Category: Basketball
Clippers penalized $25,000 for breaking NBA injury regulations
[ad_1] Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter The NBA has issued a $25,000 fine to the LA Clippers for violating league injury reporting rules. The Clippers were discovered to have provided inaccurate information about the availability of key players Paul George, Norman Powell, and Russell Westbrook prior to their game against the Houston Rockets on April 14….
Mark Mitchell, former Duke player, transferring to Missouri: Adding Blue Devils forward is part of Tigers roster transformation
[ad_1] Former Duke forward Mark Mitchell has announced that he will be transferring to Missouri for his junior season. Standing at 6-foot-8, Mitchell is ranked No. 6 in the CBS Sports Transfer Rankings and is a significant addition to a Mizzou program looking to bounce back after a winless SEC campaign. Mitchell, a former five-star…
LeBron James praises Nikola Jokic as one of the greatest players in basketball history
[ad_1] Photo: Denver Nuggets/Twitter Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James praised Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, calling him one of the greatest players in basketball history. Before their first-round playoff matchup, James lauded Jokic’s versatility and leadership, emphasizing his ability to raise his teammates’ performance. “He’s one of the best players to ever play this game….
Kelly Oubre Sparks Controversy with Celebrities Sitting Front Row at MSG
[ad_1] Kelly Oubre Jr. has caused some controversy with the Madison Square Garden front row celebrities before Game 1 at the historic venue. Anticipate some added tension and jeers from the celebrities following Oubre’s statement, “They’re gonna give celebrities those $100,000 worth of free tickets just to be there and not care about the game….
Scottie Pippen’s son Justin Pippen is the first four-star recruit to commit to Dusty May and Michigan basketball
[ad_1] 247Sports Four-star combo guard Justin Pippen, the son of NBA Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame player Scottie Pippen, announced his commitment to Michigan on Friday during a ceremony broadcast on the 247Sports YouTube channel. He chose the Wolverines over fellow finalists Florida, Stanford, Cal, and Texas A&M. A product of Sierra Canyon High…
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan seen enjoying a day at the beach
[ad_1] Photo: Larsa Pippen /Instagram Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan were seen enjoying a beach day date in Miami, sparking rumors of a rekindled romance. The couple, who have had an on-again, off-again relationship, seemed cozy as they lounged under the South Florida sun, holding hands and sharing drinks out of a coconut. While Marcus…
Damian Lillard Addresses Speculations About His Happiness in Milwaukee
[ad_1] Rumors have been circulating that Bucks star Damian Lillard is not happy in Milwaukee, but Dame himself has addressed them directly. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith recently suggested that if the Bucks do not win a championship, the team should consider trading Lillard because he is “not happy” and “miserable.” “I saw someone say that…
Kansas ascends to No. 1 in Top 25 And 1 after acquiring Wisconsin transfer AJ Storr, surpassing Houston in college basketball rankings
[ad_1] 1. Kansas is ranked based on their returning players such as Hunter Dickinson, KJ Adams, and Dajuan Harris, as well as new additions like AJ Storr, Riley Kugel, and Zeke Mayo. These additions will provide the depth that the team lacked in the previous season. 2. Houston is ranked due to the return of…
Caitlin Clark blocks Antonio Brown on social media
[ad_1] Photo: Iowa Women’s Basketball/Twitter Caitlin Clark has reportedly blocked former NFL star Antonio Brown on social media following what appeared to be a series of attacks directed at her over several weeks. Brown referred to the former Iowa Hawkeyes star as the “Cracker of the Day” after revealing to his followers that she had…
Porter Brother Youngest Receives Six-Year Prison Sentence for Deadly DUI
[ad_1] The Porter family continues to make headlines this week, with the youngest brother, Coban, facing serious charges for a DUI offense. Just days after Jontay Porter was banned from the NBA for violating gambling rules, Coban was sentenced to six years in prison for causing a fatal drunk-driving accident last year. 22-year-old Coban pleaded…