Nick Wright predicts Lakers to win in 5 after taking Blazers in Game 2 | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Antoine Walker discuss Game 2 of the series between the Los Angeles Lakers & the Portland Trail…
Nick & Chris Broussard on Luka’s Mavs’ win over Kawhi’s Clippers in GM 2 | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright & Chris Broussard react to the Los Angeles Clippers’ second loss of the NBA playoffs in the bubble…
Wright & Broussard predict NBA Playoffs & argue who will be champion | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard & Kevin Wildes layout their NBA Playoff Picks. Wildes hasn’t lost faith in the Portland Trail…
Nick reacts to Carmelo Anthony’s clutch shot in Blazers’ upset of Rockets | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Antoine Walker break down the career of Carmelo Anthony leading up to this point. Nick feels the…
NBA 22-team regular season is the fairest proposal yet — Chris Broussard | FIRST THINGS FIRST
It looks like the NBA plans to approve their latest return-to-play proposal, which highlights 22 teams to resume the regular…
LeBron, Harden, Giannis: Who has the most to gain from a title? — Nick Wright | FIRST THINGS FIRST
With the NBA season returning in July, Nick Wright is joined by Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard to tell which…
If 76ers go out of playoffs early, fire Brett but keep Embiid — Nick Wright | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Joel Embiid believes that during this playoff series he has something to prove. If the Philadelphia 76ers don’t make a…
ESPN Reporter Doris Burke Drags Ex-Husband On Air. Fans Love It.
Doris Burke calls ’em like she sees ’em. And that goes for her personal life, too. The ESPN broadcaster was…
Giannis deserves MVP over LeBron, Nick Wright hands out NBA awards | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
With the news that the NBA restart will not count towards regular season awards, it seems Los Angeles Lakers’ star…
I won't crush Kevin Durant for sitting out this season — Chris Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant has decided to sit out for the rest of the season. Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes…
The Rockets 4-game losing streak is absolutely rock bottom — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright talks Rockets with Stephen Jackson and Kevin Wildes. After a 4-game losing streak, Nick wonders if small ball…
Clippers cannot win a championship without Kawhi — Chris Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
There are questions about Kawhi Leonard’s health after reports surfaced that he is not traveling with the Clippers to Disney.…
Kawhi & Clippers showed why they're championship favorites — Ryan Hollins | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Ryan Hollins joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to celebrate the Los Angeles Clippers’ win over the small-ball Houston Rockets.…
LeBron is Lakers’ best player, but AD is key for Finals — Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Los Angeles Lakers’ Jared Dudley says Anthony Davis is “the most critical part of” Lakers’ quest for a championship. Chris…
Bucks will win East, but may fall to Lakers or Clippers in Finals — Broussard | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Chris Broussard to talk Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the chance that he will…
Losing Avery Bradley widens the gap between Lakers & Clippers — Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Los Angeles Lakers Avery Bradley has decided to opt out of the NBA restart in Orlando, slating concern for his…
Shaquille O’Neal Turns Back Clock, Destroys Rim In Game Vs. Rob Gronkowski
Shaquille O’Neal can still inspire fear in a opponent ― even if the opponent is a basketball hoop. In a…
Celtics' Enes Kanter is excited for an NBA return, talks 76ers and WWE | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Boston Celtics’ Center Enes Kanter joins First Things First to talk about the possibility of an NBA return. Nick Wright…
Rocky business restart and an enticing offer for MLB
Companies and states are both pushing to reopen, but are finding out that sometimes the timelines don’t jibe Source link
Harden has to be perfect for Rockets to get to finals — Stephen Jackson | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The Houston Rockets scored a win vs the Minnesota Timberwolves, sparking Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Stephen Jackson into a…
Jayson Tatum is already a superstar, talks Harden & 76ers — Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes for a segment called Fast Break to talk the latest news in…
The Playoffs are gonna boil down to Lakers VS Clippers — Chris Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to talk the NBA restart, and whether they believe LeBron James and…
Harden & Rockets have no chance of winning the Finals — Chris Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright maintains that James Harden has the most to gain by leading the Houston Rockets to the Finals and…
Playoffs could be risky for NBA return, talks Tatum & Knicks — Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Chris Broussard to talk about the NBA’s current plans for return. The…
There's little chance of Giannis ending up in Golden State — Chris Broussard | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami recently states that Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins could be key to an eventual trade for…
There’s no reason Clippers should be playoff favorites VS Lakers — Nick Wright | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Fox Bet projects that Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers would be favored over LeBron James and the Lakers…
Kevin Durant has nothing to lose by returning to play — Chris Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
With the NBA slated to return July 31st, there’s a possibility that players previously thought to have season-ending injuries can…
I’m all in on the NBA returning with a 22 team format — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The NBA’s 22-team format expected to “overwhelmingly” pass on Thursday. Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard give their reactions…
July 31st means the return of NBA & playoff LeBron James — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The NBA is officially returning after the league voted to approve the 22 team return-to-play proposal. Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes…
Leagues, teams wary of rising stadium expenses amid pandemic
Sports franchises and college athletic departments already have been hit hard financially by COVID-19 By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer…
NCAA hits Oklahoma St with postseason ban in corruption case
An NCAA infractions committee panel has ruled former Oklahoma State assistant men’s basketball coach Lamont Evans violated ethical-conduct rules by…
Texas State investigates racial abuse claims against coach
Texas State has ordered an investigation into a former player’s allegations of racist remarks by basketball coach Danny Kaspar June…
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving…
Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70
Phyllis George, the former Miss America who became a female sportscasting pioneer on CBS’s “The NFL Today,” has died May…
Report: Bryant crash pilot had no drugs, alcohol in system
LOS ANGELES — The pilot flying Kobe Bryant and seven others to a youth basketball tournament did not have alcohol…
Natalia Bryant Shares Touching Photo To Honor Sister Gianna’s Birthday
Natalia Bryant shared a touching photo on Instagram Friday to honor her sister, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, on what would have…
Kobe Bryant To Be Inducted Into Basketball Hall Of Fame
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Bryant, who died in a…
Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer. And he’s…
Shaquille O’Neal Surprises First Graders During Their Webcam Lesson
If anyone is big enough to bridge the boundaries put in place by social distancing, it’s Shaquille O’Neal. The former…
4 Brooklyn Nets Players Test Positive For COVID-19, Team Says
Four basketball players with the Brooklyn Nets have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the team announced in a statement…
Blue Ivy Shyly Meets LeBron James, And It’s All-Star-Level Adorable
Blue Ivy hails from music royalty, but meeting the King of basketball Sunday had her looking up in awe. Jay-Z…
Michael Jordan: ‘When Kobe Bryant Died, A Piece Of Me Died’
Tears streamed down NBA legend Michael Jordan’s face as he eulogized Kobe Bryant at the memorial service for the five-time…
Jennifer Hudson Sings Her Heart Out In Moving Tribute To Kobe Bryant At NBA All-Star Game
Grammy award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson belted out a heartbreaking tribute to Kobe Bryant before the National Basketball Association’s 2020 All-Star…
‘Bunch Of Thugs’: W.Va. Governor Apologizes For Insult To Girls’ Basketball Team [UPDATE]
Jim Justice, high school basketball coach and Republican governor of West Virginia, has apologized for the insult he slung at…
Kobe Bryant One Of 8 Finalists For Basketball Hall Of Fame
CHICAGO (AP) — The list of finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame is considerably shorter than usual. The voters…
W.Va. governor denies racism over ‘thugs’ basketball comment
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says it’s absurd to accuse him of racism for calling a high school girls basketball…
Vanessa Bryant Says Life Without Kobe And Gigi Is A ‘Nightmare’
Vanessa Bryant is revealing the complex emotions she has been experiencing since the sudden and shocking deaths of her husband,…
Principal who said it was ‘karma’ that Kobe Bryant died resigns
Bryant, his daughter and seven others died in the crash. February 8, 2020, 6:59 PM 4 min read A high…
Kobe Bryant memorial service details announced following fatal crash that killed 9
The service will be held in Los Angeles. February 6, 2020, 11:27 PM 7 min read A public memorial service…
Vanessa Bryant Shares Heartbreaking Posts On Daughter Gianna’s Jersey Retirement
Vanessa Bryant shared a series of heartbreaking images and videos featuring the jersey retirement of her late daughter, Gianna “Gigi”…
Gayle King Explains Why She Brought Up Kobe Bryant Sexual Assault In Interview
Gayle King has spoken out in response to the widespread backlash she received on social media after she asked WNBA…
Brooklyn Nets Honor Kobe Bryant, Gianna By Leaving 2 Courtside Seats Open
The Brooklyn Nets paid homage to NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on Wednesday, leaving empty the two…
Player Wearing Kobe Bryant’s Number Hits Winning Shot To Cheers Of ‘Kobe!’
A basketball game tribute to Kobe Bryant took an electrifying form in Chandler, Arizona, on Tuesday. A player wearing Bryant’s…
Kobe Bryant Embodied Los Angeles. His Death Leaves The City Shaken.
LOS ANGELES — I’m sitting in my favorite sandwich spot more than 24 hours after and still visibly shaken. This…
Kobe Bryant To Be Honored On A Time Magazine Cover
Kobe Bryant will take the spotlight on an upcoming Time magazine cover. The publication announced Monday that it will memorialize…
See Kobe Bryant Coach Daughter’s Team The Day Before Crash
Photos of Kobe Bryant coaching his daughter Gianna’s basketball team the day before the two died in a helicopter crash…
Kobe Bryant Texted Shaquille O’Neal’s Son Shareef Just Before Crash
Kobe Bryant sent a sweet text to Shaquille O’Neal’s son Shareef Sunday shortly before the Los Angeles Lakers legend embarked…
Shaq Pays Tribute After Kobe Bryant’s Shocking Death: ‘I Love You Brother’
Shaquille O’Neal remembered his friend and former Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant following Bryant’s shocking death on Sunday. He was just…
LeBron James Reflected On Kobe Bryant’s Legacy The Night Before His Death
LeBron James reflected Saturday on Kobe Bryant’s legacy as one of the greatest NBA players of all time ― one…