Lakers Howard mourning the loss of his son’s mother
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ‒ Former No. 1 NBA draft pick Dwight Howard says he is struggling to cope after the recent death of his six-year-old son’s mother. Melissa Rios, who was 31, died on March 27 after...
View ArticleSotto is very responsible – Mascarinas
Though Kai Sotto will be missed, Chooks-to-Go president Ronald Mascariñas is nonetheless happy and proud that the 7-foot-2 teen sensation is now on the threshold of fulfilling his childhood dream....
View ArticleKai taps former agent of LeBron, KD to chart career
By JAN CARLO ANOLIN Kai Sotto has opted to sign with one of America’s top sports agency the Goodwin Sports Management. The agency, led by Aaron Goodwin, once handled LeBron James and Kevin...
View ArticleValue of Jordan’s memorabilia soars
The immense global success of the documentary “The Last Dance” amid the coronavirus lockdown has boosted sales of collectibles related to NBA icon Michael Jordan, some of which are trading in the...
View ArticleGame-worn Jordan sneakers sell for P28 million
A pair of Air Jordan sneakers worn in a game by Michael Jordan sold Sunday for $560,000 (roughly P28 million) at Sotheby’s auction house, an all-time record for basketball shoes. The white, black and...
View ArticleIt’s maddening coz we could have won seven – Jordan
Michael Jordan believes the Chicago Bulls 1990s NBA dynasty would have stayed together for at least one more season if team chiefs had backed coach Phil Jackson. The retired legend made his comments...
View ArticleLeBron James not giving up on season
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said Monday he’s eager for the NBA season to resume, as long as the health of players and their families won’t be endangered amid the COVID-19 pandemic. James,...
View ArticleGrant slams Jordan over ‘Last Dance’ claim
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ‒ Former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant lashed out at Michael Jordan on Tuesday, accusing the NBA legend of providing a skewed version of the truth in the hit documentary series...
View ArticleNBA to issue guidelines on recalling players
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – NBA teams expect the league office to issue guidelines around June 1 allowing teams to begin recalling far-flung players in anticipation of resuming the coronavirus-disrupted...
View ArticleNBA leaning heavily toward Disney World
Disney World has emerged as the frontrunner to host NBA teams and games if the 2020 season resumes, The Athletic reported Wednesday. “The NBA has Orlando/Disney World as a clear frontrunner for...
View ArticleOKC star stresses safety in NBA comeback plan
Italy’s Danilo Gallinari likes the chances his Oklahoma City Thunder make a deep NBA playoff run if the season resumes, but says safety must be emphasized in any comeback plan. The 31-year-old forward,...
View ArticlePrincely prices for Kobe items at Beverly auction
NEW YORK (AFP) ‒ A Hollywood moment for NBA legend Kobe Bryant proved a big draw in a Beverly Hills auction of sport memorabilia, his handprints in concrete selling for $75,000. Julien’s Auctions said...
View ArticleHall of Famer NBA coach passes away
Jerry Sloan, who guided the Utah Jazz for 23 seasons during a Hall of Fame coaching career before retiring in 2011, died Friday at age 78, the team announced. Sloan, a two-time NBA All-Star who played...
View ArticleNBA back in 6-8 weeks in two cities
Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry says he thinks the NBA season could resume in six to eight weeks with clubs likely gathering in Orlando and Las Vegas to play games. Lasry told CNBC television on...
View ArticlePatrick Ewing tests COVID-19 positive
WASHINGTON (AFP) ‒ NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, now the head basketball coach at Georgetown University, is in hospital with COVID-19. Ewing, 57, said on Twitter on Friday he had tested positive...
View ArticleNBA in ‘exploratory’ talks to restart season in Florida
The National Basketball Association said Saturday that they are in “exploratory” talks with The Walt Disney Co. about a late-July restart at one of their Florida resorts. League spokesman Mike Bass...
View ArticleFormer NBA star leaves Sydney Kings
NBA championship-winning center Andrew Bogut announced Monday that he would not be renewing his contract with the Sydney Kings in Australia’s National Basketball League. But the 35-year-old Australian...
View ArticleNBA great Ewing out of hospital
NEW YORK (AFP) ‒ NBA great Patrick Ewing has left hospital and is recovering at home after being diagnosed with COVID-19, his son said on Monday. The 57-year-old Hall-of-Famer was hospitalised last...
View ArticleNBA teams should forfeit series if player gets virus – Barkley
Charles Barkley laid out a possible ugly scenario for the NBA postseason if it is played this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Hall of Famer believes teams should be eliminated from the...
View ArticleNo playoff chance, no play says Blazers ace Lillard
Portland star Damian Lillard says he won’t play if the resumed NBA season doesn’t offer the Trail Blazers any chance of making the playoffs. Multiple reports have said that the NBA is keen to ensure...
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