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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin said Thursday he was grateful to former Nets star Kenyon Martin for a stinging racially overtoned rebuke about his new dreadlocks hairstyle. Lin, who outlined the reasons for wearing dreadlocks in a Players Tribune website essay on Tuesday, was called out for his choice in an Instagram posting by Martin, the top pick of the 2000 NBA Draft who helped the Nets twice reach […]
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — LeBron James worked out for a full practice session Thursday for the first time since spraining his left ankle last week and could return to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lineup for an NBA pre-season matchup Friday against Indiana. Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player could return when the Cavs host the Pacers. “Not sure yet,” Lue said. “We’ll see how he feels after going through practice […]
CLEVELAND, United States (AFP) — Cleveland introduced Dwyane Wade on Friday, and he says he can’t wait to be reunited with LeBron James because, like ham and eggs and peaches and cream, the duo are a matching pair. “We’re just … it’s like peanut butter and jelly, man,” Wade said of his warm friendship with James. “We just go together.” The 35-year-old Wade went to four NBA finals and won two championships in four years […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, United States (AFP) — Reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook hit the jackpot for the second time in less than 18 months by signing a five-year, $205 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal begins with the 2018-19 season, and puts the 28-year-old Westbrook under contract with the Thunder through the 2022-23 NBA season. Westbrook posted a picture of himself on his Instagram page, wearing an orange “OKC” jersey with his arms […]
GREENBURGH, New York (Eagle News) – No Phil Jackson. No Carmelo Anthony. No media circus. Not a problem for the New York Knicks. A different vibe surrounded the team’s training camp facility on Monday, leaving the media with questions on what to expect this season after the departure of Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder. “We need some fresh air in here,” says center Kristaps Porzingis, now the face of the Knicks franchise. […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Carmelo Anthony formally completed his move to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, cementing a blockbuster trade after seven seasons with the New York Knicks. Anthony, 33, will form part of a new-look Thunder roster which has also been bolstered by the arrival of Paul George from the Indiana Pacers during the close season. In return for Anthony, the Knicks will get center Enes Kanter, forward Doug McDermott and […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James is hopeful Dwyane Wade will join the Cleveland Cavaliers after he secured his buyout from the Chicago Bulls. The 35-year-old guard bought out his contract with the Bulls on Sunday, and is now poised to listen to offers from a string of potential suitors. Wade passed up around $8 million in salary to obtain the buyout, according to ESPN. Wade is a former teammate of James from […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James said Monday he did not regret branding President Donald Trump a “bum,” accusing the US leader of dividing the nation in his feud with the sports world. NBA star James had taken aim at Trump on Twitter on Saturday after the president withdrew a White House invitation to the champion Golden State Warriors and star player Stephen Curry. “U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain’t going! So […]
By Ariel Romero | EBC Sports Correspondent Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Boston Celtics from the Cleveland Cavaliers has been completed following a delay caused by concerns over an injury to Isaiah Thomas. A joint statement announced Wednesday said the trade agreed earlier this month would finally process, with the Celtics adding Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, a 2018 first round pick via Brooklyn and a 2020 2nd round draft pick via Miami. Irving, a four-time All-Star, stunned […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have been fined $500,000 (594,000 euros) for making an illegal approach to Paul George while he was under contract at the Indiana Pacers, the NBA announced on Thursday. A statement from the NBA said the Lakers had been found in violation of anti-tampering rules designed to prevent teams from tapping up players under contract elsewhere. An independent investigation found that the Lakers had breached the […]
HOUSTON, United States (AFP) — The Houston Rockets have donated $4 million to help the victims of Tropical Storm Harvey which has caused devastating flooding in the city, the NBA team announced on Monday. “Our hearts are heavy seeing the devastation that so many of our friends, family and neighbours are experiencing,” the Rockets said in a statement. “Please stay safe, Houston.” Recently acquired Rockets point guard Chris Paul donated $50,000 to a fund created […]
ATHENS, Greece (AFP) — An emotionally-charged Giannis Antetokounmpo bid farewell and good luck to his Greece teammates on Monday, putting aside the controversy behind his decision to miss the Eurobasket tournament. “I am really disappointed that I will not help the team in the upcoming Eurobasket. I do not want to say anything now about my decision,” he told sports reporters covering the national team’s training session at the indoor Athens Olympic Stadium facility. The […]
