Two days after Draymond Green walked off the bench and into the locker room following a heated sideline confrontation, Steve Kerr didn’t try to reframe it as “competitive fire” or …
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Ben Simmons Is “On A Team” Again – Just Not An NBA One Yet
by Len Werleby Len WerleBen Simmons’ next chapter isn’t beginning in an NBA practice facility. It’s beginning on the water. In a feature by Marc J. Spears for Andscape, the three-time All-Star is described …
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Christmas Day Clash – When Shaquille O’Neal And Kobe Bryant Faced Each Other For The First Time
by Len Werleby Len WerleFew matchups captivate fans more than a clash between titans. The Christmas Day game in 2004, featuring Shaquille O’Neal facing off against Kobe Bryant for the first time since their …
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Victor Wembanyama Brings Euro Stadium Energy To San Antonio With A New Spurs Win Ritual
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe San Antonio Spurs didn’t just beat the Oklahoma City Thunder again, they made the victory feel like an event, the kind of home-night atmosphere that belongs more to European …
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LeBron James’ 20th Christmas Day Game Comes With Honesty, Not Hype
by Len Werleby Len WerleChristmas Day has always been the NBA’s living-room stage, the annual showcase built for stars who can carry the league’s biggest regular-season spotlight. No player has worn that burden more …
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The NBA Is Back In America’s Living Room And The Numbers Prove It
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA’s biggest win this season might not be a single game, but a simple shift in how easy it has become to watch one. On Monday, the league announced …
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Draymond Green Leaves To The Locker Room After Steve Kerr Blowup, Then Never Returns To The Game
by Len Werleby Len WerleWhat should have been a clean, calming win for the Golden State Warriors turned into another Draymond Green headline. This time centered on the bench, not the box score. During …
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Jimmy Butler Tells Fans To Save Their All-Star Votes And Send Him To Barbados Instead
by Len Werleby Len WerleAs All-Star voting ramps up, Jimmy Butler did the opposite of the usual superstar push. In a comment on a Golden State Warriors social post encouraging fans to vote, Butler …
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Charles Barkley On The Call That Ended His Friendship With Michael Jordan
by Len Werleby Len WerleFor years, Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan were the rare kind of celebrity friends whose bond seemed bigger than the NBA itself. Two 1984 draft icons, Olympic teammates, and competitive …
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The Atlanta Hawks Won A Game Without Scoring A Single Point
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Atlanta Hawks versus Miami Heat game in the 2007-08 season was one of the strangest games in NBA history. 18 years ago today, the Hawks defeated Miami with 117-111. …
