Chris Haynes
Yahoo Sports
Cleveland, OH, United States
Contact Christopher
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Christopher:
Exclusive: James Harden tells Sixers 'sign who we [need] to sign and give me whatever is left over' with new deal
“This is how bad I want to win. I want to compete for a championship. That’s all that matters to me at this stage. I’m willing to take less to put us in position to accomplish that,” Harden told Yahoo Sports. → Read More
NBA Finals: Andrew Wiggins wants to set the record straight. He was always a competitor
“I’ve always been a competitor and wanted to win. That should never have been questioned,” he told Yahoo Sports. → Read More
Steph Curry on Russell Westbrook: He 'definitely has my support'
“The fan perspective, it is kind of B.S. when it crosses the line in terms of attacking somebody personally, their name, and not keeping it to just basketball,” Curry told Yahoo Sports. → Read More
Lakers' Dwight Howard, Anthony Davis downplay sideline argument: 'We've already squashed it'
“We had a disagreement about something that was on the floor. We’re both very passionate about winning. We didn’t want to lose this game,” Howard said. → Read More
Sources: DeMar DeRozan plans to meet with Los Angeles Clippers
The Chicago Bulls are also courting DeRozan, sources said. → Read More
Sources: Chris Paul will return to Suns on 4-year deal worth up to $120 million
The veteran point guard will run it back with the Suns after their first NBA Finals appearance in 28 years. → Read More
Sources: Kawhi Leonard to decline option, enter free agency
Weeks removed from surgery on his partially torn right ACL, the two-time NBA Finals MVP is expected to work out a new deal with the Clippers. → Read More
NBA MVP watch: Chris Paul takes his place among the best
Only a game back of the Utah Jazz for the No. 1 spot in the West, Paul and the Suns have turned the corner. → Read More
Sources: Dwight Howard was under the impression he had offer from Lakers; signed with 76ers instead
Sources within the organization are adamant that a formal offer was never made, maintaining that dialogue was merely a “deal concept." → Read More
Sources: Hawks in play to acquire Gordon Hayward
Atlanta is seeking an alternative playmaker to incorporate alongside young star Trae Young. The Hawks will also be in contention for veteran point guard Rajon Rondo, who is declining his $2.7 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers to become an unrestricted free agent, sources say. → Read More
Heat star Bam Adebayo: 'Yes, I believe I’ll be in the lineup [for Game 3]'
Adebayo missed the Lakers' Game 2 victory Friday night because of a neck strain. → Read More
Focused LeBron James tells Lakers teammates to tone down sideline antics
The Lakers had been having some fun on the bench during the bubble experience. The four-time MVP reminded them that the NBA Finals is no time for that. → Read More
‘You know I wanted this': Anthony Davis ready to embrace NBA Finals moment
Davis is where he’s always wanted to be: in the NBA Finals. Now all he has to do is win it. → Read More
LeBron James reflects on his one regret about Kobe Bryant
The Lakers superstar had planned to meet with the legend to discuss what it was like to thrive in Los Angeles. He never got that chance. → Read More
‘It was winning time:’ LeBron, Lakers enter dangerous territory by taking 3-1 West finals lead
The Nuggets have overcome two 3-1 deficits this postseason. The Lakers are one win from the NBA Finals. Something has to give in Saturday’s Game 5. → Read More
Heat, Celtics come to terms with Breonna Taylor decision
Basketball wasn't the top priority Wednesday night. → Read More
After emotional high of Game 2, Lakers now find themselves in a series
The Nuggets didn’t shy away in a Game 3 victory and once again showed why this could turn into a long series. → Read More
How Anthony Davis' burning hunger staked the Lakers to a 2-0 lead
Sunday's game-winning buzzer-beater showed why the Lakers' big man desperately wanted out of New Orleans. → Read More
LeBron James’ reaction to MVP voting: ‘It pissed me off’
The Lakers superstar wasn’t upset about Giannis Antetokounmpo winning, but at the disparity in the voting. → Read More
Disappointment, frustration, lack of chemistry: Portrait of the Clippers’ collapse
The most hyped team in Clippers history crashed and burned, but coach Doc Rivers will be back with plenty that needs to change. → Read More