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A person familiar with the situation says Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith was suspended one game for throwing a bowl of soup at assistant coach Damon Jones. Several hours later Thursday, the Cavs announced the suspension and Smith sat out the team's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Smith is expected to practice Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the team is not divulging specifics of Smith's punishment. ESPN.com first reported the reason for Smith's suspension. Cavs coach Tyronn Lue refused to reveal any details Thursday. Rodney Hood started in place of Smith, who has struggled in his fourth season with the Cavs. Jones previously played for Continue to Article

March 02, 2018 11:15:am EST

In the NBA world, 76ers owner Josh Harris is best known for condoning Sam Hinkie’s process, having second thoughts amid the planned losing then turning the team over to the Colangelos. Now, Harris is drawing attention for his dealings with President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Joshua Harris, a founder of Apollo Global Management, was advising Trump administration officials on infrastructure policy. Continue to Article

March 01, 2018 3:30:pm EST

NBA free agency buzz on March 1 likely means next to nothing—we're still months away from any final decisions—but for what it's worth, the chatter connecting superstar LeBron James to Philadelphia has seemingly grown Thursday. James—who famously left then returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers—is the greatest basketball player of his generation and his contract would allow him to depart the Cavs again this offseason. Continue to Article

March 01, 2018 1:14:pm EST

Philadelphia-based company Power Home Remodeling paid for three billboards on I-480 in Cleveland to try and woo LeBron James to the 76ers, if he elects to test free agency waters at the end of the season. Photos of the three billboards were shared by ESPN's Darren Rovell. James is expected to decline a $35.6 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent for the third time in his career. Continue to Article

February 26, 2018 12:55:pm EST

The Greek Freak (now trademarked) Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be a Buck for a while — he has three fully guaranteed years on his contract after this one, taking him until at least the summer of 2021. The Greek Freak is going to be in Milwaukee for a long time. “He told me I should trust the process and come play for Philly,” Antetokounmpo said with a chuckle, drawing a laugh. Continue to Article

February 22, 2018 7:06:pm EST