for Kevin Durant
The Phoenix Suns have reportedly not been able to find a team to meet their asking price in a potential Kevin Durant trade.
The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz
A player has scored 15 or more points in a single quarter of an NBA Finals game on 36 occasions. How many of them can you name in five minutes?
Top NBA Draft prospect keeps turning down workouts
A top NBA Draft prospect appears to be alienating some teams by repeatedly turning down workout opportunities.
Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Rumors / June 17
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton dealing with right calf injury
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who spoke earlier in the NBA Finals about dealing with a “lower leg” issue, was hampered by an injury affecting the same leg during the team’s Game 5 loss on Monday.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / June 17
Will Kevin Durant get what he wants?
It has been widely reported that Durant has three preferred teams he would like to be traded to this offseason.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / June 17
Trade saga serves as latest hit to Kevin Durant's legacy
The latest developments in the Kevin Durant trade saga have added another sour note to his legacy.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Kevin Durant’s top choice reportedly does not want him
The Kevin Durant sweepstakes have reportedly been narrowed down to just a few teams, but it does not sound like the 15-time All-Star’s top choice is among them.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / June 17
New York Knicks finally land head-coaching interviews
The Knicks initially struggled to land head-coaching interviews but could find a new head coach soon.
Tyrese Haliburton News / Yardbarker / June 17
Tyrese Haliburton's Game 5 stinker validates claim he's not a superstar
By every possible metric, it was the single worst performance by a starting point guard in an NBA Finals game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / June 17
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eclipses Michael Jordan, LeBron James record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy continues to grow in real time.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 17
Jalen Williams is making a legitimate case for NBA Finals MVP
Williams has averaged 25.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists through five games against the Pacers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17
NBA superstar has 'no desire' to join his biggest suitor
The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly been the most aggressive team in trade talks for Kevin Durant. That may be why Durant is being so vocal about not going there.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 17
Thunder co-stars first teammates to reach NBA Finals feat
Many questioned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's supporting cast leading into the playoffs, with some contending that Jalen Williams wasn't quite ready to ascend to co-star status. Those questions have been answered.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 17
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Hall of Fame company with Game 5 performance
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is a win away from his first NBA championship, but he's already put himself in conversation with basketball legends following a historic Game 5 performance.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17
Five takeaways from Game 5 of the NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder held Tyrese Haliburton without a field goal and grabbed a 3-2 NBA Finals lead with a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers Monday night in Oklahoma City.
Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton dealing with calf injury in NBA Finals
Tyrese Haliburton had a rough first half during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, and there is an injury explanation for it.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 16
This superstar's injury has made the Eastern Conference aggressive
After All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles tear in the playoffs, the perennially-contending Boston Celtics will almost certainly take a step back next season. Now some of their rivals are acting like the Eastern Conference is wide open.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 16
LeBron James admits there's 'zero chance' of this post playing career role
LeBron James is unequivocally viewed as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Not only has he enjoyed a long and highly successful career, but he's also defined multiple teams' championship eras and has an argument for a statue with at least two of his three teams.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / June 16
Three stop-gap solutions to Heat's point-guard problems
Here are three ideal veteran guards who could help fix one of the Heat's most significant problems.
The 'Active NBA players with a 200-three-pointer season' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to make at least 200 three-pointers in a single season can you name in six minutes?
Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / June 16
What Western Conference team should do after dealing star
The Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday sent guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for four unprotected first-round picks — a trade seemingly signaling a potential rebuild for Memphis.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / June 16
How would Kevin Durant fit in with his preferred teams?
Kevin Durant is going to be traded. The only questions are when and where.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / June 16
Eastern Conference power should do whatever it takes to land Kevin Durant
Four-time NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant could be on the verge of joining his fifth franchise.
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