The recent sign-and-trade deal between the Clippers and Jazz involving Russell Westbrook has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. Sources have confirmed that Westbrook is expected to join the Nuggets after being waived by Utah and having the remainder of his contract bought out. In exchange for Westbrook, the Clippers will receive guard Kris Dunn, a
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Jontay Porter, a banned NBA player, recently had his request to play professional basketball in Greece denied by a federal judge. This decision came just one week after Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to a betting scandal. Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall published a docket post on Tuesday night in which she refused to
The basketball world has been left mourning the loss of former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the legendary Kobe Bryant. Joe Bryant, who passed away at the age of 69, had a significant impact on the sport both as a player and as a coach. Despite an official cause of death not
In the realm of international basketball, the significance of the 3-pointer often takes center stage. However, true competitiveness boils down to the defensive battles fought in the trenches. Team USA has struggled in this department in recent competitions, leading to a reevaluation of their defensive strategies. As they gear up for the Olympics in Paris,
The aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has left Team USA coach, Steve Kerr, feeling a mix of emotions – described as “terrible” and “demoralizing.” Kerr expressed his disappointment in the current state of affairs in the United States, especially as his team represents the nation in the Olympics. The incident
The NBA recently announced the groups for the second edition of the NBA Cup, with some intriguing matchups in store for basketball fans. Last year’s champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, are set to face some tough competition in a group featuring the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Phoenix Suns. This sets the stage
Stephen Curry, a key player for the Golden State Warriors, has expressed his desire to remain with the team for the rest of his NBA career. This sentiment is reciprocated by the Warriors’ front office, who are looking to extend Curry’s contract this summer. General manager Mike Dunleavy has emphasized that Curry will be a
Team USA had a shaky start in its first Olympic tune-up game against Team Canada, but managed to secure an 86-72 victory. Despite a lackluster offensive performance, Anthony Davis emphasized the team’s defensive strengths, referring to it as “unbeatable.” This sentiment highlights the importance of solid defense in achieving success at the highest level of
Team USA will have to face Team Canada in their first exhibition game without star player Kevin Durant. Durant has been sidelined due to a calf strain that has been bothering him throughout the national team’s training camp in Las Vegas. Despite his absence, Durant remains optimistic about his recovery and is taking things day
In a recent practice session for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team, 17-year-old Cooper Flagg made quite an impression. Despite his young age and lack of college basketball experience, Flagg managed to hold his own against some of the best defenders in the NBA. This article will analyze Flagg’s performance at the practice and explore
Kawhi Leonard faced a daunting challenge when he was sidelined with a right knee injury that caused him to miss the end of the LA Clippers’ playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks. However, after weeks of rehabilitation and improvement, Leonard made the decision to join Team USA once again. Despite his initial concerns, Leonard expressed
LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, has made a significant decision regarding his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. For the first time in over ten years, he has agreed to play on a contract below the maximum level he was entitled to. This move, as reported by ESPN’s Bobby