Rick Pitino says he would ‘absolutely not’ coach Knicks
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino said he has zero interest in becoming head coach of the New York Knicks again.”Absolutely not,” Pitino said during a broadcast of Wednesday’s game between…
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton enjoys fuel provided by doubters
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is preparing to play in the NBA Finals for the first time and is firmly established as one of the best players in the league.Yet…
Thunder, Pacers open battle in search of first NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. The Indiana Pacers haven’t been to the finals since 2000.Neither has ever…
Thunder bring all-for-one mentality to NBA Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault is planning for the challenge of slowing down the Indiana Pacers in a matchup of two of the NBA’s highest-scoring teams in the Finals…
Report: Suns hiring Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as coach
The Phoenix Suns are hiring Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott as their next head coach, ESPN reported Wednesday.Ott will be hired for the position over his former Cavaliers colleague,…
Report: Karl-Anthony Towns undergoes treatment for playoff injuries
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns has been treated for injuries he suffered in the NBA playoffs, including ligament damage to his left finger and a bruised left knee, ESPN…
Pacers flight diverted from Oklahoma City after tornado warning
The Indiana Pacers have waited 25 years to return to the NBA Finals, but they will have to wait a little longer as the team’s arrival to Oklahoma City was…
7 potential replacements for Tom Thibodeau as Knicks coach
Over the last five years, Tom Thibodeau won 226 regular-season games with the New York Knicks, or just 30 fewer than his six predecessors combined.His 24 playoff wins were the…
Tim Connelly: Timberwolves need to be ‘creative as possible’ with roster
It’s fair to say Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly’s default position is not to stand pat.In February 2023, he moved D’Angelo Russell for Mike Conley and Nickeil…
Knicks Next Coach Odds: Two early favorites emerge
Two early favorites have emerged in the wake of the New York Knicks firing coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, which created a vacancy for one of the most intriguing jobs…
Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons
The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday after five seasons and four playoff appearances.The move announced by team president Leon Rose comes three days after a…
MVP money: SGA could net $890K-per-game contract; Luka, Jokic up for raise, too
Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible for the NBA’s most valuable contract this offseason.Gilgeous-Alexander, 26, became “supermax” eligible with the Oklahoma City Thunder by earning All-NBA honors in consecutive…
Trade hype rehash on tap when Mavs-Lakers meet in preseason
There was a lot of criticism circling the Dallas Mavericks after they traded franchise star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.Expect another round of opinions about the…
Raptors’ odds to land Giannis Antetokounmpo shorten amid reports
Giannis Antetokounmpo is favored to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks amid increasing speculation that the two-time NBA MVP is open to being traded this offseason.The Bucks are the odds-on favorite…
Pacers F Jarace Walker to miss at least first 2 games of finals
The Indiana Pacers will be without forward Jarace Walker for at least the first two games of the NBA Finals as he recovers from a right ankle injury.The finals begin…
Report: Antetokounmpo, Raptors have ‘mutual interest’
There is “mutual interest” between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Toronto Star reported.It was originally reported last month that Antetokounmpo would be open to playing…