June 2024

Would Wilt Chamberlain dominate in today’s NBA ? That’s a legitimate and interesting question that is worth asking, Unfortunately most people who ask it do so with an attitude that assumes the answer is “No. Definately not, and that should be abvious to us too. All we have to do is take time to actually…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Caitlin Clark sounds ready to move on from Chennedy Carter’s flagrant foul. Clark was asked before Indiana’s game at Washington on Friday night whether she thinks Carter owes her a public apology, and the rookie standout dismissed the idea.   “No. I mean, basketball’s competitive. I get it,” Clark said. “Sometimes your…

COVINGTON, La. (AP) — Former LSU basketball player Josh Maravich, son of late Hall of Fame basketball player Pete Maravich, has died at age 42, the university announced Saturday night.   He died at home on Friday, the LSU statement said. No cause of death has been released.   Josh Maravich was a reserve for…

Like many a modern sports media dust-up, the latest that has sprung up around Celtics star Jaylen Brown has the feel of a tempest in a teacup once it gets closer examination. Still, discussion around Brown and whether he is underrated has resulted in old Celtics villain Isiah Thomas accusing ESPN mouth Stephen A. Smith…

Mavericks vs Celtics live updates: Top moments, highlights from NBA Finals Game 2 Jordan Mendoza Richard Morin Jeff Zillgitt USA TODAY     The Boston Celtics threw the first punch – and it was a big one. The Celtics won Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals with a 107-89 rout over the Dallas Mavericks….

Before we start the 1969 Finals we must get the context of what happend. Here are quotes from Tom Hawkens and Wilt Chamberlain about that season. The Butch-Wilt feud polarized not only the 1969 Lakers but the town. Chamberlain used to rip Van Breda Kolff in the Herald Examiner, which became known as “Wilt’s paper.”…

There wasn’t a whole lot to be upset about for the Boston Celtics during the 1985-86 season. Led by Larry Bird, the Celtics won 67 games and won their second championship in three years. A big part of that 1986 title was Bill Walton, acquired at the beginning of the season in a trade involving…

The Boston Celtics aren’t concerned with anything over the next few weeks other than capturing an NBA title, but summer is coming regardless of how the Finals play out, and with it the opportunity for the team to deepen an already talented roster.   Jayson Tatum becomes extension-eligible this offseason and locking him down on…

Insider: Lakers will offer Dan Hurley around $100 million to be their head coach. Just when the 2024 NBA Finals were about to begin, the NBA world received some big news when it was reported the Los Angeles Lakers were in pursuit of University of Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley.   To that point, it…