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Even Miami Heat President of Basketball Operations Pat Riley took a shot at new Milwaukee Bucks guard-forward Tyler Herro over the player’s recent physical altercation with Heat big man Bam Adebayo. During the Heat’s introductory press conference for Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, Riley mentioned some of the greats to ever wear Miami colors, but initially [...]
It’s rumor season. The dog days of summer. Always liked that expression. Life is probably pretty good as a dog. The word takes a different meaning when it comes to the Houston Rockets. You’re not in the rotation if you don’t “have that dog in you”. Dogs are anthropomorphized as both lazy and hardworking. English […]
The Pistons' window to make a big swing may not be closed yet.
James’s free agency choice will help shape the NBA’s national TV schedule.
A disappointing showing from veteran guard De'Aaron Fox was coupled with the emergence of rookie sensation Dylan Harper during the San Antonio Spurs' NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks, but it doesn't sound like the team will be making any changes to its backcourt anytime soon.
Punter Ron Widby, who also played a season of professional basketball in the ABA, takes the title of the best Dallas Cowboys player to wear No. 10.
Fluke Deez. Preparation finally synced up with opportunity for Dillon Brooks in his 9th season in the NBA, as he shot his way to the brink of an All-Star bid, but the naysayers in the Suns content sphere are tugging on his jersey, trying to pull the Villain back down to earth. They want to […]
Make a short list of what matters for success in the NBA. Go on, do it. What did you muster? Chances are, you came up with some combination of shot creation, shooting, size, versatility, and defence. What if I told you that point guard Kasparas Jakučionis, acquired as part of the trade that sent Giannis […]
When the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Miami Heat blockbuster was officially announced after the moratorium closed on July 6, the Heat announced that Antetokounmpo would continue wearing No. 34. However, earlier that day, Antetokounmpo said on a Twitch stream that he likes the No. 7, formerly worn by Kel’el Ware and then-occupied by Heat rookie Ryan Conwell. Later […] The post Newest Heat superstar reveals reason for number change appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Former Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis is now also known as the “other guy” in the huge summer trade mainly centered on Giannis Antetokounmpo. But Portis is more than just that, as he is expected to provide ample production for the Miami Heat as he begins the next chapter of his NBA career. The [...]
LeBron James told a fan on Thursday that he could be choosing a team for the next two seasons, doubling the impact he could have on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Draymond Green has already picked his new number incase LeBron James chooses the Warriors
Dubai Basketball has strengthened its backcourt by signing French guard Elie Okobo to a multi-year contract, the club announced on Friday. The 28-year-old arrives after four successful seasons with AS Monaco, where he established himself as one of the EuroLeague’s premier offensive guards while helping the club become a perennial contender. Okobo joins Dubai following […] The post Dubai signs Elie Okobo appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
As the Knicks gear up to defend their title next season, Jalen Brunson sheds light on the questions that will plague the team before the next campaign.
Here’s a fun idea: rank all of Duke’s five-star prospects since 2010. That’s nearly 50 players (it’s actually 47), and the lowest-rated one on the list is an NBA All-Star. On the other hand, several are more or less forgotten. We had to think for a minute about Frank Jackson, and while we liked Semi […]
Three major things have held Stephanie White’s Indiana Fever back this season: turnovers, defensive lapses, and fouling. John Gliva highlighted those three issues on Wednesday’s episode of The Ride With JMV podcast in the wake of the team’s 88-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. For him, as long as the Fever continue to struggle […] The post Steph Curry Example Helps Fever Broadcaster Spotlight a Growing Concern for Stephanie White appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Alysa Liu already holds one of the greatest comebacks in figure skating history. After stepping away from the sport as a teen, she returned to reclaim the world title before eventually capturing Olympic gold in Milan. For most, this would signal the end of a story, but for Liu and those close to her, this […] The post “This Medal Will Never Change Us:” Alysa Liu’s Coach Reflects on Olympic Promise appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Pistons will consider starting Isaiah Joe over Duncan Robinson.
Stephen A. Smith would credit Pat Riley if LeBron James helped the Miami Heat win a title.
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu has been converting lobs at a very high rate for the Dallas Mavericks in Summer League, reminding Mavericks fans of Brandan Wright.
The OKC Thunder have made their stance on trading Chet Holmgren crystal clear, but a dominant force suddenly becoming available could make them think twice.
The Philadelphia 76ers are getting positive early grades for their Labaron Philon selection.
The NBA re-draft machine has been whirring for roughly eternity. That got us thinking: How could we take these rookie-class lookbacks to the next level?
We know the Golden State Warriors are all in on chasing LeBron James, but he shouldn't be the only target in their offseason improvement plans.
It's been a busy summer in the NHL trade market thus far. The rise of the salary cap to $104 million, plus the lack of high-quality unrestricted free-agent talent, accounts for the higher-than-usual trade activity.
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