The Sacramento Kings will play the Golden State Warriors for the final time this season at Oracle Arena. The Warriors are the heavy favorites to win this matchup. The Kings, on the other hand, badly need this win in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Conor McGregor has been asked to pay a reduced fine of $25,000 and 25 hours community service for his melee with Nate Diaz post UFC 202. NSAC executive director Bob Bennett explained that the MMA fighter’s penalty and boxing license are two separate issues.
In recent news, Michael Porter Jr. has announced that he has asked for a release from Washington. This has stemmed from the recent news that longtime Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar, along with his staff, has been fired. One of those staff members were Porter's father, Michael Porter, Sr.
After spending just one season with the Duke Blue Devils, forward Jayson Tatum is calling it an amazing college career and has officially announced that he has declared for the upcoming 2017 NBA Draft. Tatum is a phenomenal talent who is widely considered to be a top 5 pick.
The Philadelphia 76ers have just announced that center Joel Embiid will go through surgery sometime in the following days, and added that a proper timetable for the big man's return will be announced right after surgery is complete.
After his impressive string with the team, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced that they have agreed to sign rookie player and LA-native David Nwaba to a multi-year contract. Nwaba has been an energy guy for the Lakers and his energizing plays have been very contagious for the team.
After the outspoken father of UCLA's Lonzo Ball, LaVar Ball criticized LeBron James, son, the Cavaliers superstar did not hold anything back towards retaliation and warning Ball to keep his kid and his family out of his mouth.
After NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issues a memo to every team in the league regarding the topic of sitting out players to rest from games, Cavs' star LeBron James expresses his take on the issue, saying that any topic gets talked about a lot more whenever he's involved.
The Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards have emerged to be one of the league's most heated rivalry this season. Many fans are wondering what started it all. Here's a brief history of the two teams engagements, dating back to last season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced the team has officially signed forward Omri Casspi. Casspi was recently waived by the New Orleans Pelicans. Casspi will be adding some frontcourt depth for a young and talented Timberwolves team.
The Boston Celtics announced star point guard Isaiah Thomas will be playing tonight versus the Washington Wizards. Thomas missed two road games due to a knee bruise. He is needed after the Celtics split the two game where he was sidelined and are currently ahead of Washington by only 1.5 games.
The NBA has just announced they have fined the three players who were involved in the scuffle during the Milwaukee Bucks - Los Angeles Lakers game. Bucks Center Greg Monroe and Lakers guard Nick Young and D'Angelo Russell has been fined $35,000, $25,000, and $15,000 respectively.
The Phoenix Suns has been plagued will multiple injuries to some of their key players. Just recently, guard Devin Booker will also be sitting out in the team's next game versus the Detroit Pistons due to a sore ankle. The team is now deciding whether to sit Booker for a couple of games or shut him down completely.
The Atlanta Hawks are going to play their next road games without players Paul Millsap (knee tightness) and Kent Bazemore (knee bone bruise). Both players have succumbed to injuries that will require immediate absence from the team in order to fully recover.
The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that all-star center DeMarcus Cousins will return to the lineup after missing just one game due to a sore knee and rib bruise. The Pelicans will be playing the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight.
Lou Williams has been struggling the past couple of games, where he wasn't able to buy a shot and score effectively. That has changed in the Rocket's recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams re-discovered his shooting touch and helped the team win with 30 points and seven assists.
Dwyane Wade's seasons is reportedly over early due to a fractured elbow. Wade broke his elbow during the Bulls loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, where Wade collided with Grizzlies player Zac Randolph. Wade is now considering whether he will opt out or remain with the team next season.
