Basketball

When it comes to playing basketball, the upper body is incredibly important as it’s involved in almost all of the skills-related movements – shooting, dribbling, and passing. Players require strength in the shoulder area mostly, especially when it comes to draining three-point shots or fighting through traffic. Along with that,…

Here’s President of Monumental Basketball Michael Winger on the Washington Wizards’ players lack of competitiveness and spirit so far (Wes Unseld Jr. now moving to a front office role). (via Washington Wizards): Josh Robbins: “If you’re evaluating competitiveness and spirit, how much of the responsibility for that not measuring up…

Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations/general manager Mitch Kupchak was recently asked if trading Terry Rozier means that the team is now in rebuild mode. (via Charlotte Hornets): “It’s definitely not a rebuild. We’ve got a foundation of players in place. Of course I’m not going to mention all the…

There is promising news for Brooklyn Nets fans as ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Ben Simmons might make his return to the court as soon as Monday against the Utah Jazz. Simmons, who has been sidelined since November 6 with a lower back nerve impingement, participated in practice…

Rapper and actor Snoop Dogg didn’t mince words when criticizing Los Angeles Lakers wing Taurean Prince and his performance this season. When asked what advice he would give Lakers owner Jeanie Buss regarding necessary changes for the team, Snoop Dogg expressed his candid opinions. “We’re gonna have to move some…

San Antonio Spurs staff have been instructed not to contact rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama after 9:30 pm. This directive is due to the French player’s strict evening routine, which includes dedicating an hour to reading before bedtime. The detail was shared by Spurs’ director of basketball communications, Jordan Howenstine, with…

Olympiacos Piraeus center Nikola Milutinov is set to undergo foot surgery and will be sidelined for approximately two months, as confirmed by Reds coach Giorgos Bartzokas following the EuroLeague loss to Real Madrid. Milutinov sustained the injury during the second half of Olympiacos’ Greek League defeat to Panathinaikos Athens when…

Amidst the swirling uncertainties, LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers hangs in the balance as he holds a player option for the upcoming season, leaving the basketball world in suspense. The four-time NBA champion has publicly expressed his desire to share the court with his eldest son, Bronny,…

In a swift move following the dismissal of first-year head coach Adrian Griffin, the Milwaukee Bucks secured the seasoned Doc Rivers, who had been without a team since his departure from the Philadelphia 76ers. NBA insider Shams Charania unveiled the specifics of Rivers’ contract with the Bucks. According to Charania,…

For the seventh consecutive year, Jordan Brand will outfit the league’s stars for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, which will be available for purchase beginning tonight on NBAStore.com, Nike.com, and through select retailers around the country, following the NBA All-Star Staters announcement on TNT at 7pm ET. The Jordan Brand…