Adam Silver reacts with 'sadness' to President deciding not to invite NBA champion to White House

Acknowledging the unifying role that sports can play in a politically divided atmosphere, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed disappointment at President Trump’s decision to not invite the winner of the 2018 NBA Finals to the White House as had been tradition before Trump took office in 2017. The decision — similar to last year’s de-invitation …

Legendary Moments In NBA History: Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers for 2008 championship

On June 17, 2008, the Boston Celtics powered past the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals to win their 17th NBA title in franchise history. The Celtics quickly jumped on the Lakers in the closeout game to lead 58-35 at halftime. After a dominant third quarter, the Celtics slammed on …

Dirk to Doncic: Dallas Mavericks tap brakes on inevitable comparisons

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic didn’t get compared to Larry Bird when he was introduced a day after the Dallas Mavericks traded up to get the third overall pick in the NBA draft. For president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson, that’s progress based on his last experience of getting a tender-aged European in hopes of …

30 Teams in 30 Days: Boston Celtics return with healthy roster and high expectations

* Friday on NBA TV: Celtics vs. Hornets (7:30 p.m. ET) What offseason? That’s a question many fans ask as the flurry of trades, free agent news and player movement seems to never stop during the summer. Since the Golden State Warriors claimed their third title in four years back on June 8, NBA teams …

Hang Time Podcast: Kevin Love on his career, new-look Cavaliers + more

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about NBA longevity, skill development, off-court interests, LeBron’s departure to L.A., the new-look Cavaliers, and much more. * * * Subscribe to the Hang Time podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for a new episode every Monday and Thursday this season!