Category: NBA

Enes Kanter Freedom on Capitol Hill Details CCP Ties With the NBA

Recent Nobel Peace Prize-nominated NBA free agent Enes Kanter Freedom received a warm applause from Senators on Capitol Hill at an awards ceremony for his continued activism against the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) crimes against humanity, particularly the persecution of the Muslim Uyghur population, and forced organ harvesting in China. When it comes to the NBA,…


‘I Have No Regrets’: Enes Kanter Freedom, Ousted from NBA, Vows to Continue Speaking Out Against CCP’s Abuses

Enes Kanter Freedom, who was recently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and is newly without a team in the NBA, received a warm welcome from Senators on Capitol Hill at an awards ceremony last week for his continued activism against the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) human rights abuses. When it comes to the NBA, “you can…


NBA Roundup: Luka Doncic (49) Propels Mavs Past Pelicans

Luka Doncic recorded 49 points and 15 rebounds and the visiting Dallas Mavericks never trailed in a 125–118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Doncic fell two assists short of a triple-double and two points short of his season high. Jalen Brunson added 23 points, Maxi Kleber scored 20 and Dorian Finney-Smith had…


NBA Roundup: Spurs’ Gregg Popovich Rises to No. 2 in Wins

Keldon Johnson 22 points to lead the Spurs to a 114–106 win over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, a milestone victory for San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich. The win was No. 1,333 in Popovich’s 26-year, head-coaching career—all in San Antonio—moving him past Lenny Wilkens for second place in NBA history. Only Don…


Nets Rally From 28 Down to Beat Rival Knicks; Commissioner Comments on NY Vax Mandate

The Brooklyn Nets (31–27) rallied from 28 down for their fifth straight win over local rival New York Knicks (25–34), Wednesday night, Feb. 16, at Madison Square Garden. Nets rookie Cam Thomas came off-the-bench to score 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter in the comeback, which matched their largest rally in franchise…


Nets Rally From 28 Down to Beat Rival Knicks; Commissioner Comments on NY Vaccine Mandate

The Brooklyn Nets (31–27) rallied from 28 down for their fifth straight win over local rival New York Knicks (25–34), Wednesday night, Feb. 16, at Madison Square Garden. Nets rookie Cam Thomas came off-the-bench to score 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter in the comeback, which matched their largest rally in franchise…


Slowed by Hamstring, Harden to Make Sixers Debut Feb 25

CAMDEN, N.J.—James Harden has an MVP and several scoring titles on his mantle—and now he’s ready to add a championship trophy. Harden was introduced by the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday following last week’s blockbuster trade that sent disgruntled guard Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets. Asked if his new team can win the NBA title,…


NBA Roundup: Spurs Can’t Stop Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan

DeMar DeRozan poured in 40 points and continued his historic scoring run as the Chicago Bulls outlasted the visiting San Antonio Spurs 120–109 on Monday to win their fourth straight game. The Bulls trailed by six points entering the fourth quarter but then DeRozan took charge, scoring 13 of Chicago’s next 15 points to give…


Edwards’ Milestone Game Leads Timberwolves Over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS—Anthony Edwards celebrated a milestone Sunday by scoring 37 points and leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 129–120 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Edwards became the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach the 2,500-point mark when he made his first basket of the game. The second-year forward is 20 years, 192 days old. LeBron…


Tatum Scores 38, Celtics Rally Past Hawks for 8th Win in Row

BOSTON—Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and led a third-quarter surge that sent the Boston Celtics past the Atlanta Hawks 105–95 Sunday for their eighth straight win. Tatum also had 10 rebounds. Robert Williams added 10 points and 14 boards, Jaylen Brown scored 17 points, and Marcus Smart had 13. “We’re just cooking right now,” said…