Phoenix Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia watched as his team was eliminated from the playoffs in a blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. This was the second year in a row that the Suns were eliminated in this manner. Despite this, Ishbia has big ambitions for the team and has hinted at significant changes that could
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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has denied the existence of the “Playoff Jimmy” phenomenon, despite his impressive performances in the playoffs. After leading the Heat to a Game 4 win over the Milwaukee Bucks with a franchise playoff record of 56 points, Butler insisted that he “just be hooping” and that the nickname was not
Josh Harris, co-owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, is leading a group that has agreed to buy the Washington Commanders from owners Dan and Tanya Snyder for a record sum of $6.05 billion. The group’s purchase includes FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, as well as the team’s practice facility in
The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the Western Conference finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors 122-101 in Game 6. The Lakers, who started the season eight games under .500, are now just four wins away from the NBA Finals. Under first-year coach Darvin Ham, the Lakers started the season 2-10 and completely overhauled
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins will return to coaching next season after being suspended for three games and agreeing to a million-dollar salary reduction for using an anti-gay slur in a radio interview. Huggins’ suspension will occur during the team’s first three regular-season games. His contract will be amended to a year-by-year agreement, beginning
The NBA has revealed its All-NBA teams for the 2020-21 season, with Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid earning a spot on the first team for the first time in his career. Embiid, who was also named the league’s Most Valuable Player, led the NBA in scoring for the second consecutive year. He was joined on the
Jalen Brunson’s 38-point, nine-rebound, and seven-assist performance in the New York Knicks’ Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat was nothing short of remarkable. The Knicks were in a must-win situation, and Brunson stepped up to the plate, playing all 48 minutes of the game to ensure victory. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau couldn’t be more
During the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 5 loss to the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Davis suffered an injury after being struck on the side of his head by Kevon Looney. Davis exited the game and did not return after being evaluated by the Lakers’ athletic trainer. He was later placed in
The New York Jets will begin their 2021 season on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. The game will be played at MetLife Stadium and will mark the first Monday night appearance for coach Robert Saleh. The Jets last played a season opener at home in prime time on September 11, 2011, where they
During Game 4 on Sunday night, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic received a technical foul after an odd occurrence on the court. As the Suns’ Josh Okogie went into the seats to keep the ball in play, he ended up near Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. Ishbia had the ball in his hands, and Jokic, attempting