Tag: Basketball

NBA launches inquiry into James Harden comments

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Courtesy of Gilbert MacGregor, The Sporting News The fallout from James Harden’s trade request made to the 76ers continues to send shockwaves through the basketball world. Days after Harden publicly denounced Daryl Morey by calling him a “liar,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne reported that the NBA has launched an inquiry into Harden’s comments. According to the report, the NBA’s inquiry has been launched in order to gain an understanding of the nature of Harden’s comments, including what prompted him to call the franchise’s president of basketball operations a “liar,” adding that he…

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Mike Bibby thinks the 2002 Sacramento Kings were better than the Lakers

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Courtesy of Lakers Nation The Los Angeles Lakers were the team to beat in the 2000s as the franchise was led by the superstar duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. O’Neal and Bryant were absolutely dominant during that period, leading the Lakers to a “three-peat” and cementing the organization’s status as the greatest in the NBA history. However, their road to the final title of that run was a difficult one as they ran into their rivals the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference Finals. Sacramento was considered by…

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Ricky Rubio steps away from basketball to address mental health

Brandon King

Cleveland Cavalier and Spanish national team point guard Ricky Rubio is taking some time away from the game of basketball to address his mental health. The veteran guard , who started playing professional basketball at the age of 15 ,released the following statement via FEB : “I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health. I want to thank all the support I have received from the FEB to understand my decision. Today #Family makes more sense than ever. Thank you. I ask to…

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LeBron James shows the LeBron XXI

Brandon King

We recently reported on Lebron James unofficially introducing his latest sneaker the LeBron XXI to world and now the NBA superstar has given us the most in-depth look yet of the latest iteration in his signature line. The brief video shows a golden sneaker sporting what appears to be a monochromatic velvety suede upper. The Swooshes on the sides are the only visible branding. A matching midsole and outsole completes the aesthetic. More news on these will be reported as it avails itself. In the meantime, check out the video…

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Tennessee State Women’s hoops adds 5 transfers

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Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communication, Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State women’s basketball program has added five transfers to its roster for the upcoming 2023-24 season, with four of them coming from NCAA Division I programs. Head coach Ty Evans revealed that Aaniya Webb, Diamond Cannon, Caitlin Anderson, Sanaa’ St. Andre, and Kameria Piggee will join the Lady Tigers for the upcoming season. Webb arrives from St. Bonaventure, Cannon from Tennessee Martin, Anderson from Indiana State, St. Andre from Missouri Kansas City, and Piggee from Mt. San Antonio College.…

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Check out these images of “NY v NY” Nike KD 16

Brandon King

This upcoming KD 16 is made for the New York vs New York , an annual summer tournament that brings together the crème de la crème from six summer leagues – Watson (Bronx), West 4th (Manhattan), Lincoln Park (Queens), Gersh (Brooklyn), Dyckman (Manhattan), and Tri-State (Manhattan). It sports a wine upper with gold piping that laps the upper. Metallic gold Swooshes flank the heel/achilles area, along with a gold button on the rear heel that reads “EASY”. The tongue reads “NY vs NY” as a reference to the tournament, replacing…

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Spurs’ security allegedly touched up Britney Spears

Brandon King

Britney Spears allegedly got the Iceberg Slim backhand when the pop star attempted to ask Victor Wembanyama for a picture on Wednesday, according to a report from TMZ. According to the report, the incident went down at approximately 8:30 at the Catch restaurant in the ARIA hotel. Spears and her husband, Sam Asghari, were entering the restaurant and as they were doing so spotted Wembanyama, the no.1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft. She went over to Wemby to ask him for a photo and as she tapped him on…

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Concepts x New Balance 998 on the way

Brandon King

Massachusetts-based retailer Concepts and once more teamed up with New Balance, this time on a collaborative 998. It appears to sport a white perforated leather at its upper overlaid with magenta suede and reflective elements at the heel and toe. Pink stands in for the “N” logos on the sides , with “998” , “new balance” and “MADE IN USA” embroidered on the tongues. Underneath resides an ABZORB midsole and a black rubber outsole. Completing this joint effort is an extra set of laces and special packaging. The Concepts x…

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Clock strikes 12 on Dame Time, Damian Lillard asks out of Portland

Brandon King

The 11-year run of Damian Lillard appears to have their data numbered, as the no.6 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft has requested that Portland Trail Blazers deal him. The decision concludes weeks of speculation and conflicting statements from Lillars declaring his wish to stay with the club and cryptic hints of a desire to potentially play elsewhere. The Blazers have made the playoffs in 7 of Dame’s 11 seasons, advancing to the Western Conference Finals in 2018-19, where they were swept by the Golden State Warriors. In recent…

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LeBron says he will stay out of Lakers front office business

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LeBron James says he will not meddle with the Lakers front office in terms who they will attempt to sign in free agency. You may need to re-read that because you are either doubled over in laughter or your eyes have rolled to the back of your head in sheer incredulity. That’s right, according to a recent article on Lebronwire, LeBron Ramone James has stated publicly he will actually allow the front office to do their jobs unencumbered by his influence. Accordi Colloquially referred to by some fans as “LeGM”…

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