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D'Angelo Russell absolutely lights up the Toronto Raptors with 24 points in the first quarter, including seven three-pointers. Continue to Article

March 13, 2018 8:11:pm EST

Let’s call him “Coach A.” Coach A has been in City B for seven years. A coach with those credentials should be among the highest paid, with airtight job security, right? Right — except if you’re Dwane Casey, and you are coaching in Toronto. Continue to Article

February 15, 2018 12:18:pm EST

Washington Wizards teammates John Wall and Marcin Gortat met privately last week to confront each other about where they stood with one another, league sources told ESPN. It was the first time the two spoke in person regarding Gortat's tweet many interpreted as a passive-aggressive slight directed at the All-Star guard, according to league sources. Both Wizards players requested the sit-down, sources say. The meeting, which didn't last long, facilitated the airing of grievances, but sources say there is still more work to be done to fully repair that relationship. Those close to the franchise suggest these are natural altercations from the rigors of such an emotional season. After a 122-119 win Continue to Article

February 14, 2018 12:35:am EST

The latter happened this week with the Wizards. After the Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, guard Bradley Beal remarked about the team's improved ball movement, saying "everybody eats" when they pass the ball. Fans and members of the national media interpreted it as a shot at John Wall, how the Wizards were better without him than with him because there is more sharing in the offense. Continue to Article

February 03, 2018 10:49:pm EST

Marcus Smart made a bad decision on Tuesday night when he opted to take the final shot in the Boston Celtics’ one-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. In a wild finish to a surprisingly epic game at Staples Center, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed two free throws that would have put the Lakers 110-107 up with around five seconds remaining. Smart dribbled up the court, checked back and launched a contested jump-shot that bounced out, agonizingly. Continue to Article

January 24, 2018 6:37:am EST