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It’s obvious why there would teams interested in a trade for John Collins: He’s averaging 18 points and 7.6 rebounds a game, is incredibly athletic, and is just 23. Assuming Kyle Lowry is not being traded out of Toronto, Collins is the biggest name — and would bring the biggest haul — of any player […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is Asian American, his mother is from the Philippines. He has seen the sharp increase nationwide in anti-Asian attacks during the past year. Friday night, before the Heat took on the Pacers, Spoelstra spoke out about it. “Look, I am Asian American. I’m proud to be Asian American,” Spoelstra said, […]

The NBA wants a debate around the Most Valuable Player award every year — that’s why there are no clearly defined criteria. Is the MVP for the best player in the past regular season only? Should it go to the best player in the game (even if someone else had a slightly better season)? How […]

Brad Stevens is not going to be the next coach of the Indiana Hoosiers. Don’t take my word for it, ask Brad Stevens. He shot the idea down before politely, but he was far more clear — and funny — when asked about it again on Friday. From NBC Sports Boston: “I’m not a kid […]

There are a number of contenders and playoff teams — the Heat, Lakers, Bucks, and more — who could use some help at the power forward spot. The four is the most in-demand position heading into the trade deadline. Orlando has a good one in Aaron Gordon they are willing to part with, and he […]

All of Los Angeles is holding its breath. LeBron James left the Lakers’ game against the Hawks in the second quarter when, in a scramble for a loose ball, Solomon Hill fell into his right leg, rolling his ankle. LeBron was clearly in a lot of pain on the sideline but did not leave the […]

Already without Anthony Davis for at least a couple more weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James indefinitely after he suffered a high ankle sprain Saturday in a loss to the Hawks. LeBron, who had left the game after being injured, had an MRI which revealed a high ankle sprain. The injury […]