Category: NBA Basketball

Damian Lillard Says Today’s NBA Has an Entitlement Problem

Brandon King

Lillard is drawing a line between talent and experience. He praised today’s young NBA players as more talented than ever, but argued that organizations are increasingly handing teenagers and early-20s players franchise keys before they’ve learned how to lead, sacrifice or respect the hierarchy of an NBA locker room. His own rookie experience provides the contrast. Lillard entered the league in 2012 and described learning from veterans such as Mo Williams, Earl Watson and Jared Jeffries—even when those players weren’t necessarily major contributors on the court. The biggest difference, according…

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Taj Gibson Retires After 17 NBA Seasons, Returns to Chicago Bulls as Assistant Coach

Brandon King

Credit: Getty Images Creator: Gregory Shamus Taj Gibson’s NBA playing career is over — but his basketball journey isn’t. After 17 seasons in the NBA, Gibson is retiring as a player and returning to the Chicago Bulls as an assistant coach under head coach Tiago Splitter, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. For Gibson, the timing couldn’t be more fitting. The Brooklyn native is returning to the organization that gave him his first NBA opportunity in 2009. The Bulls selected Gibson with the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the…

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Channing Frye Sparks Debate by Calling Giannis a “7-Foot Running Back”

Brandon King

Channing Frye has sparked a major NBA debate after offering a blunt assessment of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speaking on Road Trippin’, Frye described Giannis as a “7-foot running back” and argued that his offensive game is heavily dependent on his physical gifts. “Giannis is a 7’0 running back. He’s just coming at you.” Frye went on to argue that Giannis lacks the perimeter and post skill set that allows other elite big men to remain effective when injuries limit their athleticism. “If his ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, are…

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Nikola Jokić Says He’s Had Enough of Fans Approaching Him in Public: “Enough Is Enough”

Brandon King

image via The New Yorker Nikola Jokić has reached a point where he wants his life away from basketball to remain just that — his life. The Denver Nuggets superstar recently opened up about the growing frustration he feels when fans approach him in public, admitting that his increasing popularity has made everyday life more difficult. “I’m getting more and more bothered by popularity,” Jokić said. “This is going to sound corny, but, I’m getting ruder to people who approach me. Honestly, it’s tiring.” Jokić explained that he has intentionally…

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Steve Ballmer Changes Course, Says Clippers Will Accept NBA Punishment

Brandon King

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is changing his approach to the NBA’s punishment of the franchise. In a statement released Sunday, Ballmer said the Clippers will accept the league’s sanctions and move forward rather than continue fighting the NBA over the findings. The change in tone comes after the Clippers previously indicated that they intended to challenge the league’s conclusions. Ballmer said he accepts responsibility as the Clippers’ principal owner and apologized to Clippers fans, employees and his fellow NBA owners. Ballmer: Time to Move Forward Ballmer’s latest statement…

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Memphis Grizzlies Make Major Broadcast Change, Move Regional Games to DAZN

Brandon King

The Memphis Grizzlies are making a major change to how fans watch the team. Memphis is moving its regional broadcasts to DAZN, replacing the traditional cable-channel model with a streaming-first platform. The move places the Grizzlies among a growing group of NBA teams turning to streaming for their local television coverage. But Memphis fans won’t have to pay for every game. Fifteen Grizzlies games will be available free over the air, giving fans a traditional television option even as the team’s primary regional broadcast home moves to streaming. Memphis Is…

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BREAKING: Former Purdue Star Trey Kaufman-Renn Enters Transfer Portal After Receiving TRO for Sixth Season

Brandon King

Former Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn has entered the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. The development comes just one day after Kaufman-Renn was granted a temporary restraining order allowing him to pursue a sixth season of college basketball while his eligibility case against the NCAA moves forward. Kaufman-Renn’s situation is particularly unusual because he was selected No. 59 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft. Rather than immediately beginning his professional career, the former Boilermaker is now seeking another opportunity at the college level. Kaufman-Renn was…

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Trey Kaufman-Renn Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against NCAA, Can Pursue Sixth College Season

Brandon King

Trey Kaufman-Renn has won a major early victory in his fight against the NCAA. A Clark County, Indiana judge has granted the former Purdue star a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, temporarily preventing the governing body from denying him college eligibility. The ruling allows Kaufman-Renn to join and be recruited by a college basketball program while he awaits another hearing on his request for a preliminary injunction. Kaufman-Renn spent five seasons at Purdue, including a redshirt season after suffering a knee injury as a true freshman. He went on…

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Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at LeBron James Over 76ers Move: “Doing Everything He Can to Get a Last Little Ring”

Brandon King

Full-time LeBron James nemesis Dillon Brooks has never been shy about sharing his opinion on the NBA legend. Now, the Phoenix Suns forward is taking another shot at LeBron’s decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. With LeBron entering what could be the final chapter of his career, Brooks believes the four-time champion is doing everything possible to add another title to his résumé. “I think he’s doing everything he can to get a last little ring,” Brooks said. The comment adds to the debate over what LeBron’s move means for…

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Olden Polynice GOES OFF on Tracy McGrady Over MVP vs. Rings Debate: “Championships Matter!”

Brandon King

Former NBA center Olden Polynice has had enough of the ongoing debate over whether an NBA regular-season MVP carries more weight than winning a championship. Polynice didn’t simply disagree with Tracy McGrady’s controversial position. He went all the way in. Appearing on Byron Scott’s Fast Break, Polynice blasted McGrady’s argument that an MVP should be considered more valuable than an NBA championship, calling it the kind of thinking associated with players who didn’t win it all. “T-Mac I’ve never read your book, ‘Things Losers Say.’ Because that’s what it is.…

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