Category: Basketball
Victor Wembanyama Reflects on Olympics Selection: ‘Incredibly Intense Moment’
[ad_1] Victor Wembanyama has shared his insights on his experience at the Paris Olympic games this summer and how it has influenced his approach to Year 2 in the NBA. “It’s hard to win games in the Olympics,” he said, via ESPN. “But it’s very easy to lose games.” Wembanyama entered the NBA with high…
Bronny & LeBron James Shine at Lakers Media Day: A Recap of the Highlights
[ad_1] In what is a total dream come true for LeBron James, he had his son Bronny by his side at Lakers Media Day on Monday and it was pretty cool. Like Father. Like Son. 🥰 LeBron x Bronny at #NBAMediaDay! pic.twitter.com/deEjRNwomp — NBA (@NBA) September 30, 2024 The pair were actually hilarious. Trash…
Anthony Edwards Opens Up About Emotional Response to Karl-Anthony Towns Trade
[ad_1] Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has lost his right-hand man in Karl-Anthony Towns and was asked for his reaction on his trade at Minnesota’s media day. “I think everybody knows KAT is my brother, so that definitely hurt,” Edwards said. “But it’s a business so I just gotta roll with it.” Edwards seemed keen to…
Draymond Green Engages in Intense Conversations With Reporters During Media Day
[ad_1] It’s day one and Draymond Green is already in attack mode, after taking aim at San Francisco Chronicle reporter Scott Ostler at the Warriors’ Media Day. Ostler somewhat poked the bear when he said that “people” including his fans and “maybe his teammates” were worried about Green, but Draymond stopped him before he could…
Top 10 Standout Players to Keep an Eye on in the Upcoming 2024 College Basketball Season
[ad_1] As the NCAA season is gearing up, we’ve analyzed the likely rosters from every college to give you an insight into who to watch next season. Check our list for the best prospects for the 2024/25 NCAA basketball season. 10. R.J. Davis Davis is the elder statesman of the NCAA in the 2024/24 season…
Minnesota Timberwolves aim to unlock Anthony Edwards’ full potential by trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks
[ad_1] Karl-Anthony Towns is involved in what probably will become the biggest trade of the summer, as he’s expected to land this Monday in New York to finalize his deal with the Knicks. Ever since the news surfaced the internet, reports are suggesting that the Wolves are hoping to maximize Anthony Edward’s potential with this…
Legendary NBA player Dikembe Mutombo passes away at age 58 after battle with brain cancer
[ad_1] NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the 7-foot-2, finger-wagging center who was nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo’s family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta, Georgia, for a brain tumor. The NBA said…
Former Rocket AJ Griffin retires from NBA at young age to pursue faith
[ad_1] About a month ago, it was first reported by The Athletic’s Kelly Iko and Shams Charania that a 21-year-old NBA player was seriously considering to step away from basketball and “giving up a significant portion of the $3.9 million he was owed for the upcoming 2024-25 season, per a team source.” After completing a…
Pelicans Secure Jose Alvarado with Two-Year, $9M Contract Extension
[ad_1] The New Orleans Pelicans and guard Jose Alvarado reached a two-year, $9 million contract extension on Saturday, as reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Alvarado, 26, had one year and $1.9 million remaining on his current deal, and the extension will keep him with the Pelicans through the 2025-26 season, with a player option…
Shams Charania Rumored to Potentially Take Over as ESPN’s Primary Insider from Wojnarowski
[ad_1] At age 55, Adrian Wojnarowski has culminated his career in the news world after decades of reporting on basketball and other sports. He has become one of the most renowned journalists in the business, earning the trust of players, agents, and executives who confided in him. Having worked for ESPN since 2017, Wojnarowski has…