October 6, 2020 Mark Cuban, Sen. Ted Cruz engage in Twitter spat over drop in NBA ratings Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Sen. Ted Cruz engaged in a heated debate over Twitter on Tuesday as the latest numbers showed another dip in ratings for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
October 6, 2020 LeBron James doesn’t believe in trash-talking LeBron James told Jimmy Butler that Miami was “in trouble” during the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
October 5, 2020 Lakers' J.R. Smith on lack of COVID testing for government officials Like many professional athletes across the country, Los Angeles Lakers guard JR Smith has been paying close attention to the lack of coronavirus testing on government officials, especially since athletes are being tested daily.
October 5, 2020 Coffee talk: Butler, Heat look to even up the NBA Finals Jimmy Butler, perhaps the NBA’s best-known barista, is not adjusting the prices at the coffee shop that he’s been operating out of his hotel room for Miami Heat teammates and staff inside the NBA bubble. Even after a win, everything at Big Face Coffee remains $20.
October 5, 2020 NBA Finals Game 2 ratings dip The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals was watched by 4.5 million – a 67% collapse from Game 2 of the Finals last year between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors.
October 4, 2020 LeBron James walks off court in frustration before Game 3's end: 'This is not a good look' LeBron James was the first Los Angeles Lakers player in the locker room Sunday night as the Miami Heat were putting the finishing touches on their Game 3 victory in the NBA Finals.
October 4, 2020 Jimmy Butler's triple-double, Lakers' sloppiness lifts Heat in Game 3 Jimmy Butler said the Los Angeles Lakers are “in trouble” during the Miami Heat’s Game 3 victory Sunday night. He might be right.
October 4, 2020 Lakers' Anthony Davis wears Colin Kaepernick jersey before Game 3 of NBA Finals Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis sent a powerful message prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Sunday night.
October 2, 2020 Anthony Davis, Lakers take apart short-handed Heat for Game 2 victory Anthony Davis and LeBron James played a big part in the Los Angeles Lakers dismantling the Miami Heat’s zone defense Friday night in their 124-114 victory.
October 1, 2020 Heat are ailing, but insist NBA Finals vs Lakers aren't over Jimmy Butler had a bandage on his right knee and a wrap on his left ankle. His team’s starting point guard and center are both doubtful to play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. And his Miami Heat are coming off a one-sided loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.