Thunder, Oklahoma City have reinforced each other through shared rebuilds and flourished
OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s quiet at KD’s old place. Not empty, mind you. There are people enjoying the…
Champagne shades: The NBA-inspired trend that’s taking over soccer celebrations
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What the Suns must learn about culture from two of the NBA’s most stable franchises… and sourdough
It’s official: Jordan Ott is the next man up. The Phoenix Suns have announced the hiring of Ott,…
WCWS’ mad carnival meets an NBA Finals stunner: Two days in Oklahoma City’s sports vortex
OKLAHOMA CITY — To begin with, the Church of Thunder is not a church. There are a dozen…
For NBA referees, earning the White Jacket is the pinnacle of their profession
The NBA season is long and grueling, with players aspiring to compete in June for the Larry O’Brien…
How ESPN messed up its NBA Finals TV trio, now weighs future of Doris Burke, Richard Jefferson
Back in the day, ESPN would begin The NBA Finals in triple-threat position. Play-by-player Mike Breen was ready…
I’ve trained Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for years. Here are 5 things you can learn from him
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The Toronto Raptors are experiencing a chasmic shift in team culture
The year 2014 was over a decade ago; that’s a long time. It’s also the year the Toronto…
Of Course Kylie Jenner Has Knicks Lingerie
Kylie Jenner’s run as Professional Basketball Girlfriend has come to an end (at least, until next season). But…
Tyrese Haliburton is New York’s new villain, joining Jordan, Reggie and others
Is there something really that annoying about Tyrese Haliburton? Some New York Knicks fans celebrated their team’s Game…
‘Pacers and racers’: Indianapolis’ stage is set for 2 Sunday sports spectacles
INDIANAPOLIS — There is no time to sleep in the Circle City. Not when the Indianapolis 500 overlaps…
How Rob49 Became Rap’s Most Viral Hitmaker
I don’t know, probably because they’re not getting the superstar—Zion don’t play every game. I seen him a…