Basketball

Photo: YouTube Rasheed Wallace, a former NBA star, points the finger at the Detroit Pistons, suggesting that the team, of which he was once a part, is responsible for Draymond Green’s perceived bully behavior. Wallace asserted, “That’s our fault… [Draymond Green] grew up in [the 2004 Pistons] locker room. One…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter Dwyane Wade, a basketball legend with a distinguished career enshrined in the Hall of Fame, faced the challenge of defending against some of the NBA’s all-time greats. In a recent revelation, the former Miami Heat star identified a few surprising opponents whom he considered the most formidable…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Shams Charania from FanDuelTV anticipates an active role for the Boston Celtics in the trade market. The focus is on strengthening their bench before the February 8 trade deadline. Despite maintaining control over the majority of their future first-round picks, the Celtics face limitations in matching salaries…

In a heated matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets, tensions flared as LeBron James engaged in a verbal altercation with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, resulting in technical fouls and Udoka’s ejection. The exchange, marked by strong language, saw Udoka provocatively challenging James, using explicit language…

Photo: NBA on ESPN/YouTube screenshot In a recent revelation, James Harden unveiled that Philadelphia 76ers’ president, Daryl Morey, assured him of a max contract, encouraging him to decline a $47 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season to create cap space for the team. Contrary to Harden’s assertion, the…

Photo: Peter Baba Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, whose illustrious career coincided with Luka Doncic’s rookie year, recently revealed his initial skepticism about the young phenom’s transition to the NBA. In his last year as a professional player, Nowitzki admitted to having doubts about Doncic’s ability to adjust to the…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) brace for a crucial showdown against the Phoenix Suns (12-8) in the In-Season Tournament quarterfinals, with the victor advancing to face the New Orleans Pelicans in Las Vegas. Remarkably, both teams have undergone substantial roster overhauls in recent years. For the…

Photo: Joe Smith/Twitter In the video below, Joe Smith, a former NBA player, refuted claims that the Golden State Warriors presented him with an $80 million contract during his initial two seasons with the team. Smith clarified that while he was in the midst of contract discussions with the Warriors,…

Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/X New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III praised Jordan Hawkins’ shooting ability after last week’s 121-106 home win vs. the San Antonio Spurs. (via New Orleans Pelicans): Reporter: “Your first time playing with Hawkins. Those few minutes, what did you see? More space? What’d you think…

In response to a series of frontcourt injuries, Anadolu Efes has secured the services of big man Daniel Oturu for the remainder of the season, acquiring him on loan from Turkish Basketball League (TBSL) counterpart Yukatel Merkezefendi. The 24-year-old center showcased his prowess, averaging an impressive 20.3 points and 9.6…