RJ Barrett on Jakob Poeltl: “He’s a beast”

In a high-stakes showdown at the FIBA World Cup, Australia is set to face off against co-hosts Japan in a do-or-die group game that will determine their fate in the tournament. The outcome of this crucial clash will decide which team advances to the second round, making it a must-win…

An anonymous NBA executive has drawn comparisons between the decision to draft Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic and one of basketball’s most infamous draft blunders. Reflecting on the 2018 NBA Draft, where Ayton was selected first overall, the executive suggested that choosing Ayton over Doncic might one day be likened…

New York Knicks shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo spoke about not letting the Indiana Pacers throw the first punch following Sunday’s 121-89 Eastern Conference Semifinal Game 4 road loss (series tied 2-2). (via SNY): “I think they came out and made life more difficult from the beginning. Not just me, but…

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 22: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates a play during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 22, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will make…

The Brooklyn Nets have exercised the right to convert Tyrese Martin’s contract to a two-way contract. Martin (6’6″, 215) has appeared in four games as a reserve for Brooklyn during the preseason, averaging 4.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old spent last season…

Photo: Chicago Bulls/Twitter After taking a brief hiatus to focus on his mental health, Andre Drummond is fully upbeat to find his way back to the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Drummond, who contributed with six points and 11 boards in 14 minutes of play, was thankful of his teammates’ support…