Category: NBA

Davis Leads Rally From 27 Down as Lakers Beat Mavs 111–108

DALLAS—Anthony Davis had 30 points and 15 rebounds, including a put-back dunk for the late lead, and the Los Angeles Lakers erased a 27-point deficit in a 111–108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Feb. 26. LeBron James scored 26 points as the Lakers won their fourth in five games by turning a showcase…


US Judge Permits Lawsuit Claiming NBA Top Shot NFTs Are Securities

NEW YORK—The creator of a marketplace for National Basketball Association Top Shot non-fungible tokens must face a lawsuit claiming that the tokens are securities, a U.S. judge ruled on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero in Manhattan rejected Dapper Labs Inc.’s bid to dismiss a proposed class action by purchasers of NBA Top Shot Moments,…


Basketballer Enes Kanter Freedom Eyeing Political Run

NBA free agent and outspoken human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom said on Thursday that he is considering a run for political office and has been in conversations with friends and members of Congress about the potential run. Kanter Freedom appeared for an interview on Fox Business on Thursday, during which host Maria Bartiromo asked…


Malik Beasley Scores 25 Points, Lakers Beat Warriors 124–111

LOS ANGELES—Malik Beasley scored 25 points, Austin Reaves had 17 off the bench and the Los Angeles Lakers returned from the All-Star break to beat the Golden State Warriors 124–111 on Thursday night, Feb. 23. Beasley, who was acquired from Utah as part of a three-team trade during the Feb. 9 deadline, has two 20-point…


Putin Issues Nuclear Warning During Address

The West is bracing for a potential repeat of the Cold War, with the fear of it going hot, following new comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin. China’s foreign minister is voicing concern, while also telling the United States to stay out of China-Russia relations. Is the United States ready to tackle another nuclear threat,…


Mac McClung Soars to Slam Dunk Title at All-Star Saturday

SALT LAKE CITY—Mac McClung might have single-handedly restored the shine on a dunk contest that has been widely panned in recent years. McClung, the 6-foot-2 Philadelphia guard on a two-way contract, defeated New Orleans’ Trey Murphy III in the finals of the dunk contest, culminating an  Saturday that may have finally answered the question as…


Clippers to Sign Russell Westbrook After Jazz Buyout

Russell Westbrook is changing teams for the second time this month, but he can keep his Los Angeles address after agreeing to a contract with the Clippers. Westbrook, traded to the Utah Jazz from the Los Angeles Lakers at the deadline, had over $13 million remaining on his deal. A buyout agreement with the Jazz…


Team Giannis Downs Team LeBron Behind Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics scored an All-Star Game record 55 points, knocked down 10 3-pointers and earned MVP honors while leading Team Giannis to a 184–175 victory over Team LeBron on Sunday night in the annual showcase game at Salt Lake City. Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers drained the decisive 3-pointer…


NBA All-Star Game: All You Need to Know About Sunday’s Event

SALT LAKE CITY—The fans in Salt Lake City used to serenade Donovan Mitchell with “MVP” chants when he played for the Utah Jazz, a sign of their appreciation and respect. He plays for Cleveland now. But he wouldn’t mind hearing those cries again Sunday. The 72nd NBA All-Star Game is Sunday night with almost all…


[SUNDAY WATCH PARTY] Enes Kanter Freedom: Why I Sacrificed My Future in the NBA to Stand Up to the Chinese Regime

Join us for our ATL Sunday Watch Party! During the Watch Party, everyone can watch this episode with Enes Kanter Freedom for FREE—even without a subscription. Feel free to share this link to your friends and family! This episode was originally published in December 2022.  “How can the biggest dictatorship in the world control a…