All hail the Metropolitan, the new best division in the NHL

There's been a clear power shift to the Eastern Conference.

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Draymond Green claims Quin Snyder dissed him, but only Green’s mom knows source of Jazz coach’s ‘quote’

Draymond Green said the Warriors were laughing at Jazz coach Quin Snyder for calling timeouts late in a game Golden State had all but locked up. What caused that particularly harsh treatment of Snyder, not just the laughing but the public declaration that it was at his expense? A game of telephone traced back from […]

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Stars can’t afford any more ‘moral victories’

They need actual victories.

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Mark Cuban: Russell Westbrook still not a superstar

Remember when Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Russell Westbrook wasn’t a superstar? That led to this fun moment, where Kevin Durant vigorously defended his then-teammate. (Ah, simpler times.) It also led to this stubborn take from Cuban now. Tim MacMahon of ESPN: Cuban said in April, about an hour before Westbrook’s 36-point, 12-rebound, nine-assist performance […]

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Quick still in ‘rehab mode,’ return doesn’t sound close

"They’re still talking about a month before he could even begin to say what that next step was."

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Donatas Motiejunas says Rockets sent him home from game, as they reportedly gather medical information

Donatas Motiejunas signed a four-year, $35 million contract with the Rockets, ending this lengthy saga. Calvin Watkins of ESPN: Houston Rockets officials are still awaiting medical information on power forward Donatas Motiejunas before allowing him to return to the team, according to a source. Motiejunas took his physical on Friday in Houston, and coach Mike […]

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‘I just tried to get rid of the puck right away’: Jets’ Laine explains his costly own goal

"You hate to see a guy have to feel that way after the game,” said captain Blake Wheeler.

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