Victor Galvez Articles - Page 35

Although he has his own signature shoes from Big Baller Brand, Lonzo Ball still wore other NBA stars’ during the Summer League. From Stephen Curry to James Harden’s sneakers, he both rocked them on the court back then. Now with the Los Angeles Lakers playing their second preseason game on Monday, the 19-year-old rookie was […]

Unlike in the past, NBA players are now more outspoken about different social issues their countries are currently facing. With a lot of violence happening in the province of Catalonia in Spain, Pau Gasol and Marc Gasol used their platform and influence to raise awareness, and making it known that they are not in favor […]

It did not take long for Kyrie Irving to announce the start of his era with the Boston Celtics. With his team opening their preseason on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, the newly-acquired point guard completed an impressive play to the delight of the Beantown faithful inside the TD Garden. With 7:10 left in the […]

Despite preseason games having no-bearing, coaches take advantage of them to see first hand how prepared their players are for the coming season. It allows them to run some sets they practiced during training camp, and also experiment on some combinations they can use in the future. That is exactly the case for Brad Stevens, […]

With all the success he’s had in his career, it’s not an easy feat to gain Gregg Popovich’s respect and receive high praise from him. However, Joffrey Lauvergne did enough during the San Antonio Spurs’ training camp to earn just that, as the veteran head coach only had good words to say about his performance […]

For NBA players, there are different reasons why they are motivated to play at their best. From their families, loved ones, to securing their futures, these are just some of the more popular ones that help them perform better night in and night out. However, for Los Angeles Lakers big man Ivica Zubac, he uses […]

On Sunday, Kyrie Irving’s debut playing in front of the Boston Celtics fans happened, as he took part in their scrimmage. He received a huge ovation from them, as he is now part of the storied franchise, and will be tasked to lead team to greater success in the coming years. Asked how he felt […]

It may have taken longer than expected, but Russell Westbrook ultimately decided to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, making him the owner of the biggest contract in NBA history. The deal is worth $205 million for five years, which will keep him in Oklahoma City until the 2022-23 season. When asked what […]

The whole country was bewildered on late Sunday night (Monday 1 a.m. EST), as it was reported that a shooting incident happened in Las Vegas, that left at least 50 people dead, and hundreds injured. It was the biggest mass shooting incident in the history of the U.S., where innocent lives were killed by a […]

The L.A. Clippers’ series of preseason games started on Sunday when they faced the Toronto Raptors. With fans excited to see their favorite players compete again, it did not take DeAndre Jordan long to announce his return on the floor. The 6-foot-11 center caught the perfect bounce pass from Patrick Beverley, and did not waste […]

Even before he decided to take his act to the NBA this season, Milos Teodosic already made a lot of noise in Europe. He was widely-regarded as one of the best players overseas, especially for his facilitating skills. During the L.A. Clippers’ preseason opener on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, the 30-year-old Serbian international showed […]

With all the wheeling and dealing the Boston Celtics did in the offseason, they were able to complete a very talented roster that is considered by many as the biggest threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ dominance in the Eastern Conference. Two of their biggest additions, Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving, were introduced for the first […]

The impending debut of Ben Simmons for the Philadelphia 76ers received a major boost recently, as last year’s top overall pick dominated in their “Blue x White” scrimmage on Sunday. According to Keith Pompey of Philly.com, Simmons played mostly at the point guard spot, and finished with an impressive stat line of 23 points, on […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will not be in full strength when they play their preseason opener against the Orlando Magic on Monday. It was announced by Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com, that the All-Star center will be sidelined as he continues to receive treatment on his ankle. Marc Gasol out for Monday's preseason opener as he continues […]

After seeing his team lose their preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, Luke Walton knows that they have a lot of work ahead of them. There were some areas in their game that were exposed, and they need to be addressed before they start the new season. One of those is their conditioning, […]

Heading into the preseason, there’s high expectations on the young players of the Los Angeles Lakers, including Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma made a name for himself in the Summer League as a steal of the draft, as he captured its championship game’s MVP Award. While many were surprised with his solid performances then, many wondered if […]

The biggest news for the L.A. Clippers this offseason may be the trade that sent Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, but the team received a haul of players in return, who can all be a part of their rotation. One of them is hybrid guard Lou Williams, who is a former Sixth Man of […]

It did not take long for the Golden State Warriors to trim down their roster ahead of the start of the regular season. Following their preseason opener against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, the team announced that they have waived Antonius Cleveland and Alex Hamilton. Both players saw action in the game, but only received […]

The preseason games give coaches a chance to gauge how prepared their teams are for the new campaign. It also allows them to experiment on some combinations, and run sets which they could use throughout the year. That was the case on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers debuted against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as Luke […]

Throughout his playing career, Kevin Garnett was best known for being a force inside the paint, and also his ability to get into the heads of his opponents with his gamesmanship. He has never been the silent type, as he has always been outspoken, especially during games. Now retired from the NBA, he is still […]

Victor Oladipo has been making a lot of noise despite being in the offseason, as he was part of the trade that sent Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Another reason for him making headlines is his budding singing career, and releasing his first single earlier in the summer. On Wednesday, he released another […]

Kanye West is no stranger to being part of a lot of headlines for his unique and even controversial ways. From his music career, business ventures, and personal life, it has been much talked about, as he is one of the most famous celebrities in the world today. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley recently […]

When the Boston Celtics decided to trade the top pick of this year’s draft, many wondered why they gave it up. As it turned out, they were already planning to select Jayson Tatum and felt like they could still get him with the third pick, while getting additional assets with the deal they struck with […]

Despite being selected first overall in last June’s draft, Markelle Fultz knows there’s still some facets of his game that he needs to improve on. One of them is his free throw shooting, as it appeared to be his waterloo back in college, only averaging 64.9 percent from the foul line. Part of the lack […]

The Denver Nuggets are continuing to make moves to make sure they will keep their core intact for the next two seasons. With the solid first two campaigns Emmanuel Mudiay and Trey Lyles have had so far, the team has decided to pick up their fourth year options, that will retain their services with The […]

With all the moves they made this offseason to bolster their lineup, expectations are continuing to grow for the Los Angeles Lakers, who many believe can go back to becoming a winning group once again this year. Although it would be a tall order for them to reach that goal, as a lot of teams […]

Having been with the Miami Heat for eight years as their assistant coach, David Fizdale has had the chance to know their players on a deeper level. He was known to have a good relationship with all of them, and understands each ones role within the team. There are some who may not receive a […]

Choosing to go on a purely vegan diet can be considered a huge change in someone’s lifestyle. While many have already done it, and have been successful in doing so, others can’t even imagine themselves trying it. One of them is Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner, who made it known recently that he wants […]

The New York Knicks lost their former franchise player, Carmelo Anthony, for a pair of role players recently, and many are already thinking that it could mark the start of their rebuilding process. However, one of their former players still thinks highly of them, and believes that they can make it to the playoffs this […]

President Donald Trump is continuing to receive a lot of flak for the comments and actions he made recently, directed towards athletes from the NFL and NBA. From current, former players, and even coaches, they have made their opinions about Trump known publicly through interviews or on social media. Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons has […]

Joel Embiid is back at it again. Known for being one of the most hilarious NBA figures on social media, the Philadelphia 76ers center once again proved just that with a comment he made on the video of his team where they all failed to shoot the ball well. He compared it to starting a […]

Earlier this month, it was reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves are confident that a deal will be struck soon between the team and Andrew Wiggins, to retain his services for the coming years. However, the contract on the table is still left unsigned, and the Canadian international even said last weekend that there’s no rush […]

During his rookie season last year, Dejounte Murray showed glimpses of his true potential and proved that he belongs in the NBA. He did find himself playing for the Austin Spurs on multiple occasions, as the team wanted him to gain more experience and extra workouts, but whenever he played for Gregg Popovich, he showcased […]

President Donald Trump is continuing to receive a lot of criticism for the comments he made against professional athletes, who have demonstrated their protest against different social issues the country is currently facing. It stemmed from his recent statements where he questioned their rights to voice out their thoughts, which has drawn mixed reactions from […]

After selecting him 43rd overall in last year’s draft, the Houston Rockets decided to let Zhou Qi continue playing professional basketball in the Chinese Basketball Association to gain more experience and better prepare him for his leap to the NBA. Now, Zhou is taking part in the team’s training camp, and has turned a lot […]

The San Antonio Spurs only made a few moves this offseason, as they felt that keeping their core and adding some key pieces are enough for them to possibly win a championship. One of the additions they made is to bring in Rudy Gay to bolster their forward rotation. Despite suffering an Achilles injury that […]

It’s no secret that the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics are not fond of one another. Over the past couple of seasons, they have had some hotly contested matchups that included altercations, and also had their players firing shots directed at their opponents even outside the court. That said, it does not come as a […]

During his playing days, Vlade Divac made a name for himself for being a big man with a decent perimeter game, who is also very crafty near the basket. However, he showed off recently that he still has the skills to make tough shots, despite already retired from professional basketball. It’s not just any other […]

With next season being his first full one with the New Orleans Pelicans, Jordan Crawford is optimistic about his team’s chances of making it all the way to the playoffs. Following the addition of Rajon Rondo, Ian Clark and Tony Allen to their fold this offseason, he understands that they have a special lineup that […]