Category: NBA Basketball

Cade Cunningham’s ”Detroit Tough” Nike ST Charge PE coming May 20

Brandon King

This Cade-exclusive iteration of the Nike ST Charge, a model Cunningham debuted during this past All-Statr Weekend, is inspired by his team’s rising profile and identity.  They sport a sail reinforced mesh upper with Cade branding appearing perched atop the tongue, as at the red rear pull tab.  A portion of the upper is encased within a translucent TPU that acts as an armour. This casts extends down to the midsole and also home to a metallic silver Swoosh on the lateral side.  A translucent rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. …

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Chicago Bulls Hire Acie Law IV as Vice President of Player Personnel

Brandon King

The Chicago Bulls continue reshaping their basketball operations department, reportedly hiring Acie Law IV as Vice President of Player Personnel. Law joins Chicago after serving in scouting and player personnel roles with the Brooklyn Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Sacramento Kings organizations, steadily building a strong reputation as a talent evaluator and front office executive. The move also reunites Law with newly appointed Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham, his former teammate at Texas A&M Aggies. The pair helped elevate Texas A&M basketball during the mid-2000s, and…

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LeBron James felt slighted by Lakers for not getting game ball

Brandon King

March 31, 2026 was a day of milestones for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lake Show defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-112 for their , at the time, 16th win in their last 18 contests.  In the game, Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura topped 15,000 and 5,000 career points, respectively while head coach JJ R edick notched his 100th win as an NBA head coach. That same matchup also marked the 1,229th combined victory ( both regular and post season) of LeBron James illustrious career.  Redick acknowledged the achievements in post…

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29

Brandon King

Tragic news of out of the NBA. Multiple reputable outlets are now reporting that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at too young age 29, with confirmation coming from his agency and the team. Other major sources are also independently reporting the same development and noting that details surrounding the cause of death have not yet been released. Clarke played a key role during his rookie campaign, the pandemic shortened 2019-20 season, averaging 12.1 points and 5.8 boards in 58 games. That same season he was named to the…

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Thunder Complete Sweep of Lakers With 115-110 Win, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Brandon King

The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the Western Conference Finals after finishing off the Los Angeles Lakers with a hard-fought 115-110 win in Game 4. The Thunder, who led for nearly 70% of the contest, appeared firmly in control late in the fourth quarter, holding a 109-103 advantage with just 2:06 remaining. However, the Lakers — showing more fight than at any point earlier in the postseason — responded with a 7-0 run to briefly reclaim the lead. Oklahoma City answered immediately. Chet Holmgren delivered a thunderous go-ahead slam…

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Victor Wenbanyama will not face suspension, available for Game 5 against Wolves

Brandon King

After speculation surrounding his availability for Game 5, Victor Wembanyama has officially avoided further punishment from the NBA. The league reviewed Wembanyama’s Flagrant 2 foul on Naz Reid during Game 4 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves and elected not to issue a suspension. The incident occurred with 8:40 left in the second quarter when Wembanyama grabbed a rebound over Nas Reid and then proceeded to rear back and elbow Reid in the face. Wembanyama was assessed a Flagrant 2 and automatically ejected from the contest. Despite the…

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“I Wanted to Win for My Mom”: Anthony Edwards Lifts Timberwolves in Game 4

Brandon King

The second round Western Conference playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs is tied 2-2 after the Timberwolves held off the Spurs 114-109 in a pivotal Game 4 matchup Sunday night. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 36 points, including 16 crucial points in the fourth quarter to help the Wolves save their season ,for the moment, by avoiding falling into a 3-1 hole. “Today is Mother’s Day,” Edwards said, redirecting the first news conference question. “I just wanted to win for my Mom. It was that simple.”…

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Victor Wembanyama Dominates as Spurs Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Timberwolves

Brandon King

San Antonio Spurs took a 2-1 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 115-108 Game 3 win Friday night in Minneapolis. Victor Wembanyama delivered a superstar performance, finishing with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks while dominating the fourth quarter. Wembanyama scored 16 points in the final frame, including a clutch turnaround jumper and a dagger three-pointer that helped seal the victory for San Antonio.   The Spurs jumped out to an early 15-point lead as Minnesota missed its first 12 shots, but the Timberwolves battled back behind…

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Austin Rivers challenges Draymond Green to a 1-on-1

Brandon King

The ongoing back and forth between Austin Rivers and Draymond Green is the content gift that keeps on giving.  The two have been sniping back and forth since Green said that playing for Steve Kerr hindered is game in some ways, comments that rubbed Rivers the wrong way and that he , in part , termed “ridiculous” and called Green, “the luckiest basketball player” that he’s ever seen.  Green’s latest incidence of verbal lunacy had him taking an unprovoked and unwarranted shot at Charles Barkley. On the most recent episode…

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Austin Rivers vs. Draymond Green: Timeline, stats, and what sparked the “luckiest player” jab

Brandon King

The latest shot from Austin Rivers toward Draymond Green didn’t come out of nowhere—it’s part of a broader, ongoing conversation about legacy, role, and value in today’s NBA. What sparked it The tension appears to stem from recent commentary by Green—whether on his podcast or in interviews—where he’s been vocal about: That messaging didn’t sit well with Rivers, who has increasingly carved out a lane as a blunt, no-filter analyst of the modern game. His response—calling Green “the luckiest basketball player” he’s ever seen—directly challenges the idea that Green’s success…

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