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The Houston Rockets really need to say no to James Harden

Clovis Shropshire May 14, 2023
 The Houston Rockets really need to say no to James Harden

Rumors abound of a James Harden reunion with Houston, but should they…

 NBA playoffs roundup: Jayson Tatum drops Game 7-record 51 points, Celtics destroy 76ers

NBA playoffs roundup: Jayson Tatum drops Game 7-record 51 points, Celtics destroy 76ers

Clovis Shropshire May 14, 2023

Celtics 112, 76ers 88 Jayson Tatum poured in a record-setting 51 points, and the Boston Celtics used a 28-3 run in the third quarter to defeat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 Sunday in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Tatum’s 51 points broke the NBA record for points scored in a Game 7, set […]Read More

 Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after apparent gun video

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after apparent gun video

Clovis Shropshire May 14, 2023

The Memphis Grizzlies suspended All-Star guard Ja Morant from all team activities Sunday after a video showing him flashing what appeared to be a handgun circulated on Instagram Live. The incident came just two months after the NBA suspended the Grizzlies star for brandishing a weapon at a Denver club. In the latest video, Morant […]Read More

 Reports: Suns dismiss coach Monty Williams

Reports: Suns dismiss coach Monty Williams

Clovis Shropshire May 13, 2023

The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Monty Williams on Saturday night after four seasons, two years removed from an appearance in the NBA Finals, ESPN and The Athletic reported...Read More

 NBA playoffs roundup: Heat, Lakers advance with Game 6 victories over Knicks, Warriors

NBA playoffs roundup: Heat, Lakers advance with Game 6 victories over Knicks, Warriors

Clovis Shropshire May 13, 2023

Heat 96, Knicks 92 Jimmy Butler collected 24 points and eight rebounds to help the host Miami Heat post a 96-92 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday and win their Eastern Conference semifinal series in six games. Miami’s Bam Adebayo recorded 23 points and nine rebounds and Max Strus scored 14 points. Kyle […]Read More

 Mark Jackson sorry for leaving Nikola Jokic off MVP ballot

Mark Jackson sorry for leaving Nikola Jokic off MVP ballot

Clovis Shropshire May 12, 2023

ESPN announcer Mark Jackson issued a mea culpa on Thursday after it was revealed that he was the only one of 100 voters to leave Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic off his MVP ballot...Read More

 NBA playoffs roundup: Nuggets eliminate Suns behind Nikola Jokic’s triple-double

NBA playoffs roundup: Nuggets eliminate Suns behind Nikola Jokic’s triple-double

Clovis Shropshire May 12, 2023

Nuggets, 125, Suns 100 Nikola Jokic recorded 32 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets steamroll the host Phoenix Suns 125-100 on Thursday night and win their Western Conference semifinal series in six games. Jamal Murray scored 26 points, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope produced all 21 of his points in a dominant […]Read More

 Chatting with Mack: John Lopez stopped by to talk with the man himself about his experience at the Kentucky Derby, the Houston Astros, and the NBA playoffs!

Chatting with Mack: John Lopez stopped by to talk with the man himself about his experience at the Kentucky Derby, the Houston Astros, and the NBA playoffs!

Clovis Shropshire May 11, 2023

On this can't-miss episode of Chatting with Mack, acclaimed Texas sportswriter John Lopez sat down with Mattress Mack to discuss the Kentucky Derby, the Houston Astros, the NBA playoffs, and other sports gambling topics...Read More

 Houston Cougars basketball to participate in Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic

Houston Cougars basketball to participate in Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic

Clovis Shropshire May 11, 2023

The Houston Cougars basketball team officially announced on Thursday it will be a participant in the 2023 Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic in November. Houston is among the eight-team field in the multi-team event. The other seven schools are Dayton, LSU, North Texas, St. John’s, Towson, Utah, and Wake Forest. All games will take place between […]Read More

 NBA Roundup: Knicks, Warriors both stay alive with wins in Game 5

NBA Roundup: Knicks, Warriors both stay alive with wins in Game 5

Clovis Shropshire May 11, 2023

Knicks 112, Heat 103 Jalen Brunson scored 38 points and joined Quentin Grimes in playing all 48 minutes Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who staved off elimination by beating the Miami Heat 112-103 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks, who led by as many as 19 points in […]Read More

 Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum headline All-NBA first team

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum headline All-NBA first team

Clovis Shropshire May 10, 2023

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum were among those selected to the 2022-23 Kia All-NBA First Team on Wednesday night. The duo led the voting, with Antetokounmpo receiving 100 first-team votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Tatum trailed close behind with 92 first-team votes while also receiving eight […]Read More

 UH’s Jarace Walker, Marcus Sasser to attend NBA Draft Combine

UH’s Jarace Walker, Marcus Sasser to attend NBA Draft Combine

Clovis Shropshire May 10, 2023

The NBA revealed the 78 players expected to participate in the NBA Draft Combine from May 15-21 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago. Among the names included were both Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser and freshman forward Jarace Walker...Read More

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