Basketball News

Four-time WNBA champion, five-time Olympic gold medalist, and all-time WNBA assists leader Sue Bird, who just announced retirement last week, got the opportunity to speak out about what made her career special. Bird was drafted in 2002 and had been playing and winning titles for three decades, winning a state and a national title in high…

The Brooklyn Nets’ offseason plans just got more complicated. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Kevin Durant is contemplating his future with the Nets as the uncertainty around Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn’s front office agreeing to a contract extension continues to develop. Sources: Kevin Durant is monitoring the Brooklyn Nets’ situation and considering options…

Shareef O’Neal recently worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers, hoping to follow in his Hall of Famer father’s footsteps in the NBA. But according to Shareef, Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t believe his son should be working out for the Lakers and believes his oldest son should’ve stayed in school. Shareef spoke to the media Monday…

Despite what’s been reported as an impasse between player and team, rival NBA executives expect Kyrie Irving to remain with the Brooklyn Nets. During a Thursday morning appearance on ESPN, Brian Windhorst had this to say about the developing situation between Irving and Brooklyn’s front office. “Most of the League is reading this as a…

ESPN NBA anchor Malika Andrews will host the 2022 NBA draft, and in doing so, she’ll become the first woman ever to host the prestigious event. Andrews, who made her first NBA draft appearance as a green room and telecast reporter in 2020, hosted the NBA Draft Lottery for ESPN in May.  “I am so…

The Portland Trailblazers are retooling for a return to the postseason by providing Damian Lillard with the proper support, as the team has officially acquired Pistons forward Jerami Grant in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick that came from the Milwaukee Bucks. Detroit has traded Jerami Grant to Portland for 2025 first-round pick via Milwaukee,…

With the NBA off-season in full swing, Wizards’ Bradley Beal has been busy this summer giving back and paying it forward for the DC community, having teamed up with Hoop For All on the latest revamping of Banneker court. Founded by Ayo Amoo and KB Thomas, Hoop For All and Beal’s collaboration began in 2021…

The WNBA announced the 10 starters for the 2022 All-Star game in Chicago. The co-captains of this year’s competition will be Sue Bird and A’ja Wilson on one team, while Sylvia Fowles and Breanna Stewart will be co-captains of the other team. The other six starters include Sabrina Ionescu, Candace Parker, Nneka Ogwumike, Jonquel Jones,…

Shock the system all the way with flames that burns good. Flamin’ Hot® heat from the barbecue. Charcoal alit, smoke straying, embers jumping, flavor popping. Jayson Tatum grew up with that kind of heat. The straying smoke has long carried whispers that it was the Tatum family who originally brought the barbecue flames to St….

They both share the same gleaming smile. They’re both defensive aficionados, begging you to bring the ball anywhere near their paint, let alone attempt to score over their outstretched arms. Both of their games have been hardened and emboldened by the craziness at Cameron Indoor. Both were named ACC Defensive Player of the Year. And…