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Rick Carlisle’s handling of key Pacers guard’s minutes will be under a Game 3 microscope
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is drawing attention for critiquing the officials’ calls. But it’s his own call to keep T.J. McConnell on the bench that should be getting attention — and critiqued.
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Whining about Knicks to cost Pacers coach as NBA levels fine
The Pacers coach is lighter in the wallet after lighting into the refs following Indiana’s 130-121 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the...
Draymond Green: Knicks are a 'fluke' and setting fans up for 'misery'
Draymond Green is attempting to rain all over the Knicks' parade.
Star-studded NBA team hiring new coach less than 24 hours after firing old one
Frank Vogel may not have time to clean out his office.
Shaq escalates feud with Shannon Sharpe over controversial MVP interview
Two sports media heavyweights are trading haymakers. NBA royalty Shaquille O'Neal and NFL great Shannon Sharpe, who both won several championships in their playing careers and are enshrined in their...
Why Chiefs teammate is convinced Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift are getting engaged
Travis Kelce's Chiefs teammates are hoping the tight end and his girlfriend Taylor Swift get married and have kids together.
NBA star red-faced as press conference is interrupted by apparent sex noises
Luka Doncic froze when his press conference was briefly paused due to what sounded like moaning noises after Game 2 of the Mavericks-OKC Thunder second-round playoff series.
The risk and reward of OG Anunoby has the Knicks facing this fragile playoff moment — and a big offseason bet
Somehow, the Knicks are simultaneously in the midst of their most special season in a quarter-century while being held together by Silly Putty.
Mavericks top Thunder to even series thanks to hurting star: 'one of hardest games I've had to play'
Luka Doncic limped around the court, often grimacing as he played through two banged-up knees to lead the Mavericks to a Game 2 win over Thunder.
Celtics hammered in stunning Game 2 loss
Two nights after losing the opener by 25 points, the Cavaliers answered with a blowout of their own, beating the top seeded Celtics in Game 2.
TNT announcer glorifies ex-Knick's selfish and reckless play
There’s must be a good reason why aerosol cans of Stink don’t sell. Yet Stink predominates game broadcasts.
Sun unable to stream preseason game vs. Liberty on YouTube
Basketball fans hoping to tune into the Liberty’s preseason game in Connecticut against the Sun were sorely disappointed on Thursday.
Knicks' lineup options to replace injured star's production
Tom Thibodeau never has been averse to employing a tightened rotation, and that approach could be tested even further with OG Anunoby unable to play Friday in Game 3 against...
Knicks' dogged mentality has prepared them for new injury adversity
We’re about to discover whether there are limits to the Knicks’ magic, mantras and elbow grease.
WNBA officially launches charter flight program
The move comes after years of lobbying from players to allow for the practice, which is standard across men’s major professional sports leagues.
Rick Carlisle's referee, small-market groans are hilariously moronic
One thing Carlisle hasn’t mentioned is just how grotesquely outcoached he has been in the series.
Knicks reveal injury statuses for OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson for Game 3
The Knicks won’t have OG Anunoby for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Pacers, and Jalen Brunson is questionable.
Why you should fade the Mavericks in Game 2 vs. Thunder
Perhaps Dallas is simply allergic to Game 1s and will bounce back, but Luka Doncic’s knee and recent shooting struggles provide concern.
NBA star suspended four games for throwing ball at Pacers fans, exchange with ESPN reporter
This suspension was handed down one day after Indianapolis police said they were investigating an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that happened during that May 2 game without mentioning anyone by name.
Ex-NBAer gets 40 months in prison for health care scam
Glen “Big Baby” Davis is going away for a while.
First-round sweep gets Suns coach fired after just one season
The Suns fired head coach Frank Vogel after they were swept by the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.