Basketball

Photo: Charlotte Hornets/Twitter Brandon Miller faces a wrongful death lawsuit from Jamea Harris’s family after the tragic incident in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Filed in U.S. District Court, the suit includes two other defendants, former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and Michael Davis, who face capital murder charges. Miller, though not criminally…

Photo: Toronto Raptors/X Dennis Schroder says that the 2023-24 Toronto Raptors are focused on winning every game. (via Yahoo Sports Canada): Reporter: “What are your expectations for the regular season?” Schroder: “Every single game we play I want to win, and then we’re going to live with the results. Basketball…

In the world of hoops, when someone refers to “overseas” they typically are referring to somewhere in Europe, Australia or even Asia. But the motherland, Africa, has emerged as a hotbed to challenge and reshape the narrative surrounding international basketball. This hasn’t happened overnight, though. It’s taken a commitment from…

In March of 2020, the NCAA made a groundbreaking decision to allow athletes whose seasons were affected by Covid-19 the option to extend their college eligibility by another year. Liz Kitley, a fifth year center at Virginia Tech, can still remember the moment she was told the life-altering news. “I’ll…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter The Philadelphia 76ers have been at the center of trade drama involving James Harden, but the reigning MVP Joel Embiid is also making headlines with trade rumors. NBA insider Chris Broussard adds fuel to the fire with reports of Embiid possibly eyeing the New York Knicks as…

Photo: Atlanta Hawks/X Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young expects the group’s young players to make a significant impact this season. (via atlhawksfans): Reporter: “Jalen [Johnson], AJ [Griffin], Kobe [Bufkin], how excited are you about the young guys that are going to play a role?” Young: “I’m excited about seeing them…

In the final preseason showdown between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers (123-100), Kevin Durant showcased his scoring prowess, finishing with 21 points. On the Lakers’ side, the veteran LeBron James led the charge with 19 points, followed by Anthony Davis with 15 points, and young guard Austin…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Olympiacos Piraeus staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat Partizan Belgrade 98-94 in overtime, marking one of the most thrilling EuroLeague games this season. Giannoulis Larentzakis led Olympiacos with 19 points, including crucial free throws in regulation. Despite a tense moment when James Nunnally…

Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac sees the team’s bench unit making a productive impact this season. (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “What’s been the feel among the bench group?” Isaac: “The feel’s been great. I know we can be a highly skilled defensive unit, and then also Cole…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/X Detroit Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart has high aspirations for himself on the defensive end. (via The Detroit Pistons Podcast): Major Taylor: “Do you have a personal goal for the year?” Stewart: “My personal goal is continue to be myself, impact the game with what I do…