Utah Jazz fined $100K for sitting their best player as NBA cracks down on players taking too much time off
The Utah Jazz organization was fined for sitting scorer Laurimalkanen without any good reason. The NBA implemented a player participation policy and fined the Utah Jazz $100,000 for not being able to access the 7-foot Finnish player last week. “The violation occurred when the Jazz made policy star player Laurimalkanen available for team matches against […]
NBA Slaps Jazz With $100,000 Fine In League-Wide Crackdown
The NBA means business! Adam Silver & Co. has filed a full court press to ensure athletes and franchises commit to competing across an entire 82-game schedule. The league's crackdown focuses on star players who are on break for good reason. Well, the league now forces their rules to force hardcore and knocks the Utah […]
Oliver Miller, former NBA center, dead at 54
Former NBA center Oliver Miller passed away at the age of 54, the Phoenix Suns announced Wednesday. Former NBAER and longtime TV analyst at The Suns, Eddie Johnson first revealed the news via a social media post. “It's so sad that we report losing another @NBA Fraternity member! 9-year veteran Oliver Miller passed away at […]
Junior Bridgeman, billionaire and 12-year NBA veteran, dead at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a former college basketball star who had a long career in the NBA and became a billionaire businessman after playing days, passed away Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency at an event in downtown Louisville. Multiple outlets reported that 71-year-old Bridgeman had grabbed her chest and believed she had a heart attack at […]
P.J. Tucker a ‘realist’ about spark he can give Knicks after long wait for NBA return
SACROMENTO – PJ Tucker understands his reputation as a fierce nose player trying to speak out about his discomfort. He accepts it – “I'm just a realist,” Tucker said. But the 39-year-old, who officially became Nick on Monday, is also the encouragement of his struggling teammates, a trait raised in the context of Mikal Bridges' […]
NBA best bets, predictions Monday
New York Post may receive compensation or receive an affiliate committee if you click or purchase a link. Featured pricing is subject to change. As the seasons evolve, the betting market will strengthen. That premise comes from the simple concept of accumulating more data points, which makes predictions more accurate. However, there are scenarios where […]
Rutgers’ Ace Bailey has NBA scouts enthralled, and concerned
Ace Bailey is likely and most divisive in this year's NBA draft. It's not that he's splitting Rutgers' locker room. He is universally preferred. The ones who don't know what to do with his future are the scouts, executives and players watching him. Many people see and see an All-Star waiting for a kind of […]
NBA news: Draymond Green makes bold claim about why Knicks star missed game
This week's Karl Anthony Towns missed the game, but it was revealed that he initially missed the game for “personal reasons.” After rumors circulated, Jordyn Woods, a best friend of his town girlfriend, died of breast cancer. The town returned to the team two days after funeral services, but Draymond Green apparently had heard another […]
NBA best bets, pick for Saturday
Gambling content 21+. New York Post is eligible to take the affiliate committee if you sign up through the link. Read the Editing Standards for more information. This is the NBA Finals preview on Saturday night. The Los Angeles Lakers are eight straight winners and face the Boston Celtics' governing NBA champion. Los Angeles will […]
Nikola Jokić posts first 30-20-20 game in NBA history
DENVER – Nicola Zhokic has 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists, and the Denver Nuggets lasted longer than the Phoenix Suns 149-141, who worked overtime on Friday night after losing a 21-point lead. Jokic became the first NBA player with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists triple doubles. He […]