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The life of an NBA journeyman is often a long and unpredictable road. It is one thing to make it to the NBA, but staying in the league is another challenge of its own. That is something that former NBA forward Ryan Kelly has found out after deciding to play overseas in Spain, according to international […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a huge splash this offseason by trading for Chicago Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler. Needless to say, Minnesota gave up quite a lot in order to acquire the three-time All Star. As a result, the Timberwolves are still looking to fill out their roster before the start of the 2017-18 NBA season. […]

The Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers put the stamp on one of the most eventful NBA offseason periods in recent memory. The Celtics essentially traded away three starters and two draft picks in order to acquire point guard Kyrie Irving from the Cavs. The fact that these two teams are likely to duel it out in […]

The Boston Celtics undoubtedly walked away the biggest winners of this year’s NBA free agency. The addition of point guard Kyrie Irving and small forward Gordan Hayward is sure to keep the Celtics atop the Eastern Conference. For Hayward, it has been quite the transition coming to Boston from the Utah Jazz. One thing he […]

With the offseason in full swing, players have each taken their own route to prepare themselves for the 2017-18 NBA campaign. While players from the United States have assembled some of the most legendary pickup games throughout the summer, international stars have chosen to represent their country at this year’s EuroBasket tournament. Among those who have […]

For nearly every all-time great NBA basketball player, going bald at some point in their career is almost an inevitability. From Micheal Jordan to Kobe Bryant and most recently, LeBron James. However, after a brief stint with a shaved head a few years back, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade said on Twitter that he […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is one of the most decorated Olympians in Slovenian basketball history. Even before joining the Phoenix Suns in 2008, Dragic had participated in nearly every European basketball tournament to help refine his game. However, following a 74-73 win over Croatia in his hometown of Ljubljana, Dragic announced his retirement […]

Professional athletes have always had a platform to speak out against inequality and the issues that plague their country. Thanks to social media, that platform gets much bigger and is now capable of reaching the masses around the world. One athlete who has never been shy about voicing his opinion is free agent center Andrew […]

There is no arguing that Michael Jordan is the greatest to ever set foot on the hardwood. But if a player were to somehow surpass Jordan’s extensive list of accolades, one could make the argument that they have replaced “His Airness” as the best ever. However, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard strongly disagrees. When […]

The city of Houston was at the forefront of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey over the weekend. As a result, the sports world and its entirety have come together to help provide aid for those affected by this disaster. High-profile athletes and owners from every professional sports league have gotten involved in helping the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have proven to be one of the up-and-coming teams in the NBA thanks to their bevy of young talent. However, the timetable regarding forward Jabari Parker after a second ACL injury remains somewhat of a mystery. Parker’s injury not only erased any hopes the Bucks had at a deep playoff run, but it […]

Many remember Sasha Vujacic as the sharpshooting Slovenian that helped the Los Angeles Lakers win back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010. His shaggy hair and hounding defense made it difficult for anyone not to notice. He has since served as a journeyman between the NBA and overseas. According to Sportando.com, Vujacic is keeping that trend going […]