NBA News Roundup Zion Williamson speaks out on getting hate from unknown people LeBron James addresses Bronny s college prospects and more - August 17 2022 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News NBA News Roundup Zion Williamson speaks out on getting hate from unknown people LeBron James addresses Bronny s college prospects and more - August 17 2022 By Karan Vinod Modified 18 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Zion Williamson and LeBron James headline this NBA news roundup This edition of the NBA News Roundup features the Brooklyn Nets and the LA Lakers. They have been a constant in the NBA news roundup throughout the summer. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant's possible departure has unearthed more NBA news this week. There are lingering doubts over the future of LeBron James and Russell Westbrook of the Lakers. Zion Williamson and Tyler Herro will also feature in this edition of the NBA News Roundup. Here are the latest NBA news stories brought to you by Sportskeeda. Zion Williamson speaks about hate from unknown people Phoenix Suns v New Orleans Pelicans - Game Six In a recent interview with GQ, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson said receiving hatred from unknown people is starting to weigh on him. The former number one pick missed the entire season due to injuries and received massive criticism. "It’s been a lot. I can sit here and explain it, but nobody will really be able to feel it the way I did," Williamson said. "My foot was broken, and I couldn’t magically heal it. It hurt. Because I love the game of basketball. But because of it, I was experiencing hate and pain from people I don’t know every day, and it started to wear on me." GQ Sports@GQSports"Yo, that’s crazy. That’s exactly when it happened for Naruto, and it’s when it’s happening for me." @Zionwilliamson gq.mn/crF7O8X103"Yo, that’s crazy. That’s exactly when it happened for Naruto, and it’s when it’s happening for me." @Zionwilliamson gq.mn/crF7O8X LeBron James speaks about Bronny s college prospects 2021 Hoophall West - Perry v Sierra Canyon Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, has regularly made the NBA news roundup. Bronny is eligible for the 2024 NBA draft. He'll have to make a choice about which college to attend. However, King James said Bronny is yet to visit any colleges. "He hasn’t taken one visit yet and has only had a few calls with coaches and universities. When Bronny makes his choice, you’ll hear it from him. #JamesGang," James tweeted. LeBron James@KingJamesHe hasn’t taken 1 visit yet and has only had a few calls with coaches and universities. When Bronny makes his choice you’ll hear it from him. #JamesGang twitter.com/brhoops/status…B/R Hoops@brhoopsOregon has emerged as the front-runner to land a commitment from Bronny James, per @On3sports.878426079Oregon has emerged as the front-runner to land a commitment from Bronny James, per @On3sports. https://t.co/iAizp5WNzWHe hasn’t taken 1 visit yet and has only had a few calls with coaches and universities. When Bronny makes his choice you’ll hear it from him. #JamesGang twitter.com/brhoops/status… Mark Cuban believes that Andrew Wiggins is the reason why the Dallas Mavericks lost Action from the 2022 NBA Finals - Game Six Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes that Andrew Wiggins' performance is why the Mavericks lost to the Golden State Warriors. Wiggins had a terrific postseason and was one of the best two-way players for the Warriors. "Like an Andrew Wiggins. I think he was the one who beat us, and I told him that after the series. We knew what to expect from Klay and from Steph and from Draymond. We didn’t know what to expect or how Wiggs would step up, and he did," Cuban said. Also Checkout:- Zion Williamson Contract Legion Hoops@LegionHoopsMark Cuban on the Mavs, Warriors series:“It was just guys who knew their roles. Like an Andrew Wiggins. I think he was the one who beat us, and I told him that after the series... We didn’t know what to expect or how Wiggs would step up, and he did.”(via @TaylorRooks)2554139Mark Cuban on the Mavs, Warriors series:“It was just guys who knew their roles. Like an Andrew Wiggins. I think he was the one who beat us, and I told him that after the series... We didn’t know what to expect or how Wiggs would step up, and he did.”(via @TaylorRooks) https://t.co/gpDB7Va59K Kobe Bryant leads sports-inspired baby names in the USA Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Lakers Former LA Lakers great Kobe Bryant leads America in sports-inspired baby names. According to BetSperts, around 17,071 newborns were named after the Lakers great, a 201% increase after the five-time champions' death. Kobe Highlights & Motivation@kobehighlightKobe Bryant goes to work during Game 1 of the 2009 NBA Finals. 40 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals. 4021698Kobe Bryant goes to work during Game 1 of the 2009 NBA Finals. 40 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals. https://t.co/wuLXPPvlpX Also Checkout:- LeBron James Jr Tyler Herro unfazed by trade rumors Boston Celtics v Miami Heat - Game Seven Miami Heat rising star Tyler Herro has been omnipresent in the NBA news roundup. He has been a regular part of trade rumors. In a conversation with South Florida Sun Sentinel, Herro said such rumors don't bother him and that he's focused only on getting better. "I mean, every summer, that’s just what it is. I mean, ever since I’ve been here, my name’s been in rumors. So rumors, like I said last summer, they don’t bother me. I’m just getting ready for this season and whether I’m on the Heat or somewhere else, I’m getting ready for the season," Herro said.South Florida Sun Sentinel@SunSentinelAmid trade rumors, Tyler Herro says season preparations under way, ‘Whether I’m on the Heat or somewhere else’ trib.al/HQxOvZ01Amid trade rumors, Tyler Herro says season preparations under way, ‘Whether I’m on the Heat or somewhere else’ trib.al/HQxOvZ0 https://t.co/DGbp9daMlg Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Chad Marriott × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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