Category: Basketball

Blake Griffin Says Lakers Made a Mistake Giving Bronny James Nearly $8 Million Guaranteed

Brandon King

Blake Griffin believes the Los Angeles Lakers made a mistake when they gave Bronny James nearly $8 million in guaranteed money after selecting him with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Griffin, speaking about Bronny’s situation, made it clear that he doesn’t have a problem with the Lakers drafting LeBron James’ son. Instead, he questioned why the organization deviated from what would typically be offered to a player selected that late in the draft. “Give him what is normal for the pick. If you can get…

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A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum Withdraw From Team USA for FIBA Women’s World Cup

Brandon King

Team USA will enter the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup without two of its biggest stars. Two-time FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medalists A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will no longer compete for Team USA in the upcoming tournament due to health reasons, USA Basketball announced Monday. The news is particularly significant for Plum, who will also miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season as she continues to recover from a lower-leg injury. Plum has dealt with a calf/lower-leg issue throughout the season, limiting her availability and performance.…

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Napheesa Collier Returns to Unrivaled for Season 3 on Multi-Year Deal

Brandon King

One of the league’s biggest stars is officially coming back. Unrivaled announced that Collier will return for Season 3 on a multi-year deal, keeping the reigning league MVP and one of women’s basketball’s premier two-way players in the league. Collier was dominant during the 2025 Unrivaled season, leading the league in scoring while putting together an impressive all-around statistical line. Collier’s 2025 Unrivaled Stats Her production earned Collier the Unrivaled MVP award, cementing her as the league’s top player during the 2025 campaign. She also made history by winning Unrivaled’s…

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Sophie Cunningham Is Making Her Case for WNBA Sixth Player of the Year

Brandon King

Sophie Cunningham is in the mix for the WNBA’s Sixth Woman of the Year award. The Indiana Fever are putting their support behind Cunningham’s candidacy, and her production off the bench has been one of the team’s biggest weapons this season. Cunningham is averaging 8.4 points per game while shooting a career-high 47.6% from the field and a career-best 44.1% from three-point range. Her 8.4 off the bench ranks third in the league, trailing only the Valkyries’ Janelle Salaüm and Tiffany Hayes , who averages 12.9 and 8.9 , respectively.…

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Stephen Jackson Says LeBron James Made the Wrong Move in GOAT Debate: “Everywhere in the World, But Philly”

Brandon King

Stephen Jackson has never been shy about where he stands in the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James GOAT debate—and his latest take on LeBron’s move to Philadelphia is guaranteed to spark another round of arguments. Appearing on All The Smoke, Jackson explained that he believed LeBron had one particular move left that could have strengthened his case against Jordan and Kobe Bryant: returning to Cleveland and winning another championship with the Cavaliers. Instead, LeBron chose the Philadelphia 76ers, joining a roster that already features Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and newly…

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Dawn Staley, South Carolina to Host Inaugural PowHER Player Classic Featuring Three HBCUs

Brandon King

Image via South Carolina Women’s Basketball South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks are taking their commitment to HBCU women’s basketball to another level. South Carolina will host the inaugural PowHER Player Classic during Thanksgiving weekend in partnership with Rae Rose Media, bringing together four women’s basketball programs — South Carolina, Alabama A&M, North Carolina Central and Tennessee State — for a first-of-its-kind event centered on HBCU basketball and NIL opportunities.  The tournament will take place at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, beginning Saturday, Nov. 28.…

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DeWanna Bonner Signs With Atlanta Dream

Brandon King

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream have added one of the most accomplished veterans in WNBA history. Two-time WNBA champion, six-time WNBA All-Star and three-time WNBA Sixth Player of the Year DeWanna Bonner has signed with the Atlanta Dream, the WNBA announced. Bonner enters Atlanta with an impressive résumé that includes two WNBA championships and a place among the league’s all-time scoring leaders. She currently ranks third all-time in WNBA scoring, giving the Dream another proven offensive weapon with extensive postseason experience. The veteran forward has spent her career establishing herself…

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Mario Elie Takes Aim at LeBron James’ GOAT Claim Over Heat Superteam Era

Brandon King

Former NBA champion Mario Elie is reigniting the never-ending GOAT debate, and this time, he’s taking aim at LeBron James and his decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. Elie believes LeBron’s decision to form a superteam with two established All-Stars contradicts the competitive mentality that defined previous generations of NBA basketball. “LeBron, you say you the GOAT, why you joining Bosh?” Elie said. “We wasn’t doing that in the ’90s. I wanna beat you. I don’t wanna join you.” Elie’s criticism centers on the idea that…

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Dearica Hamby Shares Racist Text Message as Alleged Sender Is Suspended From Work

Brandon King

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby has received support after sharing a racist text message she said was sent to her personal phone following her ejection from Saturday’s game against the Connecticut Sun. Hamby posted a screenshot of the message on X on Monday, August 24, asking her followers, “Anyone know this number?” The message contained an anti-Black racial slur, dehumanizing language and a monkey emoji.  The post quickly drew attention online, with social media users attempting to identify the person behind the phone number. According to reporting from Cydney…

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Former Duke Star Kyle Singler Posts Concerning Videos, Pleads for Help From Coach K

Brandon King

Former NBA player and Duke basketball star Kyle Singler has sparked concern after posting a series of troubling videos to Instagram in which he directly called out his former coach, Mike Krzyzewski, and repeatedly pleaded for help. Singler, 38, posted several videos Tuesday, Aug. 25, appearing to address Krzyzewski, whom he played for at Duke from 2007 through 2011. In one of the videos, Singler accused Krzyzewski of “setting him up” and said he had reached out to his former coach but felt his messages had been dismissed. “Coach K…

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