Following the Cavaliers’ crucial Game 6 victory that pushed the NBA Finals to a Game 7, LeBron James appeared noticeably more relaxed during his press conference. When asked about the 2016 projected number-one draft pick Ben Simmons, LeBron didn’t hold back in his praise, calling Simmons exceptionally versatile and confirming that he had already given the young star plenty of advice. In fact, the question posed to LeBron was a bit pointed: would it be crazy if the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t select Ben Simmons with the first overall pick? LeBron, ever the diplomat, avoided the hypothetical and focused on praise. “I think he’s an outstanding young talent,” LeBron said. “We’ve all seen how he plays … Read More

The NBA has officially announced that Draymond Green will be suspended for Game 5 of the Finals after his retaliatory action in Game 4 was upgraded to a flagrant foul 1. The incident occurred during a tense moment late in the game, adding yet another twist to this high-stakes series. Meanwhile, LeBron James received a post-game technical foul for his role in the altercation, though he remains eligible to play in the next matchup. The controversy erupted with 2:48 left in Game 4, where the Golden State Warriors were leading 96-86. During an off-ball screen near the top of the key, Green and James collided, and Green fell to the floor. As James walked over … Read More

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a dominant win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3, taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals and gaining control of the series. The spotlight was firmly on Kevin Durant, who exploded after two underwhelming performances, finishing with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks—all in just three quarters of play on 10-of-15 shooting. In the first two games of the series, although the Thunder managed to steal home-court advantage by tying the series 1-1, Durant’s form was far from his usual explosive standard. He committed a combined 13 turnovers in those games, drawing criticism from U.S. media, who labeled his performance as below expectations. For the … Read More