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OtherBuddy Hield has highest 3-point percentage of all players with 750+ attempts in first 2 seasons

Hitting 3-pointers are important in today’s game of basketball. With the game becoming fast-paced and dominated by 3-point shooters, the Sacramento Kings surely is lucky to have Buddy Hield on their roster. A fun fact post by Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Reddit.com shows his shooting percentage beyond the arc is best […]

New York KnicksVideo: Ron Baker has unusual way of moistening his contact lens in-game

NBA players are not all gifted with 20-20 vision for their whole playing careers. In most recent years, only a number wear goggles to the games, most wear contact lenses, as they are easier to use with minimal effort. Moisturizing contact lenses are the most important thing in wearing them while playing an aerobic sport, […]

Dallas MavericksMavs' DeAndre Jordan once wanted to be like Dirk Nowitzki

Three years after DeAndre Jordan bailed on the Dallas Mavericks, Jordan will finally now have a chance to play with his childhood idol, Dirk Nowitzki. Jordan spoke on DAC (Dennis & Cowlishaw) on 103.3 FM ESPN about how he once wanted to be like Dirk: “Dirk was obviously a player that I looked up to. […]

Miami HeatHassan Whiteside does an Antonio Brown in hopes of improving speed

Offseason is the time for players to improve on their game and either heal injuries or get stronger and healthier before the new season begins. For Hassan Whiteside, after an injury-laden 2017-18 season with the Miami Heat, he focused on improving his speed. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes: His offseason included training with […]

Los Angeles LakersLeBron James praises Kyle Kuzma's offseason work

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was the 27th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. And while many praised his performance last season, with some even including him in Rookie of the Year talks, he still has a lot to improve on his sophomore year and LeBron James comments on his development this offseason. […]

Boston CelticsKyrie Irving hints at why he may stay with Celtics

With Kyrie Irving expected to hit free agency next summer, many people are asking whether he will stay with the Boston Celtics or change addresses in the 2019-20 NBA Season. Most recently, though, Irving gave a resounding hint with his answer, per ESPN’s Rachel Nichols. “Even if I ever try to think about that thought […]

Cleveland CavaliersCollin Sexton isn't out to follow anyone's footsteps

With LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and a year after trading their ace point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers fans await who will take on the alpha role in Northeast Ohio. Their eyes are on 2018’s eighth overall draft pick Collin Sexton, who will be wearing […]

New York KnicksFormer Suns star Amar'e Stoudemire will make a comeback for Hapoel Jerusalem

After retiring from the NBA in 2016, Amar’e Stoudemire signed with and played overseas in Israel to play for Hapoel Jerusalem for one year. He helped the team win the Israeli League title and Israeli League cup averaging 9.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 23 games. He went on to contribute in the […]

Los Angeles LakersLonzo Ball explains how his shot has changed

After the signing of three-time NBA Champion LeBron James this offseason, many Los Angeles Lakers fans now look into their supporting cast and how they will complement the king in Tinseltown. Among them is 2017 second overall pick, Lonzo Ball — who was a highly-touted prospect in his rookie year last season — and his […]

Miami HeatDwayne Wade will be playing for $2.4 million veteran’s minimum

Dwayne Wade says he will return to the Miami Heat for “One last dance.” 15 years after being drafted as part of arguably one of the best draft classes in the NBA, the fifth overall pick in 2003 will end his career with another year in Florida. With three championship rings he brought to the […]

Golden State WarriorsWhat Steph Curry means to the future young Filipino basketball players

20 years ago in the Philippines, if small basketball players under 10 years of age shot 3-pointers, they were superstars. Nowadays, it is but a common sight for kids, regardless of the positions they play for their teams. Back then, kids who were a bit vertically deficient, would feel a bit inferior to their taller […]

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