Category: Basketball
Los Angeles Lakers shift focus to UConn’s Dan Hurley as top candidate for head coach, leaving JJ Redick out of consideration – Basketball Insiders
[ad_1] The Lakers have been pursuing the best possible head coach to replace Darvin Ham this summer, after the discharging him at the end of a campaign that only lasted until the playoff’s first round. After two months of looking for options, recent reports suggest that they are preparing a long-term proposal to hire UConn…
Caitlin Clark sets sights on 2028 Olympics after Olympic snub
[ad_1] Indiana Fever/X Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark gracefully accepted her exclusion from the U.S. Olympic national women’s basketball team roster on Sunday. During practice, she addressed reporters for the first time about not being selected for the 2024 team. She mentioned that being left off the roster only fuels her determination to compete for…
Luka Doncic reflects on Panathinaikos game as most intense fan atmosphere.
[ad_1] Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic reminisced about his encounter with Panathinaikos, naming it as the most hostile crowd atmosphere he has faced in his illustrious career. As Doncic gears up for his first NBA Finals appearance against the Boston Celtics, he reflected on a pivotal EuroLeague matchup during his tenure with Real Madrid. Recalling…
Kyrie Irving responds to LeBron James’ remarks: “He’s an expert at creating headlines”
[ad_1] As the NBA Finals loom, Kyrie Irving, poised for his second championship bid with the Dallas Mavericks, addresses LeBron James’ recent comments about him. In a candid moment on the “Mind the Game” podcast with JJ Redick, James expressed both pride and regret regarding Irving’s career trajectory since their days as teammates with the…
Vasilije Micic Learns the Importance of Ball Movement in the NBA
[ad_1] Photo: Charlotte Hornets/X Vasilije Micic, the EuroLeague standout who made his NBA debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, shed light on his transition to the league. After a stint with the Thunder that saw limited playing time, Micic was traded to the Charlotte Hornets, where he found a more prominent role. Reflecting…
Black activists continue to advocate against Caitlin Clark narrative
[ad_1] Indiana Fever/X Joy Reid attributes Brittney Griner’s arrest to her decision to fly commercial, while Jemele Hill argues that it is not controversial to claim Caitlin Clark’s popularity is influenced by her race: Joy Reid blames Brittney Griner’s arrest on flying commercial. + Jemele Hill says it is not controversial to say that Caitlin…
Bulls announce Billy Donovan’s son as head coach for G League affiliate
[ad_1] Photo: Chicago Bulls/YouTube The Chicago Bulls have made a coaching appointment, opting to hire Billy Donovan III, the son of head coach Billy Donovan, to lead their NBA G League affiliate team, the Windy City Bulls, as reported by NBA insider Shams Charania. Billy Donovan III previously served as an assistant coach for the…
Former Chicago Bulls player Chet Walker, also known as ‘The Jet’, passes away at the age of 84
[ad_1] A legend for both the Bulls and 76ers has passed away this weekend. Chet Walker, who went on to become a seven-time NBA All-Star, has passed away at the age of 84. The Jet, as he was well known during his time as a professional, has died for reasons still unknown, as the police…
Ted Cruz weighs in on Caitlin Clark and the issue of racism directed at white individuals in basketball
[ad_1] Photo: YouTube The U.S. Republican Senator from Texas Ted Cruz reacted through X to the surprising news that Caitlin Clark was left off the US Women’s Olympic Basketball team. Clark, who gained considerable notice in her first WNBA season with the Indiana Fever, ended her NCAA career as the top scorer in Division I….
Anthony Davis Shows Support for James Borrego as Potential Lakers Head Coach over JJ Redick
[ad_1] Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/YouTube While JJ Redick emerges as the frontrunner for the head coaching position with the Los Angeles Lakers, superstar Anthony Davis reportedly leans towards another candidate, James Borrego. According to a report by Marc Stein on Substack, Borrego, currently an assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans, is viewed favorably by…