Category: Basketball
Professional Basketball Journalism: Updates on News, Scores, Stats, Standings, and In-Depth Analysis
[ad_1] Turk Telekom Ankara (BSL) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old German ex-international 193cm point guard Ismet Akpinar for season 2024-25. Akpinar is not a newcomer in Turkish League as he played most recently at Galatasaray (BSL). In 29 games he recorded 7.2ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.4apg last season. He also played 8 games…
Jason Kidd discusses the underrated rim protection of Kristaps Porzingis in both offense and defense
[ad_1] Photo: NBA History/X Head coach Jason Kidd says that the Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis to pose a threat on both ends during the 2024 NBA Finals. (via Dallas Mavericks): Reporter: “How have you seen Porzingis adapt his game to be able to fit as well as he has…
LeBron James Opens Up About Kyrie Irving Before NBA Finals
[ad_1] LeBron James has very mixed feelings about not being teammates with Kyrie Irving anymore. James and Kyrie were arguably one of the best duos in the league when they teamed up and won a championship on the Cavaliers. Just a year removed from their 2016 championship win, Irving requested a trade and was dealt…
Jontay Porter’s Accomplice Arrested at JFK Airport Attempting to Board Flight to Australia
[ad_1] A man accused of collaborating with Jontay Porter to place prop bets on NBA games has been taken into custody. Porter, who had racked up significant gambling debts earlier in the year, was reportedly urged to settle those debts by influencing game outcomes. Long Phi Pham, 38, also known as “Bruce,” was apprehended on…
Top Three Players the Oklahoma City Thunder Should Target in the Offseason – Basketball Insiders
[ad_1] The Oklahoma City Thunder have an extremely bright future. Despite getting knocked out of the second round of the NBA playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks, the Thunder still showed they are going to be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. They finished with the one seed in the Western Conference…
Analyzing Basketball: Latest News, Scores, Stats, Standings, and Expert Analysis
[ad_1] POSTED BY: Eurobasket News Dominik Olejniczak Newly promoted Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (Betclic ELITE ProA) confirmed in their roster 27-year old Polish international center Dominik Olejniczak (213cm-118kg-1996, college: FSU) for the new 2024-25 season. He played there last season. In 36 Betclic ELITE ProA games, he recorded 7.5ppg and 4.6rpg. For the two previous seasons (2021-23),…
Jim Banks responds to allegations of discrimination faced by Caitlin Clark in the WNBA
[ad_1] Indiana Fever/X OutKick obtained a letter Indiana Rep. Jim Banks sent to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, asking what steps the league will take to protect Caitlin Clark, who is frequently subjected to unfounded racist animosity. Banks praised the increased fan interest in women’s basketball due to Clark, then referenced an unprovoked foul by Chennedy…
Ex-Mavericks Player Claims Tension Between Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis
[ad_1] Former Mavs player Chandler Parsons predicts tension between Kyrie Irving and Boston fans, as well as tension between Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis in the NBA Finals. Parsons shared on Run It Back that Dallas fans don’t like Porzingis, revealing an ongoing beef between Doncic and Porzingis. He emphasized the intensity of games against…
Report: Pelicans Do Not Plan to Extend $208 Million Max Contract Offer to Brandon Ingram
[ad_1] According to sources, Brandon Ingram is eligible for a four-year, $208 million extension this offseason, but the New Orleans Pelicans are unlikely to offer him that maximum deal, as reported by The Athletic. Trey Murphy is also eligible to sign an extension this offseason, while Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Herb Jones already have…
Alonzo Mourning undergoes successful surgery to remedy prostate cancer
[ad_1] Back in March, Alonzo Mourning underwent a surgery to remove his prostate and has just announced that he is now cancer-free. The Hall of Famer’s success was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who said that the former player was diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer in February. However, the seven-time All-Star said that…