James Harden: Georges Niang is Philadelphia’s ‘Sharpshooter’

Photo: Phoenix Suns/Twitter The Spurs waived Cameron Payne, marking the end of his brief stint with the team. Payne had joined San Antonio in July following a trade with the Phoenix Suns. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, in a recent report, revealed that the 29-year-old point guard is likely to generate…

France and Japan played out the game of the Paris 2024 men’s basketball tournament, with the hosts prevailing 94-90 thanks to a hero not called Victor Wembanyama. Instead, it was 21-year-old Matthew Strazel who stepped up when the host nation were down 84-80 with 10 seconds left to drill a…

Los Angeles, Calif. (June 18, 2024) Today, adidas Basketball and NBA shooting guard Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers unveils the D.O.N. Issue #6, Don’s sixth signature basketball shoe with adidas Basketball.  The D.O.N. Issue #6 represents Mitchell’s “Determination Over Negativity” and inspires overlooked athletes to trust their game. The…

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren is beyond impressed with the humility of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. (via Oklahoma City Thunder): “I think it speaks volumes to the type of organization that we have from the top down: if you’re not a good person, you don’t end up playing for the Thunder….

Walt Frazier remembers a different kind of energy around the New York Knicks during Bill Bradley’s late arrival in 1967 (drafted in 1965, but didn’t sign right away). (via Garden Party): Frazier: “He came the same year I did, but he was in the Rhodes scholar. So, he came midseason…

The New York Knicks have extended Tom Thibodeau’s contract through the 2027-2028 season. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed the three-year extension via X. Thibodeau, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, has guided the Knicks to consecutive conference semifinal appearances. ESPN Sources: New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has agreed…