The NBA offseason has reached its quietest point, with the major free agent signings long completed and training camp still a few weeks away. However, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving broke the silence recently by discussing his drive to return to the NBA Finals during a Twitch stream. He took responsibility for not playing at…
Former NBA point guard Rajon Rondo recently pled guilty in an Indiana courtroom following a January arrest involving drug paraphernalia and a firearm found in his vehicle. While carrying a firearm is legal in Indiana, Rondo is prohibited from doing so due to a non-contact order stemming from a 2022 incident. In that case, Rondo…
Jessica Pegula upset World No. 1 Iga Swiatek with a decisive 6-2, 6-4 victory and is now poised for a major opportunity with Aryna Sabalenka being the only remaining player with a major title. While Sabalenka has been the favorite throughout the tournament, Pegula has been a strong contender in recent weeks. Pegula expressed…
Andre Roberson is set to return to professional basketball, making his debut overseas with Cholet Basket, a French club, for the upcoming season. At 32, Roberson spent the past year without a team but showcased his skills in various events, including the Dubai International Tournament with the Philippines club alongside Andray Blatche and Dwight Howard,…
For a few weeks this summer, basketball fans witnessed LeBron James and Steph Curry dominate the court during the 2024 Olympic Games Men’s Basketball Tournament. As part of a star-studded Team USA, the duo led their squad to a gold medal victory. This week, fresh off that Olympic win, Curry added fuel to ongoing rumors…
The South Sudanese community is mourning the loss of a “beacon of hope” after the tragic death of a promising young basketball player, Alier Riak, who was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked street attack. Riak, 23, was out celebrating his birthday on March 13, 2022, when he and his friends were ambushed by brothers Teamrat…
The Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns announced that they will play a preseason game at the Breslin Center on Michigan State University’s campus on Tuesday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. ET. This marks the third time the Pistons will play a preseason game in East Lansing and the first since 2018. Both teams’ owners…
Two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung is making a return to the Orlando Magic, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. McClung has agreed to a partially guaranteed contract with the Magic and will once again compete for a roster spot after participating in training camp with the team last season. …
Shea Ili, the NBL’s top defensive player, is set to become a key offensive weapon for Melbourne United after impressing NBA superstar Luka Doncic with his scoring skills. Ili was a standout in New Zealand’s Olympic qualifying campaign in July, dropping 28 points in a memorable performance during a loss to Doncic’s Slovenia. The fiery…
In a recent appearance on “GOAT Talk,” NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal named Rudy Gobert as the “worst basketball player of all time.” O’Neal, known for his candid and often harsh opinions, criticized Gobert and Ben Simmons, citing their high salaries compared to their on-court performance. Shaq expressed frustration with players like Gobert who, in his…