Basketball

Photo: Denver Nuggets /Twitter In a recent interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, seasoned sportswriter Frank Isola delved into the fascinating comparison of two-time MVP and NBA champion Nikola Jokic to an eclectic mix of basketball legends. Isola, with a chuckle, acknowledged the uniqueness of envisioning a player created from…

Turkish sensation Alperen Sengun, making waves in his third NBA season, stands as one of the league’s burgeoning talents. With an impressive stat line this season, boasting a career-high average of 20.2 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 32.8 minutes per game, Sengun has become a force to be…

Photo: NBA Philippines/X Cole Anthony & Franz Wagner had some great things to say about one another following Sunday’s 130-117 home win vs. the Charlotte Hornets (combined for 60 points/Orlando Magic now on a 7-game winning streak). (via NBA on ESPN/Bally Sports Florida): Dante Marchitelli: “What’d you see from Franz…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/Twitter Jahlil Okafor is making his way to China, thanks to the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions, who paid a release clause to Casademont Zaragoza in Spain to make the transfer happen. Having last played in the NBA in 2021 with the Detroit Pistons, the former third-overall pick had a…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet secured a convincing 90-67 victory over Krka on the road, extending their winning streak to four games in the ABA League. The match kicked off with the visitors establishing a commanding 26-13 lead, and they maintained control throughout, ultimately reaching a 21-point advantage (84-63)…

Patrick Beverley proved to be a thorn in the side of his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, as the Philadelphia 76ers secured a convincing 138-94 victory. Scoring a season-high 12 points, including hitting 4 out of 5 three-point attempts, Beverley’s sharpshooting played a pivotal role in the commanding win….

Photo: Brooklyn Nets/X After being sidelined for three weeks, there’s a slim possibility that Nets guard Cam Thomas might finally get back on the court. However, his chances of playing in Tuesday’s NBA In-Season Tournament game against Toronto are uncertain due to a left ankle sprain. Thomas, the leading scorer…

In a tightly contested battle, rookie Keyonte George showcased his skills, scoring a season-high 19 points, leading the Utah Jazz (6-11) to a thrilling 114-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans (9-9) on Monday night. George’s impressive performance was complemented by Jordan Clarkson, who contributed 16 points and a season-high…

Photo: Oklahoma City Thunder/Twitter Josh Giddey’s $40 million sponsorship agreement with Weet-Bix, an Australian cereal brand owned by the Sanitarium Health Food Company, is in danger due to an NBA investigation into allegations of Giddey’s inappropriate relationships with an underage girl. According to Code Sports, the 21-year-old Australian has been…

Today marked a pivotal moment for basketball enthusiasts worldwide as the draw for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 unfolded, determining the matchups for the 24 national teams vying for four coveted spots in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Greece, Latvia, Puerto Rico, and Spain have been bestowed the honor…