Jerry West Compares Nikola Jokic to LeBron James

When it comes to great basketball minds, Jerry West is one of the best we have ever seen. Recently, he had some remarks that some would consider a hot take, but make sense when you really take the time to think about his statement. While appearing on the Rich Eisen Show, West talked about two […]

Mathew Huff  •  07 Aug 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Blasts NBA For Attacking His Policies

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the NBA’s National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, after the league’s union criticized a political donation made by the Orlando Magic to a pro-DeSantis super PAC. DeSantis, 44, is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The NBA franchise donated $50,000 to Never […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2023
Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding the NBA’s health care plan for $5 million

Former New Jersey Nets player Terrence Williams, a first-round draft pick in 2009, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday by Manhattan federal Judge Valerie E. Caproni for devising a scheme to steal $5 million from the NBA’s health care plan. Williams, 36, admitted in August 2022 of developing a plan to defraud the […]

James Foglio  •  03 Aug 2023
Ex-ESPN analyst Mark Jackson offered $1 million from CamSoda, an adult webcam site

After ESPN fired longtime analyst Mark Jackson on Monday, making its next round of layoffs, the former Golden State Warriors coach received an offer up to $1 million from CamSoda, an adult webcam site. The job description entails Jackson serving as the company’s first-ever play-by-play announcer for live webcam shows. Cam Soda was first launched […]

James Foglio  •  03 Aug 2023
Phoenix Suns Unveil New Uniforms

Sometimes in sports, all it can take to turn a team’s fortunes around is a new look. That is something the Phoenix Suns are hoping to accomplish this coming year. After a less than stellar playoff run with the likes of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul, the Suns have been busy this offseason. […]

Mathew Huff  •  01 Aug 2023
Doris Burke to join ESPN’s NBA Finals broadcast team, to become first woman to call a U.S. men’s championship

Doris Burke is expected to be promoted to ESPN’s NBA Finals broadcast team, making her the first woman to ever call a major U.S. men’s championship on television. Burke, 58, works as an analyst for NBA on ESPN, NBA on ABC, College Basketball on ESPN, and College Basketball on ABC games. She formerly worked as an analyst for WNBA games […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2023
Miami Heat Prepared to Offer Trail Blazers Massive Trade Package

The Miami Heat are reportedly ready to make another offer for Portland Trail Blazers superstar, Damian Lillard. Portland has stood their ground when it comes to Damian Lillard’s demands. They even reportedly rejected Miami’s first trade offer which was a package centered around Tyler Herro. However, the Heat’s next trade offer could be much more […]

Mathew Huff  •  01 Aug 2023
Jimmy Butler Could Seek “Beyond Jaylen Brown Money”

Jimmy Butler has proven time and time again that he is a top-10 player in the league. He did so again this season by willing the eighth-seeded Heat all the way to a Finals appearance. They lost to the eventual champion, Denver Nuggets, in five games, but the run was still one for the ages. […]

Mathew Huff  •  31 Jul 2023
When Does The 2023 NBA Season Start? Key Dates, In-Season Tournament, & Paris Game

Here are the key dates for the 2023-24 NBA season, including the In-Season Tournament and Paris game as well. Notable dates include Aug. 7, 2023, when Team USA takes on Puerto Rice in the USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend (Springfield, MA) is also scheduled from […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2023