Jordan Brand releasing Air Jordan 13 'Red Flint' after shoe took off in 2020
The Air Jordan 13 "Flint" experienced much success after being re-released on the heels of ESPN's "The Last Dance" documentary in 2020.
After learning from Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, Jordan Clarkson thriving as Jazz sixth man
Jordan Clarkson seems intent on emulating Manu Ginóbili, Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford who starred in sixth man roles.
Los Angeles Lakers
... d out at Bryant’s training academy last year shortly before his passing. The Lakers liked Clarkson enough with his play and how he accepted a reserve role follo ...
Utah Jazz
... Jazz history behind Thurl Bailey in 1987-88 (19.6) and 1988-89 (19.3). Beyond Cl ...
How far can Nets go if Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving aren't all healthy?
This certainly wasn't how Nets envisioned things going when they traded for James Harden in January to play alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Brooklyn Nets
... m there."NBA ESSENTIALS: | | NEVER MISS A PLAY:This certainly wasn't how the Nets envisioned things going when they traded for James Harden in January to play ...
Miami Heat
... -winning jumper from the left block as time expired Sunday to give the Miami Heat in a national TV matinee. Adebayo waved off plans to call a timeout before t ...
New York Knicks
... 2-112 in overtime for their sixth straight win. They got help from , but the Knicks aren't going to be upset about catching a couple breaks to extend their long ...
Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy on late-game defensive mistakes: 'We deserved to lose'
Stan Van Gundy couldn't hide his disappointment after a pair of late defensive blunders cost the Pelicans in an overtime loss against the Knicks.
New Orleans Pelicans
... it came to how upsetting the finish was. Up three with 7.8 seconds left, the Pelicans planned to foul the Knicks before they attempted a potential game-tying shot ...
New York Knicks
... finish was. Up three with 7.8 seconds left, the Pelicans planned to foul the Knicks before they attempted a potential game-tying shot. However, Eric Bledsoe did ...
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal join former President Barack Obama to encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccines
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal joined former President Barack Obama on a TV special to encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccines.
Madness or maddening? NBA's play-in game stirs controversy
The format is designed to give more teams a chance to make the playoffs, but to Mark Cuban, "this approach was an enormous mistake."
Dallas Mavericks
... ey’ll figure out how that makes sense moving forward. Quote icon But had the Mavericks been content where they were in the standings with no need to win Wednesday’ ...
Memphis Grizzlies
... eams would rather end up in seventh or eighth place. “For us, it’s awesome,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “For the league, it creates a lot of excitement a ...
Opinion: Have the Celtics finally put their early-season struggles behind them?
After dealing with Injuries and inconsistency early in the season, the Celtics have climbed to fourth in the East with a six-game winning streak.
Boston Celtics
... struggling to maintain the additional talent needed to make a title run. The Celtics thought they did that after acquiring Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavali ...
Brooklyn Nets
... he Celtics could take advantage of some of those teams' vulnerabilities. The Nets’ All-Stars have only played seven games together. Embiid and Antetokounmpo h ...
Golden State Warriors
... knew what it would receive from the rest of the supporting cast. Against the Warriors, Kemba Walker (26 points, eight rebounds) and Marcus Smart (16 points, nine ...
Los Angeles Lakers to delay making White House visit to celebrate 2020 NBA title
The Lakers remain open to a White House visit, but they decided to take a pass during their upcoming trip because of various logistical challenges.
Los Angeles Lakers
... ms to avoid having meetings in large gatherings. The Lakers also face a scheduling challenge with their four-game trip starting this wee ...
Los Angeles Lakers pass on making White House visit to celebrate 2020 NBA title
Because of the NBA's COVID-19 protocols and scheduling challenges, the Lakers will not visit the White House during their road game in Washington.
Los Angeles Lakers
... members of the Lakers' organization have received the COVID-19 vaccine, the NBA still requires tea ...
Stephen and Ayesha Curry's foundation serves 16 million meals for Oakland families
The couple's foundation, Eat. Learn. Play., has found multiple ways to feed those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Is Kevin Durant capable of carrying Nets to an NBA championship?
The 32-year-old has returned to All-Star form after an Achilles injury, but the playoffs will present a different kind of physical test.
Brooklyn Nets
... f back-to-backs. It’s not ideal. Durant wants to play, and the Nets need him to play. It is a delicate dance for the Nets and Durant. Sign up fo ...
Kevin Love on why it's so important DeMar DeRozan and Dak Prescott spoke out about mental health
Sports Seriously: Mackenzie Salmon connected with Kevin Love on Sports Seriously and asked if the 'Macho Man' mentality still existed in the NBA today. Love believes players like DeMar DeRozan and Dak Prescott are helping break down antiquated...
How Zora Stephenson made Bucks play-by-play history and took a step toward amplifying women's voices in NBA
Zora Stephenson embraced the moment but also wants to carry the torch and light a path for other women announcers.
Charlotte Hornets
... Elon University in the state and the first NBA game she covered involved the Hornets, the night was going to special anyway. And there was no initial news releas ...
Milwaukee Bucks
... hould just continue to make it happen' Late in the afternoon of April 8, the Bucks’ media relations department sent out its regular advance e-mail for each gam ...
'It'd be one for the ages': Kevin Love on a potential Kyrie vs. LeBron NBA Finals
Sports Seriously: Count Kevin Love as a fan of the idea of a Nets vs. Lakers NBA Finals. In a conversation with Sports Seriously he chatted about the potential of a Kyrie vs. LeBron Finals and also how weird that would be for him.
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RT @joevardon: Zion Williamson loves playing in New York. He fawned when asked, almost to the point he blushed. But don’t count on him becoming a Knick any time soon. Rules are rules @TheAthleticNBA https://t.co/wSsDa3F4bS -
I don’t know Dwayne well, but I know this much: The man always smiles or nods when you see him, and he is widely revered in the Kings’ world and beyond. This is wonderful news. For all of the context, check Pete’s thread.Our guy has a new heart!! The doctors are pleased and everything went very well. Dwayne will be moved to ICU within the hour and be there for 7-10 days and hospitalized 2-3 weeks. Debbie will update us periodically and is beyond grateful that everyones prayers have been heard🙏❤️
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More from Arison statement: "Having said that, I wish him good luck and much success with the Jazz. To me, Dwyane will always be a #HEATLifer." -
In statement, Heat owner Micky Arison said he discussed with Wade an opportunity for Wade to join Heat ownership group after his retirement in 2019. Wade wasn't ready to commit. "Of course I am disappointed that he didn’t reconsider," Arison said.Former NBA star Dwyane Wade is joining the Utah Jazz ownership group. https://t.co/bxcFfx1tHW
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RT @jwquick: Behind all the rebounds, all the points and all the honors LaMarcus Aldridge accumulated in Portland, there was hurt. A look at the pain he absorbed and inflicted during a complicated tenure with the Blazers. https://t.co/nyZHtjhyU9
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RT @npenzenstadler: How could a gun be mistaken for a Taser? There have been at least 16 incidents of 'weapon confusion' since 2001. https://t.co/eN8OQ2TFij via @usatoday
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Couple of notes here: Presenters normally don't give speeches for the inductee, rather they are often on stage during the inductees acceptance speech. In the case of posthumous inductees, a person accepts on their behalf. It is not known publicly now who will accept for Bryant.
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Basketball Hall of Famer presenters must already be in the Hall, and the choice of presenters is solely the decision of the incoming Hall of Famers, or their family members if recognized posthumously, per BHOF.
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