Al Horford receives highest award from President of Dominican Republic

Photo: Jeff Swinger/Getty Images Utah Jazz big man Kelly Olynyk exploded for 23 points on 80.0% shooting last night in a 124-123 home win against the Memphis Grizzlies.  Heading into the matchup, Olynyk was just 4-14 during his last two games, but shot lights out on Saturday to help secure…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Dallas Mavericks are counting their blessings that Kyrie Irving’s injury on Friday wasn’t more severe. Irving endured a right heel contusion after Dwight Powell collided with his leg during the Mavericks’ victorious game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Initially fearing a more serious outcome, Dallas received…

Alex Caruso is heading into his second year with the Chicago with the clearly defined role of being a defensive leader of the Bulls. It’s a role he’s earned since coming into his own as a Laker, and he’s truly flourished as a two-way monster in Chicago. When Caruso sat…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers have waived forward Vincent Valerio-Bodon and guards Damion Baugh and Scotty Pippen Jr, according to a team press release relayed by The Athletic’s Jovan Buha (Twitter link). Pippen, the 22-year-old son of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, spent his rookie year with…

Photo: Peter Baba The Chicago Bulls will be looking to add more 3-point shooting this off-season. “At the end of the day, to be a .500 team is not good enough,” Arturas Karnisovas, who is now the Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations, said. “It’s not good enough for…

Photo by Project 290 on Unsplash Shooting strength is among the plethora of skills needed to define individual and team success. When it comes to shooting on the court, it is a display of finesse, precision, and power. One such athlete who displays charming shooting strength on the court is…