Basketball

Even without Frank Kaminsky and the long-term injured Aleksa Avramovic on the roster, Partizan Belgrade secured its fourth consecutive victory on the road with a 93-85 win against Zalgiris Kaunas. Kevin Punter played a crucial role in the triumph, showcasing his outstanding offensive skills. Despite facing aggressive defense, Punter scored…

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz recently told the media that rookie Anthony Black is fearless and has an exceptional work ethic (averaging 4.8 PPG/2.2 RPG/1.4 APG/49.4% FG). (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “What are your impressions of what you’ve seen from Anthony Black filling in your starting spot? As a rookie,…

NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski breaks the news: veteran forward James Johnson is set to return to the Indiana Pacers on a one-year deal, marking his 15th NBA season. Free agent F James Johnson is returning to the Indiana Pacers on a one-year deal, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Johnson…

NBA insider Shams Charania drops a bombshell, suggesting that Jonathan Kuminga could permanently claim Draymond Green’s starting spot for the Golden State Warriors. The revelation comes on the heels of Green’s indefinite suspension for a flagrant foul against Jusuf Nurkic, opening the door for Kuminga to step into the starting…

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam discussed the importance of communicating on defense after Wednesday’s 135-128 home win vs. the Atlanta Hawks.  (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “Did you notice things different defensively tonight other than you guys just scored a lot of points?” Siakam: “I thought we had a solid game….

Former NBA player Royce White has officially thrown his hat into the political ring, announcing his candidacy for the United States Senate in 2024. In a tweet, White declared, “I’m running for United States Senate in 2024. We have to fight to win, but understand this is a referendum. No…

Photo: Chicago Bulls/Twitter The Chicago Bulls are eager to trade Zach LaVine sooner rather than later, aiming to assess their team with new players before making additional moves. Despite a slow market, Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas is determined to part ways with LaVine due to a strained professional relationship with…

Photo: Chicago Bulls/X Here’s Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic praising Coby White’s recent stellar play at point guard (averaging 26.8 PPG/6.4 RPG/5.8 APG/54.2% FG/57.4% 3-PT/89.5% FT in his last five games). (via Optimistic Bulls Fan): “He’s been playing great, a lot of confidence. I think he’s really settling into his…

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter In the fierce battle for Los Angeles supremacy, the Clippers, despite their star-studded lineup, are yet to clinch an NBA championship—a feat their crosstown rivals, the Lakers, have accomplished 18 times. Clippers’ standout Paul George is fueled by a unique motivation; he yearns to secure a…

In an unforgettable performance, Giannis Antetokounmpo etched his name in the Milwaukee Bucks’ history books, scoring a franchise-record 64 points to secure a 140-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The game, however, concluded with an unexpected post-game scuffle over the coveted game ball. “I have a ball, but I don’t…