Allen Iverson was drunk during his infamous “practice” rant, according to “Not a Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall of Allen Iverson,” a book written by Kent Babb of the Washington Post that was released this week.
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WNBA standout Brittney Griner filed papers to have her 29-day-old marriage to Glory Johnson annulled.
Andre Iguodala became defensive in the postgame news conference, and got mad at a reporter, for having the audacity to ask Steph Curry about the whereabouts of his daughter, Riley.
Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt said earlier Friday that he was “very concerned” about Kyrie Irving, and his worst fears were realized when the team announced that the point guard sustained a fractured left kneecap during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Ex-New York Knicks star Allan Houston is getting behind the camera for a new documentary about fatherhood. The former NBA player, who is now assistant G.M. of the Knicks, revealed the trailer for “The Legacy of My Father” at the Greenwich International Film Festival on Thursday.
The Golden State Warriors’ 108-100 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a 12.9 overnight rating, making it the highest-rated NBA Finals Game 1 ever on ABC.
Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson said the conference plans to keep its basketball tournaments in Las Vegas, but he is exploring a possible change of venue after 2016, when a contract with the Thomas & Mack Center expires.
LeBron James scored 44 points Thursday but walked off incredibly disappointed, same as everyone who bet on his Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Golden State stole the game and the money in a 108-100 overtime victory. The Cavaliers, 6-point underdogs, controlled most of the game before imploding in the final five minutes.
Midway through OT in Thursday’s game, Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving went down awkwardly while trying to make an offensive move. Irving left the court to be examined and did not return.
The Golden State Warriors, led by the league’s Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry, drew first blood in the best-of-seven NBA Finals with a thrilling 108-100 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game One on Thursday.
Despite the fact that Stephen Curry has played only six seasons in the NBA, the Warriors guard already has been anointed by many, including Steve Nash, as the greatest shooter of all time.
With the NBA Finals starting today, comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele spoofed pro basketball commentators during a skit on Comedy Central’s “Key & Peele.”
Former UNLV star Shawn Marion is winding down what has been an impressive NBA career. Marion, a reserve for the Cleveland Cavaliers, will retire after the NBA Finals after 16 seasons in the league. He has career averages of 15.2 points and 8.7 rebounds.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be played Thursday, with the Golden State Warriors a minus-210 betting favorite to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers and win their first championship since 1975. Here’s some of the bets offered at the Westgate Las Vegas sports book.
The Golden State Warriors are favored to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and win their first championship since 1975. Six members of the Las Vegas Review-Journal sports staff and six handicappers predict the outcome.
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