Michael Jordan News Archive
News -- May 2024 (47)
- 5/20 Wisconsin Sports Heroics: Milwaukee Bucks Guard Identifies The New Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen Combo: Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are one of the few duos that dominated the NBA throughout their run together. If Milwaukee Bucks...
- 5/20 HoopsWire: NBA Playoffs Full Of Firsts, And For Sixth Straight Year, New Champ Will Be Crowned: Well, it’s about to get crazy again. For the sixth straight, the NBA will have a new champion. That’s because the...
- 5/19 The Report On Sports: Chris Paul Sets Sights on NBA and WNBA Ownership After Retirement: Chris Paul, point guard for the Golden State Warriors and a shoo-in for the Basketball Hall of Fame, has expressed his interest...
- 5/19 Last Word on Sports: NBA Legend Looks to Make Rare Career Change After Retirement: Chris Paul the team owner? In an interview with Forbes writer Jabari Young, Paul delves into his post-career plans, citing his...
- 5/19 Basketball Reference: Most Points Scored in an NBA Playoff Game: With the playoffs on the horizon, what better way to welcome them back than by looking at the players with the most points scored...
- 5/16 The Report On Sports: LeBron James: Exploring the Possibility of Returning Home to the Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James has been an icon in the NBA, leaving indelible marks on every team he’s played for. As speculation swirls around...
- 5/14 Last Word on Sports: Could LeBron James Return to Stomping Grounds for Final Act?: For people that don’t believe in coincidences, LeBron James’ appearing on the sidelines during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ throwdown...
- 5/13 HoopsWire: Scottie Pippen Revealed Tex Winter Told Phil Jackson To Remove Michael Jordan From Game 6 Of ’92 Finals: ‘You Have To Get Him Out Of There, He’s Holding The Ball Too Long’: In his book,” Unguarded,” Scottie Pippen revealed that Tex Winter told Phil Jackson to remove Michael...
- 5/11 Last Word on Sports: Grizzlies Forward Believes Rising Star Will Become the NBA GOAT: The debate for the greatest NBA player of all time is a long-time topic that will likely never end. From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to...
- 5/10 Zone Coverage: Karl-Anthony Towns Is Changing His Playoff Reputation In Real Time: For years, “Playoff KAT” was a derogatory term. Can you use it in a sentence? There goes Playoff KAT, picking up his third offensive...
- 5/10 Last Word on Sports: Shaquille O’Neal Ripped After Awkward On-Air Moment With Jokic: When Nikola Jokic joined Shaquille O'Neal and the NBA on TNT crew to celebrate his third NBA MVP award, he wasn't anticipating...
- 5/10 Last Word on Sports: Make the Case: Jalen Brunson or Anthony Edwards: The NBA playoffs are a stage where legends are made, and in 2024, two rising stars have been putting on a show: Jalen Brunson...
- 5/9 HoopsWire: Scottie Pippen Used To Prank Michael Jordan By Putting Toy Snakes In His Locker: ‘Michael Was Scared To Death Of Snakes’: NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote in his book,” Unguarded,” that he used to prank Michael Jordan by putting toy snakes...
- 5/9 Last Word on Sports: Denver Nuggets Superstar Wins 2024 MVP: Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic wins the 2024 MVP in blistering fashion, beating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma...
- 5/9 Last Word on Sports: Nikola Jokic and the 8 Others to Win at Least 3 MVPs: On Wednesday, it was announced that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been named the 2023-24 MVP. It is the third time in...
- 5/9 Belly Up Sports: Defense is Back…And So is Fatigue: Defense wins championships! Does this mean that the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have a 2-0 series lead over the defending champions,...
- 5/9 HoopsWire: Bill Cartwright Says Scottie Pippen Was Better Defender Than Michael Jordan On Bulls: ‘Pip Could Guard The Whole Floor’: Three-time NBA champion Bill Cartwright told Chicago sports historian Jack Silverstein that Scottie Pippen was a better defender...
- 5/9 Last Word on Sports: Second-Round Pick’s Third MVP Places Him Top-10 All-Time: As expected, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been announced as the winner of the 2023-24 NBA Most Valuable Player Award...
- 5/9 NBA Analysis Network: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Earns Third NBA MVP Award: Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has secured his place among the all-time greats, winning his third MVP award and joining...
- 5/8 HoopsWire: Doug Collins Gave Michael Jordan Preferential Treatment On Bulls And It Made Players Upset: ‘It Would Make Me Want To Vomit’: NBA legend Scottie Pippen revealed in his book, “Unguarded,” that Doug Collins gave Michael Jordan preferential treatment...
- 5/8 Last Word on Sports: NBA Legend Believes Anthony Edwards Is “More Explosive” Than Michael Jordan: Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been dominant in the 2024 NBA playoffs, and his play style has garnered comparisons...
- 5/7 HoopsWire: Michael Jordan Gave Scottie Pippen Golf Clubs As Rookie Gift, But Pippen’s Doctor Said ‘Don’t Play Golf If You Want To Have A Basketball Career’: NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote in his book,” Unguarded,” that Michael Jordan gave him a set of golf clubs as a rookie...
- 5/7 HoopsWire: Michael Jordan, Steve Kerr Have Never Talked To Each Other About Their Dads Getting Murdered: ‘I Think It Was Probably Too Painful’: Michael Jordan and Steve Kerr won three NBA titles together on the Chicago Bulls in 1996, 1997 and 1998. Kerr hit the game-winning...
- 5/7 NBA Analysis Network: Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Draws 2 Bold Historic Comparisons: Anthony Edwards has arrived, and his impressive performance in the NBA playoffs has everyone talking. With an average of 32.3...
- 5/7 HoopsWire: It’s The 35th Anniversary of ‘The Shot.’ Here’s What Former Cavs Say About It: Every Cavaliers fan knows all about Michael Jordan and The Shot. And with May 7 being the 35th anniversary, we decided to re-run...
- 5/7 NBA Analysis Network: Jalen Brunson’s 43 Points Guide Knicks To Game 1 Win Over Pacers: Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 43 points, leading the New York Knicks to a thrilling 121-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers...
- 5/6 NBA Analysis Network: Anthony Edwards Rips Apart Michael Jordan Comparisons: Anthony Edwards is tired of being compared to NBA legend Michael Jordan. The Minnesota Timberwolves superstar told FOX Sports...
- 5/6 Last Word on Sports: Minnesota Timberwolves Star Wants Player Comparison “to Stop”: Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards regularly faces comparisons to NBA legend Michael Jordan due to their similar...
- 5/6 HoopsWire: Anthony Edwards Wants People To Stop Comparing Him To Michael Jordan: ‘I Can’t Be Compared To Him’: Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards told NBA writer Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports that he wants people to stop comparing...
- 5/6 Zone Coverage: The Wolves Haven’t Fully Tapped Into Ant’s Superpowers Against Denver: Last year, Anthony Edwards had decided that he wouldn’t allow an opponent to sweep him in his career. He had sat in front of his...
- 5/6 HoopsWire: Julius Erving Says Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is The GOAT Over Michael Jordan And LeBron James: NBA legend Julius Erving told Rob Lepelstat of ClutchPoints that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is his GOAT over Michael Jordan and LeBron...
- 5/6 HoopsWire: Cavs Advance To Eastern Conference Semis, Without LeBron, For First Time Since 1993: The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to win a first-round playoff series, without LeBron James...
- 5/6 HoopsWire: Michael Jordan, Who Scored 39 Points In Game 1 Of ’92 Finals, Told Magic Johnson The Night Before He Would Destroy Clyde Drexler: ‘You Know What’s Gonna Happen Tomorrow, I’m Gonna Give It To This Dude’: Michael Jordan told Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson the night before Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals between the Chicago...
- 5/5 HoopsRumors: Northwest Notes: Connelly, Edwards, Murray, Nuggets: Nuggets-turned-Timberwolves team president Tim Connelly has reconfigured Minnesota to essentially be possible giant slayers against...
- 5/3 HoopsWire: Michael Jordan Took Limo From New York To Atlantic City To Gamble With His Dad Before Bulls Lost Game 2 Of ’93 Conference Finals: ‘Everybody Went Totally Ballistic’: NBA icon Michael Jordan took a limo from New York to Atlanta City to gamble with his dad the night before the Chicago Bulls lost...
- 5/3 HoopsWire: George Karl Says He’s ‘Not A Big Fan’ Of Luka Doncic: Former NBA coach George Karl told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson that he’s “not a big fan” of Dallas...
- 5/3 HoopsWire: Knicks Feel Right At Home In 4-2 Series Win Over 76ers In Philadelphia: ‘It’s A Place We’re All Comfortable At’: Jalen Brunson scores 41 points and dishes out 12 assists to help the Knicks defeat the 76ers in Philadelphia, 118-115; New York...
- 5/3 HoopsWire: Charles Barkley Hopes LeBron James Retires ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’: Charles Barkley told ESPN Cleveland that he hopes LeBron James retires from the NBA “sooner rather than later.” “I...
- 5/3 HoopsWire: Michael Jordan, Who Played Cards On Plane For Thousands Of Dollars, Once Asked John Paxson If He Could Play Blackjack With Him For $1 A Hand Because He Wanted To Say ‘I Got Your Money In My Pocket’: NBA legend Michael Jordan played cards for a lot of money on Chicago Bulls flights with teammates. Will Perdue, who won...
- 5/2 HoopsWire: Scottie Pippen Viewed Himself As Bulls’ Best ‘All-Around Player’ Over Michael Jordan: ‘Before You Jump Down My Throat, Let Me Explain’: In his book, “Unguarded,” NBA icon Scottie Pippen wrote that he viewed himself as the Chicago Bulls‘ best “all-around”...
- 5/2 Last Word on Sports: Charles Barkley is Hopeful That NBA Star Retires Soon: In a recent interview, Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley made it clear he wants to see Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James...
- 5/1 HoopsWire: Michael Jordan Was ‘Upset’ Charles Barkley Won ’93 MVP Over Him And He Used That As Motivation To Beat Suns In NBA Finals: ‘You Can Have That, I’m Gonna Get This’: Michael Jordan was “upset” Charles Barkley won the 1992-93 NBA MVP Award over him. Jordan was third in MVP voting...
- 5/1 HoopsWire: Scottie Pippen ‘Hated’ Being Called Michael Jordan’s Sidekick On Bulls: ‘Michael Was 1-9 In The Playoffs Before I Joined The Team’: In his book, “Unguarded,” NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote that he “hated” being called Michael Jordan‘s...
- 5/1 HoopsWire: Michael Jordan Disliked Being Considered Role Model While Playing For Bulls: ‘It’s Like A Game That’s Stacked Against Me, It’s Never Gonna Be Enough For Everybody’: NBA legend Michael Jordan disliked being considered a role model while playing for the Chicago Bulls. During his prime years...
- 5/1 HoopsWire: Charles Barkley Says It’s A ‘Sad Situation’ Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen Will Never Be Friends Again: ‘Y’all Should Be Damn Near Blood Brothers’: NBA legend Charles Barkley told NFL icon Shannon Sharpe that it’s a “sad situation” Chicago Bulls greats Michael...
- 5/1 Last Word on Sports: HoopsHype Asks Current Players Who the NBA GOAT Is: When the question of who is the GOAT of the NBA comes around, two names are often spewed out as responses. Those, of course, are...
- 5/1 NBA Analysis Network: Joel Embiid Embraces Role As Knicks’ Playoff Villain Amid Series Tension: During their intense NBA playoff series, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has quickly become the focal point of disdain...
News -- April 2024 (112)