Category: Basketball
Court Rules Against Jontay Porter’s Wish to Reside in Greece
Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptors forward, was recently banned from the NBA for life and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to an illegal betting scandal. As a result, he could potentially face up to four years in prison. Despite these setbacks, Porter is determined to continue his basketball career. After…
Golden State Warriors Owner Commits to Erecting Statue in Honor of Klay Thompson upon Retirement
Golden State owner Joe Lacob, who once claimed that his franchise was “light years” ahead of the rest of the NBA, has never been shy of voicing out his feelings or even criticize other teams around the league. After two years of failing to conquer another title, he said this week that he grew accustomed…
Gary Trent Jr. Signs One-Year Contract with Bucks – Basketball Insider
After expressing interest in Gary Trent Jr., the Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement with the free agent shooting guard. Trent Jr. was a sought-after player in the market due to his ability to stretch defenses with his three-point shooting. This signing is significant for the Bucks as they have lost key players this offseason…
Adam Silver stands behind new tax apron despite backlash from team executives
The scenario in which teams negotiate around the NBA has changed a lot since last year, especially after the latest collective bargaining agreement was approved. For example, soon after the Clippers lost All-Star Paul George to the 76ers in free agency, the franchise cited it was due to “the constraints of the new CBA.” This…
Former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, passes away at age 69
Kobe Bryant’s Hall of Famer career was inspired by his father, Joe “Jellybean,” a professional basketball player in the 70s. Joe passed away this Tuesday at the age of 69, sparking tributes and remembrances across the internet. While the cause of death is pending, former clubs and teammates are sharing memories. La Salle University expressed…
Jayson Tatum Reflects on Childhood Encounter with LeBron James declining Autograph Request
The time being spent between so many incredible players in Team USA’s training camp ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris next week has been remarkable for many reasons. Not only are they all All-Star calibre superstars, but also many have been fierce rivals for many years and are now finally sharing the same locker…
NBA Announces Plans to Investigate Possible Expansion Opportunities in 2021
The moment so many cities have been waiting for is finally here, as the NBA will officially start to explore potential expansions during this upcoming season. It’s has been years since the first time Adam Silver mentioned the possibility of adding new franchises to the competition, but the league commissioner has confirmed it is now…
Professional Basketball Journal: News, Scoring Updates, Statistical Insights, In-Depth Analysis, and Current Standings
Valencia Basket (Liga Endesa) has signed 28-year-old Croatian international small forward Luka Bozic for the upcoming season. Bozic comes from KK Zadar, where he was the leading scorer with 14.1ppg, 6.1rpg, and 5.9apg last season, helping them secure the league title. Bozic was named Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Player of the Year, Domestic Player of…
Comprehensive Coverage of Basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, and Standings
BG Hagen (Regionalliga) landed 32-year old 198cm small forward Thomas Reuter (college: EWU) for new season. Reuter played most recently at EN Baskets Schwelm in the ProB. In 32 games he averaged 12.1ppg, 4.3rpg and 2.8apg last season. The previous (2022-23) season he played at Muenster (ProA) where in 34 games he had 4.1ppg and…
Comprehensive Coverage of Basketball: Latest News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, and Standings
Aliaga Petkimspor Izmir (BSL) strengthened their roster with the addition of 27-year-old Colombian international 211cm center Jaime Echenique (college: Wichita State) for the 2024-25 season. Echenique played most recently at Promitheas in the Greek GBL league. In 25 games, he recorded 12.8ppg, 5.6rpg, and 1.1bpg last season, helping them make it to the Greek Cup…