Category: Basketball
Darvin Ham Reacts to LeBron James-Ime Udoka Incident
Lakers coach Darvin Ham has hit back at Rockets coach Ime Udoka after he had some choice words for LeBron James on Saturday night. The purple and gold’s 107-97 victory was somewhat marred by an exchange between LeBron and the Rockets head coach. Leaked audio of the incident seems to show that Udoka was using…
College basketball rankings: Arizona No. 1 in updated Coaches Poll; Purdue slips to No. 4
USATSI Arizona is the new No. 1 team in the Coaches Poll released Monday after winning its lone game against Colgate last week in blowout fashion. The Wildcats are the third different No. 1 team this season in the Coaches Poll after the Wildcats jumped previous top-ranked Purdue for the top spot. The last time…
Anadolu Efes sign Daniel Oturu
In response to a series of frontcourt injuries, Anadolu Efes has secured the services of big man Daniel Oturu for the remainder of the season, acquiring him on loan from Turkish Basketball League (TBSL) counterpart Yukatel Merkezefendi. The 24-year-old center showcased his prowess, averaging an impressive 20.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game in ten…
Kelly Oubre Jr. Calls Out His “Conspiracy Theorsists” After Hit-and-Run
Kelly Oubre Jr. is not happy with the people who questioned his account of what happened during a hit-and-run, which saw him end up hospital. “This was and is a very traumatic situation for me and my family,” Oubre told reporters Monday. “So, I just wish that my life wasn’t like ‘The Truman Show’ where…
College basketball rankings: Houston is No. 1 ahead of BYU, Arizona in first NET ranking of season
USATSI The 2023-24 season debut of the NCAA’s NET rankings — a tool used by the NCAA Tournament selection committee to evaluate a team’s résumé — was released Monday with Houston once again starting the season at the top. The Cougars ranked No. 1 in the NET’s debut last season and will start this season…
Trey Murphy III: Jordan Hawkins and I are one of the NBA’s best shooting duos
Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/X New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III praised Jordan Hawkins’ shooting ability after last week’s 121-106 home win vs. the San Antonio Spurs. (via New Orleans Pelicans): Reporter: “Your first time playing with Hawkins. Those few minutes, what did you see? More space? What’d you think about just getting on the…
James Harden Finally Reveals Why He Called Daryl Morey a Liar
There has been so much speculation surrounding James Harden and 76ers president Daryl Morey’s fallout for months, and now Harden himself has revealed what caused all the drama. Harden publicly called out Morey in August and called him “a liar”, while vowing to “will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part…
College basketball rankings: Why undefeated Arizona deserves to be No. 1 in updated Top 25 And 1
Getty Images There was a different No. 1 team in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the third consecutive week when it updated Monday. Previously, Kansas and Purdue both held the top spot. This week it’s Arizona. “It’s what we want in this program,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said this weekend, following an 82-55 victory…
Joe Smith on losing $60M deal after Sprewell choked PJ Carlesimo
Photo: Joe Smith/Twitter In the video below, Joe Smith, a former NBA player, refuted claims that the Golden State Warriors presented him with an $80 million contract during his initial two seasons with the team. Smith clarified that while he was in the midst of contract discussions with the Warriors, he was traded to the…
NBA’s Best Trash Talkers (All-time)
Basketball is a game of skill, agility, strategy, and sometimes, a well-placed word or two. Trash-talking—an art form in its own right—has been an integral part of the NBA culture, serving as a psychological tactic to distract opponents and establish dominance. Some players have honed this skill to such an extent that they have become…