TalkBasket rankings: Paris 2024 men’s basketball

Photo by Darlene Alderson Watching sports is a favorite pastime for many Americans and in the past decades the social aspect of it has become more important than the game itself for many. Whether it would be a competition between school teams or a major sports event such as the…

Chris Paul has been connected with the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs if he departs from the Golden State Warriors this offseason. Paul is currently on a non-guaranteed $30 million salary, and the Warriors have not yet decided on his status. With a June 28th deadline approaching, the…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Christian Wood, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.  Wood (6’10”, 223) most recently appeared in 67 games (17 starts) with the Dallas Mavericks during the 2022-23 season, averaging 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds,…

Joel Embiid nothed 30 points and 12 rebounds in just 23 minutes, propelling the Philadelphia 76ers (43-35) to a convincing 116-96 win over the depleted Memphis Grizzlies (27-51). Scotty Pippen Jr. led the way for the Grizzlies with 24 points, but their efforts fell short against the Sixers’ attack led…

Photo: Denver Nuggets/Twitter Denver Nuggets rookie Hunter Tyson told the media that he has a number of different pro ready attributes/is willing to accept any role. (via Denver Nuggets): “My competitiveness and ability to stretch the floor and just play hard every possession, I think that will translate to the…

During a recent appearance on the All The Smoke podcast, Jalen Brunson disclosed that the Dallas Mavericks declined a four-year, $55 million contract extension he was offered during his final year with the team. The point guard expressed his desire to stay with the Mavericks, but negotiations hit a roadblock…