Report: NBA referee association met with NBPA to discuss rising tensions

How many one-tech ejections did it take for the two sides to get together?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://ift.tt/2DqK4jm

Matt Duchene is getting tired of being compared to Kyle Turris

Duchene's struggles are the only thing distancing himself from Turris.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://ift.tt/2BxjwzL

Report: Phil Jackson did talk Kristaps Porzingis trades around draft

If Jackson had tried to trade Porzingis would ownership have stepped in earlier than it did?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://ift.tt/2pb7eqI

Fighting Ryan Reaves is not advised (Video)

You have to wonder why anyone would feel compelled to drop the mitts with Ryan Reaves. Do you admire the bravery? Laugh at the unfortunate circumstances? Or cringe at the pending doom? They’re all plausible responses. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Lukas Sedlak fell into one (or all) of these categories tonight. Reaves was doing Reaves

Source ProHockeyTalk http://ift.tt/2paYGQQ

Banana Boat plans: Carmelo Anthony wanted to team with Chris Paul, LeBron in Houston

I think LeBron and Wade in Cleveland are as close to Team Banana Boat as we are going to get. 

Source ProBasketballTalk http://ift.tt/2kVEhcV

Claude Giroux’s resurgence is helping Sean Couturier soar to new heights

Giroux's shift to the wing has changed the complexion of Philadelphia's top line.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://ift.tt/2BgJtPN

PBT Podcast: Frank Ntilikina talks adjusting to NBA; Xmas day game previews

Dan Feldman and Kurt Helin get into all five Christmas Day games as well.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://ift.tt/2zdbGVL