<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[NBA twitter top10 - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest NBA twitter top10 news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:28:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[FIBA World Cup 2023: Who are the favorites to win a medal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As long as the U.S. is sending NBA players to major international competitions, it will remain the favorite to win. Who else could take gold?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/fiba-world-cup-2023-who-are-the-favorites-to-win-a-medal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/fiba-world-cup-2023-who-are-the-favorites-to-win-a-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers to unveil statue of Kobe Bryant outside arena on 2.8.24]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 8, Vanessa Bryant, his widow, announced on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-to-unveil-statue-of-kobe-bryant-outside-arena-on-2824/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-to-unveil-statue-of-kobe-bryant-outside-arena-on-2824/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIBA World Cup starts Friday: How to watch, what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new-look U.S. team is the favorite at the FIBA World Cup, which begins Friday in three Asian countries. What to know.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/fiba-world-cup-starts-friday-how-to-watch-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/fiba-world-cup-starts-friday-how-to-watch-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA fines James Harden over comments that included calling 76ers' Daryl Morey 'a liar']]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA fined 76ers guard James Harden $100,000 for "indicating that he would not perform the services called for under his player contract."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-fines-james-harden-over-comments-that-included-calling-76ers-daryl-morey-a-liar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-fines-james-harden-over-comments-that-included-calling-76ers-daryl-morey-a-liar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lonzo Ball claps back at Stephen A. Smith for questioning if he can return from knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lonzo Ball posted video evidence to debunk Stephen A. Smith's claim that the Chicago Bulls point guard won't be able to return from a knee injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lonzo-ball-claps-back-at-stephen-a-smith-for-questioning-if-he-can-return-from-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lonzo-ball-claps-back-at-stephen-a-smith-for-questioning-if-he-can-return-from-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike gives details on Kobe 8 Protro 'Halo' released in honor of NBA legend's 45th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nike worked with Vanessa Bryant to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with the Kobe 8 Protro "Halo," an all-white sneaker that will release annually.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nike-gives-details-on-kobe-8-protro-halo-released-in-honor-of-nba-legends-45th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nike-gives-details-on-kobe-8-protro-halo-released-in-honor-of-nba-legends-45th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks suing Raptors and former employee for sharing confidential information, per reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the Toronto Raptors as they allege that a former employee sent confidential information.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/knicks-suing-raptors-and-former-employee-for-sharing-confidential-information-per-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/knicks-suing-raptors-and-former-employee-for-sharing-confidential-information-per-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tee Morant on suspended son Ja Morant: 'He got in trouble because of his decisions']]></title><description><![CDATA[While speaking at a kids camp, Tee Morant said no one is to blame for son Ja Morant's current predicament except himself.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/tee-morant-on-suspended-son-ja-morant-he-got-in-trouble-because-of-his-decisions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/tee-morant-on-suspended-son-ja-morant-he-got-in-trouble-because-of-his-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023-24 NBA schedule: Defending champion Nuggets meet Lakers in season tipoff Oct. 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2023-24 NBA season will open Oct. 24 as the Nuggets raise their championship banner and No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama makes his debut.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2023-24-nba-schedule-defending-champion-nuggets-meet-lakers-in-season-tipoff-oct-24/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2023-24-nba-schedule-defending-champion-nuggets-meet-lakers-in-season-tipoff-oct-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Christmas Day schedule features Lakers-Celtics, Nuggets-Warriors among five games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defending champion Denver Nuggets will face the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Boston Celtics among five marquee games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-christmas-day-schedule-features-lakers-celtics-nuggets-warriors-among-five-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-christmas-day-schedule-features-lakers-celtics-nuggets-warriors-among-five-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Harden vows 'never' to return to Sixers as long as 'liar' Daryl Morey is there]]></title><description><![CDATA[At an event in China, 10-time All-Star James Harden blasts Sixers president Daryl Morey: "I will never be part of an organization that he's part of."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/james-harden-vows-never-to-return-to-sixers-as-long-as-liar-daryl-morey-is-there/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/james-harden-vows-never-to-return-to-sixers-as-long-as-liar-daryl-morey-is-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers shut down James Harden trade talks, determined to bring him back, per report]]></title><description><![CDATA[76ers guard James Harden had opted into the final season of his $35.6 million contract with the idea that Philadelphia would work to find a trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/76ers-shut-down-james-harden-trade-talks-determined-to-bring-him-back-per-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/76ers-shut-down-james-harden-trade-talks-determined-to-bring-him-back-per-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We in the Hall of Fame, dawg': Dwyane Wade wraps up sensational night for Class of 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony had a little bit of everything, capped by Dwyane Wade's heart-tugging (and hilarious) finish.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/we-in-the-hall-of-fame-dawg-dwyane-wade-wraps-up-sensational-night-for-class-of-2023/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/we-in-the-hall-of-fame-dawg-dwyane-wade-wraps-up-sensational-night-for-class-of-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally time for Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and his patriotic voice to be in Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime Spurs coach Gregg Popovich goes in with five NBA titles, an Olympic gold medal and more victories (1,366) than any coach in NBA history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/finally-time-for-spurs-coach-gregg-popovich-and-his-patriotic-voice-to-be-in-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/finally-time-for-spurs-coach-gregg-popovich-and-his-patriotic-voice-to-be-in-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenny Wilkens tells how Magic Johnson incited Michael Jordan during lazy Dream Team practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lenny Wilkens shares a story about a Dream Team practice, where Magic Johnson wanted more intensity. Michael Jordan didn't take the prodding too well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lenny-wilkens-tells-how-magic-johnson-incited-michael-jordan-during-lazy-dream-team-practice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lenny-wilkens-tells-how-magic-johnson-incited-michael-jordan-during-lazy-dream-team-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade shares secret of his post-NBA success on eve of Hall of Fame induction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years removed from the NBA, Dwyane Wade is as busy as he's ever been with projects, businesses, partnerships and philanthropy work.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dwyane-wade-shares-secret-of-his-post-nba-success-on-eve-of-hall-of-fame-induction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dwyane-wade-shares-secret-of-his-post-nba-success-on-eve-of-hall-of-fame-induction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basketball Hall of Fame set to induct Class of 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki, Dwayne Wade, Gregg Popovich among those to be honored Saturday in Springfield, Mass. Check out the complete list and their presenters.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/basketball-hall-of-fame-set-to-induct-class-of-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/basketball-hall-of-fame-set-to-induct-class-of-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets host Lakers, Suns' Kevin Durant returns to Golden State on NBA opening night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new NBA season will tip off with two marquee matchups on TNT on Tuesday, Oct. 24.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nuggets-host-lakers-suns-kevin-durant-returns-to-golden-state-on-nba-opening-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nuggets-host-lakers-suns-kevin-durant-returns-to-golden-state-on-nba-opening-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 1992 Dream Team shaped Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker on way to Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA international greats Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker all have one thing in common: They were heavily influenced by the 1992 Dream Team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-1992-dream-team-shaped-dirk-nowitzki-pau-gasol-and-tony-parker-on-way-to-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-1992-dream-team-shaped-dirk-nowitzki-pau-gasol-and-tony-parker-on-way-to-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry rocks out onstage with Paramore in 'full circle moment']]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry had a rocking good time at the Chase Center. The Golden State Warriors star jammed out with the rock band Paramore on Monday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-rocks-out-onstage-with-paramore-in-full-circle-moment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-rocks-out-onstage-with-paramore-in-full-circle-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricky Rubio stepping away from basketball to focus on mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA["I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health," Ricky Rubio said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ricky-rubio-stepping-away-from-basketball-to-focus-on-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ricky-rubio-stepping-away-from-basketball-to-focus-on-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Davis agrees to three-year, $186 million extension with Los Angeles Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers extension with Anthony Davis will keep the eight-time All-Star under contract through the 2027-28 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/anthony-davis-agrees-to-three-year-186-million-extension-with-los-angeles-lakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/anthony-davis-agrees-to-three-year-186-million-extension-with-los-angeles-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Isaac launches UNITUS conservative apparel after protesting BLM in NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Isaac, who stood while his Orlando Magic teammates knelt to support BLM, has a clothing line called UNITUS targeting conservatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jonathan-isaac-launches-unitus-conservative-apparel-after-protesting-blm-in-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jonathan-isaac-launches-unitus-conservative-apparel-after-protesting-blm-in-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NBA player Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison for health care fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NBA player Terrence Williams has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after leading a multimillion-dollar scam against the NBA's health plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-player-terrence-williams-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-health-care-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-player-terrence-williams-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-health-care-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Alarming': NBPA distances Orlando Magic players from donation to Ron DeSantis' PAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Records filed to the Federal Election Commission showed Never Back Down, the PAC that supports Ron DeSantis, received the donation on June 26.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/alarming-nbpa-distances-orlando-magic-players-from-donation-to-ron-desantis-pac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/alarming-nbpa-distances-orlando-magic-players-from-donation-to-ron-desantis-pac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montrezl Harrell, 76ers big man and former NBA Sixth Man of the Year, has torn ACL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell has a torn ACL and meniscus a month after re-signing with Philadelphia 76ers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/montrezl-harrell-76ers-big-man-and-former-nba-sixth-man-of-the-year-has-torn-acl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/montrezl-harrell-76ers-big-man-and-former-nba-sixth-man-of-the-year-has-torn-acl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orlando Magic make $50K donation to PAC supporting Ron DeSantis presidential campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to records filed to the Federal Election Committee, the Orlando Magic made a $50,000 donation in June to Never Back Down.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/orlando-magic-make-50k-donation-to-pac-supporting-ron-desantis-presidential-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/orlando-magic-make-50k-donation-to-pac-supporting-ron-desantis-presidential-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA warns Damian Lillard, agent about potential discipline for trade destination comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA warned Damian Lillard he could be subject to discipline for future comments about not fulfilling his responsibilities in event of a trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-warns-damian-lillard-agent-about-potential-discipline-for-trade-destination-comments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-warns-damian-lillard-agent-about-potential-discipline-for-trade-destination-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Udonis Haslem, NBA's oldest player, retires from Heat after 20 seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Udonis Haslem wasn't drafted but won three championships with the Miami Heat and became the franchise's leader in rebounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/udonis-haslem-nbas-oldest-player-retires-from-heat-after-20-seasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/udonis-haslem-nbas-oldest-player-retires-from-heat-after-20-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Get an ambulance here now': Audio from Bronny James' 911 call displays dire emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronny James was discharged from an L.A. hospital. LeBron James made his first public comments on social media since Bronny's cardiac arrest earlier.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/get-an-ambulance-here-now-audio-from-bronny-james-911-call-displays-dire-emergency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/get-an-ambulance-here-now-audio-from-bronny-james-911-call-displays-dire-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant says he helped lift NBA's marijuana ban, wants to own team in Seattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant spoke about pot, NBA expansion during an interview at his media company Boardroom and CNBC's sports business summit Game Plan 23.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-says-he-helped-lift-nbas-marijuana-ban-wants-to-own-team-in-seattle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-says-he-helped-lift-nbas-marijuana-ban-wants-to-own-team-in-seattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James' son Bronny hospitalized after cardiac arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses he breaking news that Bronny James had suffered cardiac arrest during a work out at USC.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-son-bronny-hospitalized-after-cardiac-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-son-bronny-hospitalized-after-cardiac-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics' Jaylen Brown agrees to richest deal in NBA history: 5-year, $304M extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaylen Brown agreed to a five-year, $304 million extension, exceeding two-time MVP Nikola Jokic's $276 million extension with the Nuggets.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jaylen-brown-agrees-to-richest-deal-in-nba-history-5-year-304m-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jaylen-brown-agrees-to-richest-deal-in-nba-history-5-year-304m-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-year-old grandson of new Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin has died in Illinois]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the coroner's report, Jayce D. Griffin was found unresponsive by his father Saturday in Champaign, Illinois.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2-year-old-grandson-of-new-bucks-head-coach-adrian-griffin-has-died-in-illinois/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2-year-old-grandson-of-new-bucks-head-coach-adrian-griffin-has-died-in-illinois/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry opens up about journey from Davidson to NBA in documentary 'Underrated']]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry and Davidson coach Bob McKillop discuss the new documentary that chronicles Curry's rise from mid-major college program to NBA great.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-opens-up-about-journey-from-davidson-to-nba-in-documentary-underrated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-opens-up-about-journey-from-davidson-to-nba-in-documentary-underrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a triple-double? 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He expressed gratitude for a second chance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/hornets-miles-bridges-apologizes-for-pain-caused-by-domestic-violence-suspension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/hornets-miles-bridges-apologizes-for-pain-caused-by-domestic-violence-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emoni Bates talks 'big brother' Ja Morant, reflects on his time with Memphis Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emoni Bates reflected on his one year in Memphis and his growth after scoring 21 points in a Summer League win against the Grizzlies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/emoni-bates-talks-big-brother-ja-morant-reflects-on-his-time-with-memphis-tigers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/emoni-bates-talks-big-brother-ja-morant-reflects-on-his-time-with-memphis-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damian Lillard wants to play for Miami, but which teams have a chance to get him in trade?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damian Lillard has a specific destination in mind, but the Portland Trail Blazers are looking for the best return in a trade. How those ideas line up:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/damian-lillard-wants-to-play-for-miami-but-which-teams-have-a-chance-to-get-him-in-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/damian-lillard-wants-to-play-for-miami-but-which-teams-have-a-chance-to-get-him-in-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew League: The pro-am basketball league]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Drew League is an iconic pro-am basketball league that has been held for 50 seasons in Los Angeles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/drew-league-the-pro-am-basketball-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/drew-league-the-pro-am-basketball-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin expresses patience for Damian Lillard trade talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin said he'll do what's best for the team regarding Damian Lillard's trade request.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/portland-trail-blazers-gm-joe-cronin-expresses-patience-for-damian-lillard-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/portland-trail-blazers-gm-joe-cronin-expresses-patience-for-damian-lillard-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's Stephen Curry returns to birthplace of Akron on mission to foster diversity in golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Underrated Golf Tour founded by Stephen Curry visited Firestone Country Club, where the Warriors star guard received the Ambassador of Golf Award.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-stephen-curry-returns-to-birthplace-of-akron-on-mission-to-foster-diversity-in-golf/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-stephen-curry-returns-to-birthplace-of-akron-on-mission-to-foster-diversity-in-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how Sidney Dobner rose to become the Milwaukee Bucks' first female assistant coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sidney Dobner's first duties as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks will be with the summer-league roster in Las Vegas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heres-how-sidney-dobner-rose-to-become-the-milwaukee-bucks-first-female-assistant-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heres-how-sidney-dobner-rose-to-become-the-milwaukee-bucks-first-female-assistant-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich signs new 5-year deal with team]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, the NBA's all-time winningest coach, has signed a new five-year deal with the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/san-antonio-spurs-coach-gregg-popovich-signs-new-5-year-deal-with-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/san-antonio-spurs-coach-gregg-popovich-signs-new-5-year-deal-with-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA reveals details of In-Season Tournament: How 2023-24 midseason competition works]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA announced details of the In-Season Tournament to be held this fall. Here's how it works.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-reveals-details-of-in-season-tournament-how-2023-24-midseason-competition-works/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-reveals-details-of-in-season-tournament-how-2023-24-midseason-competition-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama has more lows than highs in NBA Summer League debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama struggled from the field in his first NBA Summer League game with the Spurs. 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Keep the core together.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-lakers-are-planning-to-do-in-free-agency-to-achieve-singular-goal-of-18th-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-lakers-are-planning-to-do-in-free-agency-to-achieve-singular-goal-of-18th-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deposition of Ja Morant's close friend sheds light on July 2022 altercation with teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a deposition, Ja Morant's close friend, Davonte Pack, detailed the July 2022 altercation between the NBA star and a teen basketball player.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deposition-of-ja-morants-close-friend-sheds-light-on-july-2022-altercation-with-teen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deposition-of-ja-morants-close-friend-sheds-light-on-july-2022-altercation-with-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paolo Banchero 'fooled us' by deciding to play for USA, Italian basketball president says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paolo Banchero has decided to play for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, angering Italian basketball president, who said Orlando Magic star "fooled us."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/paolo-banchero-fooled-us-by-deciding-to-play-for-usa-italian-basketball-president-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/paolo-banchero-fooled-us-by-deciding-to-play-for-usa-italian-basketball-president-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry, Klay Thompson make first public comments on new Warriors teammate Chris Paul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry and Klay Thompson expressed excitement about teaming up with Chris Paul.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-klay-thompson-make-first-public-comments-on-new-warriors-teammate-chris-paul/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-klay-thompson-make-first-public-comments-on-new-warriors-teammate-chris-paul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-flight guards highlight 2023 NBA free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down what we can expect to see when free agents officially become available in the NBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/top-flight-guards-highlight-2023-nba-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/top-flight-guards-highlight-2023-nba-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers star Damian Lillard earning new moniker: NBA's most annoying player]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time for Damian Lillard to say what he means and mean what he says about his future with the Portland Trail Blazers. 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-most-questionable-nba-draft-picks-from-dereck-lively-ii-to-jalen-pickett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA DRAFT HUB]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#127936; Draft picks, news&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-hub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lonzo Ball expected to miss another season after third knee surgery, Bulls executive says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 NBA season because of lingering issues with his left knee.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lonzo-ball-expected-to-miss-another-season-after-third-knee-surgery-bulls-executive-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lonzo-ball-expected-to-miss-another-season-after-third-knee-surgery-bulls-executive-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA prospects who could make an instant impact as rookies]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports predicts the NBA rookies who could have immediate impacts in their first season in the league.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-prospects-who-could-make-an-instant-impact-as-rookies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-prospects-who-could-make-an-instant-impact-as-rookies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft winners and losers: Spurs, Celtics, Thompson twins win big as Wizards lose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the winners and losers of the 2023 NBA draft were obvious (the Spurs) and others weren't (fashion).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-winners-and-losers-spurs-celtics-thompson-twins-win-big-as-wizards-lose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-winners-and-losers-spurs-celtics-thompson-twins-win-big-as-wizards-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 best NBA draft looks: Gradey Dick's 'Wizard of Oz' fit, Scoot Henderson's bedazzled suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the best dressed players from the 2023 NBA draft, including a sequined jacket, icy chain and an out-of-this-world look from Victor Wembanyama.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/7-best-nba-draft-looks-gradey-dicks-wizard-of-oz-fit-scoot-hendersons-bedazzled-suit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/7-best-nba-draft-looks-gradey-dicks-wizard-of-oz-fit-scoot-hendersons-bedazzled-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 NBA draft: Every player selected in the first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out all 30 selections made in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2023-nba-draft-every-player-selected-in-the-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2023-nba-draft-every-player-selected-in-the-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Draft: Trail Blazers select Scoot Henderson No. 3 and here's what they're getting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryan Kalbrosky breaks down the game ofScoot Henderson and explains why he fits the mold of an elite PG in the NBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-trail-blazers-select-scoot-henderson-no-3-and-heres-what-theyre-getting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-trail-blazers-select-scoot-henderson-no-3-and-heres-what-theyre-getting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Draft: Hornets select Brandon Miller No. 2 and here's what they're getting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryan Kalbrosky breaks down the game of Alabama's Brandon Miller which features a large arsenal of offensive and defensive tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-hornets-select-brandon-miller-no-2-and-heres-what-theyre-getting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-hornets-select-brandon-miller-no-2-and-heres-what-theyre-getting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Team USA &#9917;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2023-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2023-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL OFFSEASON]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top 20 &#127954; free agents&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nhl-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nhl-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Green's team dinner helped Nuggets 'reset' before Game 3 win vs. Heat in NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nuggets own a 2-1 advantage over the Heat in the NBA Finals and they can thank a team dinner hosted by Jeff Green for getting back on track.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jeff-greens-team-dinner-helped-nuggets-reset-before-game-3-win-vs-heat-in-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jeff-greens-team-dinner-helped-nuggets-reset-before-game-3-win-vs-heat-in-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals recap: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray make history in Nuggets' Game 3 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates - in the playoffs or regular season - with 30-point triple-doubles in the same game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-recap-nikola-jokic-jamal-murray-make-history-in-nuggets-game-3-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-recap-nikola-jokic-jamal-murray-make-history-in-nuggets-game-3-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Jimmy Butler on Game 4 of NBA Finals: 'I expect to win']]></title><description><![CDATA[In a lot of ways, Game 4 of NBA Finals is must-win for the Heat. Jimmy Butler says, "We're going to get one at home."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heats-jimmy-butler-on-game-4-of-nba-finals-i-expect-to-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heats-jimmy-butler-on-game-4-of-nba-finals-i-expect-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not watching the spellbinding Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? You're missing NBA history.]]></title><description><![CDATA[No player has had three triple-doubles in an NBA Finals. Denver's Nikola Jokic could do it - he's averaging a triple-double through 18 playoff games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/not-watching-the-spellbinding-nikola-jokic-and-jamal-murray-youre-missing-nba-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/not-watching-the-spellbinding-nikola-jokic-and-jamal-murray-youre-missing-nba-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns exploring options with Chris Paul, including waiving All-Star point guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns plan to waive guard Chris Paul before his salary for 2023-24 becomes fully guaranteed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-exploring-options-with-chris-paul-including-waiving-all-star-point-guard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-exploring-options-with-chris-paul-including-waiving-all-star-point-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat left in 'figure it out' mode after Jokic, Murray dominate Game 3 in NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler and Erik Spoelstra, the orchestrators of the Heat's NBA Finals run, just saw Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray make history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-left-in-figure-it-out-mode-after-jokic-murray-dominate-game-3-in-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-left-in-figure-it-out-mode-after-jokic-murray-dominate-game-3-in-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Nuggets rookie Christian Braun helped power NBA Finals Game 3 win: 'Very impactful']]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Braun heeds the call, comes off bench to score 15 points and grab four rebounds in 19 minutes as Michael Porter Jr. struggles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-nuggets-rookie-christian-braun-helped-power-nba-finals-game-3-win-very-impactful/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-nuggets-rookie-christian-braun-helped-power-nba-finals-game-3-win-very-impactful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best photos from the NBA Finals: All the action from Nuggets vs. Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best photos from the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-photos-from-the-nba-finals-all-the-action-from-nuggets-vs-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-photos-from-the-nba-finals-all-the-action-from-nuggets-vs-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Love proves vital to Miami Heat on and off the court in run to NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Love &ndash; a 15-year veteran playing in his fifth NBA Finals &ndash; has become connective tissue for the Miami Heat during their playoff run.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-love-proves-vital-to-miami-heat-on-and-off-the-court-in-run-to-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-love-proves-vital-to-miami-heat-on-and-off-the-court-in-run-to-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense, not offense, is Nuggets' biggest concern headed into Game 3 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets were still an efficient offensive team through two games of the NBA Finals against Miami. The bigger concern is their defense.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/defense-not-offense-is-nuggets-biggest-concern-headed-into-game-3-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/defense-not-offense-is-nuggets-biggest-concern-headed-into-game-3-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Caleb Martin close to 100% after chills, migraine in NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat swingman Caleb Martin is feeling closer to 100 percent after dealing with chills, body aches and a "heavy migraine" in NBA Finals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heats-caleb-martin-close-to-100-after-chills-migraine-in-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heats-caleb-martin-close-to-100-after-chills-migraine-in-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving reaches out to LeBron James about reunion in Dallas, per report]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to The Athletic, Kyrie Irving has reached out to LeBron James about possibly playing together in Dallas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-reaches-out-to-lebron-james-about-reunion-in-dallas-per-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-reaches-out-to-lebron-james-about-reunion-in-dallas-per-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASKETBALL'S BEST]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA champs by year&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/basketballs-best/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/basketballs-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Heat were built: Stars like Jimmy Butler, finding hidden gems have Miami in NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat like their stars, no question. They also like their hidden gems and finding players who fit their system. How were the Heat built?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-heat-were-built-stars-like-jimmy-butler-finding-hidden-gems-have-miami-in-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-heat-were-built-stars-like-jimmy-butler-finding-hidden-gems-have-miami-in-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Nuggets were built: Greatest second-round pick in NBA history key to Denver's run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nuggets are in the NBA Finals for the first time and it's thanks in large part to their success in the draft.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-nuggets-were-built-greatest-second-round-pick-in-nba-history-key-to-denvers-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-nuggets-were-built-greatest-second-round-pick-in-nba-history-key-to-denvers-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the 12 NBA teams without a title by who's closest to winning first championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve NBA teams have never won a championship, including the Nuggets. We rank those squads by closest to winning first title.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-12-nba-teams-without-a-title-by-whos-closest-to-winning-first-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-12-nba-teams-without-a-title-by-whos-closest-to-winning-first-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors president and GM Bob Myers steps down after 11 seasons at helm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors president and general manager Bob Myers led the team to four NBA Finals titles in 11 seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-president-and-gm-bob-myers-steps-down-after-11-seasons-at-helm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-president-and-gm-bob-myers-steps-down-after-11-seasons-at-helm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Caleb Martin, the Heat's unlikely hero in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caleb Martin has gone from undrafted free agent to Game 7 hero against Celtics. Where did the Heat's 27-year-old guard come from?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-caleb-martin-the-heats-unlikely-hero-in-game-7-of-the-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-caleb-martin-the-heats-unlikely-hero-in-game-7-of-the-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler, Heat believe they can win NBA Finals. At this point, who can doubt them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A No. 8 seed winning the NBA Finals? Most would say no way, but with the Heat, Spoelstra and Butler, you have to leave room for the possibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jimmy-butler-heat-believe-they-can-win-nba-finals-at-this-point-who-can-doubt-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jimmy-butler-heat-believe-they-can-win-nba-finals-at-this-point-who-can-doubt-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Inside the NBA' sends off longtime producer Tim Kiely after 27 years in last show of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Kiely, longtime producer of "Inside the NBA," has "Gone Fishin'" after more than 27 years producing the show.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/inside-the-nba-sends-off-longtime-producer-tim-kiely-after-27-years-in-last-show-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/inside-the-nba-sends-off-longtime-producer-tim-kiely-after-27-years-in-last-show-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA conference finals drip check: Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic dress to impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best fashions from the 2023 NBA conference finals included looks from Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-conference-finals-drip-check-jayson-tatum-nikola-jokic-dress-to-impress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-conference-finals-drip-check-jayson-tatum-nikola-jokic-dress-to-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics now face a fascinating NBA offseason loaded with questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A core built around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown has reached the conference finals four times in six seasons. You shouldn't throw that away.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-now-face-a-fascinating-nba-offseason-loaded-with-questions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-now-face-a-fascinating-nba-offseason-loaded-with-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat to face Denver Nuggets in NBA Finals after knocking out Boston Celtics in Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2023 NBA Finals matchup is set! Here's everything you need to know about the best-of-7 series between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/miami-heat-to-face-denver-nuggets-in-nba-finals-after-knocking-out-boston-celtics-in-game-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/miami-heat-to-face-denver-nuggets-in-nba-finals-after-knocking-out-boston-celtics-in-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seemingly ascending Celtics take significant step backward with loss to Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics were thought to be ready for the next step. Instead, the team missed a golden opportunity to win NBA title No. 18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/seemingly-ascending-celtics-take-significant-step-backward-with-loss-to-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/seemingly-ascending-celtics-take-significant-step-backward-with-loss-to-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat do it the hard way but shut down Celtics in Game 7, reach NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Game 7 win over Celtics, Heat escape ignominy and avoid becoming first team in NBA history to lose series after building a 3-0 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-do-it-the-hard-way-but-shut-down-celtics-in-game-7-reach-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-do-it-the-hard-way-but-shut-down-celtics-in-game-7-reach-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDY 500 HISTORY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazing &#127950;&#65039; photos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/indy-500-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/indy-500-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best photos from the 2023 NBA Playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the action from the early rounds of the 2023 National Basketball Association playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-photos-from-the-2023-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-photos-from-the-2023-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs: Scores, schedules, matchups and predictions for first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The schedule for the first round of the NBA playoffs is set. The Bucks earned the top seed in the East while the Nuggets are No. 1 seed in the West.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-scores-schedules-matchups-and-predictions-for-first-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-scores-schedules-matchups-and-predictions-for-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks isn't afraid to confront LeBron James: 'I don't care, he's old']]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked after Memphis' 103-93 victory why he's going at LeBron James verbally, Dillon Brooks responded, "I don't care, he's old."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-dillon-brooks-isnt-afraid-to-confront-lebron-james-i-dont-care-hes-old/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-dillon-brooks-isnt-afraid-to-confront-lebron-james-i-dont-care-hes-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks beat Heat without Giannis Antetokounmpo behind record 3-point night; Nuggets up 2-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bucks tied an NBA playoff record &ndash; and set a franchise mark &ndash; by making 25 3-pointers in the Game 2 win over the Heat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-beat-heat-without-giannis-antetokounmpo-behind-record-3-point-night-nuggets-up-2-0/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-beat-heat-without-giannis-antetokounmpo-behind-record-3-point-night-nuggets-up-2-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers let big opportunity slip away as they lose to Grizzlies team missing Ja Morant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers got little from players not named LeBron James as they missed an opportunity to go up 2-0 on a Grizzlies team missing Ja Morant.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-let-big-opportunity-slip-away-as-they-lose-to-grizzlies-team-missing-ja-morant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-let-big-opportunity-slip-away-as-they-lose-to-grizzlies-team-missing-ja-morant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Los Angeles Lakers are 'not a typical No. 7 seed']]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down why the Lakers shouldn't be taken lightly in the playoffs despite their slow start to the regular season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-the-los-angeles-lakers-are-not-a-typical-no-7-seed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-the-los-angeles-lakers-are-not-a-typical-no-7-seed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacramento Kings welcome rapper E-40 back after 'miscommunication' led to ejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kings welcome E-40 back to Golden 1 Center after an "unfortunate misunderstanding" led to his&nbsp;ejection from&nbsp;Game 1 of their playoff series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sacramento-kings-welcome-rapper-e-40-back-after-miscommunication-led-to-ejection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sacramento-kings-welcome-rapper-e-40-back-after-miscommunication-led-to-ejection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Brown named NBA Coach of the Year after ending Sacramento Kings' 16-year playoff drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Brown led the Sacramento Kings to their first playoff berth since 2006, ending the longest playoff drought in NBA history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mike-brown-named-nba-coach-of-the-year-after-ending-sacramento-kings-16-year-playoff-drought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mike-brown-named-nba-coach-of-the-year-after-ending-sacramento-kings-16-year-playoff-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JJ Redick calls out referees for favoring Sacramento Kings in series vs. Golden State Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA["The referees have dictated too much in the Kings' favor in the series," JJ Redick said Wednesday about the first-round NBA playoff series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jj-redick-calls-out-referees-for-favoring-sacramento-kings-in-series-vs-golden-state-warriors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jj-redick-calls-out-referees-for-favoring-sacramento-kings-in-series-vs-golden-state-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What was Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau thinking? He must protect players by limiting minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negligent. Senseless. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau risked injury to his star players by leaving them on the court at end of NBA playoff blowout loss.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-was-knicks-coach-tom-thibodeau-thinking-he-must-protect-players-by-limiting-minutes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-was-knicks-coach-tom-thibodeau-thinking-he-must-protect-players-by-limiting-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA explains why league suspended Draymond Green for stomp, didn't punish Domantas Sabonis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three factors influenced the decision to suspend Golden State's Draymond Green, but on-court punishment for Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis was enough.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-explains-why-league-suspended-draymond-green-for-stomp-didnt-punish-domantas-sabonis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-explains-why-league-suspended-draymond-green-for-stomp-didnt-punish-domantas-sabonis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'Call of Duty' helped Suns' Devin Booker get ready for Game 2 win over Clippers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devin Booker was disappointed after the Suns' Game 1 loss, so he decided to blow off some steam playing "Call of Duty." He then dominated in Game 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-call-of-duty-helped-suns-devin-booker-get-ready-for-game-2-win-over-clippers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-call-of-duty-helped-suns-devin-booker-get-ready-for-game-2-win-over-clippers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs: Cavaliers, Suns even their series; Celtics take 2-0 lead on Hawks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darius Garland scored a game-high 32 points as the Cavaliers routed the Knicks to even their first round playoff series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-cavaliers-suns-even-their-series-celtics-take-2-0-lead-on-hawks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-cavaliers-suns-even-their-series-celtics-take-2-0-lead-on-hawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA suspends Warriors' Draymond Green for stomping on Kings' Domantas Sabonis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA suspended Draymond Green one game for stomping on the chest of Kings big man Domantas Sabonis during Game 2 of their playoff series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-suspends-warriors-draymond-green-for-stomping-on-kings-domantas-sabonis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-suspends-warriors-draymond-green-for-stomping-on-kings-domantas-sabonis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings guard De'Aaron Fox shows dominion in crunch time, voted NBA's Clutch Player of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the game on the line, Sacramento wanted the ball in De'Aaron Fox's hands. The guard makes big-time shots in crunch time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kings-guard-deaaron-fox-shows-dominion-in-crunch-time-voted-nbas-clutch-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kings-guard-deaaron-fox-shows-dominion-in-crunch-time-voted-nbas-clutch-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 NBA awards finalists: Jokic, Antetokounmpo and Embiid on MVP shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA announced finalists for the league's&nbsp;regular-season awards, including the highly-debated&nbsp;NBA MVP award. The finalists shouldn't surprise you.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2023-nba-awards-finalists-jokicantetokounmpo-andembiid-on-mvp-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2023-nba-awards-finalists-jokicantetokounmpo-andembiid-on-mvp-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL DRAFT]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#127944; Picks by team&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving make Mavericks history with 40-point nights in win over 76ers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving became the first pair of Dallas Mavericks teammates to each score at least 40 points in the same game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/luka-doncic-kyrie-irving-make-mavericks-history-with-40-point-nights-in-win-over-76ers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/luka-doncic-kyrie-irving-make-mavericks-history-with-40-point-nights-in-win-over-76ers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo purchases minority stake in MLS club Nashville SC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nashville SC added new minority investors with NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Predators forward Filip Forsberg buying stakes in the MLS team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-purchases-minority-stake-in-mls-club-nashville-sc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-purchases-minority-stake-in-mls-club-nashville-sc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to be reevaluated for foot injury in three weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers are currently 30-33 and in 11th place in the Western Conference, as their playoff hopes hang in the balance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-lakers-star-lebron-james-to-be-reevaluated-for-foot-injury-in-three-weeks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-lakers-star-lebron-james-to-be-reevaluated-for-foot-injury-in-three-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant crash photos scandal ends up costing taxpayers $51 million: What we know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fallout from the Kobe Bryant crash photos scandal has been expensive for Los Angeles County taxpayers and has led to changes for first responders.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryant-crash-photos-scandal-ends-up-costing-taxpayers-51-million-what-we-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryant-crash-photos-scandal-ends-up-costing-taxpayers-51-million-what-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green is right about Black History Month but he needs to meet Ron DeSantis | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green saying we should get rid of Black History Month is well meaning and smart, but it's also naive, because of people like Ron DeSantis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-is-right-about-black-history-month-but-he-needs-to-meet-ron-desantis-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-is-right-about-black-history-month-but-he-needs-to-meet-ron-desantis-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant makes Phoenix Suns debut in win over Charlotte Hornets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's debut with the Phoenix Suns was a winning one as he eclipsed 20 points in a relatively easy win over the Charlotte Hornets.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-makes-phoenix-suns-debut-in-win-over-charlotte-hornets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-makes-phoenix-suns-debut-in-win-over-charlotte-hornets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal promises to wear Stone Cold Steve Austin outfit if Lakers make playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dillon Brooks wore a Steve Austin-esque outfit to a game against the LA Lakers and Shaq promised he'd wear it if the Lakers make the playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaquille-oneal-promises-to-wear-stone-cold-steve-austin-outfit-if-lakers-make-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaquille-oneal-promises-to-wear-stone-cold-steve-austin-outfit-if-lakers-make-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Bulls release former All-Star, veteran guard Goran Dragić]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Bulls have released former All-Star guard Goran Dragi&#263; ahead of the playoff eligibility deadline.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chicago-bulls-release-former-all-star-veteran-guard-goran-dragi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chicago-bulls-release-former-all-star-veteran-guard-goran-dragi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA scores, schedule for this week's games: How to watch, betting info, results for Feb. 27-March 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know for this week's games in the NBA, including schedule, details, how to watch and betting info.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-scores-schedule-for-this-weeks-games-how-to-watch-betting-info-results-for-feb-27-march-5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-scores-schedule-for-this-weeks-games-how-to-watch-betting-info-results-for-feb-27-march-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler makes driving reverse lay-up over Joel Embiid to snap Miami Heat's losing streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to their first win in five games with 23 points, including a driving layup over Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jimmy-butler-makes-driving-reverse-lay-up-over-joel-embiid-to-snap-miami-heats-losing-streak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jimmy-butler-makes-driving-reverse-lay-up-over-joel-embiid-to-snap-miami-heats-losing-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball fractures ankle in game against Detroit Pistons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball fractured his right ankle against the Detroit Pistons on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-fractures-ankle-in-game-against-detroit-pistons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-fractures-ankle-in-game-against-detroit-pistons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James could miss several weeks with foot injury, jeopardizing Lakers' playoff push]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James sustained the injury in the third quarter of the Lakers' win over the Mavericks on Sunday and left the arena with a signficant limp.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-could-miss-several-weeks-with-foot-injury-jeopardizing-lakers-playoff-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-could-miss-several-weeks-with-foot-injury-jeopardizing-lakers-playoff-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klay Thompson speaks on stepping up as a leader after thrilling shot against Timberwolves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Klay Thompson hit a wild 3-point shot in Golden State Warriors' win over Minnesota Timberwolves and explains how he's stepped up as a leader.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/klay-thompson-speaks-on-stepping-up-as-a-leader-after-thrilling-shot-against-timberwolves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/klay-thompson-speaks-on-stepping-up-as-a-leader-after-thrilling-shot-against-timberwolves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Are y'all serious?': Damian Lillard puts NBA on blast for drug test following 71-point game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, 32, poured in 71 points Sunday against the Rockets, tied for eighth-most points in a single game in NBA history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-yall-serious-damian-lillard-puts-nba-on-blast-for-drug-test-following-71-point-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-yall-serious-damian-lillard-puts-nba-on-blast-for-drug-test-following-71-point-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks owner Marc Lasry agrees to sell portion of NBA team to Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry has reached a deal to sell his portion of the franchise to Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-owner-marc-lasry-agrees-to-sell-portion-of-nba-team-to-browns-owners-jimmy-and-dee-haslam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-owner-marc-lasry-agrees-to-sell-portion-of-nba-team-to-browns-owners-jimmy-and-dee-haslam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard scored 71 points against Rockets. His performance, by the numbers.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damian Lillard became the eighth player in NBA history to score 70-plus points in a game. Here are some key takeaways from the performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trail-blazers-damian-lillard-scored-71-points-against-rockets-his-performance-by-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trail-blazers-damian-lillard-scored-71-points-against-rockets-his-performance-by-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Russell did not want to coach the Celtics ... then he did and made NBA history | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Famer Bill Russell initially didn't want to coach the Celtics. Russell eventually changed his mind and became the NBA's first Black coach.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bill-russell-did-not-want-to-coach-the-celtics-then-he-did-and-made-nba-history-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bill-russell-did-not-want-to-coach-the-celtics-then-he-did-and-made-nba-history-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks name former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quin Snyder, who had been an assistant on Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer's staff in 2013-14, coached the Utah Jazz from 2014-22.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/atlanta-hawks-name-former-utah-jazz-coach-quin-snyder-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/atlanta-hawks-name-former-utah-jazz-coach-quin-snyder-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is better LeBron or Jordan: After Lakers star broke scoring record, who is really the GOAT?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James is the NBA's all-time scoring leader. Does that finally tip the balance to him from Michael Jordan as the sport's GOAT?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-better-lebron-or-jordan-after-lakers-star-broke-scoring-record-who-is-really-the-goat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-better-lebron-or-jordan-after-lakers-star-broke-scoring-record-who-is-really-the-goat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Young fan's reaction goes viral when LeBron James sits next to her courtside]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 12-year-old girl's reaction went viral when LeBron James sat next to her during a Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/watch-young-fans-reaction-goes-viral-when-lebron-james-sits-next-to-her-courtside/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 06:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/watch-young-fans-reaction-goes-viral-when-lebron-james-sits-next-to-her-courtside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Hill returns home in hopes of retiring with Indiana Pacers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly acquired Pacers point guard George Hill doesn't want to be a rental. He considers the Pacers his home franchise and hopes to retire a Pacer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/george-hill-returns-home-in-hopes-of-retiring-with-indiana-pacers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/george-hill-returns-home-in-hopes-of-retiring-with-indiana-pacers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas fined $40K for 'derogatory and disparaging' comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas, during a postgame interview, used an anti-gay phrase that was&nbsp;characterized as "offensive" by the NBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-guard-cam-thomas-fined-40k-for-derogatory-and-disparaging-comment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-guard-cam-thomas-fined-40k-for-derogatory-and-disparaging-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' Anthony Davis explains his viral reaction to LeBron James setting NBA scoring record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers forward Anthony Davis told reporters that his reaction to LeBron James historic accomplishment had nothing to do with any personal animosity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-anthony-davis-explains-his-viral-reaction-to-lebron-james-setting-nba-scoring-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-anthony-davis-explains-his-viral-reaction-to-lebron-james-setting-nba-scoring-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade deadline winners and losers feature Suns, Lakers, Nets and Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aside from Cleveland and Chicago, every team made a trade as more power shifted to the Western Conference and draft picks were in high demand.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-winners-and-losers-feature-suns-lakers-nets-and-warriors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-winners-and-losers-feature-suns-lakers-nets-and-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade deadline updates: Nets trade part of Kevin Durant haul; Lakers acquire Mo Bamba]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA trade deadline day has arrived and some big names have already been dealt. Stay up to date on the latest rumors and moves.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-updates-nets-trade-part-of-kevin-durant-haul-lakers-acquire-mo-bamba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-updates-nets-trade-part-of-kevin-durant-haul-lakers-acquire-mo-bamba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trading Kevin Durant to the Suns punctuates big disaster by Nets | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a team that once had Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden on the same roster, it's inconceivable that Ben Simmons is the last one standing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trading-kevin-durant-to-the-suns-punctuates-big-disaster-by-nets-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trading-kevin-durant-to-the-suns-punctuates-big-disaster-by-nets-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics' Jaylen Brown suffers facial fracture in collision with teammate Jayson Tatum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaylen Brown was named an Eastern Conference reserve for the NBA All-Star Game, but his chances of taking part later this month seem diminished.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jaylen-brown-suffers-facial-fracture-in-collision-with-teammate-jayson-tatum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jaylen-brown-suffers-facial-fracture-in-collision-with-teammate-jayson-tatum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did the Warriors do enough at the NBA trade deadline to win another championship? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State's title-level core of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green has an expiration date. Time will tell if the Warriors have enough.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/did-the-warriors-do-enough-at-the-nba-trade-deadline-to-win-another-championship-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/did-the-warriors-do-enough-at-the-nba-trade-deadline-to-win-another-championship-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers trading Russell Westbrook in massive three-team deal with Jazz and Timberwolves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah in three-team deal that sends Mike Conley to Minnesota and former No. 2 pick D'Angelo Russell to L.A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-trading-russell-westbrook-in-massive-three-team-deal-with-jazz-and-timberwolves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-trading-russell-westbrook-in-massive-three-team-deal-with-jazz-and-timberwolves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant trade: How Suns, NBA made biggest splash during Super Bowl week in Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns shook up the sports world Thursday, making the biggest splash before the NBA trade deadline during Super Bowl week.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-trade-how-suns-nba-made-biggest-splash-during-super-bowl-week-in-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-trade-how-suns-nba-made-biggest-splash-during-super-bowl-week-in-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets trading superstar Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns for massive haul]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a move that changes the landscape of the NBA, the Nets are trading Kevin Durant to the Suns for a massive haul of players and draft picks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-trading-superstar-kevin-durant-to-phoenix-suns-for-massive-haul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-trading-superstar-kevin-durant-to-phoenix-suns-for-massive-haul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did the Nets trade Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns?]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the trade between the Suns and Nets for Kevin Durant.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-did-the-nets-trade-kevin-durant-to-phoenix-suns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-did-the-nets-trade-kevin-durant-to-phoenix-suns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could pass LeBron James as NBA scoring leader?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will LeBron James' scoring record be unbreakable &ndash; like Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game or Scott Skiles' single-game assists record of 30?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-could-pass-lebron-james-as-nba-scoring-leader/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-could-pass-lebron-james-as-nba-scoring-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron and Kareem took different paths to meet expectations and become icons | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It doesn't happen often that a 16-year-old projected to be one of the all-time greats ends up as one of the all-time greats, if not the GOAT.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-and-kareem-took-different-paths-to-meet-expectations-and-become-icons-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-and-kareem-took-different-paths-to-meet-expectations-and-become-icons-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James captures NBA career scoring title: How the world reacted]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most career points in NBA history. His family, athletes, celebrities and teams applauded the record.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-captures-nba-career-scoring-title-how-the-world-reacted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-captures-nba-career-scoring-title-how-the-world-reacted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar applauds LeBron James for passing his NBA scoring record, blames himself for lack of relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to take the NBA scoring title. The Hall of Famer wrote an essay congratulating James.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kareem-abdul-jabbar-applauds-lebron-james-for-passing-his-nba-scoring-record-blames-himself-for-lack-of-relationship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kareem-abdul-jabbar-applauds-lebron-james-for-passing-his-nba-scoring-record-blames-himself-for-lack-of-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James has captured the scoring title. We visualized every shot.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA's leading scorer: LeBron James has surpassed 38,387 points, the record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar over 30 years ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-has-captured-the-scoring-title-we-visualized-every-shot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-has-captured-the-scoring-title-we-visualized-every-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron cries, gives thanks, drops f-bomb after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game was stopped to pay tribute to LeBron James and his accomplishment, as James called his wife and three children onto the court.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-cries-gives-thanks-drops-f-bomb-after-passing-kareem-abdul-jabbar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-cries-gives-thanks-drops-f-bomb-after-passing-kareem-abdul-jabbar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers fans hoping to see some LeBron James history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers fans wearing LeBron James jerseys posed for photos in front of a statue of Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-lakers-fans-hoping-to-see-some-lebron-james-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-lakers-fans-hoping-to-see-some-lebron-james-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From first to 12th: What's behind Phoenix Suns' slide toward NBA cellar dwellers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year removed from having the NBA's best record, the Phoenix Suns have gone 5-17 after sitting atop the Western Conference earlier this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/from-first-to-12th-whats-behind-phoenix-suns-slide-toward-nba-cellar-dwellers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/from-first-to-12th-whats-behind-phoenix-suns-slide-toward-nba-cellar-dwellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors visit Joe Biden White House after spurning Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors last celebrated at the White House after their 2015 title with President Barack Obama. The Warriors also won in 2017 and 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-visit-joe-biden-white-house-after-spurning-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-visit-joe-biden-white-house-after-spurning-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry thanks Biden for Brittney Griner's safe return]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his visit to the White House with the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry thanked President Joe Biden for helping to bring Brittney Griner home.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-star-steph-curry-thanks-biden-for-brittney-griners-safe-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-star-steph-curry-thanks-biden-for-brittney-griners-safe-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns players appreciate importance of playing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Memphis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns players discussed the importance of playing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as they're in Memphis to face the Grizzlies on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-players-appreciate-importance-of-playing-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day-in-memphis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-players-appreciate-importance-of-playing-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day-in-memphis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz come full circle with arena naming rights deal as NBA All-Star Game approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jazz and Salt Lake City are hosting the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 16-20 amid a surprise season from the Jazz, who have 221 consecutive sellouts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jazz-come-full-circle-with-arena-naming-rights-deal-as-nba-all-star-game-approaches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jazz-come-full-circle-with-arena-naming-rights-deal-as-nba-all-star-game-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade deadline is a month away. Which teams may be looking to deal? Who may be moving?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several teams are maneuvering &ndash; including the Lakers, Raptors and Wizards &ndash; trying to improve their rosters, reduce their payrolls or get draft picks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-is-a-month-away-which-teams-may-be-looking-to-deal-who-may-be-moving/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-is-a-month-away-which-teams-may-be-looking-to-deal-who-may-be-moving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ja Morant showers 11-year-old fan whose autographed basketball was stolen with more gifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant gifted 11-year-old Ellie Hughes a pair of Ja 1 sneakers and an autographed jersey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morant-showers-11-year-old-fan-whose-autographed-basketball-was-stolen-with-more-gifts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morant-showers-11-year-old-fan-whose-autographed-basketball-was-stolen-with-more-gifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With LeBron James playing at All-NBA level, why are Lakers not doing more to win now? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 9, but the Lakers have been reluctant to deal their 2027 and 2029 first-round draft picks to help LeBron James win now.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/with-lebron-james-playing-at-all-nba-level-why-are-lakers-not-doing-more-to-win-now-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/with-lebron-james-playing-at-all-nba-level-why-are-lakers-not-doing-more-to-win-now-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chasing scoring title, LeBron James restates desire to share NBA court with son Bronny]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron is playing in his 20th NBA season, hoping to share a court with his son before retiring.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chasing-scoring-title-lebron-james-restates-desire-to-share-nba-court-with-son-bronny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chasing-scoring-title-lebron-james-restates-desire-to-share-nba-court-with-son-bronny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donovan Mitchell, Giannis, LeBron among NBA season's stunning offensive performers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donovan Mitchell's 71-point performance was the 12th time a player has scored at least 70 and is among several spectacular individual games this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/donovan-mitchell-giannis-lebron-among-nba-seasons-stunning-offensive-performers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/donovan-mitchell-giannis-lebron-among-nba-seasons-stunning-offensive-performers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which comes first in NBA – expansion or a female head coach? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly six years ago, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said there will be a female head coach, and it's on him to ensure it happens sooner than later.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/which-comes-first-in-nba-expansion-or-a-female-head-coach-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/which-comes-first-in-nba-expansion-or-a-female-head-coach-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Mat Ishbia parlayed passion for basketball, fortune from mortgages to buy key stake in Phoenix Suns, Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mat Ishbia's slam-dunk rise in the mortgage-lending business could portend well in his role as the new controlling owner Phoenix's NBA and WNBA teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-mat-ishbia-parlayed-passion-for-basketball-fortune-from-mortgages-to-buy-key-stake-in-phoenix-suns-mercury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-mat-ishbia-parlayed-passion-for-basketball-fortune-from-mortgages-to-buy-key-stake-in-phoenix-suns-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA star Paul George: I needed help with my mental health. You can find help, too.]]></title><description><![CDATA["There is a stigma when it comes to athletes and mental health &ndash; even more so in the Black community," Clippers star Paul George writes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-star-paul-george-i-needed-help-with-my-mental-health-you-can-find-help-too/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-star-paul-george-i-needed-help-with-my-mental-health-you-can-find-help-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton, coach Monty Williams have heated exchange in Suns' loss to Wizards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suns coach Monty Williams and Deandre Ayton exchanged words during a timeout late in Phoenix's 113-110 loss to Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-ayton-coach-monty-williams-have-heated-exchange-in-suns-loss-to-wizards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-ayton-coach-monty-williams-have-heated-exchange-in-suns-loss-to-wizards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Michigan State walk-on buys Phoenix Suns, Mercury for nearly $4 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ishbia, a billionaire mortgage lender who won a national title with the Spartans in 2000, will become the youngest NBA team owner at 42.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-michigan-state-walk-on-buys-phoenix-suns-mercury-for-nearly-4-billion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-michigan-state-walk-on-buys-phoenix-suns-mercury-for-nearly-4-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA writes its first checks to former ABA players: 'A Christmas miracle']]></title><description><![CDATA["They were all literally sitting around going, 'What the hell?'" said Scott Tartar, of Dropping Dimes, which helped ABA players get pensions from NBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-writes-its-first-checks-to-former-aba-players-a-christmas-miracle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-writes-its-first-checks-to-former-aba-players-a-christmas-miracle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Former NBA player Amar'e Stoudemire arrested for allegedly punching daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NBA player Amar'e Stoudemire, 40, was booked early Sunday morning and charged with misdemeanor battery, according to court records.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-former-nba-player-amare-stoudemire-arrested-for-allegedly-punching-daughter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-former-nba-player-amare-stoudemire-arrested-for-allegedly-punching-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies guard Ja Morant ejected for 'questioning the integrity of the officials']]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA official John Goble explained why Ja Morant was assessed two technical fouls and ejected in the Memphis Grizzlies-Oklahoma City Thunder game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-guard-ja-morant-ejected-for-questioning-the-integrity-of-the-officials/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-guard-ja-morant-ejected-for-questioning-the-integrity-of-the-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronny and Bryce James' Sierra Canyon team falls to father LeBron's alma mater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronny and Bryce James returned to Ohio with Sierra Canyon to face LeBron's alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary. It wasn't particularly memorable.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bronny-and-bryce-james-sierra-canyon-team-falls-to-father-lebrons-alma-mater/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 02:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bronny-and-bryce-james-sierra-canyon-team-falls-to-father-lebrons-alma-mater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James' sons, Bronny and Bryce, set to play his alma mater in Ohio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronny and Bryce James' Sierra Canyon team is set to play St. Vincent-St. Mary, alma mater of their father, LeBron James, in his home state of Ohio.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-sons-bronny-and-bryce-set-to-play-his-alma-mater-in-ohio/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-sons-bronny-and-bryce-set-to-play-his-alma-mater-in-ohio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul graduates from HBCU Winston-Salem State: 'Man, it's cool']]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul received his undergraduate degree in mass communications at Winston-Salem State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-chris-paul-graduates-from-hbcu-winston-salem-state-man-its-cool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 02:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-chris-paul-graduates-from-hbcu-winston-salem-state-man-its-cool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Christmas Day games ranked by watchability]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt ranks all five NBA games slated for Christmas Day based on how intriguing they will be.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-christmas-day-games-ranked-by-watchability/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-christmas-day-games-ranked-by-watchability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Steph Curry expected to miss about three weeks after suffering shoulder injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry injured his left shoulder Wednesday night when he tried to strip the ball away from the Pacers' Jalen Smith as he drive to the basket.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-steph-curry-expected-to-miss-about-three-weeks-after-suffering-shoulder-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-steph-curry-expected-to-miss-about-three-weeks-after-suffering-shoulder-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, new coach Jacque Vaughn have Nets on surprise turnaround | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacque&nbsp;Vaughn's pragmatic approach, and the dynamic skills of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, have the Brooklyn Nets winning basketball games again.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-new-coach-jacque-vaughn-have-nets-on-surprise-turnaround-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-new-coach-jacque-vaughn-have-nets-on-surprise-turnaround-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Draymond Green has fan ejected for saying 'some threatening stuff to my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors' Draymond Green said he got game officials to eject a fan in Milwaukee after the fan said "some threatening stuff to my life."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-draymond-green-has-fan-ejected-for-saying-some-threatening-stuff-to-my-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-draymond-green-has-fan-ejected-for-saying-some-threatening-stuff-to-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA renames awards, including Michael Jordan Trophy for Most Valuable Player]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA unveiled six awards that will be re-designed and named after some of its greatest players, including the MVP award: The Michael Jordan Trophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-renames-awards-including-michael-jordan-trophy-for-most-valuable-player/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-renames-awards-including-michael-jordan-trophy-for-most-valuable-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cade Cunningham to undergo surgery, miss rest of Detroit Pistons' 2022-23 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surgical procedure to address a stress fracture in Cade Cunningham's left shin will end his Detroit Pistons season after 12 games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cade-cunningham-to-undergo-surgery-miss-rest-of-detroit-pistons-2022-23-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cade-cunningham-to-undergo-surgery-miss-rest-of-detroit-pistons-2022-23-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-time NBA champion, former coach Paul Silas dies at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Silas, a three-time NBA champion and two-time All-Star as a player who later coached four teams over 12 seasons, has died at the age of 79.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/three-time-nba-champion-former-coach-paul-silas-dies-at-79/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/three-time-nba-champion-former-coach-paul-silas-dies-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns interim governor says Robert Sarver looking for buyer who 'wants to keep' team in Arizona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Garvin, the Phoenix Suns interim governor, talked about changing the team's culture, suspended owner Robert Sarver and the team's sale.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-interim-governor-says-robert-sarver-looking-for-buyer-who-wants-to-keep-team-in-arizona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-interim-governor-says-robert-sarver-looking-for-buyer-who-wants-to-keep-team-in-arizona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, even the Celtics have a flaw: The good (and bad) for every NBA team this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even with good NBA teams, there are negatives, and with bad teams, there are positives &ndash; even if you have to really search for it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/yes-even-the-celtics-have-a-flaw-the-good-and-bad-for-every-nba-team-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/yes-even-the-celtics-have-a-flaw-the-good-and-bad-for-every-nba-team-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns loss to New Orleans ends with Zion Williamson's 360 dunk, drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns not only lost a third straight game Friday night, 128-117, at New Orleans Pelicans, but drama spilled over after the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-loss-to-new-orleans-ends-with-zion-williamsons-360-dunk-drama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-loss-to-new-orleans-ends-with-zion-williamsons-360-dunk-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When was Brittney Griner arrested? A complete timeline leading up to WNBA star's release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timeline of events as Brittney Griner was detained, convicted and recently released from Russian custody in a prisoner swap for Viktor Bout.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/when-was-brittney-griner-arrested-a-complete-timeline-leading-up-to-wnba-stars-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/when-was-brittney-griner-arrested-a-complete-timeline-leading-up-to-wnba-stars-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[League-leading Boston Celtics rock Phoenix Suns in Chris Paul's return from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA-best Boston Celtics led by as many as 45 points in a completion demolition of the Phoenix Suns.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/league-leading-boston-celtics-rock-phoenix-suns-in-chris-pauls-return-from-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/league-leading-boston-celtics-rock-phoenix-suns-in-chris-pauls-return-from-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Davis showing MVP-caliber play as Lakers go on winning tear]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 2-10 start, the Lakers have won eight of their past 10 games and are in striking distance of eighth place in the Western Conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/anthony-davis-showing-mvp-caliber-play-as-lakers-go-on-winning-tear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/anthony-davis-showing-mvp-caliber-play-as-lakers-go-on-winning-tear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant fined $35K by NBA after ejection vs. Minnesota Timberwolves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grizzlies star Ja Morant received a hefty fine after his ejection this week. The NBA said he directed inappropriate language toward a game official.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-ja-morant-fined-35k-by-nba-after-ejection-vs-minnesota-timberwolves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-ja-morant-fined-35k-by-nba-after-ejection-vs-minnesota-timberwolves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NBA star Jeremy Lin fined for comments on China's COVID quarantine facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The association gave no details of Lin's comments and there was no sign of them on his account on the popular Sina Weibo social media platform.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-nba-star-jeremy-lin-fined-for-comments-on-chinas-covid-quarantine-facilities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-nba-star-jeremy-lin-fined-for-comments-on-chinas-covid-quarantine-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA TODAY Network survey reveals top six NBA MVP candidates at season's quarter-mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry is off to another strong start along with Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Devin Booker and Luka Doncic, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/usa-today-network-survey-reveals-top-six-nba-mvp-candidates-at-seasons-quarter-mark/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/usa-today-network-survey-reveals-top-six-nba-mvp-candidates-at-seasons-quarter-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nia Long says Boston Celtics made 'a very private situation public' with fianc&eacute; Ime Udoka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nia Long said it's "disappointing" how the Boston Celtics handled the&nbsp;scandal&nbsp;and suspension of her&nbsp;longtime&nbsp;fianc&eacute; and former head coach Ime Udoka.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nia-long-says-boston-celtics-made-a-very-private-situation-public-with-fianceacute-ime-udoka/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nia-long-says-boston-celtics-made-a-very-private-situation-public-with-fianceacute-ime-udoka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin used NBA Academy to launch promising career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bennedict Mathurin decided at 15 to move to Mexico City and hone his basketball skills. The Pac-12 player of the year could be the Pacers' lynchpin.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-rookie-bennedict-mathurin-used-nba-academy-to-launch-promising-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-rookie-bennedict-mathurin-used-nba-academy-to-launch-promising-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James questions media why he hasn't been asked about Jerry Jones' desegregation photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James asked media members why he hasn't been asked about Jerry Jones' desegregation photo but was asked incessantly about Kyrie Irving.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-questions-media-why-he-hasnt-been-asked-about-jerry-jones-desegregation-photo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-questions-media-why-he-hasnt-been-asked-about-jerry-jones-desegregation-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James' uncomfortable question about Jerry Jones hit close to home for me | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addressing the Kyrie Irving and Jerry Jones controversies, LeBron James wasn't really talking about Kyrie or Jerry. He was talking about you and me.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-uncomfortable-question-about-jerry-jones-hit-close-to-home-for-me-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-uncomfortable-question-about-jerry-jones-hit-close-to-home-for-me-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks' Khris Middleton set to return after working through grief, long recovery from wrist surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bucks all-star Khris Middleton has missed the first 20 games of the season working his way back from wrist surgery but is set to play Friday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-khris-middleton-set-to-return-after-working-through-grief-long-recovery-from-wrist-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-khris-middleton-set-to-return-after-working-through-grief-long-recovery-from-wrist-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon has no plans to remove antisemitic film at center of Kyrie Irving suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA["We have to allow access to (different) viewpoints, even if they are objectionable," Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said of a film with antisemitic content.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/amazon-has-no-plans-to-remove-antisemitic-film-at-center-of-kyrie-irving-suspension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/amazon-has-no-plans-to-remove-antisemitic-film-at-center-of-kyrie-irving-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley explains why he, Michael Jordan haven't spoken to each other for 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles Barkley says fellow Hall of Famer Michael Jordan objected to a comment he made. Barkley said he would like to patch things up.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/charles-barkley-explains-why-he-michael-jordan-havent-spoken-to-each-other-for-10-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/charles-barkley-explains-why-he-michael-jordan-havent-spoken-to-each-other-for-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' Russell Westbrook left bloodied after flagrant 2 foul from Spurs' Zach Collins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook was on the receiving end of a hard&nbsp;blow that left him gushing blood against the San Antonio Spurs&nbsp;on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-russell-westbrook-left-bloodied-after-flagrant-2-foul-from-spurs-zach-collins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-russell-westbrook-left-bloodied-after-flagrant-2-foul-from-spurs-zach-collins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four NBA teams launched season in chaos. Have they recovered?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celtics, Warriors, Suns and Nets had various off-court crises to deal with before the season really got off the ground. How have the four fared?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/four-nba-teams-launched-season-in-chaos-have-they-recovered/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/four-nba-teams-launched-season-in-chaos-have-they-recovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Clippers are spending $2 billion on their new arena. Will it be the best in the NBA?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clippers' Intuit Dome will have a "wall of people" under both baskets, with a standing section of fans to create homecourt advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/la-clippers-are-spending-2-billion-on-their-new-arena-will-it-be-the-best-in-the-nba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/la-clippers-are-spending-2-billion-on-their-new-arena-will-it-be-the-best-in-the-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA photo of the day: Best of the 2022-23 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look through all the best shots of the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season from around the USA TODAY Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-photo-of-the-day-best-of-the-2022-23-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-photo-of-the-day-best-of-the-2022-23-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' Patrick Beverley ejected after knocking over Suns big man Deandre Ayton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers guard Patrick Beverley was ejected in the fourth quarter Tuesday night after he knocked over Suns center Deandre Ayton with a shove.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-patrick-beverley-ejected-after-knocking-over-suns-big-man-deandre-ayton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-patrick-beverley-ejected-after-knocking-over-suns-big-man-deandre-ayton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For a tanking team, these Indiana Pacers sure do win a lot of games | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pacers are fourth in the Eastern Conference. Re-sign Myles Turner and add one more special offseason piece, and they can skip the tanking process.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/for-a-tanking-team-these-indiana-pacers-sure-do-win-a-lot-of-games-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/for-a-tanking-team-these-indiana-pacers-sure-do-win-a-lot-of-games-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets rout depleted Memphis Grizzlies in Kyrie Irving's return after suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving returned after missing eight games due to suspension, helping the Brooklyn Nets defeat the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-rout-depleted-memphis-grizzlies-in-kyrie-irvings-return-after-suspension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-rout-depleted-memphis-grizzlies-in-kyrie-irvings-return-after-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving apologizes to the Jewish community again, in on-camera interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooklyn's Kyrie Irving hasn't played since Nov. 1 and is expected to return from his unpaid suspension soon.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-apologizes-to-the-jewish-community-again-in-on-camera-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-apologizes-to-the-jewish-community-again-in-on-camera-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons' Cade Cunningham has stress fracture and may need surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second-year guard from Oklahoma State, who is averaging 19.9 points per game, will start with rest but could need surgery.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pistons-cade-cunningham-has-stress-fracture-and-may-need-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pistons-cade-cunningham-has-stress-fracture-and-may-need-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo argues with Philadelphia arena worker, shoves ladder over after game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shooting free throws after Friday's game, Giannis Antetokounmpo got in a heated exchange with a Philadelphia arena worker and shoved a ladder over.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-argues-with-philadelphia-arena-worker-shoves-ladder-over-after-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-argues-with-philadelphia-arena-worker-shoves-ladder-over-after-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine faces in new places making their mark on NBA teams a month into season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utah's blockbuster trades of Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert and Bojan Bogdanovic shook up NBA Eastern and Western conferences and gave teams new hope.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nine-faces-in-new-places-making-their-mark-on-nba-teams-a-month-into-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nine-faces-in-new-places-making-their-mark-on-nba-teams-a-month-into-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the 2022-23 NBA City Edition jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA has released all the City Edition jerseys for the 2022-23 season. Some have unique local tributes while others feel rehashed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-2022-23-nba-city-edition-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-2022-23-nba-city-edition-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors receive 2022 NBA championship rings: Complete details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the Golden State Warriors' 2022 championship rings, which they received Tuesday night before their season opener.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-receive-2022-nba-championship-rings-complete-details/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-receive-2022-nba-championship-rings-complete-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA psychotherapist: Our players are role models, but we also need 'real models']]></title><description><![CDATA[Role models are essential, but real models are, too. Someone you can touch and be around, who understands your values, so they can speak truth to you.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-psychotherapist-our-players-are-role-models-but-we-also-need-real-models/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-psychotherapist-our-players-are-role-models-but-we-also-need-real-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Why bring that up now?': Kent Benson was punched by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in NBA debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Benson is not interested in talking about that night 45 years ago when he was punched by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-bring-that-up-now-kent-benson-was-punched-by-kareem-abdul-jabbar-in-nba-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-bring-that-up-now-kent-benson-was-punched-by-kareem-abdul-jabbar-in-nba-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA season predictions: Which teams will reach the finals? Who will win MVP, title in 2023?]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' predictions for the 2022-23 NBA season &mdash; from conference finalists to NBA champion to individual awards.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-season-predictions-which-teams-will-reach-the-finals-who-will-win-mvp-title-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-season-predictions-which-teams-will-reach-the-finals-who-will-win-mvp-title-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counting down the NBA's top 50 players for 2022-23 season: Nos. 50-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mix of established veterans and budding superstars make up the back end of USA TODAY Sports' best NBA players heading into the 2022-23 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/counting-down-the-nbas-top-50-players-for-2022-23-season-nos-50-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/counting-down-the-nbas-top-50-players-for-2022-23-season-nos-50-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't look now, but the Cleveland Cavaliers may just be contenders once again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cavaliers 2016 championship behind LeBron James is starting to feel like a very long time ago, but this young Cleveland team may just be ready to bring prominence back to the "The Land".&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dont-look-now-but-the-cleveland-cavaliers-may-just-be-contenders-once-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dont-look-now-but-the-cleveland-cavaliers-may-just-be-contenders-once-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From LeBron to Luca, the NBA enters season with plethora of MVP candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Anderson, Mike Sykes and Charles Curtis discuss the large number of players in the NBA they could picture winning an MVP award come season's end.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/from-lebron-to-luca-the-nba-enters-season-with-plethora-of-mvp-candidates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/from-lebron-to-luca-the-nba-enters-season-with-plethora-of-mvp-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Russell Westbrook preventing Lakers from being a playoff team?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all know Russell Westbrook still has talent, but chemistry with the his fellow Lakers still seems to be an issue.Tony Anderson, Mike Sykes and Charles Curtis dissect Los Angeles' chances of making the playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/is-russell-westbrook-preventing-lakers-from-being-a-playoff-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/is-russell-westbrook-preventing-lakers-from-being-a-playoff-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Nets turn things around after a soap opera season last year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons finally turn things around in Brooklyn and become a dominant force in the Eastern Conference? Tony Anderson, Mike Sykes and Charles Curtis debate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/can-nets-turn-things-around-after-a-soap-opera-season-last-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/can-nets-turn-things-around-after-a-soap-opera-season-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics remain Eastern Conference favorites despite offseason of head-coaching turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Boston Celtics team that reached the NBA Finals last season enters 2022-23 under an interim coach after Ime Udoka's suspension.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-remain-eastern-conference-favorites-despite-offseason-of-head-coaching-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-remain-eastern-conference-favorites-despite-offseason-of-head-coaching-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Warriors need to trade Draymond Green at some point this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Anderson, Mike Sykes and Charles Curtis dissect the fallout from Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole and discuss whether or not a trade is in order involving Green.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/will-the-warriors-need-to-trade-draymond-green-at-some-point-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/will-the-warriors-need-to-trade-draymond-green-at-some-point-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the East taken over as the dominant conference in the NBA?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For year's its been agreed upon that the Western Conference was more superior than the East, but the tides seem to be turning.Tony Anders, Mike Sykes and Charles Curtis debate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/has-the-east-taken-over-as-the-dominant-conference-in-the-nba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/has-the-east-taken-over-as-the-dominant-conference-in-the-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers, LeBron have laundry list of issues to resolve, and time is running out | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the Lakers maximize what LeBron James has left, and can they do it before he decides (possibly) to finish his NBA career elsewhere?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-lebron-have-laundry-list-of-issues-to-resolve-and-time-is-running-out-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-lebron-have-laundry-list-of-issues-to-resolve-and-time-is-running-out-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors are back, but for how long in wake of Draymond Green transgression? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA reigning champions start the season under fragile circumstances &ndash; with Draymond Green trying to recapture trust after punching Jordan Poole.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-are-back-but-for-how-long-in-wake-of-draymond-green-transgression-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-are-back-but-for-how-long-in-wake-of-draymond-green-transgression-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal land new deals for 'Inside the NBA']]></title><description><![CDATA[TNT's award-winning "Inside the NBA" team "will remain together for many years to come," the network's parent company said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/charles-barkley-ernie-johnson-kenny-smith-shaquille-oneal-land-new-deals-for-inside-the-nba/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/charles-barkley-ernie-johnson-kenny-smith-shaquille-oneal-land-new-deals-for-inside-the-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA East vs. West will feature contenders challenged from all angles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors will face challenges from all sides in their quest to repeat as NBA promises most competitive season since at least 2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-east-vs-west-will-feature-contenders-challenged-from-all-angles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-east-vs-west-will-feature-contenders-challenged-from-all-angles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment for brain tumor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Basketball Hall of Famer turned humanitarian, 56, was an eight-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA performer and six-time All-Defense selection.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dikembe-mutombo-undergoing-treatment-for-brain-tumor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dikembe-mutombo-undergoing-treatment-for-brain-tumor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five NBA players we can't wait to see back on the court this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denver's Jamal Murray and New Orleans' Zion Williamson are among five players whose returns could change the trajectory of their teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/five-nba-players-we-cant-wait-to-see-back-on-the-court-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/five-nba-players-we-cant-wait-to-see-back-on-the-court-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Draymond Green's cowardly attack, we can't look at him, or Warriors, the same | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors' refusal to suspend Draymond Green for his vicious attack on Jordan Poole exposes the team's cowardly culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/after-draymond-greens-cowardly-attack-we-cant-look-at-him-or-warriors-the-same-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/after-draymond-greens-cowardly-attack-we-cant-look-at-him-or-warriors-the-same-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the leading NBA MVP candidates for 2023 season? Nikola Jokic could enter rare air]]></title><description><![CDATA[There could be a third consecutive international player holding the award -Joel Embiid or Luka Doncic - after Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-are-the-leading-nba-mvp-candidates-for-2023-season-nikola-jokic-could-enter-rare-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-are-the-leading-nba-mvp-candidates-for-2023-season-nikola-jokic-could-enter-rare-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 storylines for NBA 2023 season: Who can dethrone Warriors in West? More Nets dysfunction?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season opens Oct. 18 with two games (Philadelphia-Boston, Warriors-Lakers), and the remaining teams begin play on Oct. 19-20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/top-10-storylines-for-nba-2023-season-who-can-dethrone-warriors-in-west-more-nets-dysfunction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/top-10-storylines-for-nba-2023-season-who-can-dethrone-warriors-in-west-more-nets-dysfunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green apologizes to Jordan Poole, says he will be away from team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State forward Draymond Green, a four-time All-Star, says he 'failed as a leader' and is stepping away from the Warriors to 'heal.'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-apologizes-to-jordan-poole-says-he-will-be-away-from-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-apologizes-to-jordan-poole-says-he-will-be-away-from-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Draymond Green deserves harsher suspension for punching Jordan Poole | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was&nbsp;vicious, unnecessary and unprofessional, and Draymond Green is lucky he didn't cause a significant injury to his teammate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-draymond-green-deserves-harsher-suspension-for-punching-jordan-poole-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-draymond-green-deserves-harsher-suspension-for-punching-jordan-poole-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobby Portis came to the Bucks to win an NBA championship. His love for the city and team brought him back.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Portis has been a perfect fit with the Milwaukee Bucks over the last year and a half.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bobby-portis-came-to-the-bucks-to-win-an-nba-championship-his-love-for-the-city-and-team-brought-him-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bobby-portis-came-to-the-bucks-to-win-an-nba-championship-his-love-for-the-city-and-team-brought-him-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson NBA draft sweepstakes already hot topic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson squared off in two games this week, building more buzz. These six NBA teams have the best shot at drafting them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/victor-wembanyama-and-scoot-henderson-nba-draft-sweepstakes-already-hot-topic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/victor-wembanyama-and-scoot-henderson-nba-draft-sweepstakes-already-hot-topic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green apologized for fight, isn't expected to miss any games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State star Draymond Green apologized to his teammates on Thursday, one day after he was involved in a physical altercation with Jordan Poole.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-draymond-green-apologized-for-fight-isnt-expected-to-miss-any-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-draymond-green-apologized-for-fight-isnt-expected-to-miss-any-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal says he lost weight to avoid a 'Charles Barkley retirement body']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hall of Famer says he was over 400 pounds and "trying to take it back to 345."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaquille-oneal-says-he-lost-weight-to-avoid-a-charles-barkley-retirement-body/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaquille-oneal-says-he-lost-weight-to-avoid-a-charles-barkley-retirement-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Draymond Green 'forcefully struck' Jordan Poole during practice, according to reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors are considering disciplinary action against Draymond Green after he was involved in a fight with a teammate, reports say.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-draymond-green-forcefully-struck-jordan-poole-during-practice-according-to-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-draymond-green-forcefully-struck-jordan-poole-during-practice-according-to-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies can feel disrespected by NBA GMs. But they can prove them wrong | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA's GM survey revealed most believe the Grizzlies can't match what they did last season. There's a key stat that suggests they could be wrong.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-can-feel-disrespected-by-nba-gms-but-they-can-prove-them-wrong-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-can-feel-disrespected-by-nba-gms-but-they-can-prove-them-wrong-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James says he has 'no relationship' with fellow Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James currently has 37,062 career points and is on pace to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record, needing 1,326 more points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-says-he-has-no-relationship-with-fellow-lakers-legend-kareem-abdul-jabbar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-says-he-has-no-relationship-with-fellow-lakers-legend-kareem-abdul-jabbar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, top 2023 NBA draft prospect, scores 37 points in exhibition loss to G League Ignite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Met 92 star Victor Wembanyama described Wednesday's game against Scoot Henderson and the G League Ignite as "the biggest game I've played in my life."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/victor-wembanyama-top-2023-nba-draft-prospect-scores-37-points-in-exhibition-loss-to-g-league-ignite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/victor-wembanyama-top-2023-nba-draft-prospect-scores-37-points-in-exhibition-loss-to-g-league-ignite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James dedicates new sneaker to younger generation with design help from his sons]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA superstar LeBron James dedicates his LeBron XX sneaker to the next generation and has his sons Bronny and Bryce sit in on design meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-dedicates-new-sneaker-to-younger-generation-with-design-help-from-his-sons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-dedicates-new-sneaker-to-younger-generation-with-design-help-from-his-sons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Nichols hired at Showtime after public ESPN exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nichols also discussed what went on behind the scenes that eventually led to her leaving ESPN.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rachel-nichols-hired-at-showtime-after-public-espn-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rachel-nichols-hired-at-showtime-after-public-espn-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren learning about NBA life despite foot injury costing him rookie season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren says he doesn't regret playing in a pro-gam game&nbsp;in which he suffered ligament damage in his right foot.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/no-2-overall-pick-chet-holmgren-learning-about-nba-life-despite-foot-injury-costing-him-rookie-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/no-2-overall-pick-chet-holmgren-learning-about-nba-life-despite-foot-injury-costing-him-rookie-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA announcer Mike Breen's house destroyed in fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Breen, an NBA announcer with ESPN/ABC and the New York Knicks, lost his house in a fire. Nobody was hurt.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-announcer-mike-breens-house-destroyed-in-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-announcer-mike-breens-house-destroyed-in-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers star LeBron James headlines ownership group of Major League Pickleball team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Pickleball announced Wednesday that an investment group led by LeBron James and his business partner secured the rights to own a team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-star-lebron-james-headlines-ownership-group-of-major-league-pickleball-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-star-lebron-james-headlines-ownership-group-of-major-league-pickleball-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton says he hasn't spoken with Monty Williams since Game 7 of Suns-Mavs series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton said he and Suns coach Monty Williams haven't talked since Game 7 when Phoenix lost to Dallas in the Western Conference semifinals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-ayton-says-he-hasnt-spoken-with-monty-williams-since-game-7-of-suns-mavs-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-ayton-says-he-hasnt-spoken-with-monty-williams-since-game-7-of-suns-mavs-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future is bright for Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, but what happens next up for debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in the Ja Morant era, the Memphis Grizzlies have real expectations. One veteran says a little more maturity could go a long way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/future-is-bright-for-ja-morant-memphis-grizzlies-but-what-happens-next-up-for-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/future-is-bright-for-ja-morant-memphis-grizzlies-but-what-happens-next-up-for-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets guard Kyrie Irving says he gave up $100 million deal to remain unvaccinated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving said he turned down a multiyear deal with the Nets worth at least $100 million because he did not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-guard-kyrie-irving-says-he-gave-up-100-million-deal-to-remain-unvaccinated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-guard-kyrie-irving-says-he-gave-up-100-million-deal-to-remain-unvaccinated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disgusted' Phoenix Suns express disappointment with Robert Sarver investigation findings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns addressed Robert Sarver's investigation findings during Monday's media day.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/disgusted-phoenix-suns-express-disappointment-with-robert-sarver-investigation-findings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/disgusted-phoenix-suns-express-disappointment-with-robert-sarver-investigation-findings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-look Brooklyn Nets move past turbulent summer and back to having championship aspirations]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving back on the court and Ben Simmons healthy, Brooklyn has championship dreams once again.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/new-look-brooklyn-nets-move-past-turbulent-summer-and-back-to-having-championship-aspirations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/new-look-brooklyn-nets-move-past-turbulent-summer-and-back-to-having-championship-aspirations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could LeBron James play college sports? Ohio State AD Gene Smith would 'love to help']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said he would help the Los Angeles Lakers star play a college sport. Could he play football for the Buckeyes?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/could-lebron-james-play-college-sports-ohio-state-ad-gene-smith-would-love-to-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/could-lebron-james-play-college-sports-ohio-state-ad-gene-smith-would-love-to-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's been hell': Celtics players say they were blindsided by Ime Udoka's suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart open up about coach Ime Udoka's suspension and express their frustrations during media day.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-been-hell-celtics-players-say-they-were-blindsided-by-ime-udokas-suspension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-been-hell-celtics-players-say-they-were-blindsided-by-ime-udokas-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nia Long speaks out following&nbsp;fianc&eacute; Ime Udoka's suspension: I will 'focus on my children']]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Nia Long has broken her silence&nbsp;after her fianc&eacute; Ime Udoka, the&nbsp;head coach of the Boston Celtics, was embroiled in a scandal and suspended.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nia-long-speaks-out-followingnbspfianceacute-ime-udokas-suspension-i-will-focus-on-my-children/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nia-long-speaks-out-followingnbspfianceacute-ime-udokas-suspension-i-will-focus-on-my-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 36 hours of silence on Ime Udoka, outrage by Celtics brass comes too late | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[As news broke that coach Ime Udoka faced a suspension, the Celtics did nothing to protect the women who work for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/after-36-hours-of-silence-on-ime-udoka-outrage-by-celtics-brass-comes-too-late-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/after-36-hours-of-silence-on-ime-udoka-outrage-by-celtics-brass-comes-too-late-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics knew about Ime Udoka behavior in summer, won't disclose how much coach fined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck said Friday the team learned of Ime Udoka's consensual relationship with a female subordinate during the summer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-knew-about-ime-udoka-behavior-in-summer-wont-disclose-how-much-coach-fined/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-knew-about-ime-udoka-behavior-in-summer-wont-disclose-how-much-coach-fined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics had no choice but to suspend coach Ime Udoka; it's reality of workplace dynamic | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the Celtics and Udoka, there were too many dynamics at play such as power, influence and team morale to let the situation go unchecked.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-had-no-choice-but-to-suspend-coach-ime-udoka-its-reality-of-workplace-dynamic-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-had-no-choice-but-to-suspend-coach-ime-udoka-its-reality-of-workplace-dynamic-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics suspend coach Ime Udoka for 2022-23 season for 'violations of team policies']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics on Thursday suspended head coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 NBA season for "violations of team policies."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-suspend-coach-ime-udoka-for-2022-23-season-for-violations-of-team-policies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-suspend-coach-ime-udoka-for-2022-23-season-for-violations-of-team-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Joe Mazzulla? Meet the Boston Celtics' interim head coach after Ime Udoka's suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Mazzulla will serve as the interim head coach for the Boston Celtics after Ime Udoka was suspended the 2022-2023 NBA season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-joe-mazzulla-meet-the-boston-celtics-interim-head-coach-after-ime-udokas-suspension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-joe-mazzulla-meet-the-boston-celtics-interim-head-coach-after-ime-udokas-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell smashes Steelers guitar to pump up Browns crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers backcourt mates Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland took part in Browns pregame festivities as "Dawg Pound" captains.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cleveland-cavaliers-guard-donovan-mitchell-smashes-steelers-guitar-to-pump-up-browns-crowd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cleveland-cavaliers-guard-donovan-mitchell-smashes-steelers-guitar-to-pump-up-browns-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Ime Udoka, the Boston Celtics head coach suspended for the 2022-23 season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After leading the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals in his first year as head coach, Ime Udoka faces an uncertain future. Here's more about his past.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-ime-udoka-the-boston-celtics-head-coach-suspended-for-the-2022-23-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-ime-udoka-the-boston-celtics-head-coach-suspended-for-the-2022-23-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Iger, Jeff Bezos, Arturo Moreno, Elon Musk among favorites to be next Phoenix Suns owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[OddsShark released odds for who could replace Robert Sarver as the next owner of the Phoenix Suns, and some big names are among the favorites.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bob-iger-jeff-bezos-arturo-moreno-elon-musk-among-favorites-to-be-next-phoenix-suns-owner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bob-iger-jeff-bezos-arturo-moreno-elon-musk-among-favorites-to-be-next-phoenix-suns-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka faces potential suspension for violating team policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Udoka is facing possible disciplinary action for his role in a consensual relationship with a woman who is on the team's staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-coach-ime-udoka-faces-potential-suspension-for-violating-team-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-coach-ime-udoka-faces-potential-suspension-for-violating-team-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA owners let others do the work to get Robert Sarver to sell Suns, Mercury | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaires aren't usually in the business of ejecting other billionaires from the club. Pressure to sell came from players, media, fans and others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-owners-let-others-do-the-work-to-get-robert-sarver-to-sell-suns-mercury-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-owners-let-others-do-the-work-to-get-robert-sarver-to-sell-suns-mercury-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Sarver to sell NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Mercury following misconduct findings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embattled Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver announced Wednesday that he will seek buyers for his NBA and WNBA basketball teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/robert-sarver-to-sell-nbas-phoenix-suns-and-wnbas-mercury-following-misconduct-findings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/robert-sarver-to-sell-nbas-phoenix-suns-and-wnbas-mercury-following-misconduct-findings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daily Sports Smile: Juancho Hernangomez brought to tears watching brother wins EuroBasket MVP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juancho Hernangomez shared a special moment with his brother after the EuroBasket 2022 Final.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/daily-sports-smile-juancho-hernangomez-brought-to-tears-watching-brother-wins-eurobasket-mvp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/daily-sports-smile-juancho-hernangomez-brought-to-tears-watching-brother-wins-eurobasket-mvp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green wants NBA owners to hold vote on firing Suns' Robert Sarver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green called on league owners to hold an official vote to fire Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-wants-nba-owners-to-hold-vote-on-firing-suns-robert-sarver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-wants-nba-owners-to-hold-vote-on-firing-suns-robert-sarver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant co-plaintiff reaches nearly $20 million settlement in crash photos case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Chester, husband and father of victims in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, reaches settlement with LA County after recently winning at trial.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-co-plaintiff-reaches-nearly-20-million-settlement-in-crash-photos-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-co-plaintiff-reaches-nearly-20-million-settlement-in-crash-photos-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $40K for using homophobic slur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined for using homophobic comments in a social media post that he later apologized for.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-fined-40k-for-using-homophobic-slur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-fined-40k-for-using-homophobic-slur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles join Bills, Chiefs atop Week 3 NFL power rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles look legit following their Monday dominance over the Vikings and now join the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs in the top three of this week's power rankings.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/eagles-join-bills-chiefs-atop-week-3-nfl-power-rankings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/eagles-join-bills-chiefs-atop-week-3-nfl-power-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBA's Robert Sarver situation spotlights the ugly side of sports | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation revealed the abhorrent workplace behavior of Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver, who was fined and supsended by the NBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-nbas-robert-sarver-situation-spotlights-the-ugly-side-of-sports-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-nbas-robert-sarver-situation-spotlights-the-ugly-side-of-sports-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Sarver will be out as Phoenix Suns owner as the groundwork has been laid | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[While many wanted a harsher penalty for Suns owner Robert Sarver, Adam Silver doesn't have the authority to force Sarver to sell.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/robert-sarver-will-be-out-as-phoenix-suns-owner-as-the-groundwork-has-been-laid-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/robert-sarver-will-be-out-as-phoenix-suns-owner-as-the-groundwork-has-been-laid-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi pulls no punches in calling for Robert Sarver's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi sent an "open letter" to employees and players Thursday, writing, "I am calling for the resignation of Robert Sarver."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-vice-chairman-jahm-najafi-pulls-no-punches-in-calling-for-robert-sarvers-resignation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-vice-chairman-jahm-najafi-pulls-no-punches-in-calling-for-robert-sarvers-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James, Chris Paul criticize Robert Sarver's lenient punishment: NBA 'definitely got this wrong']]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James isn't happy the NBA didn't dole out a harsher punishment to Robert Sarver. "There is no place in this league for that kind of behavior."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-chris-paul-criticize-robert-sarvers-lenient-punishment-nba-definitely-got-this-wrong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-chris-paul-criticize-robert-sarvers-lenient-punishment-nba-definitely-got-this-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Robert Sarver, Donald Sterling cases 'very different']]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA Commissioner Adam Silver explained how he arrived at his punishment for Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-says-robert-sarver-donald-sterling-cases-very-different/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-says-robert-sarver-donald-sterling-cases-very-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennifer Ilgauskas, wife of Cleveland Cavaliers legend Zydrunas Ilgauskas, dies at 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Ilgauskas, a mother of two sons with the former Cavaliers star, owned a number of Northeast Ohio businesses and was devoted to charity work&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jennifer-ilgauskas-wife-of-cleveland-cavaliers-legend-zydrunas-ilgauskas-dies-at-50/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jennifer-ilgauskas-wife-of-cleveland-cavaliers-legend-zydrunas-ilgauskas-dies-at-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becky Hammon's success coaching Las Vegas Aces shows NBA teams what they missed | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[As impressive as Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon has been, it raises a question: What the hell were NBA teams doing in passing her by?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/becky-hammons-success-coaching-las-vegas-aces-shows-nba-teams-what-they-missed-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/becky-hammons-success-coaching-las-vegas-aces-shows-nba-teams-what-they-missed-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns team owner Robert Sarver suspended for 1-year, fined $10 million after NBA investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Sarver, owner of the Suns and Mercury franchises, will be suspended for one year and fined $10 million for ''workplace misconduct .&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-team-owner-robert-sarver-suspended-for-1-year-fined-10-million-after-nba-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-team-owner-robert-sarver-suspended-for-1-year-fined-10-million-after-nba-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns, Mercury owner Robert Sarver's misconduct leads to fine, suspension: What we know]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA Commissioner Adam Silver fined Robert Sarver $10 million and suspended him from all Phoenix Suns and Mercury activities for one year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-mercury-owner-robert-sarvers-misconduct-leads-to-fine-suspension-what-we-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-mercury-owner-robert-sarvers-misconduct-leads-to-fine-suspension-what-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Sarver fined $10 million and suspended for the year following investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has been fined and suspended after a league investigation which resulted in what they're calling "workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies".&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/robert-sarver-fined-10-million-and-suspended-for-the-year-following-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/robert-sarver-fined-10-million-and-suspended-for-the-year-following-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Steph Curry says government rebuffed offer to help gain Brittney Griner's release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry said in&nbsp;a Rolling Stone interview&nbsp;the Biden administration rebuffed his offer to help with Brittney Griner's imprisonment in Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-steph-curry-says-government-rebuffed-offer-to-help-gain-brittney-griners-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-steph-curry-says-government-rebuffed-offer-to-help-gain-brittney-griners-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards apologizes for using homophobic slur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards used a homophobic slur in a since-deleted Instagram story posted to his account. He apologized on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/minnesota-timberwolves-guard-anthony-edwards-apologizes-for-using-homophobic-slur/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/minnesota-timberwolves-guard-anthony-edwards-apologizes-for-using-homophobic-slur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get to know the 13 inductees in the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manu Ginobili, Tim Hardaway, Swin Cash, Lindsay Whalen and George Karl highlight the Basketball Hall of Fame's 13-member 2022 class.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/get-to-know-the-13-inductees-in-the-basketball-hall-of-fame-class-of-2022/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/get-to-know-the-13-inductees-in-the-basketball-hall-of-fame-class-of-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brittney Griner timeline: Events leading up to the WNBA star's conviction in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittney Griner was convicted on Aug. 4and sentenced&nbsp;to nine years in a Russian prison. A timeline of events in the Olympic gold medalist's saga.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brittney-griner-timeline-events-leading-up-to-the-wnba-stars-conviction-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brittney-griner-timeline-events-leading-up-to-the-wnba-stars-conviction-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donovan Mitchell remembers LeBron's 'The Decision' well. He was there when it happened.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell was a 13-year-old student at the Connecticut Boys and Girls Club where LeBron James announced his decision to leave Cleveland in 2010.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/donovan-mitchell-remembers-lebrons-the-decision-well-he-was-there-when-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/donovan-mitchell-remembers-lebrons-the-decision-well-he-was-there-when-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey's Furkan Korkmaz allegedly attacked by players on Georgian team at EuroBasket 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players from Georgia allegedly attacked Turkey's Furkan Korkmaz, who is also a guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, after a game at EuroBasket 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/turkeys-furkan-korkmaz-allegedly-attacked-by-players-on-georgian-team-at-eurobasket-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/turkeys-furkan-korkmaz-allegedly-attacked-by-players-on-georgian-team-at-eurobasket-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truth, lies and gambling schemes: Netflix docufilm returns disgraced former NBA referee to spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA["Operation Flagrant Foul" tells story of the 2007 gambling scandal involving former NBA referee Tim Donaghy that threatened the league's integrity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/truth-lies-and-gambling-schemes-netflix-docufilm-returns-disgraced-former-nba-referee-to-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/truth-lies-and-gambling-schemes-netflix-docufilm-returns-disgraced-former-nba-referee-to-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite Brittney Griner's imprisonment, these Americans still plan to play basketball in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[WNBA star Brittney Griner is in a Russian jail. Yet her terrifying story isn't keeping dozens of American players from planning to play in Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/despite-brittney-griners-imprisonment-these-americans-still-plan-to-play-basketball-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/despite-brittney-griners-imprisonment-these-americans-still-plan-to-play-basketball-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers acquire All-Star Donovan Mitchell from Utah Jazz in NBA trade shocker]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a move that rocked the NBA, the Cavaliers acquired All-Star Donovan Mitchell from the Jazz, making it clear they intend to contend in the East.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cleveland-cavaliers-acquire-all-star-donovan-mitchell-from-utah-jazz-in-nba-trade-shocker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cleveland-cavaliers-acquire-all-star-donovan-mitchell-from-utah-jazz-in-nba-trade-shocker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapper J. Cole named cover athlete for NBA 2K23 video game 'Dreamer's Edition']]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole will be featured in the popular NBA 2K video game franchise.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rapper-j-cole-named-cover-athlete-for-nba-2k23-video-game-dreamers-edition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rapper-j-cole-named-cover-athlete-for-nba-2k23-video-game-dreamers-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside power struggle for Los Angeles Lakers: Jeannie Buss reveals details in Hulu documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers owner Jeanie Buss reflected on what has been an emotional few years for the franchise and her work in preserving the legacy of her father.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/inside-power-struggle-for-los-angeles-lakers-jeannie-buss-reveals-details-in-hulu-documentary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/inside-power-struggle-for-los-angeles-lakers-jeannie-buss-reveals-details-in-hulu-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Darkest place I've ever been in': John Wall admits having suicidal thoughts during past two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Wall 'thought about committing suicide' as he dealt with the deaths of his mother and grandmother and missed two NBA seasons with injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/darkest-place-ive-ever-been-in-john-wall-admits-having-suicidal-thoughts-during-past-two-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/darkest-place-ive-ever-been-in-john-wall-admits-having-suicidal-thoughts-during-past-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Pacers should trade for Lakers' Russell Westbrook | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would Pacers get for sending Myles Turner and Buddy Hield to Lakers? They'd get more than Russell Westbrook and two draft picks. They'd get hope.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-the-pacers-should-trade-for-lakers-russell-westbrook-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-the-pacers-should-trade-for-lakers-russell-westbrook-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daily Sports Smile: NBA center Mo Bamba dedicates basketball facility in West Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba is helping youth chase their dreams in West Africa.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/daily-sports-smile-nba-center-mo-bamba-dedicates-basketball-facility-in-west-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/daily-sports-smile-nba-center-mo-bamba-dedicates-basketball-facility-in-west-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa to have jury award reduced by $1 million after mistake discovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant, agrees to have her jury award reduced to $15 million after error discovered after verdict reading.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-to-have-jury-award-reduced-by-1-million-after-mistake-discovered/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-to-have-jury-award-reduced-by-1-million-after-mistake-discovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley on Nets All-Star Kevin Durant: I call him 'Mr. Miserable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Leave it to Charles Barkley to opine when it comes to a juicy NBA story, especially in the offseason when things tend to get a bit slow.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/charles-barkley-on-nets-all-star-kevin-durant-i-call-him-mr-miserable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/charles-barkley-on-nets-all-star-kevin-durant-i-call-him-mr-miserable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers acquire guard Patrick Beverley from Utah Jazz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz for Talen-Horton Tucker and Stanley Johnson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-lakers-acquire-guard-patrick-beverley-from-utah-jazz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-lakers-acquire-guard-patrick-beverley-from-utah-jazz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren to miss 2022-23 NBA season with Lisfranc injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren suffered a Lisfranc injury in his right foot and will miss the 2022-23 NBA season, the team said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oklahoma-city-thunder-rookie-chet-holmgren-to-miss-2022-23-nba-season-with-lisfranc-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oklahoma-city-thunder-rookie-chet-holmgren-to-miss-2022-23-nba-season-with-lisfranc-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant reacts to jury's verdict in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash site photos trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury awarded Vanessa Bryant $16 million in a case over photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant. She reacted to the news on Instagram.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-reacts-to-jurys-verdict-in-kobe-bryant-helicopter-crash-site-photos-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-reacts-to-jurys-verdict-in-kobe-bryant-helicopter-crash-site-photos-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury in Kobe Bryant crash photos case awards his widow $16 million in civil trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury ruled in favor of Vanessa Bryantafter an 11-day trial about gruesome photos that were shared after a helicopter crash that killed nine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jury-in-kobe-bryant-crash-photos-case-awards-his-widow-16-million-in-civil-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jury-in-kobe-bryant-crash-photos-case-awards-his-widow-16-million-in-civil-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Vanessa Bryant won her civil trial over Kobe crash photos: What we know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant finally got the accountability she wanted from Los Angeles County in trial over Kobe crash photos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-vanessa-bryant-won-her-civil-trial-over-kobe-crash-photos-what-we-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-vanessa-bryant-won-her-civil-trial-over-kobe-crash-photos-what-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA exec on Kevin Durant, Nets situation: 'He will burn your house down' | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around the league, there was little empathy for the Nets, but executives and owners are relieved Brooklyn did not capitulate to Kevin Durant's wishes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-exec-on-kevin-durant-nets-situation-he-will-burn-your-house-down-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-exec-on-kevin-durant-nets-situation-he-will-burn-your-house-down-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets boost NBA championship odds by not trading Kevin Durant. But Brooklyn has a lot to overcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last season, the Brooklyn Nets remained favorites through injury and COVID-19. But now, the lingering drama has caused bookmakers to yield.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-boost-nba-championship-odds-by-not-trading-kevin-durant-but-brooklyn-has-a-lot-to-overcome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-boost-nba-championship-odds-by-not-trading-kevin-durant-but-brooklyn-has-a-lot-to-overcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren feared to have ligament damage in foot, per report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is feared to have torn ligaments in his foot stemming from an injury he sustained at a pro-am event.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oklahoma-city-thunder-rookie-chet-holmgren-feared-to-have-ligament-damage-in-foot-per-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oklahoma-city-thunder-rookie-chet-holmgren-feared-to-have-ligament-damage-in-foot-per-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury in Kobe Bryant crash photos case now must decide if conduct 'shocks the conscience']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury in Vanessa Bryant's civil trial against Los Angeles County begins deliberations after 11 days of testimony and arguments over Kobe crash photos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jury-in-kobe-bryant-crash-photos-case-now-must-decide-if-conduct-shocks-the-conscience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jury-in-kobe-bryant-crash-photos-case-now-must-decide-if-conduct-shocks-the-conscience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns will go retro this season in bringing back iconic look from 1992-93 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns plan to pay homage to their 1992-93 team all season. They'll begin with bringing back the iconic sunburst jersey from that season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-will-go-retro-this-season-in-bringing-back-iconic-look-from-1992-93-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-will-go-retro-this-season-in-bringing-back-iconic-look-from-1992-93-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury in Kobe Bryant photos case urged to award $75 million to his widow and co-plaintiff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant's civil trial against Los Angeles County nears an end as closing arguments begin after 10 days of testimony&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jury-in-kobe-bryant-photos-case-urged-to-award-75-million-to-his-widow-and-co-plaintiff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jury-in-kobe-bryant-photos-case-urged-to-award-75-million-to-his-widow-and-co-plaintiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant drops trade demand, agrees to 'move forward' with Brooklyn Nets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant, who asked for a trade on June 30, will stay with the Brooklyn Nets after meeting with owner Joe Tsai, coach Steve Nash, GM Sean Marks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-drops-trade-demand-agrees-to-move-forward-with-brooklyn-nets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-drops-trade-demand-agrees-to-move-forward-with-brooklyn-nets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant stays with Brooklyn Nets for 2022-2023 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the relationship between the Nets and Kevin Durant ahead of training camp.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-stays-with-brooklyn-nets-for-2022-2023-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-stays-with-brooklyn-nets-for-2022-2023-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis Rodman says he'll try to free Brittney Griner. It could be a 'fiasco,' experts say.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman told NBC he plans to travel to Russia to "help that girl." But experts doubt Rodman can do anything for Brittney Griner.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dennis-rodman-says-hell-try-to-free-brittney-griner-it-could-be-a-fiasco-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dennis-rodman-says-hell-try-to-free-brittney-griner-it-could-be-a-fiasco-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry Bird had a secret 30 years ago as he won gold on Dream Team. He was about to retire.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten days after Larry Bird helped the USA win the Olympic gold, he sat in front of a microphone in Boston, choking back tears, and retired.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/larry-bird-had-a-secret-30-years-ago-as-he-won-gold-on-dream-team-he-was-about-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/larry-bird-had-a-secret-30-years-ago-as-he-won-gold-on-dream-team-he-was-about-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, testifies at crash photos trial: 'I can't escape what I feel']]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant testifies she "will go through hell and back" to get justice for her husband, Kobe, and daughter in trial over crash photos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-testifies-at-crash-photos-trial-i-cant-escape-what-i-feel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-testifies-at-crash-photos-trial-i-cant-escape-what-i-feel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milwaukee Bucks center and Disney fanatic Brook Lopez proposes to girlfriend at Animal Kingdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brook Lopez and Hailee Nicole Strickland became engaged at Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World, where they met 13 years ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-center-and-disney-fanatic-brook-lopez-proposes-to-girlfriend-at-animal-kingdom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-center-and-disney-fanatic-brook-lopez-proposes-to-girlfriend-at-animal-kingdom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Vanessa Bryant trial over Kobe crash photos has gotten so gruesome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, doesn't want horrific crash photos to re-emerge, but her ongoing trial has brought graphic details into public record.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-the-vanessa-bryant-trial-over-kobe-crash-photos-has-gotten-so-gruesome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-the-vanessa-bryant-trial-over-kobe-crash-photos-has-gotten-so-gruesome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2022-23 NBA schedule is out. From LeBron James to the Warriors raising a banner, here are 5 highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, the NBA released its 2022-23 regular season schedule. Among the highlights are the Warriors raising their banner on opening night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-2022-23-nba-schedule-is-out-from-lebron-james-to-the-warriors-raising-a-banner-here-are-5-highlights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-2022-23-nba-schedule-is-out-from-lebron-james-to-the-warriors-raising-a-banner-here-are-5-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James agrees to two-year, $97.1 million extension with Lakers, per reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[James and the Lakers agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension heading into his 20th season in the NBA, according to reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-agrees-to-two-year-971-million-extension-with-lakers-per-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-agrees-to-two-year-971-million-extension-with-lakers-per-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA won't play games on 2022 Election Day, encouraging fans to vote in midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams are being encourage to share election information with their fanbases.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-wont-play-games-on-2022-election-day-encouraging-fans-to-vote-in-midterms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-wont-play-games-on-2022-election-day-encouraging-fans-to-vote-in-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant trial: Witnesses squirm as they testify about Kobe crash photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, didn't want to miss what happened in court Monday in Day 4 of her civil trial against Los Angeles County.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-trial-witnesses-squirm-as-they-testify-about-kobe-crash-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-trial-witnesses-squirm-as-they-testify-about-kobe-crash-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers GM Rob Pelinka fights through tears at Vanessa Bryant's trial over Kobe crash photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers GM Rob Pelinka took the witness stand on the first day of Vanessa Bryant's trial againstLos Angeles County over Kobe crash photos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-gm-rob-pelinka-fights-through-tears-at-vanessa-bryants-trial-over-kobe-crash-photos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-gm-rob-pelinka-fights-through-tears-at-vanessa-bryants-trial-over-kobe-crash-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq promises best 'Secret Celebrity Renovation' ever; laments 'despicable' part of 'Winning Time']]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS's "Secret Celebrity Renovation" has drafted Shaquille O'Neal for its second season. Shaq talks "above luxury" reveals and true "Flashdance" love.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaq-promises-best-secret-celebrity-renovation-ever-laments-despicable-part-of-winning-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaq-promises-best-secret-celebrity-renovation-ever-laments-despicable-part-of-winning-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 3 of Vanessa Bryant trial: Why did deputy take close-up photos of body parts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the trial over death photos from Kobe Bryant's crash, a sheriff's deputy testified about what he did when he arrived at the scene of the accident.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/day-3-of-vanessa-bryant-trial-why-did-deputy-take-close-up-photos-of-body-parts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/day-3-of-vanessa-bryant-trial-why-did-deputy-take-close-up-photos-of-body-parts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's future: Where will Nets star get traded? NBA executives weigh in.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant issued an ultimatum to Nets ownership to keep either him or the coach and general manager. How will the situation unfold?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durants-future-where-will-nets-star-get-traded-nba-executives-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durants-future-where-will-nets-star-get-traded-nba-executives-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retiring Bill Russell's No. 6 ensures his legacy of equality and justice endures | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Russell joins Jackie Robinson and Wayne Gretzksy as the only players in American professional sports to have their numbers retired leaguewide.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/retiring-bill-russells-no-6-ensures-his-legacy-of-equality-and-justice-endures-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/retiring-bill-russells-no-6-ensures-his-legacy-of-equality-and-justice-endures-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA to retire Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey league-wide, paying homage to Boston Celtics' legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Russell is the first NBA player to have his number retired across the league.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-to-retire-bill-russells-no-6-jersey-league-wide-paying-homage-to-boston-celtics-legend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-to-retire-bill-russells-no-6-jersey-league-wide-paying-homage-to-boston-celtics-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a human right to have access to doctors': Giannis Antetokounmpo invests in telehealth company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having grown up in Greece without access to health care, Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to be a part of making sure others have a better opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-a-human-right-to-have-access-to-doctors-giannis-antetokounmpo-invests-in-telehealth-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-a-human-right-to-have-access-to-doctors-giannis-antetokounmpo-invests-in-telehealth-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant trial Day 1: Tears, testimony and details about deadly crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, sat in the courtroom listening to testimony and dramatic statements about photos from the January 2020 helicopter crash.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-trial-day-1-tears-testimony-and-details-about-deadly-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-trial-day-1-tears-testimony-and-details-about-deadly-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics legend Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at 88]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell won 11 NBA championships in 13 years with the Boston Celtics. The five-time NBA MVP died at 88&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-legend-bill-russell-11-time-nba-champion-dies-at-88/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-legend-bill-russell-11-time-nba-champion-dies-at-88/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agency early winners and losers: Warriors (losers), T'Wolves (winners), Lakers (who knows)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest winner won't be known until the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving scenarios play out. But there are some early winners/losers in NBA free agency.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-early-winners-and-losers-warriors-losers-twolves-winners-lakers-who-knows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-early-winners-and-losers-warriors-losers-twolves-winners-lakers-who-knows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets not rushing to trade Kevin Durant trade, continue contact with Phoenix Suns, per reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix remains a contender to land Kevin Durant, but Brooklyn is not rushing and determined to explore all trade options to get the best return.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-not-rushing-to-trade-kevin-durant-trade-continue-contact-with-phoenix-suns-per-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-not-rushing-to-trade-kevin-durant-trade-continue-contact-with-phoenix-suns-per-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Overrated': Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki playfully teases Luka Don&#269;i&#263; during FIBA qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki joined Sweden home fans in playful chants of "overrated" toward Luka Don&#269;i&#263;&nbsp;at his&nbsp;FIBA qualifiers match for Slovenia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/overrated-mavericks-legend-dirk-nowitzki-playfully-teases-luka-don269i263-during-fiba-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/overrated-mavericks-legend-dirk-nowitzki-playfully-teases-luka-don269i263-during-fiba-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA future odds: Kevin Durant's trade request shakes things up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's offseason movements away from the Brooklyn Nets create a major impact on future NBA championship odds.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-future-odds-kevin-durants-trade-request-shakes-things-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2022 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-future-odds-kevin-durants-trade-request-shakes-things-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agent tracker: Darius Garland signs max extension with Cleveland]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you missed any&nbsp;moves, USA TODAY Sports' NBA crew recaps Day 3 of free agency with notes on all the contracts agreed to:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agent-tracker-darius-garland-signs-max-extension-with-cleveland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2022 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agent-tracker-darius-garland-signs-max-extension-with-cleveland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Summer League 2022: Full schedule, TV info, how to watch top draft picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Las Vegas portion of the 2022 NBA Summer League begins on July 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-summer-league-2022-full-schedule-tv-info-how-to-watch-top-draft-picks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-summer-league-2022-full-schedule-tv-info-how-to-watch-top-draft-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers trade Malcolm Brogdon to Celtics for 2023 1st-round pick, clear salary cap space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade rumors hovered over&nbsp;Malcolm Brogdon ever since the season ended, and now he has a new home.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-trade-malcolm-brogdon-to-celtics-for-2023-1st-round-pick-clear-salary-cap-space/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-trade-malcolm-brogdon-to-celtics-for-2023-1st-round-pick-clear-salary-cap-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets' grand plans for Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving blow up, expose issues NBA owners want to fix | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant potentially on their way out, Brooklyn is on the verge of an implosion that sets the franchise back five seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-grand-plans-for-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-blow-up-expose-issues-nba-owners-want-to-fix-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-grand-plans-for-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-blow-up-expose-issues-nba-owners-want-to-fix-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Phoenix Suns need to figure out how to land Kevin Durant | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers ever. When a guy of his caliber says he wants to come to your city, you figure it out, writes Greg Moore.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-the-phoenix-suns-need-to-figure-out-how-to-land-kevin-durant-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-the-phoenix-suns-need-to-figure-out-how-to-land-kevin-durant-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agent tracker: T'Wolves trade for Gobert; Warriors keep Looney; LaVine stays with Bulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA free agency opened Thursday night with the usual flurry of moves, but one player who isn't a free agent at all overshadowed everything.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agent-tracker-twolves-trade-for-gobert-warriors-keep-looney-lavine-stays-with-bulls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agent-tracker-twolves-trade-for-gobert-warriors-keep-looney-lavine-stays-with-bulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles Bridges' wife posts photos of alleged assault by Charlotte Hornets star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hornets' Miles Bridges was arrested Wednesday for felony domestic abuse in Los Angeles. On Friday, his wife shared photos from the alleged assault.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/miles-bridges-wife-posts-photos-of-alleged-assault-by-charlotte-hornets-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/miles-bridges-wife-posts-photos-of-alleged-assault-by-charlotte-hornets-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves make big move to acquire Rudy Gobert from Utah Jazz, per reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota has reached a deal to acquire star center Rudy Gobert from Utah for multiple players and multiple first-round draft picks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/minnesota-timberwolves-make-big-move-to-acquire-rudy-gobert-from-utah-jazz-per-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/minnesota-timberwolves-make-big-move-to-acquire-rudy-gobert-from-utah-jazz-per-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agency money flies quickly as seven players total $1.5 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a matter of hours, more than $1.5 billion in salary went to seven NBA players, including a five-year, $270 million extension to MVP Nikola Jokic.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-money-flies-quickly-as-seven-players-total-15-billion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-money-flies-quickly-as-seven-players-total-15-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brittney Griner's 'sham' trial in Russia is underway. Here's what to know about her plight.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner begins in Russia as fellow players (and even Congress) are fighting for her return to the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brittney-griners-sham-trial-in-russia-is-underway-heres-what-to-know-about-her-plight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brittney-griners-sham-trial-in-russia-is-underway-heres-what-to-know-about-her-plight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where could Kevin Durant be dealt after requesting trade from Nets? Six potential landing spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, but who has the roster flexibility and assets to make a deal?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/where-could-kevin-durant-be-dealt-after-requesting-trade-from-nets-six-potential-landing-spots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/where-could-kevin-durant-be-dealt-after-requesting-trade-from-nets-six-potential-landing-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey Kevin Durant: Memphis is the best place for your dreams to come true | Giannotto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey Kevin Durant: If you want to be traded, consider Memphis. The Grizzlies can change your legacy more dramatically than anywhere else.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/hey-kevin-durant-memphis-is-the-best-place-for-your-dreams-to-come-true-giannotto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/hey-kevin-durant-memphis-is-the-best-place-for-your-dreams-to-come-true-giannotto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant requests trade from Brooklyn Nets hours before NBA free agency opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's trade request comes days after Kyrie Irving picked up his player option to return to the Nets for the 2022-23 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-requests-trade-from-brooklyn-nets-hours-before-nba-free-agency-opens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-requests-trade-from-brooklyn-nets-hours-before-nba-free-agency-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player options: James Harden, Bradley Beal opt out and what it means for free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday was the deadline for James Harden, Bradley Beal and others to make decisions on their player options ahead of NBA free agency&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-player-options-james-harden-bradley-beal-opt-out-and-what-it-means-for-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-player-options-james-harden-bradley-beal-opt-out-and-what-it-means-for-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks to acquire Dejounte Murray from San Antonio Spurs for Danilo Gallinari, first-round picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spurs are&nbsp;trading Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks for Danilo Gallinari and multiple&nbsp;first-round picks, USA TODAY Sports has confirmed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/atlanta-hawks-to-acquire-dejounte-murray-from-san-antonio-spurs-for-danilo-gallinari-first-round-picks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/atlanta-hawks-to-acquire-dejounte-murray-from-san-antonio-spurs-for-danilo-gallinari-first-round-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's top (potential) free agents: Zach LaVine, James Harden, Bradley Beal lead list]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA free agency doesn't begin until Thursday but one player's decision has made an impact on the league's offseason.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-top-potential-free-agents-zach-lavine-james-harden-bradley-beal-lead-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-top-potential-free-agents-zach-lavine-james-harden-bradley-beal-lead-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving plans to exercise $36.5 million player option on Brooklyn Nets contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving plans to exercise the player option on his contract for the 2022-23 NBA season that will pay him $36.5 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-plans-to-exercise-365-million-player-option-on-brooklyn-nets-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-plans-to-exercise-365-million-player-option-on-brooklyn-nets-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan aims Duke-North Carolina joke at Mark Williams after Hornets pick him in NBA draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan couldn't help but bring up the&nbsp;Duke-North Carolina rivalry after the Hornets took Mark Williams 15th overall during the 2022 NBA draft.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/michael-jordan-aims-duke-north-carolina-joke-at-mark-williams-after-hornets-pick-him-in-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/michael-jordan-aims-duke-north-carolina-joke-at-mark-williams-after-hornets-pick-him-in-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-of-a-kind LeBron James card sells for $2.4 million at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The elusive "Triple Logoman" card, featuring patches from game-worn jerseys of each of James' three teams, falls short of record-setting expectations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/one-of-a-kind-lebron-james-card-sells-for-24-million-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/one-of-a-kind-lebron-james-card-sells-for-24-million-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft night fashion: Paolo Banchero and the most memorable suits in recent years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paolo Banchero turned heads at the 2022 NBA draft with his purple suit. How does his look compare to some of the most memorable in recent years?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-night-fashion-paolo-banchero-and-the-most-memorable-suits-in-recent-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-night-fashion-paolo-banchero-and-the-most-memorable-suits-in-recent-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns basketball operations executive Ryan Resch announces he is gay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Resch, a Suns executive, becomes the first openly gay person in league history to work basketball operations in an NBA front office.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-basketball-operations-executive-ryan-resch-announces-he-is-gay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-basketball-operations-executive-ryan-resch-announces-he-is-gay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge dismisses emergency protective order against Rajon Rondo filed by mother of his children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville judge has dismissed an emergency protective order filed against NBA veteran Rajon Rondo by Ashley Bachelor, the mother of his children.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/judge-dismisses-emergency-protective-order-against-rajon-rondo-filed-by-mother-of-his-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/judge-dismisses-emergency-protective-order-against-rajon-rondo-filed-by-mother-of-his-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2022: First-round pick-by-pick analysis and complete results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA welcomed its newest class of rookies in Thursday's draft. USA TODAY Sports breaks down the first round with pick-by-pick analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-2022-first-round-pick-by-pick-analysis-and-complete-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-2022-first-round-pick-by-pick-analysis-and-complete-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: LSU forward Shareef O'Neal, son of Shaq, to play for L.A. Lakers in NBA Summer League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former LSU basketball forward Shareef O'Neal will reportedly play in the NBA Summer League for his father Shaq's former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-lsu-forward-shareef-oneal-son-of-shaq-to-play-for-la-lakers-in-nba-summer-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-lsu-forward-shareef-oneal-son-of-shaq-to-play-for-la-lakers-in-nba-summer-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2022 winners and losers: Thunder, Pistons, Paolo Banchero emerge on top]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a big night for rebuilding rosters and young teams on the rise. Breaking down the biggest winners and losers from the 2022 NBA draft.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-2022-winners-and-losers-thunder-pistons-paolo-banchero-emerge-on-top/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-2022-winners-and-losers-thunder-pistons-paolo-banchero-emerge-on-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA Draft: Every player selected in the first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out all 30 selections made in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-draft-every-player-selected-in-the-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-draft-every-player-selected-in-the-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotty Pippen Jr. agrees to two-way contract with Los Angeles Lakers, per reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotty Pippen Jr., the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, has reportedly agreed to a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/scotty-pippen-jr-agrees-to-two-way-contract-with-los-angeles-lakers-per-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/scotty-pippen-jr-agrees-to-two-way-contract-with-los-angeles-lakers-per-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder get their man in Chet Holmgren. Now they need some luck | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder got the player they wanted in Chet Holmgren. Luck will largely determine if he accelerates the rebuild.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oklahoma-city-thunder-get-their-man-in-chet-holmgren-now-they-need-some-luck-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oklahoma-city-thunder-get-their-man-in-chet-holmgren-now-they-need-some-luck-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Pistons acquire Kemba Walker, No. 13 pick Jalen Duren in draft night trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Pistons acquired Kemba Walker in a deal that also landed them No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren out of Memphis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/detroit-pistons-acquire-kemba-walker-no-13-pick-jalen-duren-in-draft-night-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/detroit-pistons-acquire-kemba-walker-no-13-pick-jalen-duren-in-draft-night-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Draft 2022: Shaedon Sharpe was only a practice player at Kentucky but became a lottery pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaedon Sharpe's talent may beundeniable, but his recent inactivity has many wondering if his game can translate to the NBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-2022-shaedon-sharpe-was-only-a-practice-player-at-kentucky-but-became-a-lottery-pick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-2022-shaedon-sharpe-was-only-a-practice-player-at-kentucky-but-became-a-lottery-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach K sends Paolo Banchero special message after Orlando Magic makes him No. 1 pick in NBA draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paolo Banchero received a special suprise from Mike&nbsp;Krzyzewski after he was selected by the Orlando Magic as the top pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/coach-k-sends-paolo-banchero-special-message-after-orlando-magic-makes-him-no-1-pick-in-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/coach-k-sends-paolo-banchero-special-message-after-orlando-magic-makes-him-no-1-pick-in-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Draft 2022: Orlando Magic make Duke's Paolo Banchero the No. 1 pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magic tab the 6-foot-10 Paolo Banchero, who averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals for Coach K's final Duke team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-2022-orlando-magic-make-dukes-paolo-banchero-the-no-1-pick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-draft-2022-orlando-magic-make-dukes-paolo-banchero-the-no-1-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors found blueprint to NBA Draft success. Lottery teams need luck, good planning to follow suit.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors won four NBA titles with a core roster built through the draft. That can serve as a blueprint for Orlando, OKC and other lottery teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-found-blueprint-to-nba-draft-success-lottery-teams-need-luck-good-planning-to-follow-suit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-found-blueprint-to-nba-draft-success-lottery-teams-need-luck-good-planning-to-follow-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One for the thumb? Bookmakers set Golden State Warriors as early 2023 NBA title favorites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oddsmakers foresee the NBA champion Warriors improving their position for a fifth ring as the Clippers, Celtics and Heat pose fierce challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/one-for-the-thumb-bookmakers-set-golden-state-warriors-as-early-2023-nba-title-favorites/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/one-for-the-thumb-bookmakers-set-golden-state-warriors-as-early-2023-nba-title-favorites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to stay with team, rejects Hornets offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to ESPN.com, Kenny Atkinson believed&nbsp;it was best to stay with the Warriors, who beat the Celtics to win their fourth title in eight years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-warriors-assistant-kenny-atkinson-to-stay-with-team-rejects-hornets-offer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-warriors-assistant-kenny-atkinson-to-stay-with-team-rejects-hornets-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Way-too-early look at 2022-23 season. Warriors on top after winning NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors should be in the mix for a title again next season. But it could be crowded at the top with plenty of other worthwhile contenders.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-way-too-early-look-at-2022-23-season-warriors-on-top-after-winning-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-way-too-early-look-at-2022-23-season-warriors-on-top-after-winning-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors, Celtics can both expect changes during NBA's offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State has its biggest stars returning, but major free agent decisions to make, while Boston will need to find ways to be more consistent.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-celtics-can-both-expect-changes-during-nbas-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-celtics-can-both-expect-changes-during-nbas-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davidson College will retire Steph Curry's No. 30 jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off Steph Curry winning NBA Finals MVP, Davidson announced it will retire his No. 30 jersey and induct him into the school's Hall of Fame.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/davidson-college-will-retire-steph-currys-no-30-jersey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/davidson-college-will-retire-steph-currys-no-30-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Duke phenom Paolo Banchero says he's the best player in NBA draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than a week before the 2022 NBA Draft, former Duke freshman phenom Paolo Banchero said he should be the No. 1 overall pick.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-duke-phenom-paolo-banchero-says-hes-the-best-player-in-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-duke-phenom-paolo-banchero-says-hes-the-best-player-in-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors close out Celtics in Game 6 to win fourth NBA championship in eight years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry scored 34 points as the Warriors delivered a masterclass in closing out the NBA Finals on the road with a 103-90 win in Boston.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-close-out-celtics-in-game-6-to-win-fourth-nba-championship-in-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-close-out-celtics-in-game-6-to-win-fourth-nba-championship-in-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA Finals: Finally, Stephen Curry earns first Finals MVP award in unanimous vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missing out in 2015 when Andre Iguodala won the award and in 2017 and 2018 when Kevin Durant won the award, Curry won the 2022 Finals MVP hands down.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-finals-finally-stephen-curry-earns-first-finals-mvp-award-in-unanimous-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-finals-finally-stephen-curry-earns-first-finals-mvp-award-in-unanimous-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We showed our immaturity at times': Celtics can't outrun their mistakes in NBA Finals loss to Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The young Celtics were too mistake-prone and streaky all series long and it was too much to overcome in Game 6 as the Warriors closed out the series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/we-showed-our-immaturity-at-times-celtics-cant-outrun-their-mistakes-in-nba-finals-loss-to-warriors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/we-showed-our-immaturity-at-times-celtics-cant-outrun-their-mistakes-in-nba-finals-loss-to-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A flawed Warriors team won the NBA title. Here's what that means for the rest of the league | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the NBA enters into a period where teams as flawed as the Warriors can win a title, experience might be the greatest separator.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/a-flawed-warriors-team-won-the-nba-title-heres-what-that-means-for-the-rest-of-the-league-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/a-flawed-warriors-team-won-the-nba-title-heres-what-that-means-for-the-rest-of-the-league-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors stars Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green savor fourth NBA championship that 'hits different' | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[With this Warriors championship, there is an appreciation for getting back to the NBA Finals and winning that is greater than previous experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-stars-steph-curry-klay-thompson-draymond-green-savor-fourth-nba-championship-that-hits-different-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-stars-steph-curry-klay-thompson-draymond-green-savor-fourth-nba-championship-that-hits-different-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden age: How the Warriors won their 4th NBA title in 8 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY's Jeff Zilligtt recaps the NBA Finals from Boston and how the Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, won their 4th title in 8 year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-age-how-the-warriors-won-their-4th-nba-title-in-8-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-age-how-the-warriors-won-their-4th-nba-title-in-8-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals recap: Steph Curry gets emotional after fourth title; Steve Kerr joins elite player-coach company]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors spent two years in the NBA wilderness. Now they are back on top of the NBA. The Warriors beat the Boston Celtics, 103-90, Thursday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-recap-steph-curry-gets-emotional-after-fourth-title-steve-kerr-joins-elite-player-coach-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-recap-steph-curry-gets-emotional-after-fourth-title-steve-kerr-joins-elite-player-coach-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals: Warriors dynasty storms back with fourth title in eight years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just when you thought it was all over, the Warriors dynasty reminded us all that they haven't gone anywhere as they captured yet another title.Could another be on the way next season?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-warriors-dynasty-storms-back-with-fourth-title-in-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-warriors-dynasty-storms-back-with-fourth-title-in-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dream Court' in Philadelphia opens honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant, legacies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new basketball court opened in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood where Kobe Bryant grew up, honoring him and his daughter, Gianna.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dream-court-in-philadelphia-opens-honoring-kobe-and-gianna-bryant-legacies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dream-court-in-philadelphia-opens-honoring-kobe-and-gianna-bryant-legacies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics vs. Warriors, NBA Finals Game 6: Live stream, TV channel, start time, X-factors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the Warriors close out the series for their fourth NBA title in eight years? Here is viewing info, X-factors and everything to know for Game 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-vs-warriors-nba-finals-game-6-live-stream-tv-channel-start-time-x-factors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-vs-warriors-nba-finals-game-6-live-stream-tv-channel-start-time-x-factors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics know their offense is key to forcing Game 7 vs. Warriors in NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Boston's offense is humming, the NBA Finals is headed for a Game 7. If not, Golden State will win Game 6 and another title Thursday at TD Garden.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-know-their-offense-is-key-to-forcing-game-7-vs-warriors-in-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-know-their-offense-is-key-to-forcing-game-7-vs-warriors-in-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Donnie Walsh picked Reggie Miller over Steve Alford, he became Indiana's villain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hate mail, Pacers protests and threats started flooding Walsh. "I'm going, 'Oh god.' I'm hoping like hell that Reggie would be good."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/when-donnie-walsh-picked-reggie-miller-over-steve-alford-he-became-indianas-villain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/when-donnie-walsh-picked-reggie-miller-over-steve-alford-he-became-indianas-villain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Stevens' best coaching decision for Celtics might have been to leave coaching | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first season as Celtics president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens improved the roster and gave Ime Udoka the autonomy to coach his way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brad-stevens-best-coaching-decision-for-celtics-might-have-been-to-leave-coaching-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brad-stevens-best-coaching-decision-for-celtics-might-have-been-to-leave-coaching-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant 'dream court' honoring the legend, Gianna unveiled in hometown of Philadelphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant's legacy has been further cemented in Philadelphia on a new basketball court that pays homage to the late legend and his&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;Gianna.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryant-dream-court-honoring-the-legend-gianna-unveiled-in-hometown-of-philadelphia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryant-dream-court-honoring-the-legend-gianna-unveiled-in-hometown-of-philadelphia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors show Celtics how hard it is to win an NBA title: 'It's not going to be easy. It shouldn't be']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics had a chance to seize control of the NBA Finals in Game 4 at home but couldn't close out the Golden State Warriors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-show-celtics-how-hard-it-is-to-win-an-nba-title-its-not-going-to-be-easy-it-shouldnt-be/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2022 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-show-celtics-how-hard-it-is-to-win-an-nba-title-its-not-going-to-be-easy-it-shouldnt-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just stunning': Steph Curry delivers iconic Game 4 performance to save Warriors from daunting NBA Finals deficit | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry didn't need to answer any criticism, but he reminded everyone in Game 4 why he is one of the all-time greats.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/just-stunning-steph-curry-delivers-iconic-game-4-performance-to-save-warriors-from-daunting-nba-finals-deficit-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/just-stunning-steph-curry-delivers-iconic-game-4-performance-to-save-warriors-from-daunting-nba-finals-deficit-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Game 4 recap: Warriors' trio nears record for Finals wins; Steph Curry sizzles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celtics and Warriors are now tied 2-2 in the 2022 NBA Finals, thanks to an impressive 43-point performance from an injured Steph Curry.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-game-4-recap-warriors-trio-nears-record-for-finals-wins-steph-curry-sizzles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2022 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-game-4-recap-warriors-trio-nears-record-for-finals-wins-steph-curry-sizzles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green has another rough game for Warriors in NBA Finals, and even his mom had Twitter jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green continued to struggle on offense and was pulled for key stretches in Game 4. Even his mom playfully joined in the clowning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-has-another-rough-game-for-warriors-in-nba-finals-and-even-his-mom-had-twitter-jokes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-has-another-rough-game-for-warriors-in-nba-finals-and-even-his-mom-had-twitter-jokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry, Warriors top Celtics in Game 4 thriller to even NBA Finals at 2-2: Five key takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry poured in 43 points to lead the Warriors to a 107-97 win that sends the series back to San Francisco tied at 2-2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-warriors-top-celtics-in-game-4-thriller-to-even-nba-finals-at-2-2-five-key-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2022 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-warriors-top-celtics-in-game-4-thriller-to-even-nba-finals-at-2-2-five-key-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics vs. Warriors, NBA Finals Game 4: Live stream, TV channel, start time, X-factors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Boston take a 3-1 lead, or will Golden State even the series? Here is viewing info, X-factors and everything you need to know for Game 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-vs-warriors-nba-finals-game-4-live-stream-tv-channel-start-time-x-factors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-vs-warriors-nba-finals-game-4-live-stream-tv-channel-start-time-x-factors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors feeling '2015 vibes' when lineup change led to title. Can they make similar move vs. Boston's size?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors are down 2-1 against the Boston Celtics, but they've been here before. They trailed Cleveland 2-1 before winning the 2015 NBA Finals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-feeling-2015-vibes-when-lineup-change-led-to-title-can-they-make-similar-move-vs-bostons-size/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-feeling-2015-vibes-when-lineup-change-led-to-title-can-they-make-similar-move-vs-bostons-size/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another former ABA player dies waiting on pension from NBA. He left behind a chilling photo.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Smith won a title in the ABA. He died last month. Weeks before his death, he posed in a photo, a message to the NBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/another-former-aba-player-dies-waiting-on-pension-from-nba-he-left-behind-a-chilling-photo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/another-former-aba-player-dies-waiting-on-pension-from-nba-he-left-behind-a-chilling-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA Finals: Breaking down Celtics and Warriors in Game 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down how the Celtics have taken control of the NBA Finals and what the Warriors must do to bounce back in Game 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-finals-breaking-down-celtics-and-warriors-in-game-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-finals-breaking-down-celtics-and-warriors-in-game-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ask your daddy who I was': Ex-Celtic Cedric Maxwell chides Draymond Green about NBA's physicality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Celtic&nbsp;Cedric Maxwell and Draymond Green got into a verbal squabble about the physicality of the NBA now compared to the '80s and '90s era.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ask-your-daddy-who-i-was-ex-celtic-cedric-maxwell-chides-draymond-green-about-nbas-physicality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ask-your-daddy-who-i-was-ex-celtic-cedric-maxwell-chides-draymond-green-about-nbas-physicality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers star LeBron James wants to own NBA team in Las Vegas if league expands]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James is on the record now: he wants to own an NBA team, and he wants that team to be located in Las Vegas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-star-lebron-james-wants-to-own-nba-team-in-las-vegas-if-league-expands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-star-lebron-james-wants-to-own-nba-team-in-las-vegas-if-league-expands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Game 3 recap: Celtics top Warriors as Steph Curry sustains apparent injury late]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celtics withstood the Warriors' third-quarter onslaught for a 116-100&nbsp;victory in Game 3 that gave them a 2-1 series lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-game-3-recap-celtics-top-warriors-as-steph-curry-sustains-apparent-injury-late/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-game-3-recap-celtics-top-warriors-as-steph-curry-sustains-apparent-injury-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics show resilience again to top Warriors in Game 3 of NBA Finals for 2-1 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston improved to 7-0 following a loss in the 2022 playoffs, pulling away in the fourth quarter to defeat Golden State 116-100 in Game 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-show-resilience-again-to-top-warriors-in-game-3-of-nba-finals-for-2-1-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-show-resilience-again-to-top-warriors-in-game-3-of-nba-finals-for-2-1-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics look to be in driver's seat vs. Warriors in NBA Finals ahead of series-altering Game 4 | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston has emerged as the better team with a 2-1 lead, but that's no guarantee of a title. Which makes Game 4 such a massive, series-altering affair.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-look-to-be-in-drivers-seat-vs-warriors-in-nba-finals-ahead-of-series-altering-game-4-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-look-to-be-in-drivers-seat-vs-warriors-in-nba-finals-ahead-of-series-altering-game-4-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors vs. Celtics: Best photos from the 2022 NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State and Boston face off for the the NBA championship. Check out the best photos of the series from the USA TODAY Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-vs-celtics-best-photos-from-the-2022-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-vs-celtics-best-photos-from-the-2022-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics, NBA Finals Game 3: Live stream, TV channel, time, X-factors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Finals shift to Boston with the series tied at 1-1. Here is broadcast information, X-factors and everything you need to know for Game 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-vs-boston-celtics-nba-finals-game-3-live-stream-tv-channel-time-x-factors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-vs-boston-celtics-nba-finals-game-3-live-stream-tv-channel-time-x-factors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade worries about transgender daughter: 'Still afraid every moment she leaves the house']]></title><description><![CDATA[As laws continue to restrict the rights of transgender youth, ex-NBA star Dwyane Wade fears for daughter, Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dwyane-wade-worries-about-transgender-daughter-still-afraid-every-moment-she-leaves-the-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dwyane-wade-worries-about-transgender-daughter-still-afraid-every-moment-she-leaves-the-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayson Tatum's evolution as Celtics' complete offensive playmaker on full display in NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayson Tatum has answered coach Ime Udoka's challenge and learned to impact the game even when he struggles with his shot.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jayson-tatums-evolution-as-celtics-complete-offensive-playmaker-on-full-display-in-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jayson-tatums-evolution-as-celtics-complete-offensive-playmaker-on-full-display-in-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA Finals: Who has the edge between Warriors and Celtics in Game 3?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down what Golden State did to win Game 2 of the NBA Finals and the adjustments Boston needs to make in Game 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-finals-who-has-the-edge-between-warriors-and-celtics-in-game-3/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-finals-who-has-the-edge-between-warriors-and-celtics-in-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NBA teams 'hunt' matchups: Breaking down key aspect of Celtics-Warriors NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[While taking advantage of mismatches has always been a part of basketball, matchup "hunting" has grown in recent seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-nba-teams-hunt-matchups-breaking-down-key-aspect-of-celtics-warriors-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-nba-teams-hunt-matchups-breaking-down-key-aspect-of-celtics-warriors-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Shareef O'Neal eligible for 2022 NBA draft, has workouts scheduled]]></title><description><![CDATA[LSU basketball transfer Shareef O'Neal is indeed eligible for the 2022 NBA draft after being listed as a withdrawal from the draft pool, per report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-shareef-oneal-eligible-for-2022-nba-draft-has-workouts-scheduled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-shareef-oneal-eligible-for-2022-nba-draft-has-workouts-scheduled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The holy grail': 1-of-1 LeBron James card &ndash; pursued by Drake &ndash; goes to auction; will fetch millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2020-21 Panini Flawless LeBron James triple logoman was pulled in early May, and now one of the most coveted cards will be auctioned.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-holy-grail-1-of-1-lebron-james-card-ndash-pursued-by-drake-ndash-goes-to-auction-will-fetch-millions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-holy-grail-1-of-1-lebron-james-card-ndash-pursued-by-drake-ndash-goes-to-auction-will-fetch-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry's defense as important for Warriors as his offense vs. Celtics in NBA Finals | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[As much as Steph Curry's offense is often the talk, his teammates and coach wanted to rave about his defense after the Warriors' Game 2 win.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-currys-defense-as-important-for-warriors-as-his-offense-vs-celtics-in-nba-finals-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-currys-defense-as-important-for-warriors-as-his-offense-vs-celtics-in-nba-finals-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors rout Celtics in Game 2 to bounce back, even NBA Finals at 1-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State used a signature third-quarter surge to build a big lead and did not let up this time, finishing off a 107-88 win over Boston in Game 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-rout-celtics-in-game-2-to-bounce-back-even-nba-finals-at-1-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-rout-celtics-in-game-2-to-bounce-back-even-nba-finals-at-1-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals, Warriors vs. Celtics recap: Warriors score decisive Game 2 win, evens series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celtics stole Game 1 of the Finals with a shocking fourth-quarter scoring barrage. But the Warriors played a complete Game 2 to even the series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-warriors-vs-celtics-recap-warriors-score-decisive-game-2-win-evens-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-warriors-vs-celtics-recap-warriors-score-decisive-game-2-win-evens-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors unite with 'End Gun Violence' shirts at NBA Finals Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State coach Steve Kerr, Boston coach Ime Udoka walked into their pregame press conference wearing an "End Gun Violence" T-shirt.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-golden-state-warriors-unite-with-end-gun-violence-shirts-at-nba-finals-game-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-golden-state-warriors-unite-with-end-gun-violence-shirts-at-nba-finals-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics: Our experts pick who will emerge as NBA champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will the Warriors win their fourth title in eight years? Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown lead the young Celtics to their first title since 2010?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-vs-boston-celtics-our-experts-pick-who-will-emerge-as-nba-champions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-vs-boston-celtics-our-experts-pick-who-will-emerge-as-nba-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals 2022: Top storylines to watch as Celtics and Warriors hunt for championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celtics are trying to break a tie with the Lakers for most titles in NBA history. The Warriors can snap a tie with the Bulls for the third-most.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-2022-top-storylines-to-watch-as-celtics-and-warriors-hunt-for-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-finals-2022-top-storylines-to-watch-as-celtics-and-warriors-hunt-for-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoff schedule: Finals matchup, dates, game times and TV info]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quest for the NBA title is on. Here is the complete schedule for the 2022 playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals and the Larry O'Brien Trophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-schedule-finals-matchup-dates-game-times-and-tv-info/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-schedule-finals-matchup-dates-game-times-and-tv-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrities show up for 2022 NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[From David Beckham and Patrick Mahomes to LL Cool J and Olivia Rodrigo, a look at all of the celebrities attending the 2022 NBA playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celebrities-show-up-for-2022-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celebrities-show-up-for-2022-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics' Jayson Tatum reveals text message he sent to Kobe Bryant before Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tatum shared a screenshot of a text he sent to Kobe Bryant in a celebratory Instagram post early Monday morning: "I got you today."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jayson-tatum-reveals-text-message-he-sent-to-kobe-bryant-before-game-7-of-the-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jayson-tatum-reveals-text-message-he-sent-to-kobe-bryant-before-game-7-of-the-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Kerr supports Gabe Kapler's national anthem protest: 'That's what our country is founded on']]></title><description><![CDATA[Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he will "always support any form of peaceful protest" when asked about Giants manager Gabe Kapler's protest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steve-kerr-supports-gabe-kaplers-national-anthem-protest-thats-what-our-country-is-founded-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steve-kerr-supports-gabe-kaplers-national-anthem-protest-thats-what-our-country-is-founded-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics reach NBA Finals the hard way after wild series vs. Miami Heat | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a sometimes chaotic Eastern Conference finals against the Heat, the Celtics are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-reach-nba-finals-the-hard-way-after-wild-series-vs-miami-heat-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-reach-nba-finals-the-hard-way-after-wild-series-vs-miami-heat-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler after Game 7 loss to Boston Celtics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat's season ended short of the NBA Finals with a 100-96 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/whats-next-for-miami-heat-jimmy-butler-after-game-7-loss-to-boston-celtics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/whats-next-for-miami-heat-jimmy-butler-after-game-7-loss-to-boston-celtics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics advance to NBA Finals after Game 7 win over Miami Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics are in the NBA Finals for the 22nd time in franchise history, and will square off against the Golden State Warriors&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-advance-to-nba-finals-after-game-7-win-over-miami-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-advance-to-nba-finals-after-game-7-win-over-miami-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat vs. Celtics: Who wins Game 7 in unpredictable Eastern Conference finals is anyone's guess | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's fitting that such a chaotic Heat-Celtics series comes down to a final decisive game. But good luck trying to figure out who will win.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-vs-celtics-who-wins-game-7-in-unpredictable-eastern-conference-finals-is-anyones-guess-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-vs-celtics-who-wins-game-7-in-unpredictable-eastern-conference-finals-is-anyones-guess-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Breen tests positive for COVID-19, won't call Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Game 7 on ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN NBA play-by-play announcer Mike Breen will miss Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals after testing positive for COVID-19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mike-breen-tests-positive-for-covid-19-wont-call-boston-celtics-vs-miami-heat-game-7-on-espn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mike-breen-tests-positive-for-covid-19-wont-call-boston-celtics-vs-miami-heat-game-7-on-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a call from Dwyane Wade inspired Jimmy Butler's huge Game 6 vs. Celtics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler got a call from Dwyane Wade before Game 6 that inspired a huge performance and conjured memories of LeBron James' 2012 game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-a-call-from-dwyane-wade-inspired-jimmy-butlers-huge-game-6-vs-celtics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-a-call-from-dwyane-wade-inspired-jimmy-butlers-huge-game-6-vs-celtics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers reach deal with Darvin Ham to be new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers have agreed to a four-year deal with former Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as their head coach, sources tell USA TODAY Sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-lakers-reach-deal-with-darvin-ham-to-be-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-lakers-reach-deal-with-darvin-ham-to-be-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler scores 47 points as Heat hold off Celtics to force Game 7 in Eastern Conference finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler wouldn't be denied, scoring a playoff career-high 47 points as the Heat won 109-103 to force a decisive final game back home in Miami.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jimmy-butler-scores-47-points-as-heat-hold-off-celtics-to-force-game-7-in-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jimmy-butler-scores-47-points-as-heat-hold-off-celtics-to-force-game-7-in-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors are back in NBA Finals: Here's how this playoff run compares to past seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every journey to the Finals has been different for the Warriors. We rank the Warriors' six&nbsp;NBA Finals runs since 2015 from "easiest" to the toughest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-are-back-in-nba-finals-heres-how-this-playoff-run-compares-to-past-seasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-are-back-in-nba-finals-heres-how-this-playoff-run-compares-to-past-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battered and bruised, Heat running out of gas – and chances – in East finals against Celtics | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Lowry has scored just three points on 1-of-12 shooting in the past two games. But he's not the only player struggling for the Heat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/battered-and-bruised-heat-running-out-of-gas-and-chances-in-east-finals-against-celtics-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/battered-and-bruised-heat-running-out-of-gas-and-chances-in-east-finals-against-celtics-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors close out Mavericks in Game 5 to reach NBA Finals for sixth time in eight years]]></title><description><![CDATA[After missing the playoffs the last two years, the Warriors are back in the NBA Finals looking for their fourth championship during the current run.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-close-out-mavericks-in-game-5-to-reach-nba-finals-for-sixth-time-in-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-close-out-mavericks-in-game-5-to-reach-nba-finals-for-sixth-time-in-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors fans throw things at Charles Barkley during 'Inside the NBA']]></title><description><![CDATA[Things got tense on the season finale of "Inside the NBA" as Warriors fans threw items in the direction of Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-fans-throw-things-at-charles-barkley-during-inside-the-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-fans-throw-things-at-charles-barkley-during-inside-the-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz hired by Blazers as assistant general manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz plans to leave the network and join the Portland Trail Blazers front office as an assistant general manager&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/espn-nba-draft-analyst-mike-schmitz-hired-by-blazers-as-assistant-general-manager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/espn-nba-draft-analyst-mike-schmitz-hired-by-blazers-as-assistant-general-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four years after Parkland, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reacts to yet another horrific school shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2018, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and players visited Parkland after 17 students were killed in shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/four-years-after-parkland-miami-heat-coach-erik-spoelstra-reacts-to-yet-another-horrific-school-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/four-years-after-parkland-miami-heat-coach-erik-spoelstra-reacts-to-yet-another-horrific-school-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics' Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown face biggest game of careers with chance to reach NBA Finals | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a 3-2 series lead going back to Boston for Game 6, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have the Celtics in their best position to reach the NBA Finals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-face-biggest-game-of-careers-with-chance-to-reach-nba-finals-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-face-biggest-game-of-careers-with-chance-to-reach-nba-finals-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics take control to top Heat in Game 5 for 3-2 lead in Eastern Conference finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston took control with a dominant third quarter to beat Miami 93-80 and move within one more win of the NBA Finals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-take-control-to-top-heat-in-game-5-for-3-2-lead-in-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-take-control-to-top-heat-in-game-5-for-3-2-lead-in-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't underestimate coaching of Heat's Erik Spoelstra and Celtics' Ime Udoka in Eastern finals | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both coaches in the Eastern Conference finals (Miami's Erik Spoelstra and Boston's Ime Udoka) are putting in the work, especially coming off a loss.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dont-underestimate-coaching-of-heats-erik-spoelstra-and-celtics-ime-udoka-in-eastern-finals-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dont-underestimate-coaching-of-heats-erik-spoelstra-and-celtics-ime-udoka-in-eastern-finals-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Kerr gives emotional speech after Texas school shooting leaves at least 21 dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke to reporters after a shooting at a Texas school left at least 21 dead, including 19 children.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steve-kerr-gives-emotional-speech-after-texas-school-shooting-leaves-at-least-21-dead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steve-kerr-gives-emotional-speech-after-texas-school-shooting-leaves-at-least-21-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This broken country needs more leaders like Steve Kerr and fewer like Herschel Walker | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Kerr showed Tuesday that he is the kind of leader the USA desperately needs. Unfortunately, our broken country gets Herschel Walker instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/this-broken-country-needs-more-leaders-like-steve-kerr-and-fewer-like-herschel-walker-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/this-broken-country-needs-more-leaders-like-steve-kerr-and-fewer-like-herschel-walker-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Enough': Steve Kerr gives emotional speech after school shooting; LeBron James, more react]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Kerr, Jason Kidd, LeBron James and more NBA coaches and stars react to the deadly school shooting in Texas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/enough-steve-kerr-gives-emotional-speech-after-school-shooting-lebron-james-more-react/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/enough-steve-kerr-gives-emotional-speech-after-school-shooting-lebron-james-more-react/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA must fix its regular season schedule to improve quality of playoffs | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the NBA spends too much time plotting its next money grab with an in-season tournament, would it be too much to ask to fix the playoffs?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-must-fix-its-regular-season-schedule-to-improve-quality-of-playoffs-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-must-fix-its-regular-season-schedule-to-improve-quality-of-playoffs-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-and-forth nature of Eastern Conference finals continues with Celtics' Game 4 rout of Heat | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference final has been a back-and-forth series with neither team able to win consecutive games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/back-and-forth-nature-of-eastern-conference-finals-continues-with-celtics-game-4-rout-of-heat-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/back-and-forth-nature-of-eastern-conference-finals-continues-with-celtics-game-4-rout-of-heat-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics pull even with Miami Heat in lopsided Eastern Conference finals Game 4 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 31 points as the Boston Celtics rolled to a Game 4 win over the Miami Heat to even up their NBA playoff series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-pull-even-with-miami-heat-in-lopsided-eastern-conference-finals-game-4-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-pull-even-with-miami-heat-in-lopsided-eastern-conference-finals-game-4-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not a basketball play': Heat unhappy about defensive play Celtics' Payton Pritchard made on Jimmy Butler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heat are unhappy with Celtics guard Payton Pritchard over a defensive play Pritchard made against Heat star Jimmy Butler in Game 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/not-a-basketball-play-heat-unhappy-about-defensive-play-celtics-payton-pritchard-made-on-jimmy-butler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/not-a-basketball-play-heat-unhappy-about-defensive-play-celtics-payton-pritchard-made-on-jimmy-butler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA official asks Mavericks bench player Theo Pinson to change shirt before Game 3 of Western Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors wore white jerseys Sunday night. So did Mavericks' reserve Theo Pinson. An NBA referee asked Pinson to change.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-official-asks-mavericks-bench-player-theo-pinson-to-change-shirt-before-game-3-of-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-official-asks-mavericks-bench-player-theo-pinson-to-change-shirt-before-game-3-of-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Atkinson, Darvin Ham, Terry Stotts among candidates for Los Angeles Lakers' head coaching job]]></title><description><![CDATA[After several interviews and research, the Lakers narrowed their coaching search to three candidates: Kenny Atkinson, Darvin Ham and Terry Stotts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kenny-atkinson-darvin-ham-terry-stotts-among-candidates-for-los-angeles-lakers-head-coaching-job/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kenny-atkinson-darvin-ham-terry-stotts-among-candidates-for-los-angeles-lakers-head-coaching-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NBA is frustrated with Mavs' refusal to comply with bench decorum rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA ponders next move as escalating fines, now up to $100,000, haven't seemed to deter Dallas bench players from standing up during playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-nba-is-frustrated-with-mavs-refusal-to-comply-with-bench-decorum-rules/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-nba-is-frustrated-with-mavs-refusal-to-comply-with-bench-decorum-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard reportedly spurns Los Angeles Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard reportedly declined the chance to advance in hiring process with the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/michigan-basketball-coach-juwan-howard-reportedly-spurns-los-angeles-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/michigan-basketball-coach-juwan-howard-reportedly-spurns-los-angeles-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Heart and soul of our group': Heat's Bam Adebayo answers call and delivers in Game 3 win over Celtics | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bam Adebayo led the Heat in points, rebounds, assists and steals in their Game 3 win that saw Jimmy Butler sit out the second half injured.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heart-and-soul-of-our-group-heats-bam-adebayo-answers-call-and-delivers-in-game-3-win-over-celtics-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heart-and-soul-of-our-group-heats-bam-adebayo-answers-call-and-delivers-in-game-3-win-over-celtics-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoff picks: Heat vs. Celtics, Mavericks vs. Warriors; who reaches NBA Finals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time in three seasons, the Heat and Celtics meet in the East finals. In the West, the veteran Warriors face the upstart Mavericks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-picks-heat-vs-celtics-mavericks-vs-warriors-who-reaches-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-picks-heat-vs-celtics-mavericks-vs-warriors-who-reaches-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoff exits of Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns ruin season-long wagers for many, but sportsbooks rejoice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many future-book NBA bets crashed with the Sunday elimination of last year's finalists, the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/playoff-exits-of-milwaukee-bucks-phoenix-suns-ruin-season-long-wagers-for-many-but-sportsbooks-rejoice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/playoff-exits-of-milwaukee-bucks-phoenix-suns-ruin-season-long-wagers-for-many-but-sportsbooks-rejoice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harlan on replacing Marv Albert, Reggie Miller-Stan Van Gundy trio for Warriors-Mavericks series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harlan is Turner Sports' replacement for Marv Albert as play-by-play voice of the Western Conference finals between the Warriors and Mavericks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-harlan-on-replacing-marv-albert-reggie-miller-stan-van-gundy-trio-for-warriors-mavericks-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-harlan-on-replacing-marv-albert-reggie-miller-stan-van-gundy-trio-for-warriors-mavericks-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo allegedly brandished gun during outburst with family at Louisville home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of Rajon Rondo's children filed for an emergency protective order May 13 after an allegedly "violent" incident at her Louisville home.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rajon-rondo-allegedly-brandished-gun-during-outburst-with-family-at-louisville-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rajon-rondo-allegedly-brandished-gun-during-outburst-with-family-at-louisville-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harlan 'furious' he 'took heat' for Odell Beckham Jr. comments, explains he was cut off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcaster Kevin Harlan is peeved by the reaction some had to his comments about Odell Beckham Jr. after a Suns-Mavericks game earlier this month.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-harlan-furious-he-took-heat-for-odell-beckham-jr-comments-explains-he-was-cut-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-harlan-furious-he-took-heat-for-odell-beckham-jr-comments-explains-he-was-cut-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA playoffs: Breaking down Heat vs. Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the Eastern Conference finals matchup between the Heat and Celtics.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-breaking-down-heat-vs-celtics-in-the-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-breaking-down-heat-vs-celtics-in-the-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA playoffs: Breaking down Warriors vs. Mavericks in the Western Conference finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the Western Conference finals matchup between the Warriors and Mavericks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-breaking-down-warriors-vs-mavericks-in-the-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-breaking-down-warriors-vs-mavericks-in-the-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Celtics to Warriors, who are X-Factors in Eastern, Western Conference finals of NBA playoffs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We know what to expect from stars Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler in the next round. But which role players are key factors?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/from-celtics-to-warriors-who-are-x-factors-in-eastern-western-conference-finals-of-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/from-celtics-to-warriors-who-are-x-factors-in-eastern-western-conference-finals-of-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks' Luka Doncic delivers 'knockout punch' to Suns in Game 7 win. Being the underdog motivated him.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mavericks' Luka Doncic likes pressure. And there's no more pressure than a Game 7. He delivered during Dallas' stunning blowout win over Phoenix.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mavericks-luka-doncic-delivers-knockout-punch-to-suns-in-game-7-win-being-the-underdog-motivated-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mavericks-luka-doncic-delivers-knockout-punch-to-suns-in-game-7-win-being-the-underdog-motivated-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley blasts Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns after Game 7 loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Beverley did not hold back during his stint on ESPN morning shows "Get Up" and "First Take" on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/minnesota-timberwolves-guard-patrick-beverley-blasts-chris-paul-and-the-phoenix-suns-after-game-7-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/minnesota-timberwolves-guard-patrick-beverley-blasts-chris-paul-and-the-phoenix-suns-after-game-7-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics must seize NBA championship opportunity after dispatching Milwaukee Bucks | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have a terrific opportunity to win their first NBA championship since 2008 &ndash; and overtake the LA Lakers for the most titles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-must-seize-nba-championship-opportunity-after-dispatching-milwaukee-bucks-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-must-seize-nba-championship-opportunity-after-dispatching-milwaukee-bucks-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns' historic season abruptly ends in Game 7 blowout loss to Dallas Mavericks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks abruptly ended the Phoenix Suns' historic season with a 123-90&nbsp;stunner in Sunday's Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-historic-season-abruptly-ends-in-game-7-blowout-loss-to-dallas-mavericks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-historic-season-abruptly-ends-in-game-7-blowout-loss-to-dallas-mavericks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoff schedule: Conference final matchups, dates, game times and TV info]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quest for the NBA title is on. Here is the complete schedule for the 2022 playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals and the Larry O'Brien Trophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-schedule-conference-final-matchups-dates-game-times-and-tv-info/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-schedule-conference-final-matchups-dates-game-times-and-tv-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs: Celtics' mastery from 3-point range helps dethrone Bucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum lead the way, Grant Williams provides spark from long range in Game 7 as Celtics eliminate defending NBA champions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-celtics-mastery-from-3-point-range-helps-dethrone-bucks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-celtics-mastery-from-3-point-range-helps-dethrone-bucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry to graduate from Davidson College 13 years after leaving for NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry, who was selected 7th overall by the Warriors in the 2009 NBA draft, will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-to-graduate-from-davidson-college-13-years-after-leaving-for-nba/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-to-graduate-from-davidson-college-13-years-after-leaving-for-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Protect kids not guns': Bucks guard Pat Connaughton sports message following Friday night's shootings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bucks guard Pat Connaughton wore a shirt that read "protect kids not guns" following a night of gun violence in downtown Milwaukee.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/protect-kids-not-guns-bucks-guard-pat-connaughton-sports-message-following-friday-nights-shootings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/protect-kids-not-guns-bucks-guard-pat-connaughton-sports-message-following-friday-nights-shootings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics vs. Bucks: Who has the most left in the tank for Game 7?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston and Milwaukee have answered each other punch for punch, and now a physical, bruising series comes down to a decisive Game 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-vs-bucks-who-has-the-most-left-in-the-tank-for-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-vs-bucks-who-has-the-most-left-in-the-tank-for-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks watch party for Game 7 has been canceled in wake of Friday night shootings]]></title><description><![CDATA[After shootings injured 21 people following Friday's Game 6 in Milwaukee, the Bucks are canceling a Game 7 watch party in the Deer District.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-watch-party-for-game-7-has-been-canceled-in-wake-of-friday-night-shootings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-watch-party-for-game-7-has-been-canceled-in-wake-of-friday-night-shootings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somers: Booker doesn't have to be legendary for Suns to win Game 7, just close to it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns need Devin Booker to play like, well, Devin Booker in Game 7 Sunday against Dallas Mavericks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/somers-booker-doesnt-have-to-be-legendary-for-suns-to-win-game-7-just-close-to-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/somers-booker-doesnt-have-to-be-legendary-for-suns-to-win-game-7-just-close-to-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's what he gets paid to do': Celtics' Jayson Tatum turns in career-defining performance to beat Bucks in Game 6 | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a game he's been building to for years, Jayson Tatum turned in a transcendent performance with Boston on the edge of elimination on the road.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/thats-what-he-gets-paid-to-do-celtics-jayson-tatum-turns-in-career-defining-performance-to-beat-bucks-in-game-6-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/thats-what-he-gets-paid-to-do-celtics-jayson-tatum-turns-in-career-defining-performance-to-beat-bucks-in-game-6-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Stephen Curry, Draymond Green said after Warriors eliminated Memphis Grizzlies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grizzlies' season is over but Stephen Curry, Warriors praised their success as well as their promising future after the Western Conference semifinals&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-stephen-curry-draymond-green-said-after-warriors-eliminated-memphis-grizzlies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-stephen-curry-draymond-green-said-after-warriors-eliminated-memphis-grizzlies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayson Tatum, Celtics beat Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks in all-time duel to force decisive Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayson Tatum scored 46 points as the Celtics overcame 44 from Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Bucks 108-95 and force Game 7 back in Boston.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jayson-tatum-celtics-beat-giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-in-all-time-duel-to-force-decisive-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jayson-tatum-celtics-beat-giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-in-all-time-duel-to-force-decisive-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors close out upstart Grizzlies in Game 6 to get back to Western Conference finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State made the right adjustments for Game 6 and finished off Memphis with a 110-96 win to advance to the Western Conference finals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-close-out-upstart-grizzlies-in-game-6-to-get-back-to-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-close-out-upstart-grizzlies-in-game-6-to-get-back-to-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for James Harden and the Sixers? Does Harden have a hamstring injury?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses the 76ers' disappointing playoff exit and breaks down how they should approach this offseason.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/whats-next-for-james-harden-and-the-sixers-does-harden-have-a-hamstring-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/whats-next-for-james-harden-and-the-sixers-does-harden-have-a-hamstring-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What should Sixers do about James Harden? Philadelphia enters critical offseason | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following another disappointing playoff exit, the Sixers head into the summer unsure what the team will look like at the start of next season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-should-sixers-do-about-james-harden-philadelphia-enters-critical-offseason-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-should-sixers-do-about-james-harden-philadelphia-enters-critical-offseason-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks rock Suns to force decisive Game 7 back in Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Doncic and the Mavericks rebounded from a blowout loss to handle the Suns 113-86 and send the series back to Phoenix for one final game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mavericks-rock-suns-to-force-decisive-game-7-back-in-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mavericks-rock-suns-to-force-decisive-game-7-back-in-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers' Joel Embiid says Houston James Harden 'not who he is anymore']]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Sixers were ousted from the playoffs, Joel Embiid said everyone expected the James Harden from Houston, but "that's not who he is anymore."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-joel-embiid-says-houston-james-harden-not-who-he-is-anymore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-joel-embiid-says-houston-james-harden-not-who-he-is-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat close out listless Sixers in Game 6 to reach Eastern Conference finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami's grinding style wore down a beat-up Philadelphia squad and finished off the series with a 99-90 win in Game 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-close-out-listless-sixers-in-game-6-to-reach-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-close-out-listless-sixers-in-game-6-to-reach-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks stun Celtics with thrilling Game 5 finish to take 3-2 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee overcame a six-point deficit in the final 1:45 to beat Boston 110-107 and take a 3-2 series lead back home with a chance to clinch.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-stun-celtics-with-thrilling-game-5-finish-to-take-3-2-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-stun-celtics-with-thrilling-game-5-finish-to-take-3-2-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Kapone taunts Stephen Curry, Draymond Green as Grizzlies play 'Whoop That Trick' during blowout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapper Al Kapone got the Memphis crowd fired up during a rousing rendition of "Whoop That Trick" during Grizzlies' Game 5 blowout of Warriors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/al-kapone-taunts-stephen-curry-draymond-green-as-grizzlies-play-whoop-that-trick-during-blowout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/al-kapone-taunts-stephen-curry-draymond-green-as-grizzlies-play-whoop-that-trick-during-blowout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies crush Warriors in Game 5 to stay alive, cut series deficit to 3-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis led wire-to-wire and routed Golden State 134-95 to pull within 3-2 as the series shifts back to San Francisco for Game 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-crush-warriors-in-game-5-to-stay-alive-cut-series-deficit-to-3-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-crush-warriors-in-game-5-to-stay-alive-cut-series-deficit-to-3-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saying team needs 'selfless' and 'available' guys, Nets GM weighs in on Kyrie Irving's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[When asked about Kyrie Irving's future with the Nets, general manager Sean Marks&nbsp;says the team is looking for "selfless" players who are "available."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/saying-team-needs-selfless-and-available-guys-nets-gm-weighs-in-on-kyrie-irvings-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/saying-team-needs-selfless-and-available-guys-nets-gm-weighs-in-on-kyrie-irvings-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bismack Biyombo, Marquese Chriss take tussle into tunnel after Suns' Game 5 win over Mavericks]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Marquese Chriss and Bismack Biyombo were ejected late in Phoenix's Game 5 win, Chriss followed Biyombo into Suns' tunnel to continue exchange.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bismack-biyombo-marquese-chriss-take-tussle-into-tunnel-after-suns-game-5-win-over-mavericks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bismack-biyombo-marquese-chriss-take-tussle-into-tunnel-after-suns-game-5-win-over-mavericks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the handwringing over who should have won the NBA's MVP award is raging out of control | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic each had legitimate reasons why they could have won the MVP award, which went to Jokic.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/all-the-handwringing-over-who-should-have-won-the-nbas-mvp-award-is-raging-out-of-control-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/all-the-handwringing-over-who-should-have-won-the-nbas-mvp-award-is-raging-out-of-control-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot-shooting Warriors rout Grizzlies in Game 3 for 2-1 series lead as Ja Morant limps to locker room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State shot a blistering 63.1% from the field on the way to a 142-112 rout. Ja Morant limped to the locker room in the fourth and didn't return.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/hot-shooting-warriors-rout-grizzlies-in-game-3-for-2-1-series-lead-as-ja-morant-limps-to-locker-room/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/hot-shooting-warriors-rout-grizzlies-in-game-3-for-2-1-series-lead-as-ja-morant-limps-to-locker-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks survive frantic finish to edge Celtics in Game 3, take 2-1 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and the Bucks prevailed 103-101 after the Celtics couldn't convert on multiple attempts in the final seconds.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-survive-frantic-finish-to-edge-celtics-in-game-3-take-2-1-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-survive-frantic-finish-to-edge-celtics-in-game-3-take-2-1-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo won't criticize referees because 'I've got to pay for diapers']]></title><description><![CDATA[When he was asked about a questionable call in the Bucks' Game 3 win, Giannis Antetokounmpo chose his words carefully to avoid a fine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-wont-criticize-referees-because-ive-got-to-pay-for-diapers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-wont-criticize-referees-because-ive-got-to-pay-for-diapers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What was that?! Suns face questions after loss to Mavericks in Game 3| Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[You could scratch yourself bald trying to figure out how the Phoenix Suns played so poorly vs. the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of their playoff series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-was-that-suns-face-questions-after-loss-to-mavericks-in-game-3-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-was-that-suns-face-questions-after-loss-to-mavericks-in-game-3-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks take advantage of Suns' turnovers to win Game 3, cut series deficit to 2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallas scored 22 points off 17 Phoenix turnovers to help secure a 103-94 win in Game 3 that cut the Suns' series lead to 2-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mavericks-take-advantage-of-suns-turnovers-to-win-game-3-cut-series-deficit-to-2-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mavericks-take-advantage-of-suns-turnovers-to-win-game-3-cut-series-deficit-to-2-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joel Embiid returns from injury to help Sixers beat Heat in Game 3, cut series deficit to 2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joel Embiid's return to the playoffs put the 76ers right back in their Eastern Conference semifinal&nbsp;against the top-seeded Heat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/joel-embiid-returns-from-injury-to-help-sixers-beat-heat-in-game-3-cut-series-deficit-to-2-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/joel-embiid-returns-from-injury-to-help-sixers-beat-heat-in-game-3-cut-series-deficit-to-2-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green says Chris Russo's 'shut up and play' comments had 'racist connotation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green fired back at&nbsp;Chris Russo after saying that America was tired of Green and for him to "shut up and play."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-says-chris-russos-shut-up-and-play-comments-had-racist-connotation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-says-chris-russos-shut-up-and-play-comments-had-racist-connotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs: How Ja Morant compares to all-time greats Allen Iverson, Derrick Rose]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down Ja Morant's ascent as the next great guard in the NBA and how the Grizzlies star compares to other all-timers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-how-ja-morant-compares-to-all-time-greats-allen-iverson-derrick-rose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-how-ja-morant-compares-to-all-time-greats-allen-iverson-derrick-rose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs: Can the Bucks beat the Celtics without Khris Middleton?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses Khris Middleton's injury and how the Bucks can overcome the Celtics without the All-Star forward.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-can-the-bucks-beat-the-celtics-without-khris-middleton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-can-the-bucks-beat-the-celtics-without-khris-middleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs: Will Joel Embiid return and save the Sixers' season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses the latest on Joel Embiid's injury and how it impact the Sixers in the second round against the Heat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-will-joel-embiid-return-and-save-the-sixers-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-will-joel-embiid-return-and-save-the-sixers-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buck stopped here: How Celtics' defense is taking away Giannis Antetokounmpo's scoring punch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo, like Kevin Durant before him, having trouble getting untracked against the Celtics' defense so far in the playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/buck-stopped-here-how-celtics-defense-is-taking-away-giannis-antetokounmpos-scoring-punch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/buck-stopped-here-how-celtics-defense-is-taking-away-giannis-antetokounmpos-scoring-punch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green is 'authentic, unfiltered' and entertaining. That's not always good for Warriors.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green plays a huge role for the Warriors in their chase for another NBA title. But with Green, there's also a lot of pros and cons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-is-authentic-unfiltered-and-entertaining-thats-not-always-good-for-warriors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-is-authentic-unfiltered-and-entertaining-thats-not-always-good-for-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks suspended for Game 3 vs. Warriors for flagrant foul on Gary Payton II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dillon Brooks won't play in Game 3 on Saturday after his flagrant foul in Game 2 resulted in a fractured elbow for Gary Payton II.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-dillon-brooks-suspended-for-game-3-vs-warriors-for-flagrant-foul-on-gary-payton-ii/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-dillon-brooks-suspended-for-game-3-vs-warriors-for-flagrant-foul-on-gary-payton-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No city with NBA, NHL teams has done this in 74 seasons. Is this the year for a title sweep?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never has the same city or market won both the NBA championship and the Stanley Cup in the same season. Could these NBA, NHL playoffs be different?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/no-city-with-nba-nhl-teams-has-done-this-in-74-seasons-is-this-the-year-for-a-title-sweep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/no-city-with-nba-nhl-teams-has-done-this-in-74-seasons-is-this-the-year-for-a-title-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoff overreactions: Suns and Heat in control, appear well on their way to conference finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no NBA playoff games Thursday, we can take stock of what we've seen so far in the second round and break down the biggest overreactions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-overreactions-suns-and-heat-in-control-appear-well-on-their-way-to-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-overreactions-suns-and-heat-in-control-appear-well-on-their-way-to-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns erupt in fourth quarter to race by Mavericks for 2-0 lead in Western Conference semifinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix outscored Dallas 40-26 in the fourth quarter to break open the game on the way to a rout and 2-0 series lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-erupt-in-fourth-quarter-to-race-by-mavericks-for-2-0-lead-in-western-conference-semifinal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-erupt-in-fourth-quarter-to-race-by-mavericks-for-2-0-lead-in-western-conference-semifinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JaVale McGee getting last laugh after 'Shaqtin' A Fool' damaged reputation. A fourth title could be next]]></title><description><![CDATA[JaVale McGee was once butt of the joke on "Shaqtin a Fool." But he turned himself into a very valuable role player who has three rings to prove it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/javale-mcgee-getting-last-laugh-after-shaqtin-a-fool-damaged-reputation-a-fourth-title-could-be-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/javale-mcgee-getting-last-laugh-after-shaqtin-a-fool-damaged-reputation-a-fourth-title-could-be-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs 2022: All-Star power could be the driving force in the second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eastern and Western Conference semifinals will feature the NBA's top eight teams from the regular season as well as league's premier stars.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-2022-all-star-power-could-be-the-driving-force-in-the-second-round/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-2022-all-star-power-could-be-the-driving-force-in-the-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joel Embiid's injury was totally avoidable, and it could be costly for the 76ers | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia star Joel Embiid should have been on the bench, not on the floor, in the closing minutes of the Sixers' series-clinching victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/joel-embiids-injury-was-totally-avoidable-and-it-could-be-costly-for-the-76ers-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/joel-embiids-injury-was-totally-avoidable-and-it-could-be-costly-for-the-76ers-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies rally past Wolves in fourth quarter one last time to clinch series in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis overcame a double-digit deficit in the fourth-quarter for the third time in the series to finish off Minnesota and advance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-rally-past-wolves-in-fourth-quarter-one-last-time-to-clinch-series-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-rally-past-wolves-in-fourth-quarter-one-last-time-to-clinch-series-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoff schedule: Second-round matchups, dates, game times and TV info]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quest for the NBA title is on. Here is the complete schedule for the 2022 playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals and the Larry O'Brien Trophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-schedule-second-round-matchups-dates-game-times-and-tv-info/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-schedule-second-round-matchups-dates-game-times-and-tv-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers star Joel Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture, concussion after taking elbow to face]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three days before opening the second round, Joel Embiid was diagnosed with an orbital fracture, leaving his status uncertain.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-star-joel-embiid-out-indefinitely-with-orbital-fracture-concussion-after-taking-elbow-to-face/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-star-joel-embiid-out-indefinitely-with-orbital-fracture-concussion-after-taking-elbow-to-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA playoffs: Can the Sixers rely on James Harden and Joel Embiid against the Heat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the second-round matchup between top-seeded Miami and Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-can-the-sixers-rely-on-james-harden-and-joel-embiid-against-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-can-the-sixers-rely-on-james-harden-and-joel-embiid-against-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA playoffs: Can the Suns contain Luka Doncic and the Mavericks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the second-round matchup between top-seeded Phoenix and Dallas in the Western Conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-can-the-suns-contain-luka-doncic-and-the-mavericks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-can-the-suns-contain-luka-doncic-and-the-mavericks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA playoffs: Can the Bucks overcome Khris Middleton injury against Celtics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the second-round matchup between Boston and Milwaukee in the Eastern Conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-can-the-bucks-overcome-khris-middleton-injury-against-celtics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-can-the-bucks-overcome-khris-middleton-injury-against-celtics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves playoff games interrupted by protesters against Rembrandt Foods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters have disrupted Timberwolves playoff games this year trying to highlight animal cruelty claims against Rembrandt Foods.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/timberwolves-playoff-games-interrupted-by-protesters-against-rembrandt-foods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/timberwolves-playoff-games-interrupted-by-protesters-against-rembrandt-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glue, chains and a referee uniform: Protesters are taking extreme measures at Timberwolves' NBA playoff games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Animal rights activists have been disrupting Minnesota Timberwolves games since April 12. They say they'll be back for Game 6 against the Grizzlies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/glue-chains-and-a-referee-uniform-protesters-are-taking-extreme-measures-at-timberwolves-nba-playoff-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/glue-chains-and-a-referee-uniform-protesters-are-taking-extreme-measures-at-timberwolves-nba-playoff-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nickel: Giannis unafraid to take a charge call in the paint when defenses try to build a wall to stop him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo will challenge any defense with his style of play and won't let the offensive charges called against him change that.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nickel-giannis-unafraid-to-take-a-charge-call-in-the-paint-when-defenses-try-to-build-a-wall-to-stop-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nickel-giannis-unafraid-to-take-a-charge-call-in-the-paint-when-defenses-try-to-build-a-wall-to-stop-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Paul's record shooting performance leads Suns past Pelicans into second round of NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul shot 14-of-14 to set an NBA playoff record for most field goals without a miss as Phoenix won 115-109 to finish off New Orleans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chris-pauls-record-shooting-performance-leads-suns-past-pelicans-into-second-round-of-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chris-pauls-record-shooting-performance-leads-suns-past-pelicans-into-second-round-of-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're brothers': Monty Williams, Willie Green share embrace after Suns advance in emotional Game 6 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monty Williams and&nbsp;Willie Green break down their emotional hug and bond following the conclusion of the Suns and Pelicans' first-round series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/were-brothers-monty-williams-willie-green-share-embrace-after-suns-advance-in-emotional-game-6-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/were-brothers-monty-williams-willie-green-share-embrace-after-suns-advance-in-emotional-game-6-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why have first-round series in NBA playoffs been so thrilling and competitive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last season in the first round, there was one sweep, four series went five games, two went six and one went seven. This season has been different.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-have-first-round-series-in-nba-playoffs-been-so-thrilling-and-competitive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-have-first-round-series-in-nba-playoffs-been-so-thrilling-and-competitive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets swept in first round, left with huge questions to address]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celtics swept the Nets in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs and Brookyln is now faced with a litany of questions, one of which is the future of head coach Steve Nash.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-swept-in-first-round-left-with-huge-questions-to-address/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-swept-in-first-round-left-with-huge-questions-to-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks finish off shorthanded Bulls in Game 5, advance to face Celtics in second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee took care of business in Game 5 and made sure not to prolong the first-round series by finishing off Chicago 116-100 to advance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-finish-off-shorthanded-bulls-in-game-5-advance-to-face-celtics-in-second-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-finish-off-shorthanded-bulls-in-game-5-advance-to-face-celtics-in-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devin Booker listed out for Game 6 vs. New Orleans Pelicans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Booker has been out from the mild hamstring injury he suffered in Game 2 during Phoenix Suns' first-round playoff series against New Orleans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/devin-booker-listed-out-for-game-6-vs-new-orleans-pelicans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/devin-booker-listed-out-for-game-6-vs-new-orleans-pelicans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Thank God' for Ja Morant and the fourth quarter that saved Memphis Grizzlies season | Giannotto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone will remember Ja Morant's dunk. But everything after the dunk is why the Memphis Grizzlies are one win from eliminating Minnesota.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/thank-god-for-ja-morant-and-the-fourth-quarter-that-saved-memphis-grizzlies-season-giannotto/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/thank-god-for-ja-morant-and-the-fourth-quarter-that-saved-memphis-grizzlies-season-giannotto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies' Ja Morant takes over in fourth quarter, hits game-winner to beat T'wolves for 3-2 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ja Morant scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth and hit the winning layup in the final second as the Grizzlies prevailed in another thriller.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-ja-morant-takes-over-in-fourth-quarter-hits-game-winner-to-beat-twolves-for-3-2-lead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-ja-morant-takes-over-in-fourth-quarter-hits-game-winner-to-beat-twolves-for-3-2-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns put their worries, and the Pelicans, away to take a 3-2 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Game 5 on Tuesday, the Suns put aside their worries and played the type of basketball that earned them the NBA's best record this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-put-their-worries-and-the-pelicans-away-to-take-a-3-2-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-put-their-worries-and-the-pelicans-away-to-take-a-3-2-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBO stands by depiction of Jerry West in 'Winning Time'; West vows to fight 'all the way to Supreme Court']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Lakers GM Jerry West demanded a retraction, apology for the way he is portrayed in 'Winning Time.' But HBO said the series 'is not a documentary.'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/hbo-stands-by-depiction-of-jerry-west-in-winning-time-west-vows-to-fight-all-the-way-to-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/hbo-stands-by-depiction-of-jerry-west-in-winning-time-west-vows-to-fight-all-the-way-to-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant throws shade after Charles Barkley calls him 'bus rider' on Warriors' title teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant hit back at Charles Barkley on Instagram after Barkley diminished Durant's titles with Warriors. Barkley said KD was a 'bus rider.'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-throws-shade-after-charles-barkley-calls-him-bus-rider-on-warriors-title-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-throws-shade-after-charles-barkley-calls-him-bus-rider-on-warriors-title-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets' season of dysfunction ends in NBA playoff sweep against Boston Celtics | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nets' miserable season ended in an awful playoff loss to the Celtics with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant struggling and Ben Simmons unable to play.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-season-of-dysfunction-ends-in-nba-playoff-sweep-against-boston-celtics-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-season-of-dysfunction-ends-in-nba-playoff-sweep-against-boston-celtics-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a New York charter school named for a Basketball Hall of Famer is fulfilling hoop dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aim of the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School is to give students "the career paths around the game of basketball that's transferable."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-a-new-york-charter-school-named-for-a-basketball-hall-of-famer-is-fulfilling-hoop-dreams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-a-new-york-charter-school-named-for-a-basketball-hall-of-famer-is-fulfilling-hoop-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA coach of the year breakdown: Who is top among Taylor Jenkins, Erik Spoelstra, Monty Williams?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Jenkins (Memphis), Erik Spoelstra (Miami) andMonty Williams (Phoenix) are finalists for NBA coach of year, and a case can be made for each.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-coach-of-the-year-breakdown-who-is-top-among-taylor-jenkins-erik-spoelstra-monty-williams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-coach-of-the-year-breakdown-who-is-top-among-taylor-jenkins-erik-spoelstra-monty-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Jordan Poole, the 'third Splash Brother,' has long history as a playoff breakout star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Poole of the Golden State Warriors has been a breakout star in the 2022 NBA playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-jordan-poole-the-third-splash-brother-has-long-history-as-a-playoff-breakout-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-jordan-poole-the-third-splash-brother-has-long-history-as-a-playoff-breakout-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving after flashing middle fingers to Boston fans: 'All is fair in competition']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving flashed double birds to Boston Celtics fans during Sunday's playoff game, and afterwards largely defended his actions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-after-flashing-middle-fingers-to-boston-fans-all-is-fair-in-competition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-after-flashing-middle-fingers-to-boston-fans-all-is-fair-in-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving vs. Celtics fans: Both sides are at fault in vulgar back and forth during NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving doesn't deserve to hear vulgar comments directed at him by fans during NBA playoffs. He also doesn't need to respond in kind.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-vs-celtics-fans-both-sides-are-at-fault-in-vulgar-back-and-forth-during-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-vs-celtics-fans-both-sides-are-at-fault-in-vulgar-back-and-forth-during-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs: Overreactions from Game 1s on opening weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're throwing nuance out the window and breaking down the biggest overreactions from the series openers in the first weekend of the NBA playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-overreactions-from-game-1s-on-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-overreactions-from-game-1s-on-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs Sunday recap: Chris Paul leads Suns to win over Pelicans; Bucks beat Bulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four more first-round series kicked off on Day 2 of the NBA playoffs, including the Suns' series vs. the Pelicans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-sunday-recap-chris-paul-leads-suns-to-win-over-pelicans-bucks-beat-bulls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-sunday-recap-chris-paul-leads-suns-to-win-over-pelicans-bucks-beat-bulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayson Tatum's buzzer-beater gives Celtics thrilling win over Nets in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayson Tatum's layup as time expired gave the Boston Celtics a 115-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1 of their first-round series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jayson-tatums-buzzer-beater-gives-celtics-thrilling-win-over-nets-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jayson-tatums-buzzer-beater-gives-celtics-thrilling-win-over-nets-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA championship keys: How each playoff team can win the 2022 title]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no clear-cut favorite, the race to the NBA championship is wide open. Here's what each playoff team must do to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-championship-keys-how-each-playoff-team-can-win-the-2022-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-championship-keys-how-each-playoff-team-can-win-the-2022-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protester chains herself to basket during Game 1 of Grizzlies-Timberwolves playoff series]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman wearing a shirt that read "Glen Taylor Roasts Animals Alive" chained herself to one of the baskets to protest the Timberwolves owner.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/protester-chains-herself-to-basket-during-game-1-of-grizzlies-timberwolves-playoff-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/protester-chains-herself-to-basket-during-game-1-of-grizzlies-timberwolves-playoff-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs Saturday recap: Jordan Poole shines, Steph Curry returns as Warriors top Nuggets in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jazz and Timberwolves steal home-court advantage with Game 1 wins, while Warriors and Sixers roll in their openers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-saturday-recap-jordan-poole-shines-steph-curry-returns-as-warriors-top-nuggets-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoffs-saturday-recap-jordan-poole-shines-steph-curry-returns-as-warriors-top-nuggets-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Michael Jordan mean to his hometown? It's complicated.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a museum display and stretch of I-40 named for him, there's no Michael Jordan statue in Wilmington, N.C. He's not in any local halls of fame.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-does-michael-jordan-mean-to-his-hometown-its-complicated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-does-michael-jordan-mean-to-his-hometown-its-complicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA playoffs: Schedule, TV and live stream info for weekend first-round matchups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2022 NBA playoffs are officially underway Saturday. Here's a full schedule and TV guide for this weekend's&nbsp;slate of first-round series openers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-schedule-tv-and-live-stream-info-for-weekend-first-round-matchups/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-playoffs-schedule-tv-and-live-stream-info-for-weekend-first-round-matchups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best photos from the 2022 NBA playoffs: From play-in tournament to NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The playoffs are here and the quest for the Larry O'Brien Trophy is on! Check out all the best images from the road to the NBA championship.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-photos-from-the-2022-nba-playoffs-from-play-in-tournament-to-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-photos-from-the-2022-nba-playoffs-from-play-in-tournament-to-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoff schedule: First-round matchups, dates, game times and TV info]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quest for the NBA title is on. Here is the complete schedule for the 2022 playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals and the Larry O'Brien Trophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-schedule-first-round-matchups-dates-game-times-and-tv-info/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-playoff-schedule-first-round-matchups-dates-game-times-and-tv-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Focus on the present': How Giannis Antetokounmpo's view on ego, humility has inspired people around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA Finals quote on ego, pride and humility touched lives and earned him followers. But he's not quite sure it should have.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/focus-on-the-present-how-giannis-antetokounmpos-view-on-ego-humility-has-inspired-people-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/focus-on-the-present-how-giannis-antetokounmpos-view-on-ego-humility-has-inspired-people-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert picks for 2022 NBA playoffs: Phoenix Suns over Milwaukee Bucks in Finals a safe bet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bucks and Suns met in the 2021 NBA Finals. Our experts expect a rematch. But this time, most are predicting a different outcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/expert-picks-for-2022-nba-playoffs-phoenix-suns-over-milwaukee-bucks-in-finals-a-safe-bet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/expert-picks-for-2022-nba-playoffs-phoenix-suns-over-milwaukee-bucks-in-finals-a-safe-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving, James Harden among nine stars facing most pressure in 2022 NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure is an inherent part of the postseason. However, several marquee players enter the 2022 NBA playoffs with added pressure on their shoulders.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-james-harden-among-nine-stars-facing-most-pressure-in-2022-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-james-harden-among-nine-stars-facing-most-pressure-in-2022-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns favorites to win NBA title, but they still feel disrespected. Are they overlooked?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns are favorites to win their first NBA title, but they somehow still feel disrespected. Does Phoenix get the recognition it deserves?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-favorites-to-win-nba-title-but-they-still-feel-disrespected-are-they-overlooked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-favorites-to-win-nba-title-but-they-still-feel-disrespected-are-they-overlooked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ja Morant says the Memphis Grizzlies 'ducking no smoke' to the Patrick Beverley challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Timberwolves have three of the best young players in the NBA, but it's Beverley who Ja Morant called the heart and soul of the Timberwolves team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morant-says-the-memphis-grizzlies-ducking-no-smoke-to-the-patrick-beverley-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morant-says-the-memphis-grizzlies-ducking-no-smoke-to-the-patrick-beverley-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuses: Phoenix Suns have everything to win NBA championship this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talent. Depth. Coaching. Leadership. Efficient offense. Stifling defense. Playoff experience. The Phoenix Suns have everything to win it all now.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/no-excuses-phoenix-suns-have-everything-to-win-nba-championship-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/no-excuses-phoenix-suns-have-everything-to-win-nba-championship-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After mother's death, Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns having fun on the court again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns' mother and six other family members died from COVID-19 in 2020. After dealing with the grief, basketball has become fun again.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/after-mothers-death-timberwolves-star-karl-anthony-towns-having-fun-on-the-court-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/after-mothers-death-timberwolves-star-karl-anthony-towns-having-fun-on-the-court-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook creates a conundrum for Lakers: Is it best to keep him, trade him or waive him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the Lakers do with Russell Westbrook and his $47 million contractcould define their prospects for the 2022-23 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/russell-westbrook-creates-a-conundrum-for-lakers-is-it-best-to-keep-him-trade-him-or-waive-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/russell-westbrook-creates-a-conundrum-for-lakers-is-it-best-to-keep-him-trade-him-or-waive-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Vogel out as Lakers' coach: Here's a look at possible replacements in Los Angeles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers will cast a wide net for their next head coach. Will they hire a current or former NBA coach or turn to a high-profile college coach?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/frank-vogel-out-as-lakers-coach-heres-a-look-at-possible-replacements-in-los-angeles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/frank-vogel-out-as-lakers-coach-heres-a-look-at-possible-replacements-in-los-angeles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James' champagne days with Lakers are probably over, so what does his future hold?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With one season left on his deal with Lakers, LeBron James facing a career decision: Stay in L.A. with a mediocre team or try for another title shot.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-champagne-days-with-lakers-are-probably-over-so-what-does-his-future-hold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-champagne-days-with-lakers-are-probably-over-so-what-does-his-future-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA mock draft 2022: Will Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero get selected with No. 1 pick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke's Paolo Banchero, Auburn's Jabari Smith and Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren provide intriguing possibilities at the top of the NBA draft board.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-mock-draft-2022-will-chet-holmgren-jabari-smith-or-paolo-banchero-get-selected-with-no-1-pick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-mock-draft-2022-will-chet-holmgren-jabari-smith-or-paolo-banchero-get-selected-with-no-1-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Memphis Grizzlies players top 15 points in blowout victory over Milwaukee Bucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Memphis Grizzlies won their fourth consecutive game after balanced offense and stifling defense against the Milwaukee Bucks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/four-memphis-grizzlies-players-top-15-points-in-blowout-victory-over-milwaukee-bucks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/four-memphis-grizzlies-players-top-15-points-in-blowout-victory-over-milwaukee-bucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers' loss to Chicago Bulls is second consecutive blow to playoff position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss to Bulls drops Cavaliers out of top six in Eastern Conference, into playoff play-in position with eight games left in regular season&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cleveland-cavaliers-loss-to-chicago-bulls-is-second-consecutive-blow-to-playoff-position/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cleveland-cavaliers-loss-to-chicago-bulls-is-second-consecutive-blow-to-playoff-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving 'pinching myself' since vaccine mandate lifted and he can now play at Barclays Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving, who said he will sign an extension with Nets during the offseason, will make his season debut at Barclay Center on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-pinching-myself-since-vaccine-mandate-lifted-and-he-can-now-play-at-barclays-center/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 01:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyrie-irving-pinching-myself-since-vaccine-mandate-lifted-and-he-can-now-play-at-barclays-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Grateful' Chris Paul returns after 15-game absence with thumb injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suns All-Star Chris Paul posts double-double of 17 points and 13 assists in Thursday's win at Denver after missing 15 games with right thumb injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grateful-chris-paul-returns-after-15-game-absence-with-thumb-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grateful-chris-paul-returns-after-15-game-absence-with-thumb-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'Mamu,' the Wisconsin Herd and Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez helped one another]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandro Mamukelashvili knew he was headed to the G League Wisconsin Herd after Brook Lopez returned but he got to test himself against the big center.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-mamu-the-wisconsin-herd-and-milwaukee-bucks-center-brook-lopez-helped-one-another/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-mamu-the-wisconsin-herd-and-milwaukee-bucks-center-brook-lopez-helped-one-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 takeaways from Phoenix Suns clinching No. 1 overall seed in Chris Paul's return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixty wins. No. 1 overall seed. And the Suns have their All-Star point guard back. Oh life is beyond good for Phoenix.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/5-takeaways-from-phoenix-suns-clinching-no-1-overall-seed-in-chris-pauls-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/5-takeaways-from-phoenix-suns-clinching-no-1-overall-seed-in-chris-pauls-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies make a season-high 21 3-pointers in blowout win over Indiana Pacers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Memphis Grizzlies jumped out to a 10-0 start and never trailed in a dominant win against the Indiana Pacers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-make-a-season-high-21-3-pointers-in-blowout-win-over-indiana-pacers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-make-a-season-high-21-3-pointers-in-blowout-win-over-indiana-pacers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ja Morant to be reevaluated in two weeks due to knee injury, expected back for playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ja Morant will be reevaluated in two weeks due to a knee injury suffered against Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morant-to-be-reevaluated-in-two-weeks-due-to-knee-injury-expected-back-for-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morant-to-be-reevaluated-in-two-weeks-due-to-knee-injury-expected-back-for-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant announces new partnership with Nike honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant announced that she entered into a new relationship with Nike to honor the legacy of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna Bryant.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-announces-new-partnership-with-nike-honoring-kobe-and-gianna-bryant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-announces-new-partnership-with-nike-honoring-kobe-and-gianna-bryant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look inside the compelling three-man race for the NBA's MVP award. Who will win it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MVP race could come down to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. But many others could also factor in the race.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/a-look-inside-the-compelling-three-man-race-for-the-nbas-mvp-award-who-will-win-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/a-look-inside-the-compelling-three-man-race-for-the-nbas-mvp-award-who-will-win-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What would happen if NBA playoffs were played like NCAA Tournament? Imagine the madness]]></title><description><![CDATA[A do-or-die NBA playoffs would be more than just March Madness. Imagine Phoenix or Milwaukee getting knocked out in the first round.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-would-happen-if-nba-playoffs-were-played-like-ncaa-tournament-imagine-the-madness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-would-happen-if-nba-playoffs-were-played-like-ncaa-tournament-imagine-the-madness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat teammates Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem get in verbal altercation during game vs. Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem had a tense verbal exchange and had to be separated by teammates during a timeout in the Heat's game against Warriors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-teammates-jimmy-butler-udonis-haslem-get-in-verbal-altercation-during-game-vs-warriors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heat-teammates-jimmy-butler-udonis-haslem-get-in-verbal-altercation-during-game-vs-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC to lift mandate, paving way for unvaccinated Nets, Yankees and Mets to play home games]]></title><description><![CDATA[If NYC mayor Eric Adams drops vaccine mandate this week, Kyrie Irving would be eligible to play at Barclays Center, starting Sunday against Charlotte.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nyc-to-lift-mandate-paving-way-for-unvaccinated-nets-yankees-and-mets-to-play-home-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nyc-to-lift-mandate-paving-way-for-unvaccinated-nets-yankees-and-mets-to-play-home-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Years ago, she began helping Indiana Pacers in secret: 'Now every NBA team has a Kathy Jordan']]></title><description><![CDATA[For&nbsp;25 years, Kathy Jordan was mentor, confidante and adviser to&nbsp;Pacers players.&nbsp;And what Jordan started in 1984 was eventually noticed by the NBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/years-ago-she-began-helping-indiana-pacers-in-secret-now-every-nba-team-has-a-kathy-jordan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/years-ago-she-began-helping-indiana-pacers-in-secret-now-every-nba-team-has-a-kathy-jordan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook has been Lakers' scapegoat but remains defiant: 'I live for adversity']]></title><description><![CDATA[Has Russell Westbrook become the scapegoat for the Lakers? Here's why he's bearing the brunt of the disappointment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/russell-westbrook-has-been-lakers-scapegoat-but-remains-defiant-i-live-for-adversity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/russell-westbrook-has-been-lakers-scapegoat-but-remains-defiant-i-live-for-adversity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James posterizes Cavs' buddy Kevin Love: 'Hope I'm still invited to the wedding']]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James wishes he could take back those points after a massive dunk on former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kevin Love in Los Angeles' Lakers win.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-posterizes-cavs-buddy-kevin-love-hope-im-still-invited-to-the-wedding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-posterizes-cavs-buddy-kevin-love-hope-im-still-invited-to-the-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' LeBron James passes Karl Malone for second place on NBA all-time scoring list]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James' climb up the NBA's all-time scoring list continues, and now there's just one name above him.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-lebron-james-passes-karl-malone-for-second-place-on-nba-all-time-scoring-list/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-lebron-james-passes-karl-malone-for-second-place-on-nba-all-time-scoring-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson sues team, claims retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donnie Nelson, who spent 24 years with Mavericks,&nbsp;says Mark Cuban's chief of staff assaulted his nephew in a Chicago hotel room in 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-mavericks-gm-donnie-nelson-sues-team-claims-retaliation-for-reporting-sexual-misconduct/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-mavericks-gm-donnie-nelson-sues-team-claims-retaliation-for-reporting-sexual-misconduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski satisfied NBA itch without dealing with the NBA grind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Krzyzewski could never leave Duke to coach in the NBA, but he reached for the next best thing: coaching the best American pros in the Olympics.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-duke-coach-mike-krzyzewski-satisfied-nba-itch-without-dealing-with-the-nba-grind/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-duke-coach-mike-krzyzewski-satisfied-nba-itch-without-dealing-with-the-nba-grind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They Call Me Magic': NBA star Earvin Johnson embraces his HIV status as his 'purpose']]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm glad I've been the face of HIV for now 30 years," basketball legend Earvin Johnson said at the premiere of the "They Call Me Magic" docuseries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/they-call-me-magic-nba-star-earvin-johnson-embraces-his-hiv-status-as-his-purpose/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/they-call-me-magic-nba-star-earvin-johnson-embraces-his-hiv-status-as-his-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs' Gregg Popovich passes Don Nelson as NBA's all-time winningest coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[With his 1,336th career win, Spurs legend Gregg Popovich passed Don Nelson as the NBA's new all-time leader in coaching wins.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/spurs-gregg-popovich-passes-don-nelson-as-nbas-all-time-winningest-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 06:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/spurs-gregg-popovich-passes-don-nelson-as-nbas-all-time-winningest-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA coaches with over 1,000 career wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Gregg Popovich on the verge of passing Don Nelson for most career wins in NBA history, here's a look at the 10 coaches who have reached 1,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-coaches-with-over-1000-career-wins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-coaches-with-over-1000-career-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a beautiful thing': Key piece in Nets' comeback now the linchpin in Cavs' roster rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cavs' 2016 champion Channing Frye says 'metronome' Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are core of Koby Altman's roster transformation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-a-beautiful-thing-key-piece-in-nets-comeback-now-the-linchpin-in-cavs-roster-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-a-beautiful-thing-key-piece-in-nets-comeback-now-the-linchpin-in-cavs-roster-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Curry surprises heartbroken fan with pregame meeting after her crying video went viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Stephen Curry fan cried when she learned that Curry would not play in game she attended Monday. Curry made amends with a pregame visit on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/stephen-curry-surprises-heartbroken-fan-with-pregame-meeting-after-her-crying-video-went-viral/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/stephen-curry-surprises-heartbroken-fan-with-pregame-meeting-after-her-crying-video-went-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite ugly loss, Sixers are winners of James Harden-Ben Simmons trade with Nets — for now | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long term will figure itself out. But for now, the Sixers won the trade and are set up to make a deeper run than the Nets in the postseason.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/despite-ugly-loss-sixers-are-winners-of-james-harden-ben-simmons-trade-with-nets-for-now-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/despite-ugly-loss-sixers-are-winners-of-james-harden-ben-simmons-trade-with-nets-for-now-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Jaren Jackson Jr., not Ja Morant, will determine how far Grizzlies can go in NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ja Morant is the Grizzlies' biggest star. But Jaren Jackson Jr. could ultimately determine if Memphis has a chance to win the NBA title.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-jaren-jackson-jr-not-ja-morant-will-determine-how-far-grizzlies-can-go-in-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-jaren-jackson-jr-not-ja-morant-will-determine-how-far-grizzlies-can-go-in-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devin Booker says he didn't experience COVID symptoms while missing four games in NBA's protocols]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suns All-Star Devin Booker made the trip to Miami for Wednesday's showdown after missing four games in the NBA's COVID protocols.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/devin-booker-says-he-didnt-experience-covid-symptoms-while-missing-four-games-in-nbas-protocols/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/devin-booker-says-he-didnt-experience-covid-symptoms-while-missing-four-games-in-nbas-protocols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the Raptors serve the top ranked Suns a loss? | On Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns are the best team in the league right now, but should they consider a matchup against the Raptors a lay up? Tony Anderson gives his take.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/can-the-raptors-serve-the-top-ranked-suns-a-loss-on-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/can-the-raptors-serve-the-top-ranked-suns-a-loss-on-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers' fans expected to let Ben Simmons hear it during his Philly return with Nets]]></title><description><![CDATA[While former Sixers all-star Ben Simmons isn't playing, he's expected to be on bench with Nets for Thursday's game. Philly fans are likely to let him hear it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-fans-expected-to-let-ben-simmons-hear-it-during-his-philly-return-with-nets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-fans-expected-to-let-ben-simmons-hear-it-during-his-philly-return-with-nets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Star Devin Booker returns from COVID protocols as Phoenix Suns down Miami Heat, clinch playoff berth]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Star Devin Booker returned for the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, helping his team prevail over the Miami Heat and clinch a playoff berth.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/all-star-devin-booker-returns-from-covid-protocols-as-phoenix-suns-down-miami-heat-clinch-playoff-berth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/all-star-devin-booker-returns-from-covid-protocols-as-phoenix-suns-down-miami-heat-clinch-playoff-berth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to bet on Thursday night's showdown between the Warriors and Nuggets]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the matchup between Joki&#263; and the Nuggets vs. Steph and the Warriors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-to-bet-on-thursday-nights-showdown-between-the-warriors-and-nuggets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-to-bet-on-thursday-nights-showdown-between-the-warriors-and-nuggets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much do the Warriors miss Draymond Green?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down why the Warriors shouldn't panic over their recent swoon. They just need their veteran stars to get healthy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-much-do-the-warriors-miss-draymond-green/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-much-do-the-warriors-miss-draymond-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Celtics true NBA championship contenders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down why the Celtics need to be taken seriously in the Eastern Conference playoff race.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-celtics-true-nba-championship-contenders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-celtics-true-nba-championship-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan ejected after exchange with JaVale McGee as Suns escape with win against Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fan was ejected after apparently talking trash to Suns center Deandre Ayton and getting into a verbal exchange with Phoenix teammate JaVale McGee.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/fan-ejected-after-exchange-with-javale-mcgee-as-suns-escape-with-win-against-magic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/fan-ejected-after-exchange-with-javale-mcgee-as-suns-escape-with-win-against-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackie Moon makes appearance with Warriors as Will Ferrell warms up with team before game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flint Tropics legend Jackie Moon made an appearance at Chase Center when Will Ferrell warmed up with the Warriors in full costume.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jackie-moon-makes-appearance-with-warriors-as-will-ferrell-warms-up-with-team-before-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jackie-moon-makes-appearance-with-warriors-as-will-ferrell-warms-up-with-team-before-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Jordan is getting his chance to fill essential role as Sixers' backup center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acquired after the Lakers waived him, veteran DeAndre Jordan was solid in his Sixers' debut during a win over the Bulls&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-jordan-is-getting-his-chance-to-fill-essential-role-as-sixers-backup-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-jordan-is-getting-his-chance-to-fill-essential-role-as-sixers-backup-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' Russell Westbrook disappointed fans 'shame' his last name during taunts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westbrook draws the line on criticism: "The moment it becomes where my name is getting shamed, it becomes an issue."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-russell-westbrook-disappointed-fans-shame-his-last-name-during-taunts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-russell-westbrook-disappointed-fans-shame-his-last-name-during-taunts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA fines Julius Randle $50K over altercation with Cam Johnson in Suns-Knicks matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA fined Knicks forward Julius Randle $50,000 after his altercation with Cam Johnson in Phoenix's 115-114 home win Friday over New York.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-fines-julius-randle-50k-over-altercation-with-cam-johnson-in-suns-knicks-matchup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-fines-julius-randle-50k-over-altercation-with-cam-johnson-in-suns-knicks-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James has epic 56-point game, tells courtside Rams QB Matthew Stafford it was all for him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off a Super Bowl win, Matthew Stafford sat next to&nbsp;Lakers bench and interacted with LeBron James during his 56-point performance vs. Warriors&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-has-epic-56-point-game-tells-courtside-rams-qb-matthew-stafford-it-was-all-for-him/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-has-epic-56-point-game-tells-courtside-rams-qb-matthew-stafford-it-was-all-for-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns missing 'best backcourt in the league.' Some unlikely heroes are filling the void]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Chris Paul or Devin Booker, no problem. The Phoenix Suns are still atop the West without the NBA's 'best backcourt.' Will they stay there?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-missing-best-backcourt-in-the-league-some-unlikely-heroes-are-filling-the-void/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-missing-best-backcourt-in-the-league-some-unlikely-heroes-are-filling-the-void/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers coach Frank Vogel says he's experimenting like never before to help struggling team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Frank Vogel and his staff have tried to find solutions as the Lakers have dropped eight games under .500 at 27-35 and lost four games in a row.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-coach-frank-vogel-says-hes-experimenting-like-never-before-to-help-struggling-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-coach-frank-vogel-says-hes-experimenting-like-never-before-to-help-struggling-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slumping Lakers discuss using Russell Westbrook off the bench: 'We've talked about everything']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers are desperately searching for answers after the team dropped to eight games below .500, and that could mean using Westbrook off the bench.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/slumping-lakers-discuss-using-russell-westbrook-off-the-bench-weve-talked-about-everything/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/slumping-lakers-discuss-using-russell-westbrook-off-the-bench-weve-talked-about-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should NBA stop putting bad super teams like the Lakers on primetime?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Seriously: The Lakers are not very good this year, so the crew debates whether or not they should be getting primetime spotlights over some better, smaller market teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/should-nba-stop-putting-bad-super-teams-like-the-lakers-on-primetime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/should-nba-stop-putting-bad-super-teams-like-the-lakers-on-primetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVP or not, Ja Morant is the NBA's most exciting player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Seriously: From high-flying dunks to stuffed stat sheets, Ja Morant is putting on a show this season and whether you think he's he MVP or not, its hard to deny he's the most electric player on the court right now.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mvp-or-not-ja-morant-is-the-nbas-most-exciting-player/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mvp-or-not-ja-morant-is-the-nbas-most-exciting-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many steps backward have the Knicks taken this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Seriously: The Knicks came into the season with a lot of promise after making the playoffs a season ago, but just how far have the regressed since?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-many-steps-backward-have-the-knicks-taken-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-many-steps-backward-have-the-knicks-taken-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the NBA's highest-paid player? Steph Curry, Lebron James lead the pack of top earners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who are the highest paid players in the NBA? League superstars like LeBron and Steph Curry rake in the most.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-the-nbas-highest-paid-player-steph-curry-lebron-james-lead-the-pack-of-top-earners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-the-nbas-highest-paid-player-steph-curry-lebron-james-lead-the-pack-of-top-earners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red-hot Sixers host Cavs and here's how to bet on it | On Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Site: Tony Anderson checks in with Jeff Zillgitt to get a temperature check on both the 76ers and the Cavs and provide us with the information to bet on their upcoming showdown.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/red-hot-sixers-host-cavs-and-heres-how-to-bet-on-it-on-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/red-hot-sixers-host-cavs-and-heres-how-to-bet-on-it-on-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 takeaways from Suns blasting Blazers minus injured Chris Paul, Devin Booker (COVID protocols)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam Johnson scored 20 points in leading Suns past Blazers by 30 without Chris Paul (thumb) and Devin Booker (health and safety protocols).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/5-takeaways-from-suns-blasting-blazers-minus-injured-chris-paul-devin-booker-covid-protocols/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/5-takeaways-from-suns-blasting-blazers-minus-injured-chris-paul-devin-booker-covid-protocols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Harden shines in Sixers home debut as Doc Rivers looks to make rotation decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden had 26 points, nine assists and nine rebounds as the Sixers used a big second half to top the Knicks and move to 3-0 with Harden.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/james-harden-shines-in-sixers-home-debut-as-doc-rivers-looks-to-make-rotation-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/james-harden-shines-in-sixers-home-debut-as-doc-rivers-looks-to-make-rotation-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ja Morant's historic 52-point game was 'everything' Memphis Grizzlies could ever want | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside the first 50-point performance in Grizzlies history, a Monday night game those at FedExForum will tell people they were at for years to come.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morants-historic-52-point-game-was-everything-memphis-grizzlies-could-ever-want-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morants-historic-52-point-game-was-everything-memphis-grizzlies-could-ever-want-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mad scramble to escape invasion: How ex-NBA player fled Ukraine amid Russian incursion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans playing pro basketball in Ukraine described harrowing experiences as they left the country as it faced an invasion by Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mad-scramble-to-escape-invasion-how-ex-nba-player-fled-ukraine-amid-russian-incursion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mad-scramble-to-escape-invasion-how-ex-nba-player-fled-ukraine-amid-russian-incursion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mayor Eric Adams: It 'would send the wrong message' to allow Kyrie Irving to play at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite dropping the vaccine mandate for New York City, Mayor Eric Adams said he still can't allow Kyrie Irving to play any Nets' home games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-it-would-send-the-wrong-message-to-allow-kyrie-irving-to-play-at-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 04:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-it-would-send-the-wrong-message-to-allow-kyrie-irving-to-play-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Are Philadelphia 76ers top five with a happy, motivated James Harden?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia 76ers may now have the NBA's top 1-2 punch in Joel Embiid and James Harden, but does that make them a lock to win it all this year?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-are-philadelphia-76ers-top-five-with-a-happy-motivated-james-harden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-are-philadelphia-76ers-top-five-with-a-happy-motivated-james-harden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeMar DeRozan having renaissance season with Bulls as he continues to master midrange game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics dubbed DeMar DeRozan the worst signing of the offseason, but he's having the best season of his career&nbsp;with the Chicago Bulls.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/demar-derozan-having-renaissance-season-with-bulls-as-he-continues-to-master-midrange-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/demar-derozan-having-renaissance-season-with-bulls-as-he-continues-to-master-midrange-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joel Embiid the MVP front-runner. But his eyes are focused on earning his first NBA title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joel Embiid is NBA's scoring leader &ndash; the first center to do so since Shaquille O'Neal in 1999-2000 &ndash; and is becoming the force he was expected to be.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/joel-embiid-the-mvp-front-runner-but-his-eyes-are-focused-on-earning-his-first-nba-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/joel-embiid-the-mvp-front-runner-but-his-eyes-are-focused-on-earning-his-first-nba-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zion Williamson, Pelicans heading toward an ugly collision. Team's future in New Orleans could hang in the balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pessimistic picture is being painted that Zion Williamson is not long term for New Orleans, and that his family's role in his affairs has not helped.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/zion-williamson-pelicans-heading-toward-an-ugly-collision-teams-future-in-new-orleans-could-hang-in-the-balance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/zion-williamson-pelicans-heading-toward-an-ugly-collision-teams-future-in-new-orleans-could-hang-in-the-balance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA second-half predictions: How will playoff race shake out? Who will make play-in tournament?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the season resumes, our USA TODAY Sports NBA experts made their predictions for how the playoff race will unfold down the stretch.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-second-half-predictions-how-will-playoff-race-shake-out-who-will-make-play-in-tournament/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-second-half-predictions-how-will-playoff-race-shake-out-who-will-make-play-in-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top storylines for rest of NBA season: Who wins the East? Can LeBron James get Lakers into playoffs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With only seven weeks remaining in the regular season, there is still a lot to be decided in the intense push for the postseason.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/top-storylines-for-rest-of-nba-season-who-wins-the-east-can-lebron-james-get-lakers-into-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/top-storylines-for-rest-of-nba-season-who-wins-the-east-can-lebron-james-get-lakers-into-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 NBA stars who will impact championship race in second half of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA is pausing briefly after the All-Star Game. Once the regular season resumes Thursday, teams will be off on a six-week dash to the playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/10-nba-stars-who-will-impact-championship-race-in-second-half-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/10-nba-stars-who-will-impact-championship-race-in-second-half-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 (of 75) memorable moments in NBA history: From Heat-Knicks fight to Dream Team to Bulls' two 3-peats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking back at some of the greatest and most memorable moments in the 75 years of the NBA from Heat-Knicks fight to Dream Team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/25-of-75-memorable-moments-in-nba-history-from-heat-knicks-fight-to-dream-team-to-bulls-two-3-peats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/25-of-75-memorable-moments-in-nba-history-from-heat-knicks-fight-to-dream-team-to-bulls-two-3-peats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How LeBron James' staggering play in Game 5 of 2007 East finals became my favorite NBA moment | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James scored the Cavaliers' final 25 points and 29 of their last 30 to defeat the heavily-favored Pistons in Game 5 of East finals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-lebron-james-staggering-play-in-game-5-of-2007-east-finals-became-my-favorite-nba-moment-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-lebron-james-staggering-play-in-game-5-of-2007-east-finals-became-my-favorite-nba-moment-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA All-Star Saturday Night: Time, TV info, how to watch 2022 Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA All-Star Saturday Night features Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Dunk Contest. Everything you need to know as All-Star Weekend continues.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-all-star-saturday-night-time-tv-info-how-to-watch-2022-dunk-contest-3-point-contest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-all-star-saturday-night-time-tv-info-how-to-watch-2022-dunk-contest-3-point-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: LeBron James open to returning to Cavaliers, says he wants to play season with son Bronny]]></title><description><![CDATA[A return to Cleveland could be a long shot, but LeBron James said it's a possibility. He also would like to play a season with son Bronny.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-lebron-james-open-to-returning-to-cavaliers-says-he-wants-to-play-season-with-son-bronny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-lebron-james-open-to-returning-to-cavaliers-says-he-wants-to-play-season-with-son-bronny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Shot' that changed the Bulls' trajectory and became my favorite NBA moment | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than anything else, Michael Jordan's shot is credited as the genesis of the Bulls' come-up.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-shot-that-changed-the-bulls-trajectory-and-became-my-favorite-nba-moment-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-shot-that-changed-the-bulls-trajectory-and-became-my-favorite-nba-moment-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 (of 75) greatest moments in NBA history: From LeBron's first title to Bird's steal to Jordan's 'The Shot']]></title><description><![CDATA[As the NBA honors its 75 greatest players during All-Star Weekend, we take a look at some of the most memorable moments in league history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/25-of-75-greatest-moments-in-nba-history-from-lebrons-first-title-to-birds-steal-to-jordans-the-shot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/25-of-75-greatest-moments-in-nba-history-from-lebrons-first-title-to-birds-steal-to-jordans-the-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best of 2022 NBA All-Star weekend in Cleveland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA world descended on Cleveland for the 71st All-Star Game. Take a look through all the best photos from the weekend's festivities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-of-2022-nba-all-star-weekend-in-cleveland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-of-2022-nba-all-star-weekend-in-cleveland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 (of 75) greatest moments in NBA history: From Kobe Bryant's finale to Willis Reed's walk-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the NBA honors its 75 greatest players during All-Star Weekend, we take a look at some of the most memorable moments in league history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/25-of-75-greatest-moments-in-nba-history-from-kobe-bryants-finale-to-willis-reeds-walk-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/25-of-75-greatest-moments-in-nba-history-from-kobe-bryants-finale-to-willis-reeds-walk-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to bet on tonight's matchup between the Sixers and Bucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today host Tony Anderson is here to help you place your bets on tonight's matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-to-bet-on-tonights-matchup-between-the-sixers-and-bucks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-to-bet-on-tonights-matchup-between-the-sixers-and-bucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Should we ask him to do it again?': Why this NBA moment remains my favorite 42 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. J's layup against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Lakers was style and grace personified and is one of the NBA's most iconic plays.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/should-we-ask-him-to-do-it-again-why-this-nba-moment-remains-my-favorite-42-years-later/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/should-we-ask-him-to-do-it-again-why-this-nba-moment-remains-my-favorite-42-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the Nuggets be a sleeper NBA championship contender?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down why the Nuggets could be a potential darkhorse contender in the NBA playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/could-the-nuggets-be-a-sleeper-nba-championship-contender/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/could-the-nuggets-be-a-sleeper-nba-championship-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Suns or Warriors the top team in the West?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down why the Suns have the advantage over the Warriors in the race for the top seed in the Western Conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-suns-or-warriors-the-top-team-in-the-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-suns-or-warriors-the-top-team-in-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Bucks still the East favorite despite Nets-Sixers trade?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the Eastern Conference after the NBA trade deadline and whether the Bucks are still the favorite.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-bucks-still-the-east-favorite-despite-nets-sixers-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-bucks-still-the-east-favorite-despite-nets-sixers-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking ahead to potential NBA conference winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Anderson breaks down the odds on who is best set to be conference champs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/looking-ahead-to-potential-nba-conference-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/looking-ahead-to-potential-nba-conference-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Josh Giddey joins NBA legend Oscar Robertson as only rookies with three consecutive triple-doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Giddey had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to join Oscar Robertson as the only rookies to record three straight triple-doubles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/thunders-josh-giddey-joins-nba-legend-oscar-robertson-as-only-rookies-with-three-consecutive-triple-doubles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/thunders-josh-giddey-joins-nba-legend-oscar-robertson-as-only-rookies-with-three-consecutive-triple-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will James Harden find Philadelphia a place to call home? Can Sixers wind up as 'the winner'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can James Harden help the Sixers win their first title since 1983 while also finding a new place to call home?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/will-james-harden-find-philadelphia-a-place-to-call-home-can-sixers-wind-up-as-the-winner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/will-james-harden-find-philadelphia-a-place-to-call-home-can-sixers-wind-up-as-the-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to bet on tonight's matchup between the Knicks and Nets]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to bet on tonight's battle of New York&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-to-bet-on-tonights-matchup-between-the-knicks-and-nets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-to-bet-on-tonights-matchup-between-the-knicks-and-nets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New NBPA head Tamika Tremaglio: 'Next generation leader' for a complicated time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tamika Tremaglio, the new leader of the National Basketball Players Association, is viewed as the right person to help players maintain labor peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/new-nbpa-head-tamika-tremaglio-next-generation-leader-for-a-complicated-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/new-nbpa-head-tamika-tremaglio-next-generation-leader-for-a-complicated-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Harden and Joel Embiid: How the Sixers' superstar players plan to work together]]></title><description><![CDATA[The addition of James Harden should make life easier for Sixers star Joel Embiid, as well as increase their title chances&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/james-harden-and-joel-embiid-how-the-sixers-superstar-players-plan-to-work-together/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/james-harden-and-joel-embiid-how-the-sixers-superstar-players-plan-to-work-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies' Ja Morant showing Pelicans what they were hoping to get with Zion Williamson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ja Morant, the No. 2 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, has Memphis climbing in the West, while No. 1 pick Zion Williamson's injuries have lessened his impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-ja-morant-showing-pelicans-what-they-were-hoping-to-get-with-zion-williamson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-ja-morant-showing-pelicans-what-they-were-hoping-to-get-with-zion-williamson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Can the Phoenix Suns join the Bulls and Warriors in the 70-win club?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have only been two NBA teams to win at least 70 games in an 82-game regular season. Can the 2021-22 Phoenix Suns make it three?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-can-the-phoenix-suns-join-the-bulls-and-warriors-in-the-70-win-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-can-the-phoenix-suns-join-the-bulls-and-warriors-in-the-70-win-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyreke Evans, who last played for Pacers, reinstated by NBA after two-year drug ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his lone season in Indiana&nbsp;in 2018-19, Evans averaged 10.2 points per game while shooting a career-low 38.9% from the field.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/tyreke-evans-who-last-played-for-pacers-reinstated-by-nba-after-two-year-drug-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/tyreke-evans-who-last-played-for-pacers-reinstated-by-nba-after-two-year-drug-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Simmons' career revival in Brooklyn could be a great redemption story &mdash; if he makes it work | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[If he embraces his role in Brooklyn, Ben Simmons has a chance to help the Nets reach heights they were unable to reach with James Harden.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-career-revival-in-brooklyn-could-be-a-great-redemption-story-mdash-if-he-makes-it-work-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2022 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-career-revival-in-brooklyn-could-be-a-great-redemption-story-mdash-if-he-makes-it-work-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, James Harden were supposed to bring a title to Brooklyn. But chaos ensued]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was expected to be a team destined to win championships turned into a dud and disintegrated amid injuries, vaccine refusal and frustration.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-james-harden-were-supposed-to-bring-a-title-to-brooklyn-but-chaos-ensued/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-james-harden-were-supposed-to-bring-a-title-to-brooklyn-but-chaos-ensued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade deadline: Who were the winners (Sixers, Cavs, Nets) and the losers (Lakers, Knicks)?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were a lot of winners and some losers, too, on a blockbuster day of deals at the trade deadline.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-who-were-the-winners-sixers-cavs-nets-and-the-losers-lakers-knicks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-who-were-the-winners-sixers-cavs-nets-and-the-losers-lakers-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for the Blazers after breaking up backcourt duo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses the how the Blazers should move forward after trading C.J. McCollum and others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/whats-next-for-the-blazers-after-breaking-up-backcourt-duo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/whats-next-for-the-blazers-after-breaking-up-backcourt-duo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade tracker: Every player dealt at the 2022 deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[As teams look to revamp their rosters for the second half of the season, here's a look at every player traded ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-tracker-every-player-dealt-at-the-2022-deadline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-tracker-every-player-dealt-at-the-2022-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade deadline tracker: Breaking down all the deals leading up to Thursday's deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[An up-to-date look at all the NBA trades leading into Thursday's trade deadline? Will Ben Simmons be moved? Will James Harden remain in Brooklyn?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-tracker-breaking-down-all-the-deals-leading-up-to-thursdays-deadline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-tracker-breaking-down-all-the-deals-leading-up-to-thursdays-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade deadline: What's the buzz and what to expect before Thursday 3 p.m. ET cutoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Thursday's 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline approaching, much of the attention is focused on whether Brooklyn and Philadelphia will make a trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-whats-the-buzz-and-what-to-expect-before-thursday-3-pm-et-cutoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-deadline-whats-the-buzz-and-what-to-expect-before-thursday-3-pm-et-cutoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelicans acquire CJ McCollum in trade with Portland Trail Blazers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers are trading CJ McCollum to the Pelicans for Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Didi Louzada and draft picks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pelicans-acquire-cj-mccollum-in-trade-with-portland-trail-blazers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pelicans-acquire-cj-mccollum-in-trade-with-portland-trail-blazers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Why Brooklyn has fallen into possible play-in and why Kevin Durant's return may not be enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns and Warriors remain at the top of the power rankings. Meanwhile, the Nets are falling apart. Can Kevin Durant save them?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-why-brooklyn-has-fallen-into-possible-play-in-and-why-kevin-durants-return-may-not-be-enough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-why-brooklyn-has-fallen-into-possible-play-in-and-why-kevin-durants-return-may-not-be-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana Pacers trade Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb to Sacramento Kings]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is Indiana's second trade this week, signifying that owner Herb Simon is ready to commit to a full rebuild.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/indiana-pacers-trade-domantas-sabonis-justin-holiday-jeremy-lamb-to-sacramento-kings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/indiana-pacers-trade-domantas-sabonis-justin-holiday-jeremy-lamb-to-sacramento-kings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explaining Desmond Bane's meteoric rise with Memphis Grizzlies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies' Desmond Bane has grown into one of the NBA's most improved players in his second season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/explaining-desmond-banes-meteoric-rise-with-memphis-grizzlies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/explaining-desmond-banes-meteoric-rise-with-memphis-grizzlies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers must seize the moment after Caris LeVert trade, capitalize on 'chance to do something special']]></title><description><![CDATA['Don't take this type of team for granted', two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo said as he sees personnel, DNA, character, coaching to contend for title&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cavaliers-must-seize-the-moment-after-caris-levert-trade-capitalize-on-chance-to-do-something-special/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cavaliers-must-seize-the-moment-after-caris-levert-trade-capitalize-on-chance-to-do-something-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Here's why winning NBA Rookie of the Year matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham discusses NBA's deep and talented rookie class, Rookie of the Year race, lessons from Ben Wallace and leadership.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/detroit-pistons-cade-cunningham-heres-why-winning-nba-rookie-of-the-year-matters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/detroit-pistons-cade-cunningham-heres-why-winning-nba-rookie-of-the-year-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Cleveland Cavaliers will send Ricky Rubio, draft picks to Indiana Pacers for Caris LeVert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers needed backcourt help after the Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio injuries and added firepower with Caris LeVert.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/reports-cleveland-cavaliers-will-send-ricky-rubio-draft-picks-to-indiana-pacers-for-caris-levert/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/reports-cleveland-cavaliers-will-send-ricky-rubio-draft-picks-to-indiana-pacers-for-caris-levert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Harden for Ben Simmons? Nets open to potential Sixers trade, per report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daryl Morey had said trading Ben Simmons by the deadline is "less likely than likely," but it now appears the Sixers are willing to listen and talk.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/james-harden-for-ben-simmons-nets-open-to-potential-sixers-trade-per-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2022 01:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/james-harden-for-ben-simmons-nets-open-to-potential-sixers-trade-per-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undrafted Raptors guard who got a vote as NBA Finals MVP on verge of first All-Star appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred VanVleet has emerged as a potential All-Star for the Toronto Raptors after going undrafted in 2016 following a four-year career at Wichita State.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/undrafted-raptors-guard-who-got-a-vote-as-nba-finals-mvp-on-verge-of-first-all-star-appearance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 02:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/undrafted-raptors-guard-who-got-a-vote-as-nba-finals-mvp-on-verge-of-first-all-star-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronny James to Duke basketball? Program remains 'involved' with star recruit, per reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronny James is emerging as a top 2023 basketball recruit. Here's why Duke basketball remains a contender for him despite a big coaching change.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bronny-james-to-duke-basketball-program-remains-involved-with-star-recruit-per-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bronny-james-to-duke-basketball-program-remains-involved-with-star-recruit-per-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Why the NBA has resisted a Rooney Rule in its hiring practice for head coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA has resisted such a Rooney Rule with Commissioner Adam Silver telling reporters, "I'm not sure it makes sense."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-why-the-nba-has-resisted-a-rooney-rule-in-its-hiring-practice-for-head-coaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-why-the-nba-has-resisted-a-rooney-rule-in-its-hiring-practice-for-head-coaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Fitch, Cavaliers first coach who won an NBA title with Celtics, dies at 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019, Fitch had a knack for turning downtrodden franchises into playoff teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bill-fitch-cavaliers-first-coach-who-won-an-nba-title-with-celtics-dies-at-89/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bill-fitch-cavaliers-first-coach-who-won-an-nba-title-with-celtics-dies-at-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant NBA All-Star MVP trophy redesigned to honor late legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA All-Star MVP was renamed for Kobe Bryant two years ago. Now the trophy is getting a redesign to honor his NBA legacy and All-Star bona fides.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryant-nba-all-star-mvp-trophy-redesigned-to-honor-late-legend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryant-nba-all-star-mvp-trophy-redesigned-to-honor-late-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do the T'wolves have the pieces to be a true NBA playoff contender?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses the young Timberwolves and their improvement this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/do-the-twolves-have-the-pieces-to-be-a-true-nba-playoff-contender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/do-the-twolves-have-the-pieces-to-be-a-true-nba-playoff-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Lakers in trouble in the Western Conference playoff race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses LeBron James' latest knee injury and what it means for the Lakers in the Western Conference playoff race.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-lakers-in-trouble-in-the-western-conference-playoff-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-lakers-in-trouble-in-the-western-conference-playoff-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Suns the best team in the NBA this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down why the Suns are at the top of the NBA this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-suns-the-best-team-in-the-nba-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-suns-the-best-team-in-the-nba-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking most influential Black people in sports: Who is No. 1?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are superstars. Some are coaches. Some are on TV. They are part of USA TODAY Sports' ranking of the "50 Most Influential Black People in Sports."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-most-influential-black-people-in-sports-who-is-no-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-most-influential-black-people-in-sports-who-is-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers coach Doc Rivers on latest Ben Simmons trade drama: 'It's all posturing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Doc Rivers responded after an ESPN report cited Ben Simmons' apparent frustrations with the coach and the Sixers organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-coach-doc-rivers-on-latest-ben-simmons-trade-drama-its-all-posturing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-coach-doc-rivers-on-latest-ben-simmons-trade-drama-its-all-posturing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once considered risky NBA lottery pick, Suns' shooting star channeling his inner Klay Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suns' third-year forward has been on a tear from the 3-point line, which has helped the Suns to the league's best record.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/once-considered-risky-nba-lottery-pick-suns-shooting-star-channeling-his-inner-klay-thompson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/once-considered-risky-nba-lottery-pick-suns-shooting-star-channeling-his-inner-klay-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: What the fans, media and players got wrong about the NBA All-Star Game starters]]></title><description><![CDATA[New rule: Team with league's best record deserves to have a starter in the NBA's All-Star Game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-what-the-fans-media-and-players-got-wrong-about-the-nba-all-star-game-starters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 02:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-what-the-fans-media-and-players-got-wrong-about-the-nba-all-star-game-starters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA All-Stars: LeBron James ties All-Star Game record; Grizzlies' Ja Morant to make All-Star debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first of what should be many NBA All-Star appearances for Ja Morant, and for LeBron James, it's likely not the final one.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-all-stars-lebron-james-ties-all-star-game-record-grizzlies-ja-morant-to-make-all-star-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 01:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-all-stars-lebron-james-ties-all-star-game-record-grizzlies-ja-morant-to-make-all-star-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade rumors: Which top targets could push contenders over the top to a championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With NBA championship race wide open, the right trade could be a big factor in pushing one of the contenders to a title.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-rumors-which-top-targets-could-push-contenders-over-the-top-to-a-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-rumors-which-top-targets-could-push-contenders-over-the-top-to-a-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Suns separate from pack, but there is a shakeup in the list below them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns and Warriors remain 1-2 in latest NBA power rankings, but there was plenty of movement below as the Nets and Bucks return to Top 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-suns-separate-from-pack-but-there-is-a-shakeup-in-the-list-below-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-suns-separate-from-pack-but-there-is-a-shakeup-in-the-list-below-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs' Gregg Popovich rips Republicans, as well as Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, for blocking voting rights bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gregg Popovich hasn't been shy about discussing hot-button political topics. On Sunday he took aim at Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/spurs-gregg-popovich-rips-republicans-as-well-as-joe-manchin-kyrsten-sinema-for-blocking-voting-rights-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/spurs-gregg-popovich-rips-republicans-as-well-as-joe-manchin-kyrsten-sinema-for-blocking-voting-rights-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milwaukee Bucks' Grayson Allen suspended for injury-causing foul on Chicago Bulls' Alex Caruso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago's Alex Caruso sustained a fractured right wrist on the foul by Milwaukee's Grayson Allen and will miss at least the next 6-8 weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-grayson-allen-suspended-for-injury-causing-foul-on-chicago-bulls-alex-caruso/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-grayson-allen-suspended-for-injury-causing-foul-on-chicago-bulls-alex-caruso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzaga suspends John Stockton's season tickets for not wearing a mask at games]]></title><description><![CDATA[An outspoken critic of COVID-19 vaccines, Stockton has sparred with Gonzaga officials over enforcement of its health protocols at basketball games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/gonzaga-suspends-john-stocktons-season-tickets-for-not-wearing-a-mask-at-games/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/gonzaga-suspends-john-stocktons-season-tickets-for-not-wearing-a-mask-at-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls' Alex Caruso out 6-8 weeks with broken wrist caused on hard foul by Bucks' Grayson Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grayson Allen grabbed Alex Caruso's wrist while Caruso was going up for a layup in Friday's game, sending him crashing to the court on his wrist.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bulls-alex-caruso-out-6-8-weeks-with-broken-wrist-caused-on-hard-foul-by-bucks-grayson-allen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bulls-alex-caruso-out-6-8-weeks-with-broken-wrist-caused-on-hard-foul-by-bucks-grayson-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lusia Harris is the basketball pioneer we almost forgot. Shaq wants to make sure that doesn't happen again.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lusia Harris died unexpectedly this week. Shaq is the executive producer of a documentary about Harris and wanted to give her the red carpet treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lusia-harris-is-the-basketball-pioneer-we-almost-forgot-shaq-wants-to-make-sure-that-doesnt-happen-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2022 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lusia-harris-is-the-basketball-pioneer-we-almost-forgot-shaq-wants-to-make-sure-that-doesnt-happen-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls coach Billy Donovan: Grayson Allen's flagrant foul 'could've ended' Alex Caruso's career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan was not pleased by a flagrant foul committed by the Milwaukee Bucks' Grayson Allen against guard Alex Caruso.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bulls-coach-billy-donovan-grayson-allens-flagrant-foul-couldve-ended-alex-carusos-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2022 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bulls-coach-billy-donovan-grayson-allens-flagrant-foul-couldve-ended-alex-carusos-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: How long can Mavericks' Luka Doncic avoid the criticism Lakers' Russell Westbrook gets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Doncic has many of the same flaws as Russell Westbrook but gets far less criticism. He may not be able to outrun it much longer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-how-long-can-mavericks-luka-doncic-avoid-the-criticism-lakers-russell-westbrook-gets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-how-long-can-mavericks-luka-doncic-avoid-the-criticism-lakers-russell-westbrook-gets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa reveals witness list for upcoming trial over crash photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court documents filed Thursday provide a preview of the trial over photos of human remains from the crash that killed Kobe Bryant in January 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-reveals-witness-list-for-upcoming-trial-over-crash-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-reveals-witness-list-for-upcoming-trial-over-crash-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey: Ben Simmons trade by deadline 'less likely than likely']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixers president Daryl Morey struck a pessimistic tone regarding the team's chances of making a trade for Ben Simmons by the Feb. 10 deadline.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/philadelphia-76ers-president-daryl-morey-ben-simmons-trade-by-deadline-less-likely-than-likely/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/philadelphia-76ers-president-daryl-morey-ben-simmons-trade-by-deadline-less-likely-than-likely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Sixers do at NBA trade deadline will show how they answer an essential question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will a team come up with a good enough trade package for the Sixers to deal Ben Simmons by Feb. 10? Or will they wait and hope to get more in summer?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-sixers-do-at-nba-trade-deadline-will-show-how-they-answer-an-essential-question/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-sixers-do-at-nba-trade-deadline-will-show-how-they-answer-an-essential-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Firing Frank Vogel may be the Lakers' best option with few good roster moves available]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it may be unfair, Lakers coach Frank Vogel is likely to be the scapegoat for the Lakers' mediocre season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-firing-frank-vogel-may-be-the-lakers-best-option-with-few-good-roster-moves-available/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-firing-frank-vogel-may-be-the-lakers-best-option-with-few-good-roster-moves-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA fines Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving for verbal altercation with Cavaliers fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving was fined $25,000 by the NBA for his verbal jousting with a Cleveland Cavaliers fan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-fines-brooklyn-nets-guard-kyrie-irving-for-verbal-altercation-with-cavaliers-fan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-fines-brooklyn-nets-guard-kyrie-irving-for-verbal-altercation-with-cavaliers-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ja Morant's brand is reaching new highs. What might that be worth to Memphis? | Giannotto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry experts say Ja Morant's brand could do for Memphis what LeBron James once did for Cleveland, or Giannis Antetokounmpo is doing for Milwaukee.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morants-brand-is-reaching-new-highs-what-might-that-be-worth-to-memphis-giannotto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morants-brand-is-reaching-new-highs-what-might-that-be-worth-to-memphis-giannotto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade rumors: Why the right deal could vault the Sixers, Jazz and Bulls into title contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline looming, a good trade could help teams win a title. Just ask the Milwaukee Bucks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-rumors-why-the-right-deal-could-vault-the-sixers-jazz-and-bulls-into-title-contention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-trade-rumors-why-the-right-deal-could-vault-the-sixers-jazz-and-bulls-into-title-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to bet on Thursday night's matchup between the Suns and Mavs]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Site: Tony Anderson and Duane Rankin break down Thursday's game between the Suns and Mavs and tell you how to bet on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-to-bet-on-thursday-nights-matchup-between-the-suns-and-mavs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-to-bet-on-thursday-nights-matchup-between-the-suns-and-mavs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers Domantas Sabonis sustains what could be 'significant' ankle sprain against Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sabonis remained in the game and drilled a dagger 3-pointer to give Indiana a 104-96 lead with 2:28 left in the fourth quarter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-domantas-sabonis-sustains-what-could-be-significant-ankle-sprain-against-lakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-domantas-sabonis-sustains-what-could-be-significant-ankle-sprain-against-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top NBA players on the trade market ahead of 2022 trade deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today Sports' Jeff Zillgitt takes a look at the top players on the trade market ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/top-nba-players-on-the-trade-market-ahead-of-2022-trade-deadline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/top-nba-players-on-the-trade-market-ahead-of-2022-trade-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron and the Lakers look to reassess prior to trade deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James believes that the Lakers can turn it around, just like Tom Brady's Super-Bowl winning Buccaneers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-and-the-lakers-look-to-reassess-prior-to-trade-deadline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-and-the-lakers-look-to-reassess-prior-to-trade-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible Knicks trade deadline scenarios]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses potential moves for New York Knicks prior to the 2022 trade deadline.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/possible-knicks-trade-deadline-scenarios/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/possible-knicks-trade-deadline-scenarios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia's future with Ben Simmons ahead of NBA trade dealine]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down where the 76er's stand with Ben Simmons ahead of the NBA trade deadline.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/philadelphias-future-with-ben-simmons-ahead-of-nba-trade-dealine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/philadelphias-future-with-ben-simmons-ahead-of-nba-trade-dealine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Grizzlies vault into the Top 5, but Suns, Warriors remain 1-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns and Warriors remain 1-2 in The Republic's latest power rankings, but Grizzlies returns to Top 5 after winning 11 straight games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-grizzlies-vault-into-the-top-5-but-suns-warriors-remain-1-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-grizzlies-vault-into-the-top-5-but-suns-warriors-remain-1-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers big man Myles Turner out indefinitely due to stress reaction in left foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turner will continue receiving treatment and be re-examined in two weeks, per the Pacers. They did not share a timetable for his return.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-big-man-myles-turner-out-indefinitely-due-to-stress-reaction-in-left-foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-big-man-myles-turner-out-indefinitely-due-to-stress-reaction-in-left-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Toronto star Kyle Lowry's mother has become a staple in Raptors social community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat's Kyle Lowry's mother, Marie Holloway, has become a staple in the Toronto Raptors' Twitter community. Where do her allegiances lie?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-toronto-star-kyle-lowrys-mother-has-become-a-staple-in-raptors-social-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-toronto-star-kyle-lowrys-mother-has-become-a-staple-in-raptors-social-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors distance themselves from partial team owner after his comments about Uyghurs in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors moved quickly to respond to comments made by a partial team owner, who spoke on a podcast about Uyghurs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-distance-themselves-from-partial-team-owner-after-his-comments-about-uyghurs-in-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-distance-themselves-from-partial-team-owner-after-his-comments-about-uyghurs-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers center Myles Turner out vs. L.A. Clippers with foot injury, will get second opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turner is expected to be a major target ahead of trade deadline, any long-term injury could hamper the Pacers' plans to revamp the struggling roster.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-center-myles-turner-out-vs-la-clippers-with-foot-injury-will-get-second-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-center-myles-turner-out-vs-la-clippers-with-foot-injury-will-get-second-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cade Cunningham ejected, Detroit Pistons lit up by Devin Booker and Phoenix Suns, 135-108]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cade Cunningham scored 21 points before getting ejected in third quarter; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker scorched Detroit Pistons for 30 points&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cade-cunningham-ejected-detroit-pistons-lit-up-by-devin-booker-and-phoenix-suns-135-108/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cade-cunningham-ejected-detroit-pistons-lit-up-by-devin-booker-and-phoenix-suns-135-108/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant sidelined with sprained knee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant's injury happened in the second quarter of Saturday's game, and was confirmed by an MRI on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-star-kevin-durant-sidelined-with-sprained-knee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-star-kevin-durant-sidelined-with-sprained-knee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic Johnson rips Lakers' effort after blowout loss vs. Nuggets, says owner Jeanie Buss deserves better]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA and LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson criticized the team's effort after a blowout loss and said owner Jeanie Buss deserved better.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/magic-johnson-rips-lakers-effort-after-blowout-loss-vs-nuggets-says-owner-jeanie-buss-deserves-better/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/magic-johnson-rips-lakers-effort-after-blowout-loss-vs-nuggets-says-owner-jeanie-buss-deserves-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The week Ja Morant realized everyone sees him as the superstar he always told them he would be | Giannotto]]></title><description><![CDATA[During this historic win streak, Ja Morant is "finally getting his flowers" mentioned among the NBA's best. The buzz is palpable and calculable.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-week-ja-morant-realized-everyone-sees-him-as-the-superstar-he-always-told-them-he-would-be-giannotto/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-week-ja-morant-realized-everyone-sees-him-as-the-superstar-he-always-told-them-he-would-be-giannotto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's MVP race heats up: Our experts' picks for all the first-half NBA award winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who deserves the NBA's top awards midway through the regular season? And who is the most surprising and most disappointing team of the first half?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-mvp-race-heats-up-our-experts-picks-for-all-the-first-half-nba-award-winners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-mvp-race-heats-up-our-experts-picks-for-all-the-first-half-nba-award-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ja Morant and Grizzlies could challenge Western Conference elites now and into the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis' ascent in Western Conference and onto national scene has been marked by impressive play. That could continue well into the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-ja-morant-and-grizzlies-could-challenge-western-conference-elites-now-and-into-the-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-ja-morant-and-grizzlies-could-challenge-western-conference-elites-now-and-into-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Curry, Ja Morant, Warriors and other superlatives from first half of NBA season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking stock of the best team, biggest surprise, best performance, best moment and best ending from the first half of the NBA season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/stephen-curry-ja-morant-warriors-and-other-superlatives-from-first-half-of-nba-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/stephen-curry-ja-morant-warriors-and-other-superlatives-from-first-half-of-nba-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Klay Thompson return to form after ACL, Achilles injuries? Here's how other NBA players fared]]></title><description><![CDATA[How will Klay Thompson look? We take a look at NBA players who had extended layoffs between games due to injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/can-klay-thompson-return-to-form-after-acl-achilles-injuries-heres-how-other-nba-players-fared/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/can-klay-thompson-return-to-form-after-acl-achilles-injuries-heres-how-other-nba-players-fared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shark Tank meets NBA: A look inside league's initiative to use technology to improve product]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA calling on entrepreneurs for ideas on improving game in areas of player performance, ankle injury prevention and recovery and ref training.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shark-tank-meets-nba-a-look-inside-leagues-initiative-to-use-technology-to-improve-product/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shark-tank-meets-nba-a-look-inside-leagues-initiative-to-use-technology-to-improve-product/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets star Kyrie Irving preparing to make season debut Wednesday vs. Pacers, per reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving is expected to make his season debut for the Nets on Wednesday against the Pacers in Indianapolis, according to multiple reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-star-kyrie-irving-preparing-to-make-season-debut-wednesday-vs-pacers-per-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-star-kyrie-irving-preparing-to-make-season-debut-wednesday-vs-pacers-per-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder rookie Josh Giddey becomes youngest player with triple-double in NBA history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh GIddey had 17 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds to become the youngest player in NBA history with a triple-double at 19 years, 84 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/thunder-rookie-josh-giddey-becomes-youngest-player-with-triple-double-in-nba-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/thunder-rookie-josh-giddey-becomes-youngest-player-with-triple-double-in-nba-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. leaves before game ends after verbal altercation with assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets' difficult season turned problematic on Saturday when Kevin Porter Jr. left game after verbal altercation with assistant John Lucas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rockets-kevin-porter-jr-leaves-before-game-ends-after-verbal-altercation-with-assistant/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rockets-kevin-porter-jr-leaves-before-game-ends-after-verbal-altercation-with-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Officials missed four calls against Bulls in game won by DeMar DeRozan's 3-pointer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA said there were four incorrect no-calls &mdash; three fouls and one traveling violation &mdash; against the Bulls, who won on DeMar DeRozan's 3-pointer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-officials-missed-four-calls-against-bulls-in-game-won-by-demar-derozans-3-pointer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2022 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-officials-missed-four-calls-against-bulls-in-game-won-by-demar-derozans-3-pointer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers acquire Rajon Rondo in trade with Lakers to fill major hole in the backcourt]]></title><description><![CDATA[With point guards Ricky Rubio and Collin Sexton lost for the season to knee injuries, the Cavaliers are looking to bring in veteran Rajon Rondo.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cavaliers-acquire-rajon-rondo-in-trade-with-lakers-to-fill-major-hole-in-the-backcourt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cavaliers-acquire-rajon-rondo-in-trade-with-lakers-to-fill-major-hole-in-the-backcourt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft began as made-for-TV story for Suns' Mikal Bridges. Then came trade and 'father figure']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikal Bridges was drafted in 2018 by the Sixers, who then traded him to the Suns, ruining the dream of playing for his hometown team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draft-began-as-made-for-tv-story-for-suns-mikal-bridges-then-came-trade-and-father-figure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draft-began-as-made-for-tv-story-for-suns-mikal-bridges-then-came-trade-and-father-figure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA's Las Vegas Aces hire Spurs assistant Becky Hammon as head coach, per reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Becky Hammon, an assistant for the San Antonio Spurs, has been hired as the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces' next head coach, according to multiple reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/wnbas-las-vegas-aces-hire-spurs-assistant-becky-hammon-as-head-coach-per-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/wnbas-las-vegas-aces-hire-spurs-assistant-becky-hammon-as-head-coach-per-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker joins elite company in reaching 10K career points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker became the seventh youngest NBA player to reach 10,000 points in Wednesday's win over Oklahoma City .&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-devin-booker-joins-elite-company-in-reaching-10k-career-points/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-devin-booker-joins-elite-company-in-reaching-10k-career-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies' Ja Morant takes another step in solidifying All-Star status with performance vs Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies came back from 16 down to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-ja-morant-takes-another-step-in-solidifying-all-star-status-with-performance-vs-lakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-ja-morant-takes-another-step-in-solidifying-all-star-status-with-performance-vs-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As he turns 37, the age-defying LeBron James is continuing to hold Father Time at bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[No player has averaged 25 points or more at 37 years old. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is on track to do that.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/as-he-turns-37-the-age-defying-lebron-james-is-continuing-to-hold-father-time-at-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/as-he-turns-37-the-age-defying-lebron-james-is-continuing-to-hold-father-time-at-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs guard Ricky Rubio out for season with torn ACL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricky Rubio went down in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cavs-guard-ricky-rubio-out-for-season-with-torn-acl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cavs-guard-ricky-rubio-out-for-season-with-torn-acl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the NBA concerned about competitive balance after 10-day hardship exception deals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down how the NBA is managing rosters through the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/is-the-nba-concerned-about-competitive-balance-after-10-day-hardship-exception-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/is-the-nba-concerned-about-competitive-balance-after-10-day-hardship-exception-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Mikal Bridges an All-NBA defender?]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Cydney Henderson breaks down the case for Suns' Mikal Bridges to make the NBA All-Defensive team this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/is-mikal-bridges-an-all-nba-defender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/is-mikal-bridges-an-all-nba-defender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: The NBA is mishandling the winter of omicron and turning its product into a joke]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the span of a few weeks, Adam Silver's NBA has gone from arguably the best in dealing with COVID to one of the worst in sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-the-nba-is-mishandling-the-winter-of-omicron-and-turning-its-product-into-a-joke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-the-nba-is-mishandling-the-winter-of-omicron-and-turning-its-product-into-a-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Monroe debuts for Minnesota Timberwolves, setting NBA record for number of players in a season]]></title><description><![CDATA[As NBA players miss time on the COVID-19 list and replacements are signed, the league set a record for number of players to participate in a season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/greg-monroe-debuts-for-minnesota-timberwolves-setting-nba-record-for-number-of-players-in-a-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 02:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/greg-monroe-debuts-for-minnesota-timberwolves-setting-nba-record-for-number-of-players-in-a-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 updates: Suns, Trail Blazers coaches enter protocol; more NHL games postponed]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the omicron variant spreads, the NBA and NHL are managing case spikes. Two NBA head coaches entered protocols and three NHL games were postponed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/covid-19-updates-suns-trail-blazers-coaches-enter-protocol-more-nhl-games-postponed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/covid-19-updates-suns-trail-blazers-coaches-enter-protocol-more-nhl-games-postponed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Pistons' COVID trouble on display as G League replacements not enough in blowout loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamidou Diallo (28 points) and Luka Garza (career-high 20 points) were bright spots for a Detroit Pistons team with eight players out.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/detroit-pistons-covid-trouble-on-display-as-g-league-replacements-not-enough-in-blowout-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/detroit-pistons-covid-trouble-on-display-as-g-league-replacements-not-enough-in-blowout-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James breaks Kobe Bryant's Christmas Day scoring record in Lakers' loss to Nets]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James is nicknamed The King. But he's now the King of Christmas Day after suiting up for his 16th Christmas game,&nbsp;tying Kobe Bryant.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-breaks-kobe-bryants-christmas-day-scoring-record-in-lakers-loss-to-nets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-breaks-kobe-bryants-christmas-day-scoring-record-in-lakers-loss-to-nets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 takeaways from Golden State Warriors' Christmas Day win over Phoenix Suns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns wanted to win their 16th straight game at home for Christmas, but Stephen Curry led the Warriors to a 116-107 win.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/4-takeaways-from-golden-state-warriors-christmas-day-win-over-phoenix-suns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 06:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/4-takeaways-from-golden-state-warriors-christmas-day-win-over-phoenix-suns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to lead Bucks in Christmas comeback win vs. Celtics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews' three-pointer with 30.3 seconds left gave the Bucks their first lead after trialing by as many as 19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-returns-to-lead-bucks-in-christmas-comeback-win-vs-celtics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-returns-to-lead-bucks-in-christmas-comeback-win-vs-celtics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best photos from NBA on Christmas Day 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basketball's annual tradition includes a handful of start-studded matchups.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-photos-from-nba-on-christmas-day-2021/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/best-photos-from-nba-on-christmas-day-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A very promising future': J.B. Bickerstaff signs contract extension with Cleveland Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers decided they'd found the right leader and signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a multi-year contract extension.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/a-very-promising-future-jb-bickerstaff-signs-contract-extension-with-cleveland-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/a-very-promising-future-jb-bickerstaff-signs-contract-extension-with-cleveland-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns want 16th straight home win for Christmas. Golden State Warriors are in the way.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State snapped Phoenix's 18-game win streak earlier this month. The Suns are defending a new streak on Christmas during their third match-up.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-want-16th-straight-home-win-for-christmas-golden-state-warriors-are-in-the-way/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-want-16th-straight-home-win-for-christmas-golden-state-warriors-are-in-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA on Christmas Day: Schedule, TV times, how to watch the league's annual holiday showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some star players will miss the festivities, but several more will be on hand for the NBA's annual Christmas Day showcase.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-on-christmas-day-schedule-tv-times-how-to-watch-the-leagues-annual-holiday-showcase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-on-christmas-day-schedule-tv-times-how-to-watch-the-leagues-annual-holiday-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James 13 points shy of passing Kobe Bryant on all-time Christmas Day scoring list]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James is nicknamed The King. But he will soon be the King of Christmas Day as he suits up for his 16th Christmas game,&nbsp;tying Kobe Bryant.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-13-points-shy-of-passing-kobe-bryant-on-all-time-christmas-day-scoring-list/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-13-points-shy-of-passing-kobe-bryant-on-all-time-christmas-day-scoring-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscar Robertson's triple-doubles and the NBA's most memorable Christmas Day performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the league's biggest stars have been part of the most memorable Christmas Day games in the NBA's 75-year history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oscar-robertsons-triple-doubles-and-the-nbas-most-memorable-christmas-day-performances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oscar-robertsons-triple-doubles-and-the-nbas-most-memorable-christmas-day-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports predictions for 2022: Tom Brady calls it quits and Serena Williams finally wins 24th Grand Slam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball lockout continues. The NFL pulls plug on the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day plans. Plus, prognostications for league titlists.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sports-predictions-for-2022-tom-brady-calls-it-quits-and-serena-williams-finally-wins-24th-grand-slam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sports-predictions-for-2022-tom-brady-calls-it-quits-and-serena-williams-finally-wins-24th-grand-slam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home of Philadelphia Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey catches fire on Christmas Eve in New Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home of Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey caught fire Friday night in Voorhees, N.J. No injuries were reported, and the cause is unknown.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/home-of-philadelphia-sixers-guard-tyrese-maxey-catches-fire-on-christmas-eve-in-new-jersey/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 05:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/home-of-philadelphia-sixers-guard-tyrese-maxey-catches-fire-on-christmas-eve-in-new-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Cameron Payne on rise, fall and rise again and playing on Christmas: 'My story is a movie']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Payne has gone from being being drafted No. 14 in 2015 to being out of the league to becoming a key member of the Phoenix Suns.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-cameron-payne-on-rise-fall-and-rise-again-and-playing-on-christmas-my-story-is-a-movie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-cameron-payne-on-rise-fall-and-rise-again-and-playing-on-christmas-my-story-is-a-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant photos lawsuit: Why do cops keep and share images of dead bodies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawsuit filed by Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, raises issue of why police and first responders keep and share images of dead bodies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryant-photos-lawsuit-why-do-cops-keep-and-share-images-of-dead-bodies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kobe-bryant-photos-lawsuit-why-do-cops-keep-and-share-images-of-dead-bodies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An eighth grader is buried in criticism after Kevin Durant trashed him. 'Why's KD being so mean?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Video of a boy's flashy basketball move on the court drew sharp criticism in a tweet from NBA star Kevin Durant. Others piled on.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/an-eighth-grader-is-buried-in-criticism-after-kevin-durant-trashed-him-whys-kd-being-so-mean/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/an-eighth-grader-is-buried-in-criticism-after-kevin-durant-trashed-him-whys-kd-being-so-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Why the NBA is pressing on with the season despite rising COVID-19 cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding some sense of normalcy while employing necessary safeguards against illness is the way forward for the NBA. And everyone else, it seems, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-why-the-nba-is-pressing-on-with-the-season-despite-rising-covid-19-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-why-the-nba-is-pressing-on-with-the-season-despite-rising-covid-19-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Brooklyn Nets send wrong message by allowing Kyrie Irving to participate in road games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brooklyn Nets abandoned their principles and will now allow Kyrie Irving, who is unvaccinated, to participate in road games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-brooklyn-nets-send-wrong-message-by-allowing-kyrie-irving-to-participate-in-road-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-brooklyn-nets-send-wrong-message-by-allowing-kyrie-irving-to-participate-in-road-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Utah Jazz back in Top 5; Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors still 1-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors remain 1-2 in the Top 5 power rankings, with the red-hot Utah Jazz close behind.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-utah-jazz-back-in-top-5-phoenix-suns-golden-state-warriors-still-1-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-utah-jazz-back-in-top-5-phoenix-suns-golden-state-warriors-still-1-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA postpones Chicago Bulls' next two games due to 10 players in COVID protocols]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA has postponed the Bulls' next two games &mdash; Tuesday against Detroit and Thursday against Toronto &mdash; due to 10 Bulls players in COVID protocols&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-postpones-chicago-bulls-next-two-games-due-to-10-players-in-covid-protocols/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-postpones-chicago-bulls-next-two-games-due-to-10-players-in-covid-protocols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Curry once used 3-pointer as a weapon. Now the shot has 'revolutionized' the NBA.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warriors guard Stephen Curry's 3-pointer has influenced the trajectory of basketball and the NBA in some unprecedented ways.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/stephen-curry-once-used-3-pointer-as-a-weapon-now-the-shot-has-revolutionized-the-nba/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/stephen-curry-once-used-3-pointer-as-a-weapon-now-the-shot-has-revolutionized-the-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I feel bad for using that word': Pacers president apologizes for 'real star' comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard apologizes for saying the team is still trying to "manufacture that real star."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/i-feel-bad-for-using-that-word-pacers-president-apologizes-for-real-star-comment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/i-feel-bad-for-using-that-word-pacers-president-apologizes-for-real-star-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelicans' Zion Williamson has another setback in recovery from foot injury, returns remains uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zion Williamson has yet to play this season, and his return has been delayed once again after imaging showed a regression in his foot's healing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pelicans-zion-williamson-has-another-setback-in-recovery-from-foot-injury-returns-remains-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pelicans-zion-williamson-has-another-setback-in-recovery-from-foot-injury-returns-remains-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook have equaled average results for Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 14-13, the Lakers are an average team in every sense of the word. That won't allow them to compete for a title in the Western Conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-anthony-davis-and-russell-westbrook-have-equaled-average-results-for-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 06:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-anthony-davis-and-russell-westbrook-have-equaled-average-results-for-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards' Kyle Kuzma fined $15K for flipping off a Detroit fan in OT win over Pistons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Kuzma waved goodbye to fans after hitting the go-ahead&nbsp;three&nbsp;in the Wizards' OT win over the&nbsp;Pistons. But that&nbsp;wasn't Kuzma's only hand gesture.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/wizards-kyle-kuzma-fined-15k-for-flipping-off-a-detroit-fan-in-ot-win-over-pistons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/wizards-kyle-kuzma-fined-15k-for-flipping-off-a-detroit-fan-in-ot-win-over-pistons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers coach Ricks Carlisle remains in COVID-19 protocols, will miss multiple games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pacers lead assistant&nbsp;Lloyd Pierce, who was the Atlanta Hawks head coach last season before being fired midway through, will fill in for Carlisle.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-coach-ricks-carlisle-remains-in-covid-19-protocols-will-miss-multiple-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pacers-coach-ricks-carlisle-remains-in-covid-19-protocols-will-miss-multiple-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggregate NBA mock draft: Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith battle for No. 1 spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A compilation of mock drafts from ESPN,&nbsp;NBADraft.net, CBS Sports, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, SI, Yahoo, Basketball News and For The Win.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/aggregate-nba-mock-draft-paolo-banchero-chet-holmgren-jabari-smith-battle-for-no-1-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/aggregate-nba-mock-draft-paolo-banchero-chet-holmgren-jabari-smith-battle-for-no-1-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers and what lies ahead for a franchise in turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once a model of stability, the Trail Blazers have through a tumultuous period during the past several months.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/damian-lillard-the-portland-trail-blazers-and-what-lies-ahead-for-a-franchise-in-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/damian-lillard-the-portland-trail-blazers-and-what-lies-ahead-for-a-franchise-in-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers may have finally found a way back into contention without LeBron James]]></title><description><![CDATA[The young and exciting Cavaliers could be back in the mix for a playoff spot for the first time without LeBron James since 1998.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cleveland-cavaliers-may-have-finally-found-a-way-back-into-contention-without-lebron-james/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/cleveland-cavaliers-may-have-finally-found-a-way-back-into-contention-without-lebron-james/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks star Luka Don&#269;i&#263; responds to weight, conditioning criticism: 'I've got to do better']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Don&#269;i&#263;'s weight was a frequent topic of discussion at American Airlines Center on Tuesday when the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Brooklyn Nets.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mavericks-star-luka-don269i263-responds-to-weight-conditioning-criticism-ive-got-to-do-better/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/mavericks-star-luka-don269i263-responds-to-weight-conditioning-criticism-ive-got-to-do-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' CJ McCollum out indefinitely with collapsed right lung]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blazers team already missing Damian Lillard will be without C.J. McCollum for the foreseeable future after he was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/blazers-cj-mccollum-out-indefinitely-with-collapsed-right-lung/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/blazers-cj-mccollum-out-indefinitely-with-collapsed-right-lung/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq's son, a 6-foot-10 college junior at LSU, signs NIL deal with cryptocurrency company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaq's son's days of getting allowing from his famous father will be ending soon as Shareef has signed an NIL deal with NFT Genius.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaqs-son-a-6-foot-10-college-junior-at-lsu-signs-nil-deal-with-cryptocurrency-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaqs-son-a-6-foot-10-college-junior-at-lsu-signs-nil-deal-with-cryptocurrency-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unvaccinated NBA players won't be allowed to travel or play games in Canada, league says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any non-fully vaccinated player who fails to provide his services for a game in Canada is subject to pay reduction, a fine or suspension.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/unvaccinated-nba-players-wont-be-allowed-to-travel-or-play-games-in-canada-league-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/unvaccinated-nba-players-wont-be-allowed-to-travel-or-play-games-in-canada-league-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It infuriates me:' Vanessa Bryant explains her anger over crash photos of Kobe and Gianna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant explains in court documents why she is seeking accountability after L.A. County employees shared photos of her dead husband, daughter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/it-infuriates-me-vanessa-bryant-explains-her-anger-over-crash-photos-of-kobe-and-gianna/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/it-infuriates-me-vanessa-bryant-explains-her-anger-over-crash-photos-of-kobe-and-gianna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James on Frank Vogel criticism: 'We as his players have to do a better job']]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James said he and his teammates must improve when asked if&nbsp;criticism this season of Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is fair.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-on-frank-vogel-criticism-we-as-his-players-have-to-do-a-better-job/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-on-frank-vogel-criticism-we-as-his-players-have-to-do-a-better-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors still 1-2 after splitting 2 matchups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns (19-4) and Warriors (19-4) remain 1-2 in The Republic's Top 5 power rankings through Saturday's games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-phoenix-suns-golden-state-warriors-still-1-2-after-splitting-2-matchups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-phoenix-suns-golden-state-warriors-still-1-2-after-splitting-2-matchups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq's 21-year-old son says his famous dad 'plays super dirty' in one-on-game games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal's son&nbsp;Shareef dishes on his dad's playing style when they play one-on-one, saying he's dirty and fouls a lot.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaqs-21-year-old-son-says-his-famous-dad-plays-super-dirty-in-one-on-game-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/shaqs-21-year-old-son-says-his-famous-dad-plays-super-dirty-in-one-on-game-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics' Enes Kanter Freedom blasts Jeremy Lin for playing in China: 'Shame on you']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Lin announced he would be returning to the Beijing Ducks for the 2021-22 season. On Sunday Enes Kanter Freedom ripped him for playing in China.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-enes-kanter-freedom-blasts-jeremy-lin-for-playing-in-china-shame-on-you/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/boston-celtics-enes-kanter-freedom-blasts-jeremy-lin-for-playing-in-china-shame-on-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant lawsuit a 'no-win' situation for LA County trying to put up defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sympathy for Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa leads Los Angeles County to walk a fine line as it defends itself from her lawsuit over crash photos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-lawsuit-a-no-win-situation-for-la-county-trying-to-put-up-defense/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-lawsuit-a-no-win-situation-for-la-county-trying-to-put-up-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James sits courtside at Staples Center without a mask while watching son Bronny play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LA County COVID-19 rules include a mandate for residents to wear masks in indoor public spaces, regardless of whether they've been vaccinated.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-sits-courtside-at-staples-center-without-a-mask-while-watching-son-bronny-play/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2021 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-sits-courtside-at-staples-center-without-a-mask-while-watching-son-bronny-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors bounce back to end Suns' franchise-record win streak at 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns' historic run is finally over after Steph Curry and the Warriors pulled away for a 118-96 win back home in San Francisco.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-bounce-back-to-end-suns-franchise-record-win-streak-at-18/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2021 07:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-bounce-back-to-end-suns-franchise-record-win-streak-at-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies beat OKC Thunder by 73 points. Some of the most lopsided wins in sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers once won a game 30-3 and in the NFL, the Chicago Bears beat a Washington team 73-0.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-beat-okc-thunder-by-73-points-some-of-the-most-lopsided-wins-in-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-beat-okc-thunder-by-73-points-some-of-the-most-lopsided-wins-in-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey after independent investigation into workplace culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assistant GM Joe Cronin was promoted to interim GM, and the Portland Trail Blazers said they will conduct a search for a permanent replacement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/portland-trail-blazers-fire-gm-neil-olshey-after-independent-investigation-into-workplace-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/portland-trail-blazers-fire-gm-neil-olshey-after-independent-investigation-into-workplace-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma couple didn't know who Drake was until Thunder game. 'That's when my phone blew up']]></title><description><![CDATA[Who was the chatty senior couple next to Drake, and did they have any clue who the celebrity in the furry red coat was?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oklahoma-couple-didnt-know-who-drake-was-until-thunder-game-thats-when-my-phone-blew-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oklahoma-couple-didnt-know-who-drake-was-until-thunder-game-thats-when-my-phone-blew-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies rout Thunder by 73 points to set NBA record for largest margin of victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grizzlies pounced early and poured it on like no other team in NBA history for a 152-79 win and record 73-point margin of victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-rout-thunder-by-73-points-to-set-nba-record-for-largest-margin-of-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-rout-thunder-by-73-points-to-set-nba-record-for-largest-margin-of-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zion Williamson's return to Pelicans delayed over 'soreness' in surgically repaired foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zion Williamson was hoping to participate Thursday in his&nbsp;first full practice&nbsp;since having offseason surgery&nbsp;to repair a fractured right foot.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/zion-williamsons-return-to-pelicans-delayed-over-soreness-in-surgically-repaired-foot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/zion-williamsons-return-to-pelicans-delayed-over-soreness-in-surgically-repaired-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls, Heat lose draft picks for jumping the gun in free agent talks with Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA took second round picks from the Bulls and Heat for the timing of their free agent discussions with Lonzo Ball and Kyle Lowry.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bulls-heat-lose-draft-picks-for-jumping-the-gun-in-free-agent-talks-with-lonzo-ball-kyle-lowry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bulls-heat-lose-draft-picks-for-jumping-the-gun-in-free-agent-talks-with-lonzo-ball-kyle-lowry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Lowry flourishing with Jimmy Butler, helping Miami Heat to become East contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat are a major contender in the Eastern Conference, and Kyle Lowry is a major reason why in his first season in Miami.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyle-lowry-flourishing-with-jimmy-butler-helping-miami-heat-to-become-east-contender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kyle-lowry-flourishing-with-jimmy-butler-helping-miami-heat-to-become-east-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' LeBron James placed in NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, could miss several games]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James, who has missed half the Lakers' games so far this season, is out again after landing in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-lebron-james-placed-in-nbas-covid-19-health-and-safety-protocols-could-miss-several-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-lebron-james-placed-in-nbas-covid-19-health-and-safety-protocols-could-miss-several-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is changing his game, and his body may thank him for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the game's most physical players, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is evolving in ways that should save wear and tear on his body.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-mvp-giannis-antetokounmpo-is-changing-his-game-and-his-body-may-thank-him-for-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-mvp-giannis-antetokounmpo-is-changing-his-game-and-his-body-may-thank-him-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Good test for us': Golden State Warriors face Phoenix Suns in showdown of NBA's best teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA's two teams will battle Tuesday as the Suns (17-3) face the Warriors (18-2) at Footprint Center in Phoenix.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/good-test-for-us-golden-state-warriors-face-phoenix-suns-in-showdown-of-nbas-best-teams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/good-test-for-us-golden-state-warriors-face-phoenix-suns-in-showdown-of-nbas-best-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors 1-2 heading into Tuesday's showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns overtake the Warriors for the top spot in the latest Top 5 power rankings, with the Nets, Heat and Raptors also landing some top spots.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-phoenix-suns-golden-state-warriors-1-2-heading-into-tuesdays-showdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-phoenix-suns-golden-state-warriors-1-2-heading-into-tuesdays-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. to undergo another back surgery, could miss remainder of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets will indefinitely be without Michael Porter Jr., who will undergo back surgery, his agent said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nuggets-michael-porter-jr-to-undergo-another-back-surgery-could-miss-remainder-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nuggets-michael-porter-jr-to-undergo-another-back-surgery-could-miss-remainder-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fired me up': Steph Curry goes off after technical, finishes with 33 points as Warriors win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors have won seven in a row and Stephen Curry, who scored 33 points Sunday in a win over the LA Clippers, is a big reason why.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/fired-me-up-steph-curry-goes-off-after-technical-finishes-with-33-points-as-warriors-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/fired-me-up-steph-curry-goes-off-after-technical-finishes-with-33-points-as-warriors-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milwaukee Bucks are set to sign free agent DeMarcus Cousins to one-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Bucks and free agent DeMarcus Cousins have agreed to come together on a non-guaranteed, one-year deal.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-are-set-to-sign-free-agent-demarcus-cousins-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-are-set-to-sign-free-agent-demarcus-cousins-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant to miss at least a 'couple of weeks' with sprained knee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said there was no set timeline for Ja Morant's return from injury, but he's expected to miss a few weeks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-ja-morant-to-miss-at-least-a-couple-of-weeks-with-sprained-knee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-ja-morant-to-miss-at-least-a-couple-of-weeks-with-sprained-knee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns overwhelm Nets in Brooklyn to extend win streak to 16 in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns never trailed and led by as many as 22 on the way to a 113-107 over the East-leading Nets in Brooklyn.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-overwhelm-nets-in-brooklyn-to-extend-win-streak-to-16-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-overwhelm-nets-in-brooklyn-to-extend-win-streak-to-16-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Question looms over Vanessa Bryant lawsuit against Los Angeles County: What does she want?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The widow of Kobe Bryant is no ordinary plaintiff and might not be interested in money to settle her lawsuit over crash-site photos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/question-looms-over-vanessa-bryant-lawsuit-against-los-angeles-county-what-does-she-want/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/question-looms-over-vanessa-bryant-lawsuit-against-los-angeles-county-what-does-she-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers star Joel Embiid returns from bout with COVID-19: 'I really thought I wasn't going to make it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Joel Embiid was back after missing nine games with COVID-19 that he said resulted in trouble breathing and "headaches worse than a migraine."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-star-joel-embiid-returns-from-bout-with-covid-19-i-really-thought-i-wasnt-going-to-make-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-star-joel-embiid-returns-from-bout-with-covid-19-i-really-thought-i-wasnt-going-to-make-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies star Ja Morant leaves games with sprained left knee, status uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ja Morant left in the first and did not return, but the Grizzlies are breathing a sigh of relief after the injury appears less severe than feared.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-star-ja-morant-leaves-games-with-sprained-left-knee-status-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/grizzlies-star-ja-morant-leaves-games-with-sprained-left-knee-status-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors making early case to meet in Western finals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The challengers are strong and numerous, but the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors have established themselves as the top teams in the west.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-phoenix-suns-golden-state-warriors-making-early-case-to-meet-in-western-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-phoenix-suns-golden-state-warriors-making-early-case-to-meet-in-western-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers star LeBron James has two fans ejected from courtside seats in Indiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James had arena officials in Indiana remove two fans who he said were "outside the line with obscene gestures and words."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-star-lebron-james-has-two-fans-ejected-from-courtside-seats-in-indiana/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-star-lebron-james-has-two-fans-ejected-from-courtside-seats-in-indiana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James says altercation with Pistons did not warrant suspension, was 'definitely accidental']]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James says he hates to see what took place after the altercation with Isaiah Stewart. However, James believes his suspension was unnecessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-says-altercation-with-pistons-did-not-warrant-suspension-was-definitely-accidental/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-says-altercation-with-pistons-did-not-warrant-suspension-was-definitely-accidental/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo just discovered dunking Oreo cookies in milk, and it's amazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo just discovered dunking Oreo cookies in milk and it's amazing. He broke down the experience for nearly two minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-just-discovered-dunking-oreo-cookies-in-milk-and-its-amazing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-just-discovered-dunking-oreo-cookies-in-milk-and-its-amazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James has two courtside fans removed from their seats in Indianapolis]]></title><description><![CDATA[While playing against the Indiana Pacers, in Indiana, LeBron James had two courtside fans ejected from the arena.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-has-two-courtside-fans-removed-from-their-seats-in-indianapolis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-has-two-courtside-fans-removed-from-their-seats-in-indianapolis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which injured NBA stars will have the biggest impact when they return?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Matt Eppers of USA TODAY Sports are looking forward to finally seeing Zion Williamson and Klay Thompson back on the court.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/which-injured-nba-stars-will-have-the-biggest-impact-when-they-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/which-injured-nba-stars-will-have-the-biggest-impact-when-they-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evaluating top rookie Cade Cunningham's progress with the Pistons]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press breaks down the growth and development of Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham early in the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/evaluating-top-rookie-cade-cunninghams-progress-with-the-pistons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/evaluating-top-rookie-cade-cunninghams-progress-with-the-pistons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles Bridges bet on himself after refusing Hornets' contract offer. He could emerge much richer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miles Bridges' performance has generated early-season chatter for Most Improved Player as he emerges as a more complete player in his fourth season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/miles-bridges-bet-on-himself-after-refusing-hornets-contract-offer-he-could-emerge-much-richer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/miles-bridges-bet-on-himself-after-refusing-hornets-contract-offer-he-could-emerge-much-richer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Without a suspended LeBron James, Knicks-Lakers contest reveals two teams mired in mediocrity]]></title><description><![CDATA[All it took was one blow to the face to dampen the luster of a game between two teams that had sky-high expectations but have plummeted back to Earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/without-a-suspended-lebron-james-knicks-lakers-contest-reveals-two-teams-mired-in-mediocrity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/without-a-suspended-lebron-james-knicks-lakers-contest-reveals-two-teams-mired-in-mediocrity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An inside look at how the Wizards came out on top of trade that sent Russell Westbrook to Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five-team deal that netted the Wizards much-needed depth is heralded as one of the premier offseason moves, a deal that has elevated the Wizards.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/an-inside-look-at-how-the-wizards-came-out-on-top-of-trade-that-sent-russell-westbrook-to-lakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/an-inside-look-at-how-the-wizards-came-out-on-top-of-trade-that-sent-russell-westbrook-to-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Pistons melee: LeBron James suspended one game for elbow; Isaiah Stewart two games for lashing out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers F LeBron James was suspended one game for throwing an elbow at Pistons C Isaiah Stewart, who was suspended two games for trying to fight.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-pistons-melee-lebron-james-suspended-one-game-for-elbow-isaiah-stewart-two-games-for-lashing-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-pistons-melee-lebron-james-suspended-one-game-for-elbow-isaiah-stewart-two-games-for-lashing-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: LeBron James will get one-game ban for dustup, but Isaiah Stewart facing a stiffer punishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James tried to de-escalate tension, so will likely receive a one-game ban. Isaiah Stewart's ban will be longer since he couldn't be placated.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-lebron-james-will-get-one-game-ban-for-dustup-but-isaiah-stewart-facing-a-stiffer-punishment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-lebron-james-will-get-one-game-ban-for-dustup-but-isaiah-stewart-facing-a-stiffer-punishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles County seeks summary judgment against widow of Kobe Bryant in lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[If successful, the move by Los Angeles County could end a lawsuit filed by Kobe Bryant's widow over photos from a helicopter crash last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-county-seeks-summary-judgment-against-widow-of-kobe-bryant-in-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-county-seeks-summary-judgment-against-widow-of-kobe-bryant-in-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings: Warriors, Suns keep rising, Hornets buzzing; Nets hitting a snag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors, Nets and Suns are 1-2-3 in The Republic's latest Top 5 power rankings through Saturday's games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-warriors-suns-keep-rising-hornets-buzzing-nets-hitting-a-snag/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-power-rankings-warriors-suns-keep-rising-hornets-buzzing-nets-hitting-a-snag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Pistons' Isaiah Stewart be suspended after LeBron James melee? 'He was upset for a reason']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pistons coach Dwane Casey said he didn't think big man Isaiah Stewart would face discipline after a fracas in which LeBron James hit Stewart in face.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/will-pistons-isaiah-stewart-be-suspended-after-lebron-james-melee-he-was-upset-for-a-reason/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/will-pistons-isaiah-stewart-be-suspended-after-lebron-james-melee-he-was-upset-for-a-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James ejected after altercation with Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart leads to melee in Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers' LeBron James and Pistons' Isaiah Stewart were ejected after an altercation in which James struck Stewart in the face and Stewart lashed out.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-ejected-after-altercation-with-pistons-forward-isaiah-stewart-leads-to-melee-in-detroit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-ejected-after-altercation-with-pistons-forward-isaiah-stewart-leads-to-melee-in-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Pistons fall apart, lose to Lakers after bloodied Isaiah Stewart chases after LeBron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cade Cunningham had his first career triple-double, but the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Lakers will be remembered for a bloodied Isaiah Stewart.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/detroit-pistons-fall-apart-lose-to-lakers-after-bloodied-isaiah-stewart-chases-after-lebron/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/detroit-pistons-fall-apart-lose-to-lakers-after-bloodied-isaiah-stewart-chases-after-lebron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacramento Kings fire coach Luke Walton after slow start; name Alvin Gentry interim coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sacramento Kings fired coach Luke Walton on Sunday after a 6-11 start to the 2021-22 NBA season and 68-93 record overall with the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sacramento-kings-fire-coach-luke-walton-after-slow-start-name-alvin-gentry-interim-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2021 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sacramento-kings-fire-coach-luke-walton-after-slow-start-name-alvin-gentry-interim-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iman Shumpert wants to win the 'DWTS' mirrorball trophy for his mom]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm proud of the work we've done": NBA player Iman Shumpert opens up to USA TODAY about what it would mean to him to win "Dancing With the Stars."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/iman-shumpert-wants-to-win-the-dwts-mirrorball-trophy-for-his-mom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/iman-shumpert-wants-to-win-the-dwts-mirrorball-trophy-for-his-mom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James responds to Enes Kanter's shoes: 'He's trying to use my name to create an opportunity for himself']]></title><description><![CDATA[Enes Kanter wore custom shoes Friday that were critical of LeBron James' prior comments about China and the NBA'sties to the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-responds-to-enes-kanters-shoes-hes-trying-to-use-my-name-to-create-an-opportunity-for-himself/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-responds-to-enes-kanters-shoes-hes-trying-to-use-my-name-to-create-an-opportunity-for-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our guys don't take this for granted': Suns beat Mavericks to extend longest winning streak since 2006-07]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns downed the Mavericks again to extend franchise's longest winning streak since Steve Nash and Co. had 15- and 17-game win streaks in 2006-07.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/our-guys-dont-take-this-for-granted-suns-beat-mavericks-to-extend-longest-winning-streak-since-2006-07/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/our-guys-dont-take-this-for-granted-suns-beat-mavericks-to-extend-longest-winning-streak-since-2006-07/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Nets serious NBA championship contenders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the Nets' start to the season and how they look as potential NBA championship contenders.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-nets-serious-nba-championship-contenders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-nets-serious-nba-championship-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Warriors back as true NBA championship contenders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: Evan Barnes of the Commercial Appeal discusses the Warriors' red-hot start to the season&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-warriors-back-as-true-nba-championship-contenders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 03:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-warriors-back-as-true-nba-championship-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are L.A. sports in shambles? Lakers, Rams superstars have rough weeks | Sports Seriously]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Seriously: The Rams and Lakers arguably have the most star power in the sports world and yet both looked nothing like contenders this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-la-sports-in-shambles-lakers-rams-superstars-have-rough-weeks-sports-seriously/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-la-sports-in-shambles-lakers-rams-superstars-have-rough-weeks-sports-seriously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade jokes that wife Gabrielle Union is 'lying' about having a poster of her on his wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is promoting a photographic memoir titled "Dwyane" and shot down a rumor that he had a posted of wife Gabrielle Union on his wall.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dwyane-wade-jokes-that-wife-gabrielle-union-is-lying-about-having-a-poster-of-her-on-his-wall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dwyane-wade-jokes-that-wife-gabrielle-union-is-lying-about-having-a-poster-of-her-on-his-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which NBA stars will bounce back from slow starts this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports and Evan Barnes of the Commercial Appeal identify a pair of NBA stars who need to step up for their teams to succeed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/which-nba-stars-will-bounce-back-from-slow-starts-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/which-nba-stars-will-bounce-back-from-slow-starts-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Nuggets star Nikola Jokic win NBA MVP again this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down Nikola Jokic's hot start and his chances of winning a second consecutive NBA MVP award.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/can-nuggets-star-nikola-jokic-win-nba-mvp-again-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/can-nuggets-star-nikola-jokic-win-nba-mvp-again-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ja Morant is blossoming into an all-around superstar for the Grizzlies]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: Evan Barnes of the Commercial Appeal in Memphis breaks down Ja Morant's impressive development in his third season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morant-is-blossoming-into-an-all-around-superstar-for-the-grizzlies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ja-morant-is-blossoming-into-an-all-around-superstar-for-the-grizzlies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Nets' question after blowout loss to Warriors: What if Kyrie Irving was playing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and James Harden could carry the Nets a long way. But they also could use Kyrie Irving's skillset, which adds another dimension.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/biggest-nets-question-after-blowout-loss-to-warriors-what-if-kyrie-irving-was-playing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/biggest-nets-question-after-blowout-loss-to-warriors-what-if-kyrie-irving-was-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In third season, Grizzlies' Ja Morant transforming into a star NBA point guard in real time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ja Morant could be in play for Most Improved Player and MVP &mdash; similar to Giannis Antetokounmpo, who in 2017 was named MIP and was No. 7 in MVP voting.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/in-third-season-grizzlies-ja-morant-transforming-into-a-star-nba-point-guard-in-real-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/in-third-season-grizzlies-ja-morant-transforming-into-a-star-nba-point-guard-in-real-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Lakers home Staples Center to be renamed Crypto.com Arena in lucrative rights deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staples Center will be going by a new name, Crypto.com Arena, starting Dec. 25&nbsp;after a 20-year naming rights agreement expired.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/la-lakers-home-staples-center-to-be-renamed-cryptocom-arena-in-lucrative-rights-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/la-lakers-home-staples-center-to-be-renamed-cryptocom-arena-in-lucrative-rights-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry puts on a show in Brooklyn as Warriors drub Kevin Durant, Nets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry scored 37 points and easily won the matchup of the NBA's top two scorers when Kevin Durant had his worst game of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-puts-on-a-show-in-brooklyn-as-warriors-drub-kevin-durant-nets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-puts-on-a-show-in-brooklyn-as-warriors-drub-kevin-durant-nets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oh my God:' New details of crash-scene photos emerge in Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pretrial testimony of LA sheriff is among the latest details to emerge in Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit over body photos from scene of Kobe Bryant crash.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oh-my-god-new-details-of-crash-scene-photos-emerge-in-vanessa-bryants-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/oh-my-god-new-details-of-crash-scene-photos-emerge-in-vanessa-bryants-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NBA guard Deron Williams, former NFL RB Frank Gore ready for boxing debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams and Frank Gore insist they aren't entering the squared circle because they need the money or any extra notoriety.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-nba-guard-deron-williams-former-nfl-rb-frank-gore-ready-for-boxing-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-nba-guard-deron-williams-former-nfl-rb-frank-gore-ready-for-boxing-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manningcast: Phil Mickelson believes in the 'Manning curse.' Draymond Green admits passion for football.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peyton and Eli Manning attempt to get Phil Mickelson say there's no such thing as a "Manning curse." Draymond Green will put that to the test Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/manningcast-phil-mickelson-believes-in-the-manning-curse-draymond-green-admits-passion-for-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/manningcast-phil-mickelson-believes-in-the-manning-curse-draymond-green-admits-passion-for-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade Q&amp;A: Three-time NBA champ settles into post-NBA life, leaving D-Wade and Flash behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[In post-NBA career, Dwyane Wade&nbsp;melds his love of sports, fashion, entertainment and wine. He also is releasing a photographic memoir of his career.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dwyane-wade-qampa-three-time-nba-champ-settles-into-post-nba-life-leaving-d-wade-and-flash-behind/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dwyane-wade-qampa-three-time-nba-champ-settles-into-post-nba-life-leaving-d-wade-and-flash-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Kevin Durant returns to OKC, and the ice is slowly melting with the former Thunder star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a good night. This was a small step toward a future&nbsp;day&nbsp;when Kevin Durant can come back to Oklahoma as a hero.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-kevin-durant-returns-to-okc-and-the-ice-is-slowly-melting-with-the-former-thunder-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-kevin-durant-returns-to-okc-and-the-ice-is-slowly-melting-with-the-former-thunder-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rules Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa must turn over private therapy records]]></title><description><![CDATA[The widow of Kobe Bryant must produce therapy records to Los Angeles County, according to ruling by federal magistrate judge.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/judge-rules-kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-must-turn-over-private-therapy-records/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/judge-rules-kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-must-turn-over-private-therapy-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Dwight Howard's whine about being left off NBA's 75 list sounds like sour grapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard thought those who "never bounced a basketball before" kept him off the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team. He couldn't have been more wrong.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-dwight-howards-whine-about-being-left-off-nbas-75-list-sounds-like-sour-grapes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-dwight-howards-whine-about-being-left-off-nbas-75-list-sounds-like-sour-grapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chicago Bulls player Corey Benjamin apologizes after daughter punches opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Benjamin's daughter knocked out&nbsp;15-year-old Lauryn Ham on the court. The former NBA player said he's praying for the girl's "complete healing."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-chicago-bulls-player-corey-benjamin-apologizes-after-daughter-punches-opponent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-chicago-bulls-player-corey-benjamin-apologizes-after-daughter-punches-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Robert Sarver's 'eulogy' of a friend was thought-provoking, and not in a good way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Sarver's "roast" of a departed friend provides evidence the Phoenix Suns team owner needs to step aside until NBA investigation is over.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-robert-sarvers-eulogy-of-a-friend-was-thought-provoking-and-not-in-a-good-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-robert-sarvers-eulogy-of-a-friend-was-thought-provoking-and-not-in-a-good-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He could be called 'Human Highlight Film,' but Hawks' John Collins rounding out his game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in his fifth season, John Collins is an integral part of Atlanta's present and future after coming off a surprising playoff run last season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/he-could-be-called-human-highlight-film-but-hawks-john-collins-rounding-out-his-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/he-could-be-called-human-highlight-film-but-hawks-john-collins-rounding-out-his-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green lights into team over technical fouls, approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Pelicans were called for 5 technical fouls in a loss against the Thunder in the second quarter alone. Coach Willie Green wasn't happy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/new-orleans-pelicans-coach-willie-green-lights-into-team-over-technical-fouls-approach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/new-orleans-pelicans-coach-willie-green-lights-into-team-over-technical-fouls-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: NBA 'aware' of  video showing Suns owner Robert Sarver making sexually explicit jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Illustrated has obtained a video of Robert Sarver making sexual jokes as a 'roast' of Dick Heckmann.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-nba-aware-of-video-showing-suns-owner-robert-sarver-making-sexually-explicit-jokes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-nba-aware-of-video-showing-suns-owner-robert-sarver-making-sexually-explicit-jokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are the Bucks off to such a slow start this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel discusses the injuries that have hampered the defending-champion Bucks to begin the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-are-the-bucks-off-to-such-a-slow-start-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-are-the-bucks-off-to-such-a-slow-start-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Boston Celtics dealing with chemistry issues?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the problems plaguing the Celtics and their pair of young stars in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-boston-celtics-dealing-with-chemistry-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/are-the-boston-celtics-dealing-with-chemistry-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why have the Wizards improved so drastically this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel breaks down Washington's improvements until first-year coach Wes Unseld Jr.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-have-the-wizards-improved-so-drastically-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-have-the-wizards-improved-so-drastically-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Scottie Pippen's hits on Michael Jordan may sell more books but will be costly to his reputation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Pippen is unhappy with his depiction in the ESPN-Jordan documentary 'The Last Dance' and wants to settle scores in his new book.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-scottie-pippens-hits-on-michael-jordan-may-sell-more-books-but-will-be-costly-to-his-reputation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-scottie-pippens-hits-on-michael-jordan-may-sell-more-books-but-will-be-costly-to-his-reputation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Penny Sarver, wife of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, sent messages to former employees after ESPN reported allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penny Sarver confirmed to ESPN she sent messages to three former Suns employees, including one who viewed them as acts of intimidation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-penny-sarver-wife-of-phoenix-suns-owner-robert-sarver-sent-messages-to-former-employees-after-espn-reported-allegations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 02:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-penny-sarver-wife-of-phoenix-suns-owner-robert-sarver-sent-messages-to-former-employees-after-espn-reported-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets rookie Jalen Green talks LeBron James, Luka Doncic in Q&amp;A. Can he save the Rockets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As he prepares to battle No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham in a nationally-televised game, Jalen Green talks about what he's learned in his rookie season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rockets-rookie-jalen-green-talks-lebron-james-luka-doncic-in-qampa-can-he-save-the-rockets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rockets-rookie-jalen-green-talks-lebron-james-luka-doncic-in-qampa-can-he-save-the-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NBA guard Deron Williams to fight Frank Gore on  Jake Paul-Tommy Fury undercard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-NBA All-Star Deron Williams will make his boxing debut on Jake Paul/ Tommy Fury undercard on Dec. 18 and will face ex-NFL running back Frank Gore.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-guard-deron-williams-to-fight-frank-gore-on-jake-paul-tommy-fury-undercard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-guard-deron-williams-to-fight-frank-gore-on-jake-paul-tommy-fury-undercard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morris, Jokic brothers trade threats on Twitter after Nikola Jokic-Markieff Morris altercation]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an altercation involving Denver's Nikola Jokic and Miami's Markieff Morris, the Jokic brothers took to social media with a threat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/morris-jokic-brothers-trade-threats-on-twitter-after-nikola-jokic-markieff-morris-altercation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/morris-jokic-brothers-trade-threats-on-twitter-after-nikola-jokic-markieff-morris-altercation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets center Nikola Joki&#263; ejected for blindside shove of Heat's Markieff Morris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denver's Nikola Joki&#263; was ejected for a blindside shove of Miami's Markieff Morris on Monday, an incident that could draw punishment from NBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nuggets-center-nikola-joki263-ejected-for-blindside-shove-of-heats-markieff-morris/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nuggets-center-nikola-joki263-ejected-for-blindside-shove-of-heats-markieff-morris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant asks for sanctions against Los Angeles County in lawsuit over body photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawsuit filed by Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa escalates with dispute over deleted photos from fatal helicopter crash last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-asks-for-sanctions-against-los-angeles-county-in-lawsuit-over-body-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-asks-for-sanctions-against-los-angeles-county-in-lawsuit-over-body-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo gives speech as Bucks become first NBA team to visit White House since 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke on behalf of his Milwaukee Bucks visit to the White House on Monday. The Bucks are the first NBA team to do so since 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-gives-speech-as-bucks-become-first-nba-team-to-visit-white-house-since-2016/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-gives-speech-as-bucks-become-first-nba-team-to-visit-white-house-since-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid tests positive for COVID-19, per reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, multiple outlets reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/philadelphia-76ers-star-joel-embiid-tests-positive-for-covid-19-per-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/philadelphia-76ers-star-joel-embiid-tests-positive-for-covid-19-per-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar blasts Aaron Rodgers: 'Brings back to life the old stereotype of the big dumb jock']]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar argued that Aaron Rodgers endangered those around him and the reputation of pro athletes with his COVID-19 comments.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kareem-abdul-jabbar-blasts-aaron-rodgers-brings-back-to-life-the-old-stereotype-of-the-big-dumb-jock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kareem-abdul-jabbar-blasts-aaron-rodgers-brings-back-to-life-the-old-stereotype-of-the-big-dumb-jock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo shares video of him practicing meeting President Joe Biden ahead of Bucks' White House visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Joe Biden is&nbsp;welcoming&nbsp;the Milwaukee Bucks to the White House on Monday&nbsp;to commemorate their&nbsp;2020-21 NBA championship season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-video-of-him-practicing-meeting-president-joe-biden-ahead-of-bucks-white-house-visit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/giannis-antetokounmpo-shares-video-of-him-practicing-meeting-president-joe-biden-ahead-of-bucks-white-house-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers hire law firm to look into claims of workplace misconduct by president  Neil Olshey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey accused of workplace misconduct, including intimidation and bullying&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trail-blazers-hire-law-firm-to-look-into-claims-of-workplace-misconduct-by-president-neil-olshey/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2021 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trail-blazers-hire-law-firm-to-look-into-claims-of-workplace-misconduct-by-president-neil-olshey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles County now seeking Vanessa Bryant's therapy records for lawsuit defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles County is now going after Vanessa Bryant's therapy records to defend itself from her lawsuit over photos taken at Kobe Bryant crash scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-county-now-seeking-vanessa-bryants-therapy-records-for-lawsuit-defense/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2021 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-county-now-seeking-vanessa-bryants-therapy-records-for-lawsuit-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver responds to allegations of racist, sexist behavior in Q&amp;A]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an email exchange with The Arizona Republic, Robert Sarver addressed the ESPN report and the NBA's upcoming investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-owner-robert-sarver-responds-to-allegations-of-racist-sexist-behavior-in-qampa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2021 03:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-owner-robert-sarver-responds-to-allegations-of-racist-sexist-behavior-in-qampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NBA guard Deron Williams to fight on Jake Paul-Tommy Fury undercard, could face Frank Gore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-NBA All-Star Deron Williams will make his boxing debut on Jake Paul/ Tommy Fury undercard on Dec. 18. He could face ex-NFL running back Frank Gore.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-guard-deron-williams-to-fight-on-jake-paul-tommy-fury-undercard-could-face-frank-gore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-guard-deron-williams-to-fight-on-jake-paul-tommy-fury-undercard-could-face-frank-gore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How allegations against Suns owner Robert Sarver compare to former Clippers owner Donald Sterling]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ESPN report alleging racist and sexist remarks by Robert Sarver will likely draw comparisons to the situation with Donald Sterling in 2014.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-allegations-against-suns-owner-robert-sarver-compare-to-former-clippers-owner-donald-sterling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/how-allegations-against-suns-owner-robert-sarver-compare-to-former-clippers-owner-donald-sterling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Monty Williams, Chris Paul, Devin Booker address Robert Sarver allegations of racist, sexist remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suns coach Monty Williams and Devin Booker and Chris Paul addressed allegations made in an ESPN article about team owner Robert Sarver.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-monty-williams-chris-paul-devin-booker-address-robert-sarver-allegations-of-racist-sexist-remarks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-monty-williams-chris-paul-devin-booker-address-robert-sarver-allegations-of-racist-sexist-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Sarver calls ESPN story's allegations of racism, misogyny 'inaccurate, 'misleading']]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN is reporting allegations of racism and misogyny within the Suns organization under the ownership of team owner Robert Sarver.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-sarver-calls-espn-storys-allegations-of-racism-misogyny-inaccurate-misleading/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/suns-sarver-calls-espn-storys-allegations-of-racism-misogyny-inaccurate-misleading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for Suns owner Robert Sarver after allegations of racist, misogynistic behavior?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An anonymous Suns co-owner told ESPN: "The level of misogyny and racism is beyond the pale. It's embarrassing as an owner."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/whats-next-for-suns-owner-robert-sarver-after-allegations-of-racist-misogynistic-behavior/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/whats-next-for-suns-owner-robert-sarver-after-allegations-of-racist-misogynistic-behavior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Lakers' LeBron James expected to miss the next week with an abdominal strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The abdominal strain is a new injury for LeBron James, who missed two games last season with an ankle injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/reports-lakers-lebron-james-expected-to-miss-the-next-week-with-an-abdominal-strain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/reports-lakers-lebron-james-expected-to-miss-the-next-week-with-an-abdominal-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Robert Sarver? Getting to know Suns owner at the center of explosive ESPN article]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Sarver's tenure as owner of Phoenix Suns has brought mixed results on the court. An ESPN story also detailed allegations of racism, misogyny.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-robert-sarver-getting-to-know-suns-owner-at-the-center-of-explosive-espn-article/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-robert-sarver-getting-to-know-suns-owner-at-the-center-of-explosive-espn-article/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Pippen rips Michael Jordan: 'He couldn't have been more condescending if he tried']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Pippen is still salty over 'The Last Dance' documentary, saying that Michael Jordan "couldn't have been more condescending if he tried."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/scottie-pippen-rips-michael-jordan-he-couldnt-have-been-more-condescending-if-he-tried/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/scottie-pippen-rips-michael-jordan-he-couldnt-have-been-more-condescending-if-he-tried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sounding the alarm? Celtics' early-season struggles raising some caution flags in Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 2-5, the Celtics are already looking like a team that could struggle to make the playoffs in the improved Eastern Conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sounding-the-alarm-celtics-early-season-struggles-raising-some-caution-flags-in-boston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sounding-the-alarm-celtics-early-season-struggles-raising-some-caution-flags-in-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA encouraged by elimination of non-basketball moves, but some stars are crying foul]]></title><description><![CDATA[With non-basketball moves getting a closer look from referees, scoring, free throws and foul shots are down compared to the same point last season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-encouraged-by-elimination-of-non-basketball-moves-but-some-stars-are-crying-foul/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-encouraged-by-elimination-of-non-basketball-moves-but-some-stars-are-crying-foul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is it realistic to expect Ben Simmons to play in a game for the Sixers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sixers' Ben Simmons still hasn't participated in 5-on-5 scrimmaging with his teammates, so it might be a while.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/when-is-it-realistic-to-expect-ben-simmons-to-play-in-a-game-for-the-sixers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/when-is-it-realistic-to-expect-ben-simmons-to-play-in-a-game-for-the-sixers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rejects request to force Vanessa Bryant to undergo psychiatric exam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles County had sought to compel a psychiatric examination of Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa as part of its defense in a lawsuit over crash photos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/judge-rejects-request-to-force-vanessa-bryant-to-undergo-psychiatric-exam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/judge-rejects-request-to-force-vanessa-bryant-to-undergo-psychiatric-exam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA dead money rankings: Who's making the most money without playing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over $158 million of the NBA salary expenses this season go to players getting compensated by squads that waived them weeks, months or years ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-dead-money-rankings-whos-making-the-most-money-without-playing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-dead-money-rankings-whos-making-the-most-money-without-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the NBA's 75th anniversary City Edition jerseys? Which team has the top threads?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each NBA season is full of hits and misses when it comes to the City Edition jerseys, and this year as no different.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-nbas-75th-anniversary-city-edition-jerseys-which-team-has-the-top-threads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-nbas-75th-anniversary-city-edition-jerseys-which-team-has-the-top-threads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA and Nike unveil City Edition uniforms for all 30 teams to honor 75th anniversary season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA and Nike unveiled Monday all 30 different City Edition uniforms for each team, in honor of the league's 75th anniversary season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-and-nike-unveil-city-edition-uniforms-for-all-30-teams-to-honor-75th-anniversary-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-and-nike-unveil-city-edition-uniforms-for-all-30-teams-to-honor-75th-anniversary-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Draymond Green is fan of rule change. NBA better to watch 'without all those (expletive) calls']]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green says he's been enjoying watching the NBA again with the league implementing new rules against foul calls on non-basketball actions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-draymond-green-is-fan-of-rule-change-nba-better-to-watch-without-all-those-expletive-calls/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-draymond-green-is-fan-of-rule-change-nba-better-to-watch-without-all-those-expletive-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sick kicks: Coolest shoes of the 2021-22 NBA season]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA players love to show off their style with the coolest shoes. Check out some of our favorites seen on the court during the 2021-22 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sick-kicks-coolest-shoes-of-the-2021-22-nba-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sick-kicks-coolest-shoes-of-the-2021-22-nba-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champion Milwaukee Bucks will be first NBA team to visit White House since 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Joe Biden will welcome the Milwaukee Bucks to the White House on Nov. 8 to commemorate their 2020-21 NBA championship season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/champion-milwaukee-bucks-will-be-first-nba-team-to-visit-white-house-since-2016/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/champion-milwaukee-bucks-will-be-first-nba-team-to-visit-white-house-since-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why wasn't Kevin Durant ejected for launching ball into stands against Pacers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to NBA rules, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant should have been ejected for sending a ball into the stands against the Indiana Pacers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-wasnt-kevin-durant-ejected-for-launching-ball-into-stands-against-pacers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-wasnt-kevin-durant-ejected-for-launching-ball-into-stands-against-pacers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham make NBA debut for Pistons on Saturday?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons' No. 1 draft pick, has yet to make his NBA debut after spraining his ankle during training camp.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/could-no-1-pick-cade-cunningham-make-nba-debut-for-pistons-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/could-no-1-pick-cade-cunningham-make-nba-debut-for-pistons-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics' Jaylen Brown describes effects of COVID-19: One game feels like three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaylen Brown said Friday he is still feeling the impact of having COVID-19 prior to the season and that it takes longer to recover after games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jaylen-brown-describes-effects-of-covid-19-one-game-feels-like-three/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/celtics-jaylen-brown-describes-effects-of-covid-19-one-game-feels-like-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's Mark Tatum is working to expand league's international footprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Tatum is charged with overseeing the NBA's international growth, partnerships and some of the league's top-priority social justice initiatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-mark-tatum-is-working-to-expand-leagues-international-footprint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-mark-tatum-is-working-to-expand-leagues-international-footprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' Russell Westbrook takes offense to late dunk by Thunder's Darius Bazley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook was hit with a technical foul and ejected from the Lakers-Thunder game after confronting Darius Bazley over a late dunk.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-russell-westbrook-takes-offense-to-late-dunk-by-thunders-darius-bazley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-russell-westbrook-takes-offense-to-late-dunk-by-thunders-darius-bazley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles County set to pay two families over photos from Kobe Bryant helicopter crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like Kobe Bryant's widow, other victims' families sued Los Angeles County over photos taken of dead bodies at helicopter crash site.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-county-set-to-pay-two-families-over-photos-from-kobe-bryant-helicopter-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-county-set-to-pay-two-families-over-photos-from-kobe-bryant-helicopter-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Ferry, longtime NBA executive who built Washington Bullets championship team, dies at 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob Ferry was the GM for the Washington Bullets from 1973-90, putting together teams that went to three NBA Finals and won the 1978 championship.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bob-ferry-longtime-nba-executive-who-built-washington-bullets-championship-team-dies-at-84/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bob-ferry-longtime-nba-executive-who-built-washington-bullets-championship-team-dies-at-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's early-season reactions, overreactions: Are the Bulls this good? What to make of Lakers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's never too early to react and overreact after one week of the NBA season. Which early trends will continue, and which will soon fade?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-early-season-reactions-overreactions-are-the-bulls-this-good-what-to-make-of-lakers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-early-season-reactions-overreactions-are-the-bulls-this-good-what-to-make-of-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The night 34-year-old Pacers president John DeVoe died courtside during a game]]></title><description><![CDATA["We were not ready for John DeVoe to go." He was a tireless advocate of bringing professional basketball to Indianapolis and co-founded the Pacers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-night-34-year-old-pacers-president-john-devoe-died-courtside-during-a-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/the-night-34-year-old-pacers-president-john-devoe-died-courtside-during-a-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant wins ruling against Los Angeles County sheriff and fire chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widow of Kobe Bryant wins ruling to force the pretrial testimony of two top public safety officials in her lawsuit over grisly photos from crash site.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-wins-ruling-against-los-angeles-county-sheriff-and-fire-chief/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-wins-ruling-against-los-angeles-county-sheriff-and-fire-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Air: Nike shoes worn by Michael Jordan during rookie year sold at auction for $1.472 million, setting record]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of shoes worn in the fifth game of Michael Jordan's rookie season with the Chicago Bulls sold at auction for record $1.472 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rare-air-nike-shoes-worn-by-michael-jordan-during-rookie-year-sold-at-auction-for-1472-million-setting-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/rare-air-nike-shoes-worn-by-michael-jordan-during-rookie-year-sold-at-auction-for-1472-million-setting-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green to toast Steph Curry with $5K bottle of wine &ndash; on Warriors owner's tab]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate Stephen Curry being recognized among the&nbsp;75 greatest player in NBA history, Draymond Green is buying a $5,000 bottle of wine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-to-toast-steph-curry-with-5k-bottle-of-wine-ndash-on-warriors-owners-tab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/draymond-green-to-toast-steph-curry-with-5k-bottle-of-wine-ndash-on-warriors-owners-tab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters supporting Kyrie Irving stay away from Barclays Center after initial demonstration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day after protesters supporting Kyrie Irving tried to force their way into Barclays Center, things were quiet as the Nets played the Wizards.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/protesters-supporting-kyrie-irving-stay-away-from-barclays-center-after-initial-demonstration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/protesters-supporting-kyrie-irving-stay-away-from-barclays-center-after-initial-demonstration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klay Thompson wears No. 77 Warriors jersey after snub from NBA Top 75 list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson was upset he did not make the NBA's Top 75 all-time players list. He and his teammates had some fun with it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/klay-thompson-wears-no-77-warriors-jersey-after-snub-from-nba-top-75-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/klay-thompson-wears-no-77-warriors-jersey-after-snub-from-nba-top-75-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA photo of the day: Best of the 2021-22 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look through all the best shots of the 2021-22 NBA season from around the USA TODAY Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-photo-of-the-day-best-of-the-2021-22-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-photo-of-the-day-best-of-the-2021-22-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In deposition, Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa recounts the day her husband and daughter died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widow of Kobe Bryant testified in a deposition about the day of the fatal helicopter crash.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/in-deposition-kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-recounts-the-day-her-husband-and-daughter-died/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/in-deposition-kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-recounts-the-day-her-husband-and-daughter-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant testifies how she learned of Kobe and Gigi's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under questioning from an attorney for the county, Bryant testified how she learned of the crash that killed her husband and daughter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-testifies-how-she-learned-of-kobe-and-gigis-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-testifies-how-she-learned-of-kobe-and-gigis-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard get into altercation on bench during timeout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tempers boiled over on the Lakers bench when Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard got into a brief physical altercation during a timeout.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-anthony-davis-dwight-howard-get-into-altercation-on-bench-during-timeout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-anthony-davis-dwight-howard-get-into-altercation-on-bench-during-timeout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver 'wholly shocked' by allegations of racism, sexism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns released a statement in reaction to a tweet saying a story is coming out accusing Robert Sarver of "racism, sexism and sexual harassment."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-owner-robert-sarver-wholly-shocked-by-allegations-of-racism-sexism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2021 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-owner-robert-sarver-wholly-shocked-by-allegations-of-racism-sexism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Simmons informs Sixers he's not in right mental state to rejoin teammates]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a chaotic week for Ben Simmons and the Sixers. After a brief holdout, Simmons reported to last week to practice but was not engaged.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-informs-sixers-hes-not-in-right-mental-state-to-rejoin-teammates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-informs-sixers-hes-not-in-right-mental-state-to-rejoin-teammates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing with LeBron James and Anthony Davis is Russell Westbrook's biggest career challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook was either the first or second option on his previous teams. That won't be the case with the Lakers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/playing-with-lebron-james-and-anthony-davis-is-russell-westbrooks-biggest-career-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/playing-with-lebron-james-and-anthony-davis-is-russell-westbrooks-biggest-career-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Simmons lists New Jersey mansion for $5 million amid turmoil with 76ers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Simmons had listed his New Jersey mansion for $5 million after he was suspended for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-lists-new-jersey-mansion-for-5-million-amid-turmoil-with-76ers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-lists-new-jersey-mansion-for-5-million-amid-turmoil-with-76ers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NBA free agent rankings: Top players available during the next offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be some top-notch players available next summer, including &ndash; somewhat shockingly &ndash; Suns' promising 23-year-old center&nbsp;Deandre Ayton.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-free-agent-rankings-top-players-available-during-the-next-offseason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2022-nba-free-agent-rankings-top-players-available-during-the-next-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA reveals 75th anniversary team: Who made it, who didn't and who should have?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was bound to be a bit of controversy with the NBA's 75th anniversary team, and some notable names were left off the list.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-reveals-75th-anniversary-team-who-made-it-who-didnt-and-who-should-have/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-reveals-75th-anniversary-team-who-made-it-who-didnt-and-who-should-have/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Simmons' limited engagement in return to Philadelphia is leading to a circus act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Simmons is employing the playbook used by James Harden and Jimmy Butler to force the 76ers into finding a quick trade solution.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-limited-engagement-in-return-to-philadelphia-is-leading-to-a-circus-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-limited-engagement-in-return-to-philadelphia-is-leading-to-a-circus-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China streaming service pulls Celtics games after Enes Kanter calls China's Xi 'brutal dictator']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tencent, which streams NBA games to millions in China, removed replays of past Celtics games and appeared to take Boston off upcoming schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/china-streaming-service-pulls-celtics-games-after-enes-kanter-calls-chinas-xi-brutal-dictator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/china-streaming-service-pulls-celtics-games-after-enes-kanter-calls-chinas-xi-brutal-dictator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Lakers' overhauled roster will need time, grind of season to mesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers overhauled their roster. Of five starters and 10 rotation players, only LeBron James and Anthony Davis were with the team last season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-lakers-overhauled-roster-will-need-time-grind-of-season-to-mesh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-lakers-overhauled-roster-will-need-time-grind-of-season-to-mesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point guard position is taking on a more important role this season for NBA title contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The point guard's importance has never been understated, but that position will have a decided impact on the champion this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/point-guard-position-is-taking-on-a-more-important-role-this-season-for-nba-title-contenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/point-guard-position-is-taking-on-a-more-important-role-this-season-for-nba-title-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA predictions: Lakers lose to Nets in Finals; Durant wins MVP with no votes for LeBron]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a poll of 17 NBA writers and editors from throughout the USA TODAY Network, the Nets, Lakers and Bucks got the votes to win NBA title.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-predictions-lakers-lose-to-nets-in-finals-durant-wins-mvp-with-no-votes-for-lebron/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-predictions-lakers-lose-to-nets-in-finals-durant-wins-mvp-with-no-votes-for-lebron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns fail to agree to deal as rookie extension deadline passes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton and Phoenix Suns ended contract talks Monday without the 6-11 center receiving a desired rookie max extension or any extension at all.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-ayton-phoenix-suns-fail-to-agree-to-deal-as-rookie-extension-deadline-passes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-ayton-phoenix-suns-fail-to-agree-to-deal-as-rookie-extension-deadline-passes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021-22 NBA Eastern Conference team-by-team preview capsules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team-by-team look at the Eastern Conference as the NBA celebrates its 75th season. Who will represent the East in the NBA Finals?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2021-22-nba-eastern-conference-team-by-team-preview-capsules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2021-22-nba-eastern-conference-team-by-team-preview-capsules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets may be title contender, but can they challenge Knicks as favorite NBA team of Spike Lee, NYC fans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sure, the Nets would love to win over the NBA fanbase in New York. But their bigger goal is winning the NBA championship.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-may-be-title-contender-but-can-they-challenge-knicks-as-favorite-nba-team-of-spike-lee-nyc-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-may-be-title-contender-but-can-they-challenge-knicks-as-favorite-nba-team-of-spike-lee-nyc-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. agrees to four-year, $105 million contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaren Jackson Jr.'s four-year, $105 million extension is the third largest contract signed in Memphis Grizzlies history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-jaren-jackson-jr-agrees-to-four-year-105-million-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-jaren-jackson-jr-agrees-to-four-year-105-million-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 storylines to monitor around NBA this season: Can 'old' Lakers win title? Will Knicks take next step?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are plenty of NBA storylines to monitor this season, including what will happen to Ben Simmons and when/if Kyrie Irving will return to the Nets.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/10-storylines-to-monitor-around-nba-this-season-can-old-lakers-win-title-will-knicks-take-next-step/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/10-storylines-to-monitor-around-nba-this-season-can-old-lakers-win-title-will-knicks-take-next-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN trying yet another approach with daily, pregame NBA shows. Will it work this time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN has had a revolving door of on-air personalities on its pregame and halftime NBA shows. Will Mike Greenberg bring stability to the show?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/espn-trying-yet-another-approach-with-daily-pregame-nba-shows-will-it-work-this-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/espn-trying-yet-another-approach-with-daily-pregame-nba-shows-will-it-work-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports Seriously: Deep dive on Gruden scandal, Ray Allen and NBA season Preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode we talk latest on Gruden and we go one-on-one with NBA legend Ray Allen to preview the upcoming season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sports-seriously-deep-dive-on-gruden-scandal-ray-allen-and-nba-season-preview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sports-seriously-deep-dive-on-gruden-scandal-ray-allen-and-nba-season-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021-22 NBA Western Conference team-by-team preview capsules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the teams in the Western Conference as the NBA celebrates its 75th season. Who will represent the West in the NBA Finals?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2021-22-nba-western-conference-team-by-team-preview-capsules/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/2021-22-nba-western-conference-team-by-team-preview-capsules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which NBA players have most to prove this season? Start with Kemba Walker, Joel Embiid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo finally proved he could lead a team to an NBA championship. Who will be that player this season?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/which-nba-players-have-most-to-prove-this-season-start-with-kemba-walker-joel-embiid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/which-nba-players-have-most-to-prove-this-season-start-with-kemba-walker-joel-embiid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Paul Q&amp;A: WNBA Finals, J.R. Smith's golf game, celebrity bowling on Fox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul has his celebrity bowling tournament to benefit the Chris Paul Family Foundation airing Sunday on Fox.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chris-paul-qampa-wnba-finals-jr-smiths-golf-game-celebrity-bowling-on-fox/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chris-paul-qampa-wnba-finals-jr-smiths-golf-game-celebrity-bowling-on-fox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles County trying to force Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa to take psychiatric exam in lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[County of Los Angeles wants Kobe Bryant's widow and others to prove they suffered distress over sharing of grisly crash scene photos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-county-trying-to-force-kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-to-take-psychiatric-exam-in-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2021 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/los-angeles-county-trying-to-force-kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-to-take-psychiatric-exam-in-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Bryant accused of pursuing 'vengeance' against witness in case over crash photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widow of Kobe Bryant targeting phone records of retired fire department captain in lawsuit over crash-scene photos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-accused-of-pursuing-vengeance-against-witness-in-case-over-crash-photos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/vanessa-bryant-accused-of-pursuing-vengeance-against-witness-in-case-over-crash-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA X-factors: Seven players who could swing the championship race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some surprising players can make or break their teams' title hopes. Here are seven such X-factors who will help decide the 2022 NBA championship.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-x-factors-seven-players-who-could-swing-the-championship-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-x-factors-seven-players-who-could-swing-the-championship-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know: Brooklyn's Kyrie Irving explains vaccination status in Instagram Live post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what we know about Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving and his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-we-know-brooklyns-kyrie-irving-explains-vaccination-status-in-instagram-live-post/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-we-know-brooklyns-kyrie-irving-explains-vaccination-status-in-instagram-live-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Kyrie Irving? NBA star at center of COVID vaccine issue is certainly one thing: complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving is complex. He can be thoughtful and giving as well as stubborn and enigmatic. But there's a lot about him that we don't know.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-kyrie-irving-nba-star-at-center-of-covid-vaccine-issue-is-certainly-one-thing-complex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-is-kyrie-irving-nba-star-at-center-of-covid-vaccine-issue-is-certainly-one-thing-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton 'really disappointed' Phoenix Suns haven't reached deal on new contract]]></title><description><![CDATA["I love Phoenix, but I'm really disappointed we haven't really gotten a deal done yet," Deandre Ayton said after Tuesday's training camp practice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-ayton-really-disappointed-phoenix-suns-havent-reached-deal-on-new-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-ayton-really-disappointed-phoenix-suns-havent-reached-deal-on-new-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets ban Kyrie Irving from team activities 'until he is eligible to be a full participant']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nets faced a scenario in which Kyrie Irving would play only on the road&ndash; a tricky situation for a team with NBA title aspirations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-ban-kyrie-irving-from-team-activities-until-he-is-eligible-to-be-a-full-participant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-ban-kyrie-irving-from-team-activities-until-he-is-eligible-to-be-a-full-participant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Zaire Wade, Dwyane's son, expected to join Utah Jazz's G League team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The son of ex-NBA player Dwyane Wade is reportedly set to sign a deal and play in the NBA G-League with the Utah Jazz's affiliate Salt Lake City Stars&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-zaire-wade-dwyanes-son-expected-to-join-utah-jazzs-g-league-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-zaire-wade-dwyanes-son-expected-to-join-utah-jazzs-g-league-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will happen if Kyrie Irving's vaccine-related absence costs the Nets an NBA title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because of New York City's vaccine mandate, Kyrie Irving could miss at least 43 games. That may not be the best thing for the Nets' title aspirations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-will-happen-if-kyrie-irvings-vaccine-related-absence-costs-the-nets-an-nba-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/what-will-happen-if-kyrie-irvings-vaccine-related-absence-costs-the-nets-an-nba-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Simmons, Sixers discuss return to Sixers, but return to Philly fans could be difficult]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming back to Sixers would be significant change of course for Ben Simmons, who requested a trade and has refused to join the team for training camp.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-sixers-discuss-return-to-sixers-but-return-to-philly-fans-could-be-difficult/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-sixers-discuss-return-to-sixers-but-return-to-philly-fans-could-be-difficult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will make NBA's 100th anniversary team? Luka Doncic, Damian Lillard and an 8-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Damian Lillard may not be part of the 75-year NBA anniversary team. But in 2046, they may make the league's top 100.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-will-make-nbas-100th-anniversary-team-luka-doncic-damian-lillard-and-an-8-year-old/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-will-make-nbas-100th-anniversary-team-luka-doncic-damian-lillard-and-an-8-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBPA's Michele Roberts helps propel Rucker Park new look with $500,000 from union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michele Roberts used to go to Rucker Park as a kid. Now, as head of the NBPA,she's spearheading an effort to update it using $500,000 from the NBPA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbpas-michele-roberts-helps-propel-rucker-park-new-look-with-500000-from-union/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbpas-michele-roberts-helps-propel-rucker-park-new-look-with-500000-from-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets coach Steve Nash says team expects Kyrie Irving to miss home games due to vaccine mandate]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, Steve Nash conceded the Nets expect Kyrie Irving to miss games in New York: "I think we recognize he's not playing home games."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-coach-steve-nash-says-team-expects-kyrie-irving-to-miss-home-games-due-to-vaccine-mandate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2021 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nets-coach-steve-nash-says-team-expects-kyrie-irving-to-miss-home-games-due-to-vaccine-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Cunningham: Legends can play in any NBA era]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of NBA 75, we caught up with Billy Cunningham. Find out what he thinks makes a player a legend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/billy-cunningham-legends-can-play-in-any-nba-era/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/billy-cunningham-legends-can-play-in-any-nba-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy mocks the idea of NBA players 'doing their own research' on COVID vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy doesn't see the need for players to do their own research. "Are you doing studies yourself? Are you in the lab on a nightly basis?"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jeff-van-gundy-mocks-the-idea-of-nba-players-doing-their-own-research-on-covid-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jeff-van-gundy-mocks-the-idea-of-nba-players-doing-their-own-research-on-covid-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skip Bayless rips LeBron James' spot on USA TODAY Sports' NBA 75 list]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James checked in at No. 2 on the USA TODAY panel ranking of the 75 greatest players in NBA history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/skip-bayless-rips-lebron-james-spot-on-usa-today-sports-nba-75-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/skip-bayless-rips-lebron-james-spot-on-usa-today-sports-nba-75-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panelists unveil ballots for NBA's Greatest 75 players: Jordan, LeBron, Wilt and also Sikma, Horry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our panel of 15 voters had all the familar names on their list -- Jordan, LeBron, Magic, Kareem -- but also names that may need an explanation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/panelists-unveil-ballots-for-nbas-greatest-75-players-jordan-lebron-wilt-and-also-sikma-horry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/panelists-unveil-ballots-for-nbas-greatest-75-players-jordan-lebron-wilt-and-also-sikma-horry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 75: Why Jeff Zillgitt thinks LeBron James is the greatest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Pulse: A closer look at why LeBron is the greatest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-why-jeff-zillgitt-thinks-lebron-james-is-the-greatest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-why-jeff-zillgitt-thinks-lebron-james-is-the-greatest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Yes, I have George Mikan fifth on my list of NBA's greatest players. Here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Mikan ushered big men into basketball, won seven titles in three leagues and forced NBA to widen the lane and create the shot clock&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-yes-i-have-george-mikan-fifth-on-my-list-of-nbas-greatest-players-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-yes-i-have-george-mikan-fifth-on-my-list-of-nbas-greatest-players-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 75: Was Wilt Chamberlain really underrated?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Pulse: Why Robert Horry made it onto Larry's list&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-was-wilt-chamberlain-really-underrated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-was-wilt-chamberlain-really-underrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 75: Evan Barnes' top pick may be surprising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Pulse: Why MJ and LeBron didn't make it to the top of Evan's list&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-evan-barnes-top-pick-may-be-surprising/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-evan-barnes-top-pick-may-be-surprising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 75: Why Berry Tramel chose LeBron over MJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Pulse:A closer look into why Berry Tramel chose LeBron over MJ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-why-berry-tramel-chose-lebron-over-mj/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-why-berry-tramel-chose-lebron-over-mj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 75: Players that changed the game of basketball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Pulse: J. Michael used this criteria to comprise his list&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-players-that-changed-the-game-of-basketball/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-players-that-changed-the-game-of-basketball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 75 all-time rankings: Is Lebron James in the top 5?]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports' Larry Stark breaks down the 75 best NBA players in NBA history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-all-time-rankings-is-lebron-james-in-the-top-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-75-all-time-rankings-is-lebron-james-in-the-top-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Allen, Darius Miles among ex-NBA players indicted for defrauding league health care plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighteen former NBA players have been indicted for defrauding a league health care plan. The group pocketed about $2.5 million, prosecutors allege.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/tony-allen-darius-miles-among-ex-nba-players-indicted-for-defrauding-league-health-care-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/tony-allen-darius-miles-among-ex-nba-players-indicted-for-defrauding-league-health-care-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Michael Jordan, LeBron James or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the NBA's GOAT? The answer is yes.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question will never be answered. It is subjective no matter how much one tries to frame the debate with facts, titles, MVPs and statistics.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/is-michael-jordan-lebron-james-or-kareem-abdul-jabbar-the-nbas-goat-the-answer-is-yes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/is-michael-jordan-lebron-james-or-kareem-abdul-jabbar-the-nbas-goat-the-answer-is-yes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's why I didn't rank Kobe Bryant among the top 10 NBA players of all-time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant was a great scorer, but not a top-10 player, says columnist Nancy Armour as part of USA TODAY's NBA's 75 all-time greatest players.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heres-why-i-didnt-rank-kobe-bryant-among-the-top-10-nba-players-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/heres-why-i-didnt-rank-kobe-bryant-among-the-top-10-nba-players-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the greatest 75 NBA players of all time, the Top 25: Counting down to No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the NBA celebrates its 75th anniversary, USA TODAY takes a look at the greatest 75 players who have been part of the NBA's storied history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-greatest-75-nba-players-of-all-time-the-top-25-counting-down-to-no-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-greatest-75-nba-players-of-all-time-the-top-25-counting-down-to-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan vs. LeBron: Numbers make convincing argument to call either the GOAT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan and Lebron James have accumulated a wealth of statistics, making comparisons inevitable and intriguing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jordan-vs-lebron-numbers-make-convincing-argument-to-call-either-the-goat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jordan-vs-lebron-numbers-make-convincing-argument-to-call-either-the-goat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the greatest 75 NBA players of all time: Nos. 50-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the NBA celebrates its 75th anniversary, USA TODAY takes a look at the greatest 75 players who have been part of the NBA's storied history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-greatest-75-nba-players-of-all-time-nos-50-26/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-greatest-75-nba-players-of-all-time-nos-50-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the greatest 75 NBA players of all time: Nos. 75-51]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the NBA celebrates its 75th anniversary, USA TODAY takes a look at the greatest 75 players who have been part of the league's storied history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-greatest-75-nba-players-of-all-time-nos-75-51/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-greatest-75-nba-players-of-all-time-nos-75-51/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking the NBA's 75 greatest players started off easy. Then it got real tough, real fast.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trimming the list of the best-ever NBA players to 75 was tough and I was crestfallen when I had to leave off players who could easily make the list.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/picking-the-nbas-75-greatest-players-started-off-easy-then-it-got-real-tough-real-fast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/picking-the-nbas-75-greatest-players-started-off-easy-then-it-got-real-tough-real-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Brooklyn's Kevin Durant says he's not consumed with being the NBA's best player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant has two NBA titles, three Olympic gold medals, an MVP award and 11 All-Star Game appearances. Does that make him the NBA's best player?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-brooklyns-kevin-durant-says-hes-not-consumed-with-being-the-nbas-best-player/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/why-brooklyns-kevin-durant-says-hes-not-consumed-with-being-the-nbas-best-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker to miss start of training camp in NBA health and safety protocols]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suns offered little detail, but Devin Booker will miss media day Monday and the start of Suns training camp this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-star-devin-booker-to-miss-start-of-training-camp-in-nba-health-and-safety-protocols/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-star-devin-booker-to-miss-start-of-training-camp-in-nba-health-and-safety-protocols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Wiggins' request for COVID-19 vaccine exemption denied, won't be able to play in Warriors home games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Wiggins won't be able to play in Warriors home games in San Francisco after the NBA denied his request for a religious exemption.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/andrew-wiggins-request-for-covid-19-vaccine-exemption-denied-wont-be-able-to-play-in-warriors-home-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2021 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/andrew-wiggins-request-for-covid-19-vaccine-exemption-denied-wont-be-able-to-play-in-warriors-home-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves' toxic office environment, interoffice relationship led to Gersson Rosas' firing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gersson Rosas' consensual relationship with another Minnesota employee was not the main reason for his firing, but it did accelerate the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/timberwolves-toxic-office-environment-interoffice-relationship-led-to-gersson-rosas-firing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/timberwolves-toxic-office-environment-interoffice-relationship-led-to-gersson-rosas-firing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Some teams have had enough of players who refuse to be vaccinated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unvaccinated players in San Francisco and New York face being locked out of their home arenas because of local COVID-19 restrictions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-some-teams-have-had-enough-of-players-who-refuse-to-be-vaccinated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-some-teams-have-had-enough-of-players-who-refuse-to-be-vaccinated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Simmons has zero leverage with Sixers in trade standoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Seriously: Mackenzie Salmon and Andy Nesbitt discuss whether Ben Simmons has any chance of actually getting out of Philadelphia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-has-zero-leverage-with-sixers-in-trade-standoff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-has-zero-leverage-with-sixers-in-trade-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: How Andrew Wiggins' refusal to receive COVID-19 vaccine seriously compromises Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Wiggins said he will not get vaccinated unless he is "forced." That could throw a big wrinkle into the Warriors' championship aspirations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-how-andrew-wiggins-refusal-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine-seriously-compromises-warriors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-how-andrew-wiggins-refusal-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine-seriously-compromises-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Simmons says he wants to leave Philadelphia, so here are some potential landing spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Simmons said he does not plan to attend Sixers training camp, which begins next week. But the Sixers won't make a bad deal just appease Simmons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-says-he-wants-to-leave-philadelphia-so-here-are-some-potential-landing-spots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ben-simmons-says-he-wants-to-leave-philadelphia-so-here-are-some-potential-landing-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Gersson Rosas shockingly fired by T'wolves, and Karl-Anthony Towns responds: 'wtf']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gersson Rosas fired as GM just days before NBA training camps open and just days after he posted photos of himself, players and the team's coach.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/gm-gersson-rosas-shockingly-fired-by-twolves-and-karl-anthony-towns-responds-wtf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/gm-gersson-rosas-shockingly-fired-by-twolves-and-karl-anthony-towns-responds-wtf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Suns star Cedric Ceballos out of hospital after '20 days on death row' with COVID-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Phoenix Suns star Cedric Ceballos tweeted Tuesday that he's out of the hospital after spending weeks in ICU with COViD-19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-suns-star-cedric-ceballos-out-of-hospital-after-20-days-on-death-row-with-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-suns-star-cedric-ceballos-out-of-hospital-after-20-days-on-death-row-with-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Ben Simmons has not earned right to dictate terms of his exit from Philadelphia 76ers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would be malpractice for Sixers GM Daryl Morey to waste Joel Embiid's prime by making a bad trade to appease an unhappy Ben Simmons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-ben-simmons-has-not-earned-right-to-dictate-terms-of-his-exit-from-philadelphia-76ers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-ben-simmons-has-not-earned-right-to-dictate-terms-of-his-exit-from-philadelphia-76ers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JJ Redick calls it a career: 'Last 30 years of basketball have been beyond my wildest dreams']]></title><description><![CDATA[JJ Redick began his NBA career as a seldom-used reserve, but as the 3-point shot took on more importance, his minutes increased.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jj-redick-calls-it-a-career-last-30-years-of-basketball-have-been-beyond-my-wildest-dreams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/jj-redick-calls-it-a-career-last-30-years-of-basketball-have-been-beyond-my-wildest-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malika Andrews gets the nod to host ESPN's new NBA studio show, replacing Rachel Nichols]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising star Malika Andrews will host the network's new studio program "NBA TODAY," which will debut on Oct. 18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/malika-andrews-gets-the-nod-to-host-espns-new-nba-studio-show-replacing-rachel-nichols/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/malika-andrews-gets-the-nod-to-host-espns-new-nba-studio-show-replacing-rachel-nichols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's great and it's time:' Lisa Byington takes a big step forward for women in sports broadcasting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's role in sports has been growing for years, a new milestone was reached this week when Lisa Byington was named Bucks play-by-play announcer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-great-and-its-time-lisa-byington-takes-a-big-step-forward-for-women-in-sports-broadcasting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-great-and-its-time-lisa-byington-takes-a-big-step-forward-for-women-in-sports-broadcasting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're going to get to have our own identity': Steve Ballmer excited for future as Clippers break ground on new arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Ballmer is excited about the future - and present, even with Kawhi Leonard's status unclear - as the Clippers break ground on the Intuit Dome.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/were-going-to-get-to-have-our-own-identity-steve-ballmer-excited-for-future-as-clippers-break-ground-on-new-arena/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/were-going-to-get-to-have-our-own-identity-steve-ballmer-excited-for-future-as-clippers-break-ground-on-new-arena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Klay Thompson can thrive after ACL, Achilles injuries, experts say. Will he be as effective?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many, the question will be: can Klay Thompson get back to where he was before the injuries? His age could be a benefit in his recovery and return.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-klay-thompson-can-thrive-after-acl-achilles-injuries-experts-say-will-he-be-as-effective/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/warriors-klay-thompson-can-thrive-after-acl-achilles-injuries-experts-say-will-he-be-as-effective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving clarifies 'mask off' tweet; not related to pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets raised eyebrows online Wednesday by tweeting "My mask is off. Now take yours off. No fear."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-clarifies-mask-off-tweet-not-related-to-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-clarifies-mask-off-tweet-not-related-to-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milwaukee Bucks make historic hire of Lisa Byington as TV play-by-play announcer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Byington takes over for Jim Paschke on Bally Sports Wisconsin, making her the first woman play-by-play announcer for a major men's pro sports team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-make-historic-hire-of-lisa-byington-as-tv-play-by-play-announcer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-make-historic-hire-of-lisa-byington-as-tv-play-by-play-announcer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Suns star Cedric Ceballos 'COVID-19 free' but still battling to fully recover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedric Ceballos tweeted Monday he no longer has the COVID-19 virus, but he's still not able to breathe, walk or function on his own yet.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-suns-star-cedric-ceballos-covid-19-free-but-still-battling-to-fully-recover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/former-suns-star-cedric-ceballos-covid-19-free-but-still-battling-to-fully-recover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Wall, Houston Rockets agree to work together on finding a new home for All-Star guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockets are headed in a direction that doesn't include All-Star point guard John Wall. The two have agreed to work together on a trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/john-wall-houston-rockets-agree-to-work-together-on-finding-a-new-home-for-all-star-guard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/john-wall-houston-rockets-agree-to-work-together-on-finding-a-new-home-for-all-star-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' Carmelo Anthony solely motivated this season to win his first NBA ring: 'That's it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony, entering his 19th NBA season, ranks 10th on the league's all-time scoring list with 27,370 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-carmelo-anthony-solely-motivated-this-season-to-win-his-first-nba-ring-thats-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-carmelo-anthony-solely-motivated-this-season-to-win-his-first-nba-ring-thats-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Love of the game': Val Ackerman, new Hall of Famer, key contributor to basketball history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Val Ackerman, newly elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has positivelyimpacted the sport on almost every level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/love-of-the-game-val-ackerman-new-hall-of-famer-key-contributor-to-basketball-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/love-of-the-game-val-ackerman-new-hall-of-famer-key-contributor-to-basketball-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies re-acquire Marc Gasol from Los Angeles Lakers but plan to waive him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marc Gasol has been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Memphis Grizzlies, who plan to waive him so he can remain in Spain with his family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-re-acquire-marc-gasol-from-los-angeles-lakers-but-plan-to-waive-him/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/memphis-grizzlies-re-acquire-marc-gasol-from-los-angeles-lakers-but-plan-to-waive-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan AD Warde Manuel says he never apologized to Chris Webber on school's behalf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel denied that he apologized to Chris Webber on the university's behalf, as the Fab Five member had said he did.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/michigan-ad-warde-manuel-says-he-never-apologized-to-chris-webber-on-schools-behalf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/michigan-ad-warde-manuel-says-he-never-apologized-to-chris-webber-on-schools-behalf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Bosh's Hall of Fame career is marked by more than NBA titles, flashy statistics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Bosh helped design a blueprint for a modern-day big man &ndash; a forward-center who moved out to 3-point line to create spacing for better offense&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chris-boshs-hall-of-fame-career-is-marked-by-more-than-nba-titles-flashy-statistics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chris-boshs-hall-of-fame-career-is-marked-by-more-than-nba-titles-flashy-statistics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds unseal records in man's $3M scheme to kill Kobe Bryant rape accuser]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI unseals records detailing a man's alleged offer to make Lakers guard Kobe Bryant's 2003 rape case go away by killing his accuser.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/feds-unseal-records-in-mans-3m-scheme-to-kill-kobe-bryant-rape-accuser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/feds-unseal-records-in-mans-3m-scheme-to-kill-kobe-bryant-rape-accuser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul teams with Gopuff to assist underrepresented businesses and entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his partnership with the Gopuff delivery service, Chris Paul has helped spearhead a plan to highlight underrepresented companies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-chris-paul-teams-with-gopuff-to-assist-underrepresented-businesses-and-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-chris-paul-teams-with-gopuff-to-assist-underrepresented-businesses-and-entrepreneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NBA player Cedric Ceballos asks for prayers as he battles COVID-19 in intensive care unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedric Ceballos, 52, spent 11 seasons in the NBA with five teams, most notably the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers in the early and mid-1990s.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-player-cedric-ceballos-asks-for-prayers-as-he-battles-covid-19-in-intensive-care-unit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-player-cedric-ceballos-asks-for-prayers-as-he-battles-covid-19-in-intensive-care-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Jordan intends to sign with Lakers after being traded from Nets to Pistons and bought out]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeAndre Jordan plans to sign with the Lakers after completing a buyout with the Pistons, who acquired him in a trade with the Nets.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-jordan-intends-to-sign-with-lakers-after-being-traded-from-nets-to-pistons-and-bought-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2021 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/deandre-jordan-intends-to-sign-with-lakers-after-being-traded-from-nets-to-pistons-and-bought-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers have traded unhappy stars before Ben Simmons and didn't make out too well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dealing a disgruntled Charles Barkley didn't work out so well for the Philadelphia 76ers. That was also the case with Moses Malone and Markelle Fultz.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-have-traded-unhappy-stars-before-ben-simmons-and-didnt-make-out-too-well/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/sixers-have-traded-unhappy-stars-before-ben-simmons-and-didnt-make-out-too-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis Rodman's Las Vegas bender mentioned on 'The Last Dance' being made into movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dennis Rodman's wild time in Las Vegas during the Chicago Bulls' 1997-98 "The Last Dance" season is being made into a movie, "48 Hours in Vegas."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dennis-rodmans-las-vegas-bender-mentioned-on-the-last-dance-being-made-into-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/dennis-rodmans-las-vegas-bender-mentioned-on-the-last-dance-being-made-into-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Ben Simmons has no choice but to leave Sixers after being thrown under team bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news that Ben Simmons says he wants out of Philadelphia is not surprising after a series of unfortunate events.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-ben-simmons-has-no-choice-but-to-leave-sixers-after-being-thrown-under-team-bus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-ben-simmons-has-no-choice-but-to-leave-sixers-after-being-thrown-under-team-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NBA star J.R. Smith shares joys, frustrations as student as he tries hand at college golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[J.R. Smith entered the NBA out of high school. He's now enrolled at North Carolina A&amp;T to play golf and get a degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-star-jr-smith-shares-joys-frustrations-as-student-as-he-tries-hand-at-college-golf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ex-nba-star-jr-smith-shares-joys-frustrations-as-student-as-he-tries-hand-at-college-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reggie Miller's son marks 8th birthday with 'choke sign' cake: 'Honored you chose my face']]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm also honored you chose my face to adorn your cake cake cake, you had options, but glad I got the call up," Reggie Miller posted to Instagram.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/reggie-millers-son-marks-8th-birthday-with-choke-sign-cake-honored-you-chose-my-face/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/reggie-millers-son-marks-8th-birthday-with-choke-sign-cake-honored-you-chose-my-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Rajon Rondo likely to join Lakers after being waived by Grizzlies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo was let go by the Grizzlies and is expected to re-join the Lakers after clearing waivers Monday, according to multiple reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-rajon-rondo-likely-to-join-lakers-after-being-waived-by-grizzlies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-rajon-rondo-likely-to-join-lakers-after-being-waived-by-grizzlies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Cavaliers land Lauri Markkanen from Bulls in three-team, sign-and-trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers landed forward Lauri Markkanen Friday in a three-team sign-and-trade with the Bulls and Trail Blazers, according to ESPN.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-cavaliers-land-lauri-markkanen-from-bulls-in-three-team-sign-and-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-cavaliers-land-lauri-markkanen-from-bulls-in-three-team-sign-and-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns' next uniform? Team introduces 'Aztec' uniform concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns already have a black "The Valley" uniform. Could they add a black "Aztec" uniform to their uniform rotation sometime soon?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-next-uniform-team-introduces-aztec-uniform-concept/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/phoenix-suns-next-uniform-team-introduces-aztec-uniform-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN removes Rachel Nichols from network's NBA programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN journalist Rachel Nichols has officially been removed from the network's NBA programming after her fallout with fellow reporter Maria Taylor.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/espn-removes-rachel-nichols-from-networks-nba-programming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/espn-removes-rachel-nichols-from-networks-nba-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damian Lillard: 'Not my duty' to keep public informed on trade rumors, leaving Trail Blazers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damian Lillard told The Athletic "it's not (his) duty" to keep people up to date on his situation with the Portland Trail Blazers and trade rumors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/damian-lillard-not-my-duty-to-keep-public-informed-on-trade-rumors-leaving-trail-blazers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/damian-lillard-not-my-duty-to-keep-public-informed-on-trade-rumors-leaving-trail-blazers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: ESPN removes Rachel Nichols from all NBA programming in fallout over Maria Taylor spat]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN has removed journalist Rachel Nichols from the network's NBA coverage, continuing the fallout over a leaked conversation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-espn-removes-rachel-nichols-from-all-nba-programming-in-fallout-over-maria-taylor-spat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-espn-removes-rachel-nichols-from-all-nba-programming-in-fallout-over-maria-taylor-spat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA digital collectibles (NFTs) are coming to NBA Top Shot as 'moments']]></title><description><![CDATA[The WNBA is joining the Top Shot platform months after NBA found success in the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) space in which fans own "moments."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/wnba-digital-collectibles-nfts-are-coming-to-nba-top-shot-as-moments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/wnba-digital-collectibles-nfts-are-coming-to-nba-top-shot-as-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks center Nerlens Noel sues former agent Rich Paul, claims $58 million loss in potential salary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nerlens Noel filed a lawsuit against Rich Paul and Klutch Sports for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and neglience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/knicks-center-nerlens-noel-sues-former-agent-rich-paul-claims-58-million-loss-in-potential-salary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/knicks-center-nerlens-noel-sues-former-agent-rich-paul-claims-58-million-loss-in-potential-salary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry looks to Tom Brady for inspiration in pursuit of NBA longevity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steph Curry will enter his 13th season with the Warriors, but he's finding inspiration from Tom Brady, 44, the most recent Superbowl MVP.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-looks-to-tom-brady-for-inspiration-in-pursuit-of-nba-longevity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/steph-curry-looks-to-tom-brady-for-inspiration-in-pursuit-of-nba-longevity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer gets contract extension after leading Milwaukee to first NBA championship in 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month after guiding the Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years, Mike Budenholzer was rewarded with a multiyear contract extension.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-coach-mike-budenholzer-gets-contract-extension-after-leading-milwaukee-to-first-nba-championship-in-50-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/bucks-coach-mike-budenholzer-gets-contract-extension-after-leading-milwaukee-to-first-nba-championship-in-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Smith, No. 8 basketball prospect in 2023 class, signs with Overtime Elite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Smith, one of the nation's best prospects in the class of 2023 is forgoing college and signing with Overtime Elite.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/tyler-smith-no-8-basketball-prospect-in-2023-class-signs-with-overtime-elite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/tyler-smith-no-8-basketball-prospect-in-2023-class-signs-with-overtime-elite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the Top 22 NBA point guards for the 2021-22 season. Guess who's No. 1?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ranking the Top 22 point guards is a difficult task since the position is loadedwith top-notch ball-handlers, elite playmakers and shot-makers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-top-22-nba-point-guards-for-the-2021-22-season-guess-whos-no-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/ranking-the-top-22-nba-point-guards-for-the-2021-22-season-guess-whos-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He has All-NBA potential': Jalen Rose compares Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham to Grant Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Rose talks Cade Cunningham-Grant Hill comparisons at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy golf event at the Detroit Golf Club on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/he-has-all-nba-potential-jalen-rose-compares-pistons-rookie-cade-cunningham-to-grant-hill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/he-has-all-nba-potential-jalen-rose-compares-pistons-rookie-cade-cunningham-to-grant-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's war': Carmelo Anthony recalls epic battle vs. Kobe Bryant in 2009 NBA Western Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony and Bryant won a gold medal together at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but they were rivals in the 2009 NBA Western Conference Finals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-war-carmelo-anthony-recalls-epic-battle-vs-kobe-bryant-in-2009-nba-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/its-war-carmelo-anthony-recalls-epic-battle-vs-kobe-bryant-in-2009-nba-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are the top 20 must-see games on the NBA calendar for the 2021-22 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA calendar returns to a full 82-game schedule per team after pandemic-shortened seasons in 2019-20 and 2020-21.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/here-are-the-top-20-must-see-games-on-the-nba-calendar-for-the-2021-22-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/here-are-the-top-20-must-see-games-on-the-nba-calendar-for-the-2021-22-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo purchases minority ownership stake in Brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA champion and MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is adding baseball owner to his r&eacute;sum&eacute; by purchasing a minority stake in the Milwaukee Brewers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-star-giannis-antetokounmpo-purchases-minority-ownership-stake-in-brewers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/milwaukee-bucks-star-giannis-antetokounmpo-purchases-minority-ownership-stake-in-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Topps out as Fanatics strikes trading card deals with MLB, NBA, NFL player unions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB, NBA and NFL player unions have deals with Fanatics to produce trading cards, ending a 70-year relationship Major League Baseball had with Topps.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-topps-out-as-fanatics-strikes-trading-card-deals-with-mlb-nba-nfl-player-unions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/report-topps-out-as-fanatics-strikes-trading-card-deals-with-mlb-nba-nfl-player-unions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn's Kevin Durant partnering with Weedmaps to eliminate the stigma of weed use]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's rare that an athlete as prominent as Kevin Durant takes on such a front-facing role in a business partnership with a cannabis company.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyns-kevin-durant-partnering-with-weedmaps-to-eliminate-the-stigma-of-weed-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/brooklyns-kevin-durant-partnering-with-weedmaps-to-eliminate-the-stigma-of-weed-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant, Draymond Green blame Warriors front office for fallout from infamous argument]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a Bleacher Report interview, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green agreed their on-court argument in Nov. 2018 was made worse by how the team handled it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-draymond-green-blame-warriors-front-office-for-fallout-from-infamous-argument/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-draymond-green-blame-warriors-front-office-for-fallout-from-infamous-argument/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailblazing and Hall of Fame sports journalist Jackie MacMullan is retiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackie MacMullan is one of the most respected sports journalists in the U.S. and was the first woman to earn a spot in the basketball Hall of Fame.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trailblazing-and-hall-of-fame-sports-journalist-jackie-macmullan-is-retiring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trailblazing-and-hall-of-fame-sports-journalist-jackie-macmullan-is-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's opening night schedule to feature LeBron vs. Curry and Giannis vs. Durant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the NBA's marquee stars and teams will be on display during the league's opening week, which begins on Oct. 19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-opening-night-schedule-to-feature-lebron-vs-curry-and-giannis-vs-durant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nbas-opening-night-schedule-to-feature-lebron-vs-curry-and-giannis-vs-durant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA announces Christmas Day schedule. Here's how the games rank 1-5 based on watchability]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Stars and title-contenders are well-represented in the Christmas Day games: Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Warriors-Suns, Nets-Lakers and Mavs-Jazz.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-announces-christmas-day-schedule-heres-how-the-games-rank-1-5-based-on-watchability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-announces-christmas-day-schedule-heres-how-the-games-rank-1-5-based-on-watchability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers vs. Nets headlines NBA's marquee slate of Christmas Day games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers-Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks-Atlanta-Hawks and Dallas Mavericks-Utah Jazz are among the Dec. 25 games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-vs-nets-headlines-nbas-marquee-slate-of-christmas-day-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lakers-vs-nets-headlines-nbas-marquee-slate-of-christmas-day-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaMelo Ball doesn't regret unorthodox path to NBA: 'School's not your priority']]></title><description><![CDATA[LaMelo Ball&nbsp;said he has no regrets and dismissed the appeal of a traditional pathway to NBA.&nbsp;"You wanna go ... so school's not your priority.'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lamelo-ball-doesnt-regret-unorthodox-path-to-nba-schools-not-your-priority/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lamelo-ball-doesnt-regret-unorthodox-path-to-nba-schools-not-your-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As MLB brings 'Field of Dreams' to life: Here's 6 other iconic venues we want to see a game]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if sporting events were played at sites made famous on the big screen?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/as-mlb-brings-field-of-dreams-to-life-heres-6-other-iconic-venues-we-want-to-see-a-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/as-mlb-brings-field-of-dreams-to-life-heres-6-other-iconic-venues-we-want-to-see-a-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA champion J.R. Smith is going back to college, hopes to play Division I golf for North Carolina A&amp;T]]></title><description><![CDATA[J.R. Smith won two NBA championships during his basketball career, but now he's looking to enroll in college and start a collegiate golf career.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-champion-jr-smith-is-going-back-to-college-hopes-to-play-division-i-golf-for-north-carolina-aampt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-champion-jr-smith-is-going-back-to-college-hopes-to-play-division-i-golf-for-north-carolina-aampt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Familiar faces in new places: NBA players changing teams for the 2021-22 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA offseason was hectic as usual, and even though there weren't many huge names on the move, plenty of players changed teams for 2021-22.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/familiar-faces-in-new-places-nba-players-changing-teams-for-the-2021-22-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/familiar-faces-in-new-places-nba-players-changing-teams-for-the-2021-22-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons' Cade Cunningham loses top-rookie duel. Here's why he may have won the night.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham continued to show why he's a sure-fire star in duel with Jalen Green in Tuesday's Summer League game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pistons-cade-cunningham-loses-top-rookie-duel-heres-why-he-may-have-won-the-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/pistons-cade-cunningham-loses-top-rookie-duel-heres-why-he-may-have-won-the-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook talks Kobe Bryant's influence and playing with LeBron James, Anthony Davis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook formed a close bond with Kobe Bryant. And now Westbrook will join the same franchise that Bryant helped win five NBA titles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/russell-westbrook-talks-kobe-bryants-influence-and-playing-with-lebron-james-anthony-davis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/russell-westbrook-talks-kobe-bryants-influence-and-playing-with-lebron-james-anthony-davis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix debuts 'Untold: Malice at the Palace' and the brawl in Pacers locker room after]]></title><description><![CDATA[The documentary reveals details of the brawl that have never been told &ndash; from Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/netflix-debuts-untold-malice-at-the-palace-and-the-brawl-in-pacers-locker-room-after/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/netflix-debuts-untold-malice-at-the-palace-and-the-brawl-in-pacers-locker-room-after/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James to Carmelo Anthony about joining the Lakers: 'The time is now']]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of discussing the possibility of one day becoming teammates, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will be on the same NBA team, the Lakers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-to-carmelo-anthony-about-joining-the-lakers-the-time-is-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/lebron-james-to-carmelo-anthony-about-joining-the-lakers-the-time-is-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luka Doncic agrees to franchise-record supermax contract extension with Dallas Mavericks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Doncic is Dallas' franchise player. In just his third season, he is a two-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA performer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/luka-doncic-agrees-to-franchise-record-supermax-contract-extension-with-dallas-mavericks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/luka-doncic-agrees-to-franchise-record-supermax-contract-extension-with-dallas-mavericks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Wizards, Mystics had a large presence – and found success – at Tokyo Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six players from Washington Wizards, Mystics were among a record 121 NBA and WNBA athletes participating in Tokyo Games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/washington-wizards-mystics-had-a-large-presence-and-found-success-at-tokyo-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/washington-wizards-mystics-had-a-large-presence-and-found-success-at-tokyo-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agency: Mike Conley details how he'll reward Jazz's generous contract with good health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jazz considered it their biggest off-season priority to retain Mike Conley,&nbsp;which is why they signed him to a $72.5 million deal.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-mike-conley-details-how-hell-reward-jazzs-generous-contract-with-good-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-mike-conley-details-how-hell-reward-jazzs-generous-contract-with-good-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA opens tampering investigation into sign-and-trade deals involving Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The focus is on deals involving Lonzo Ball to the Bulls and Kyle Lowry to the Heat and whether contact was made before teams could begin negotiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-opens-tampering-investigation-into-sign-and-trade-deals-involving-lonzo-ball-kyle-lowry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-opens-tampering-investigation-into-sign-and-trade-deals-involving-lonzo-ball-kyle-lowry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Star G Jimmy Butler signs four-year, $186M extension to stay with Miami Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Star G Jimmy Butler signed a four-year, $186.5 million extension to stay with the Miami Heat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/all-star-g-jimmy-butler-signs-four-year-186m-extension-to-stay-with-miami-heat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/all-star-g-jimmy-butler-signs-four-year-186m-extension-to-stay-with-miami-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Super-champion' Jrue Holiday caps 'hell of a summer' with Olympic gold medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jrue Holiday won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks and then became a key part of the U.S. men's basketball team's gold medal squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/super-champion-jrue-holiday-caps-hell-of-a-summer-with-olympic-gold-medal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/super-champion-jrue-holiday-caps-hell-of-a-summer-with-olympic-gold-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: With roster moves by Heat and Bulls, NBA's Eastern Conference has become wide open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nets are still the East favorites, but that hasn't stopped the Heat, Bulls and Knicks from making a strong push to contend for a spot in NBA Finals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-with-roster-moves-by-heat-and-bulls-nbas-eastern-conference-has-become-wide-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-with-roster-moves-by-heat-and-bulls-nbas-eastern-conference-has-become-wide-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agency: Kawhi Leonard agrees to re-sign with Los Angeles Clippers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those in NBA circles expected that Kawhi Leonard would re-sign with the Clippers even after recently declining his $36 million player option.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-kawhi-leonard-agrees-to-re-sign-with-los-angeles-clippers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-kawhi-leonard-agrees-to-re-sign-with-los-angeles-clippers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Durant plans to sign rich extension to remain with Brooklyn Nets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant will have earned more than $500 million in NBA contracts by the time his new extension expires in 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-plans-to-sign-rich-extension-to-remain-with-brooklyn-nets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/kevin-durant-plans-to-sign-rich-extension-to-remain-with-brooklyn-nets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agency tracker: Andre Iguodala returns to the Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony finally teams up with good friend LeBron James. Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry, two of biggest free agents, also sign new deals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-tracker-andre-iguodala-returns-to-the-warriors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-tracker-andre-iguodala-returns-to-the-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agency tracker: Carmelo Anthony joining close friend LeBron James on the Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony finally teams up with good friend LeBron James. Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry, two of biggest free agents, also sign new deals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-tracker-carmelo-anthony-joining-close-friend-lebron-james-on-the-lakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-tracker-carmelo-anthony-joining-close-friend-lebron-james-on-the-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are winners and losers during NBA free agent frenzy? And who gets incomplete grades?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers added triple-double threat Russell Westbrook, Heat add Kyle Lowry and Bulls upgrade their roster. The Pelicans are the biggest losers so far.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-are-winners-and-losers-during-nba-free-agent-frenzy-and-who-gets-incomplete-grades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/who-are-winners-and-losers-during-nba-free-agent-frenzy-and-who-gets-incomplete-grades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Lakers GM Rob Pelinka assembles an NBA championship-contending, yet combustible, roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adding Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony to LeBron James and Anthony Davis could make the Lakers a juggernaut. Or it could blow up in their faces.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-lakers-gm-rob-pelinka-assembles-an-nba-championship-contending-yet-combustible-roster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/opinion-lakers-gm-rob-pelinka-assembles-an-nba-championship-contending-yet-combustible-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agency opens with flurry of point guard moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsPulse: USA Today Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the biggest point guard moves early in free agency.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-opens-with-flurry-of-point-guard-moves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-opens-with-flurry-of-point-guard-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony to sign one-year deal with Lakers to team with longtime friend LeBron James]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drafted in the same class in 2003, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James have often talked about becoming teammates. It finally happened with the Lakers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/carmelo-anthony-to-sign-one-year-deal-with-lakers-to-team-with-longtime-friend-lebron-james/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/carmelo-anthony-to-sign-one-year-deal-with-lakers-to-team-with-longtime-friend-lebron-james/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry agree to four-year, $215 million contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry and the Warriors remain bullish on long-term future. They expect a healthy Klay&nbsp;Thompson to help elevate them to title contender again.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-stephen-curry-agree-to-four-year-215-million-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/golden-state-warriors-stephen-curry-agree-to-four-year-215-million-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan regrets omitting Bulls teammate Luc Longley from 'Last Dance' documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luc Longley was a key player for the Chicago Bulls yet was not interviewed for "The Last Dance" documentary, something Michael Jordan says he regrets.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/michael-jordan-regrets-omitting-bulls-teammate-luc-longley-from-last-dance-documentary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/michael-jordan-regrets-omitting-bulls-teammate-luc-longley-from-last-dance-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Bulls reach agreement with Lonzo Ball on four-year, $85 million deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Bulls plan to sign Lonzo Ball to a four-year, $85 million contract in a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chicago-bulls-reach-agreement-with-lonzo-ball-on-four-year-85-million-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/chicago-bulls-reach-agreement-with-lonzo-ball-on-four-year-85-million-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trae Young reaches deal on max extension after leading Hawks to a surprising playoff run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trae Young, Hawks comes to terms on a contract extension that will pay star guard $170 million that could grow to $200 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trae-young-reaches-deal-on-max-extension-after-leading-hawks-to-a-surprising-playoff-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/trae-young-reaches-deal-on-max-extension-after-leading-hawks-to-a-surprising-playoff-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agency tracker: Chris Paul staying in Phoenix, Kyle Lowry heading to Miami Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry, two of biggest free agents, sign new deals. In other signings, Mike Conley staying put and Lonzo Ball possibly on the move.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-tracker-chris-paul-staying-in-phoenix-kyle-lowry-heading-to-miami-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nba_twitter_top10/nba-free-agency-tracker-chris-paul-staying-in-phoenix-kyle-lowry-heading-to-miami-heat/</guid></item></channel></rss>