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Yeah, I remember where I was. I remember exactly what I threw at the television, too. And it’s been nearly 37 years since Michael Jordan forever changed the course of two NBA franchises. And it took all of three seconds. The date was May 7, 1989. The event was a deciding Game 5 of a […] The post For this Cavs lifer, The Shot still haunts nearly 40 years later appeared first on Hoops Wire .
This isn’t so much concern as it is conversation. When it comes to Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, it’s a conversation that seems to follow him a little more than most. Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley recently took a look at where things stand, suggesting the Cavs will need Mobley at his very best if this […] The post Cavs’ Evan Mobley trending in right direction even as questions linger appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jazz The Jazz may be closing the book on Lauri Markkanen’s season. Markkanen has already missed more than three weeks with a right hip impingement. The team said Thursday it will be at least two more weeks before he’s reevaluated, which pushes any realistic return into April. Even in a best-case scenario, there wouldn’t be […] The post West Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers As you know, Lakers star LeBron James played in the 1,612th regular-season game of his career on Saturday, setting an NBA record and passing Hall of Fame center Robert Parish. But it wasn’t exactly something James had circled. “It’s not like I’m like writing things down and looking at the record book and saying, […] The post West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
In addition to the rescinded techs, the NBA ruled that three calls that benefitted the Lakers was incorrect, including two 3 defensive 3 seconds violations on Deandre Ayton that were non-calls and the Tristan da Silva foul on Ayton, who split the FTs Lakers 105, Magic 104
Josh Hart is now officially shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range on the season. He's hit nine straight 3s.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ eight-game winning streak was in serious jeopardy on Saturday against the Orlando Magic with them trailing by two with 2.6 seconds left. On the previous play, LeBron James got fouled on a potential layup by Paolo Banchero, but it was not called. However, it was Lakers’ ball and they still had […]
As NBA expansion talks ramp up, the Minnesota Timberwolves could be the big winners.
Following an electric win on Saturday against the Orlando Magic, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on a season-long nine-game winning streak. The starters have played a major hand in this run, with Reaves, in particular, playing with energy on both sides. Opponents have consistently hunted the Lakers guard on defense, but […]
A week earlier, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant began one of the most prolific scoring streaks in NBA history...
As the playoffs quickly approach, the struggling Golden State Warriors may soon see their championship hopes change dramatically.
