The NBA offseason has reached arguably its most deserted point: August. At this time of year we’re all wandering around like Will Smith I Am Legend but instead of looking for people we’re searching for even the tiniest bit of NBA news. While there may still be some shoes to drop—with names such as Kyrie … Read more
Getty Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers, left, and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stand on stage during a news conference at the Warriors headquarters. The Golden State Warriors fielded the most expensive roster to ever step onto an NBA court in 2021-22. Next season, the franchise will do it again. The Dubs already … Read more
We live in a debate culture, inherently reductive to this or that, to who was best, most, least, greatest. Television, social media or online, ours is a culture of decibels, where people do not often learn as an element of their entertainment. Ears aren’t for listening. They are for glasses. Within this fighting culture, where … Read more
Bill Russell, the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics’ dynasty that won eight straight titles and 11 overall during his career, died Sunday. The Hall of Famer was 88. Russell died “peacefully” with his wife, Jeannine, at his side, read a statement posted on social media. Arrangements for his memorial service will be announced soon, according … Read more
1. In the end, the Charles Barkley situation with LIV Golf and Turner Sports ended up the way it should—with Barkley remaining on TNT exclusively. However, the entire saga was bizarre from start to finish. Barkley told the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand on Friday that he’s staying with Turner for the rest of his … Read more
Charles Barkley has ended any future contract talks with LIV Golf and will stay with TNT’s “Inside The NBA,” Barkley told The Post. “I want to thank Greg Norman and LIV for their interest in me,” Barkley said in a phone interview. “I wish those guys great success and nothing but the best. But, in … Read more
The NBA rumor mill is still swirling with Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, Kyrie Irving oath Russell Westbrook possibly all available. The Crossover staff makes its predictions on where each player will be at the start of the next season. When the season starts, where will Kevin Durant be playing? Chris Herring: Toronto. I still feel … Read more
As the calendar nears August and much of the roster maneuvering that happens via the NBA draft and free agency is behind us, the dog days of the offseason are here. But the unsettled futures of superstars Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell continue to loom over the league. The NBA never sleeps. So while NBA … Read more
John CollinsPhoto: Getty Images NBA stars have largely disappeared from the Rucker Park, Barry Farms and Drew League runs of the past they used to regularly lace up for. LeBron James’ 42-point show at The Drew League a week ago was a clarion call for his NBA peers. After two years of being disrupted by … Read more
As the Knicks and Jazz go back and forth on Donovan Mitchell, as trade packages get bandied about in terms of the assets it would take for Leon Rose and Co. to land the All-Star guard from Elmsford, NY, what has gotten lost somewhat is the level of the player being discussed. A three-time All-Star … Read more