Photo: New York Knicks/X Despite being unexpectedly excluded from consideration for the Most Improved Player award due to the league’s new 65-game rule, DiVincenzo remained philosophical, stating “It is what it is.” The New York Knicks guard acknowledged that even if he had been eligible, winning the award was far from certain. Despite averaging 38…
The message from the Warriors is clear – they are eager for Klay Thompson to return, and General Manager Mike Dunleavy is the latest member of the organization to express this sentiment. After a difficult end to the season, Klay is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer. His teammates Steph Curry,…
USATSI Former Louisville head coach and longtime Kentucky assistant Kenny Payne is joining the Arkansas basketball staff as associate head coach, John Calipari announced Thursday. Payne, 57, spent the past two seasons as a rival to Calipari in the Bluegrass State, but the two won a national championship together at UK in 2012. Payne is…
Photo: The Players’ Tribune/YouTube screenshot Team USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill sidestepped an explanation when questioned about the decision to exclude Jalen Brunson from the Olympics. Hill emphasized the importance of focusing on the 12 players selected for the team and not dwelling on individual omissions. He acknowledged the difficulty of making tough decisions,…
Kyrie Irving has faced his fair share of criticism in the past and is not immune to the outside noise. After a tumultuous time in Brooklyn, Irving was traded to Dallas last year, fulfilling his wish. While it hasn’t been completely smooth with the Mavs, Irving appears happier than he has in a long time,…
Photo: WNBA/Twitter The recent contract of top WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark has sparked controversy. Some fans were surprised to learn that despite being considered one of the best college basketball players, she could earn less than $80,000 in a WNBA rookie contract as the top pick. Fans argue that her jersey sales alone will…
Photo: Charlotte Hornets/X Completing the NBA regular season outside of the Eastern Conference Play-In or Playoffs, Vasilije Micic has wrapped up his inaugural overseas season, initially playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder and later with the Charlotte Hornets. He expressed his eagerness to join the Serbian national team this summer after missing last year’s 2023…
Photo: Charlotte Hornets/X Highlighting the differences between the EuroLeague and the NBA, Vasilije Micic pointed out that one key distinction is the availability of extra time in the summer for individual improvement. He emphasized that European players often finish their season in June, limiting their time for personal training compared to NBA players. Since joining…
Photo: Denver Nuggets /Twitter Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce has shown his support for Nikola Jokic as the deserving MVP of this season. Pierce praised Jokic’s consistent dominance on the court and the Denver Nuggets’ strong standing in the league. He also mentioned other potential MVP candidates like Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards,…
Reed Sheppard, a standout freshman for Kentucky, has decided to enter the NBA Draft, as reported by CBS Sports. Sheppard, who had a remarkable debut season with the Wildcats, will not be returning to college and is actively preparing for the upcoming draft on June 26. He has also signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA)…
