The Cavs have a bench problem
It has been a strange summer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After waiting, and waiting, and then losing out on the LeBron James sweepstakes, the Cavs had to pivot. They already watched Keon Ellis and…
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Hiltzik: The NBA report on the Ballmer/Clippers scandal shows it was even worse than you thought
One rule I’ve developed in years of writing about financial scandals is that, as bad as a scheme appears at first, it’s more likely than not that the facts will turn out to be nastier than they…
Josh Hart has simple reason why Knicks don’t have ‘target’ on them despite NBA title
Josh Hart doesn’t see a “target” on the Knicks’ back as they prepare to defend their NBA championship. In fact, the veteran guard sees the exact opposite when asked during an appearance on ESPN’s…
Nike may have just debuted the worst Lakers jerseys ever
Just when you thought the Lakers’ jerseys couldn’t get worse, Nike unveiled maybe the worst version of them yet. The team’s jerseys have been trending in the wrong direction for some time now…
Knicks star Jalen Brunson set to host SNL Season 52 premiere
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is set to become the latest athlete to parlay success on the court into a high-profile acting gig. Brunson will host Saturday Night Live’s Season 52 premiere on…
Lakers release new dazzling ‘specter’ jerseys
The Los Angeles Lakers will have a bold new look next season. During an event hosted by Nike, the Lakers revealed their new Specter jersey that they will wear a handful of times as an alternate…
Donald Trump says Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade among worst deals in the history of sports
President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to rally support at Wednesday’s Republican midterm convention included a dig at the Dallas Mavericks’ front office. The Mavericks forever shaped their…
Keyonte George: Sun among the stars or a radiant supernova?
Do you ever stretch out on the Earth, gaze at the pinpricked majesty of the Lite-Brite night sky, and take a moment to consider your place in the universe? Ponder the scope of existence. Observe the…
Lakers add former Heat executive as key ‘pillar’ under new ownership
After months of searching, the Lakers have finally secured their second assistant general manager under Rob Pelinka. The Lakers are hiring Heat vice president of player personnel Eric Amsler as an…
Bronny James spills on Luka Dončić’s off-court Slovenia assist: ‘He was hooking us up!’
The Lakers’ trip to Slovenia seemed to be more about building off-court camaraderie than actually basketball training, although the team did a fair share of both. What’s for sure is that the Lakers…
Lakers poach long-time Heat executive Eric Amsler to be assistant GM
Soon after the surprising sale of the Lakers to the Joshua Kushner/Bob Iger group was announced, hiring reportedly paused in both the Lakers’ front office and business side. Under Mark Walter, the…
Lakers hire Heat vice president of player personnel Eric Amsler as assistant GM
It turns out the Lakers are not in a hiring freeze. After spending the summer searching, the team has hired its second assistant general manager. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is…
