Jae Crowder cleared to return on Wednesday

Photo: Soobum Im/Getty Images Free-agent swingman Ben McLemore has agreed to a one-year deal with Shandong Heroes of the Chinese Basketball Association, per HoopsHype’s Mike Scotto. McLemore, 29, is a former lottery pick of the 2013 Draft out of Kansas. He spent nine seasons in the NBA, suiting up for…

The Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving duo led the Mavericks to a win over the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Doncic scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, securing a 108-105 victory for Dallas on Wednesday night. Irving added 24 of his 30 points…

Photo: fubo.tv According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the Denver Nuggets veteran power forward Jeff Green exercised his $4.5 million player option to return to the Denver Nuggets next season. Green, 35, was a stalwart in the team’s starting lineup last season, filling in at power forward in the absence…

In a recent episode of “7PM in Brooklyn,” former NBA star Carmelo Anthony delved into the reasons behind the admiration young players have for Paul George, the standout player for the Los Angeles Clippers. Anthony emphasized George’s unique skill set, describing him as the epitome of the ideal player—a six-eleven…

In a 19-point scoring effort versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant went down with a left ankle injury after landing awkwardly on it. The reigning Most Improved Player had 11 assists in the contest as well. Initial evaluations on his ankle indicated Morant would…

When it comes to playing basketball, the upper body is incredibly important as it’s involved in almost all of the skills-related movements – shooting, dribbling, and passing. Players require strength in the shoulder area mostly, especially when it comes to draining three-point shots or fighting through traffic. Along with that,…