Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game remains one of the most legendary performances in NBA history. The remarkable feat took place on January 22, 2006, when the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Toronto Raptors. Bryant’s passionate display of talent and determination not only captivated fans, but also left a lasting mark on the sport. Fourteen years later, the events of that historic game continue to resonate in the annals of basketball history. Before the game, the Lakers were struggling with a 22–19 record, a stark contrast to their previous championship success. Analysts acknowledged that Bryant’s scoring prowess was the team’s greatest strength,…
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SALT LAKE CITY – The 2024-25 NBA schedule was released last week and the Utah Jazz now know exactly what to expect. As the Red Sox look to return to playoff contention in the coming years, the question remains: Will the schedule bolster their ambitions or present unexpected challenges that could derail their plans? On the Jazz Notes podcast, Ben Anderson and Chandler Holt took a closer look at the Jazz’s schedule for the franchise’s 51st season. What do you think about the @utahjazzWhat is the 2024-25 calendar? 📅@BensHoops And @CHoltSports Check out Utah’s roster and schedule on this week’s…
The Washington Wizards aren’t expected to be in playoff contention, but they have a huge season ahead of them. They’re focused on develop their young talents and I hope Alex Sarr can start becoming a superstar. This is year two of a rebuild. The Wizards need more time, but seeing progress will be the goal. It all starts with training camp. The annual season opener will give the Wizards three weeks to work on their game before the regular season begins on Oct. 24 against the defending champion Celtics. Training camp provides plenty of practice time and is important for…
The Houston Rockets didn’t have any Team USA players at the last Olympics, but that might not be the case in four years.Kelly Iko, a source close to the club, estimates there could be as many as three Rockets representing Team USA at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.”Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson all had experience with the National Team, playing against the senior team. It depends on what kind of roster the coaching staff is building. Thompson and Smith could fill specific roles as physical, interchangeable defenders, but we’re talking about a 12-man team, they should…
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man has dropped his lawsuit accusing former NBA star Dwight Howard of sexual assault after Howard’s attorneys alleged the man deleted text messages showing their encounter was consensual.Stephen Harper dismissed the case in a filing Tuesday in Gwinnett County Court. The dismissal was with prejudice, meaning he cannot refile the complaint.The filing does not provide any explanation for the dismissal. Harper’s lawyers, Olga Izmaylova and Sadeer Sabbak, did not immediately respond to phone and email messages Thursday.Justin Bailey, Howard’s attorney, said his client did not pay Harper or enter into any other agreement with…
Rather than congratulating the Boston Celtics for bringing home Banner 18, the speech The events surrounding the team this summer have been full of drama, and the U.S. men’s basketball team was at the center of it all.Jaylen Brown failed to make the roster, even when Kawhi Leonard was sent home. Derrick White was named the backup. As for Jayson Tatum, he was benched entirely in two of the team’s six games. And in the others, head coach Steve Kerr gave him virtually no playing time.Tatum maintained a team-oriented approach Throughout the summer, he and Brown will now head into…
The Brooklyn Nets are making a lot of changes within their organization, but their front office is mostly staying the same.Some members of the organization are rising through the ranks, including Makar Gevorkian, vice president of basketball operations alignment and strategic planning. Gevorkian was named to The Athletic’s 40 Under 40 list.“Gevorkian only joined the Nets organization in 2020; he began his professional career with a law degree from the University of Chicago and was a partner at two top law firms before joining the Nets as a basketball operations assistant. He has since risen through the ranks in Brooklyn…
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Credit: Jérôme Miron-USA TODAY Sports Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball last played in the NBA on January 14, 2022. More than two years after his last appearance on the court, the 26-year-old point guard appears to be getting closer to his return to the NBA for the 2024-25 season. Injuries have derailed Ball’s career in recent years. He played just 35 games in his first season with Chicago, from October 20, 2021, to January 14, 2022. After leaving the United Center court following a loss to the Golden State Warriors, Ball has not played since. Lonzo Ball Statistics (ESPN):…
We are just a few hours away from the weekend. Here is your The Cleveland Cavaliers news and links of the day. The first sip THE Jarrett Allen traded in 2021 It was the inflection point of this era of Cavaliers basketball. Any successful rebuild requires luck and shrewd moves that help them get to the next level. This trade for Allen was a combination of both. THE Brooklyn Nets wanted James Harden. That naturally meant sending their promising young center to do it. The blockade for the Houston Rockets They had Christian Wood, who they believed was their center…