Basketball

Photo: Denver Nuggets /Twitter The Denver Nuggets are on a roll, securing their third consecutive victory at the beginning of the 2023/24 season. Nikola Jokic, continuing his stellar performance from the NBA finals, achieved his third consecutive double-double, leading the Colorado team to a dominant 128-95 triumph over the Oklahoma…

Photo: Magic Johnson/Twitter Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has recently become a member of the billionaire club, a select group that only a handful of athletes have entered, according to Forbes. The magazine, known for tracking the wealth of celebrities, claims that their latest assessment of the former Lakers…

Photo: FIBA Gianmarco Pozzecco assumed the coaching role at LDLC ASVEL, succeeding T.J. Parker. Although his EuroLeague debut against Virtus Bologna ended in a loss, Pozzecco marked his entry into the French Betclic ELITE with a commanding 91-72 victory over SIG Strasbourg. ASVEL took control in the third quarter, dominating…

The Phoenix Suns made a bold move in the offseason by parting ways with former No. 1 draft pick Deandre Ayton and acquiring Jusuf Nurkic from the Portland Trail Blazers. While Nurkic is not necessarily a better player than Ayton, according to former NBA champion Brian Scalabrine, he might be…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Olimpia Milano, the reigning champions in the Legabasket league, had a rough start to the 2023/24 season. In their recent match against VL Pesaro, Ettore Messina’s team suffered their second defeat in five rounds, losing 80-87. Despite Nikola Mirotic’s impressive double-double performance with 18 points and 10…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/X Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart recently described what kind of identity the team is looking to build this season. (via Bally Sports Detroit): “I would say our main goal as a team is to play physical and to get into people on defense. I feel like…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/X Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams praised rookie Ausar Thompson’s approach/mentality following Saturday’s 118-102 home win vs. the Chicago Bulls (9 points/12 rebounds/5 assists/1 steal/1 block/3-7 FG/3-4 FT). (via Bally Sports Detroit): “His mental makeup, when we talked to him in the draft process, you go after…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/X Detroit Pistons sophomore center Jalen Duren says that the game has slowed down for him this season (averaging 18.0 PPG/15.3 RPG/4.0 APG/2.7 BPG/80.0% FG/75.0% FT in three games). (via Bally Sports Detroit): “I feel like year two coming in just kind of having one year under my…

Photo: Brooklyn Nets/X The Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Cam Thomas has consistently showcased an exceptional offensive game. Recently, he has also made significant contributions on the defensive end, allowing his offensive skills to shine even more. As a result, the third-year guard has earned a spot in the playing rotation….

Despite an astounding 51-point effort from Zach LaVine, the Chicago Bulls couldn’t withstand the Detroit Pistons’ collective strength, ultimately succumbing to a 118-102 defeat on Saturday night. LaVine’s remarkable scoring display, marking the first 50-point game of the NBA season, showcased his offensive prowess, yet it wasn’t enough to secure…