Ben Golliver
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Recent articles by Ben:
LeBron James, Lakers irate over crucial missed call in loss to Celtics
Officials acknowledged they missed a foul call on Jayson Tatum in the closing seconds of regulation. → Read More
Shannon Sharpe involved in verbal confrontation with Grizzlies players
Sharpe, who was sitting courtside, exchanged words with Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams, Ja Morant and Morant’s father, Tee Morant. → Read More
For Ja Morant, an all-time poster dunk to go with his all-time block
After years of titillating tremors, Morant erupted volcanically with a soaring, cocked-back poster dunk that he said was “easily” the best dunk of his career. → Read More
Will Kevin Durant’s knee sprain sink the Nets again?
The Brooklyn forward will miss at least the next two weeks with an isolated MCL sprain. → Read More
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum still can’t solve Steph Curry and the Warriors
In Boston's first meeting with Golden State since the NBA Finals, the MVP candidate fell flat, resurrecting some of the doubts that plagued his performance last June. → Read More
An NBA podcaster quit his job to play pickup hoops around the world
Leigh Ellis stunned his colleagues and listeners in October when he joined the Great Resignation, abruptly announcing his departure from “No Dunks.” → Read More
The Bulls have three all-stars and zero franchise players
Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic got Chicago to the playoffs but it doesn't seem like they're capable of rising to the occasion in the biggest moments. → Read More
When will Kyrie Irving return from suspension? Nets aren't saying.
Coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday that he had “no update or timetable at all” on when the all-star guard will return from his suspension. → Read More
LeBron James’s injury plunges the Lakers deeper into a nightmare start
For the 37-year-old James, the injury was the latest setback in what has been the worst start to a season of his 20-year career. → Read More
Nets hire Jacque Vaughn as coach, bypassing Celtics’ Ime Udoka
The Nets, still dealing with the fallout from Kyrie Irving's suspension, removed the interim label from Vaughn. → Read More
Adam Silver says he’ll meet with Kyrie Irving after ‘reckless decision’
Irving, the Nets and the Anti-Defamation League announced that they will partner on a new initiative to "eradicate hate and intolerance in our communities." → Read More
Steve Nash out as Nets pursue suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka
The Nets announced Nash's dismissal Tuesday after a chaotic offseason involving a trade request from star Kevin Durant and a disappointing 2-5 start to the regular season. → Read More
Ex-Spur Josh Primo allegedly exposed himself to former team employee
Primo was abruptly released by the Spurs on Friday, less than three weeks after the organization picked up his $4.3 million option for the 2023-24 season. → Read More
The Nets are already preaching patience. That’s not a great sign.
Ben Simmons is struggling and frustrations are already boiling as Brooklyn is 1-4 after a summer of trade requests from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. → Read More
‘No, Russ, no’: Westbrook’s pride continues to cost the Lakers
While Westbrook’s pride powered him to nine all-star selections, the 2017 MVP award and an NBA-record 194 triple-doubles, it is now the leading cause of his fall. → Read More
John Wall’s basketball exile ends with a genuine second chance
John Wall returned to the court for the Clippers on Thursday after 18 months out of action. → Read More
Stephen Curry and LeBron James are headed in different directions
It wasn't a fair fight as the Golden State Warriors got their championship rings and handled the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night. → Read More
Draymond Green avoids suspension for punching teammate Jordan Poole
Green is set to rejoin the Warriors on Thursday after the team elected to fine, but not suspend, the all-star forward for punching his teammate last week. → Read More
The most (and least) entertaining NBA teams to watch this season
How the 30 NBA teams compare when it comes to entertainment value. → Read More
Draymond Green apologizes for punching Jordan Poole, will remain away
Green said he would spend an indefinite amount of time away to give his Golden State Warriors teammates a chance to “heal” and to give himself an opportunity to refocus. → Read More