Victor Galvez Articles - Page 64

The NBA announced on Wednesday via its executive vice president of basketball operations, Kiki VanDeWeghe, that Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas will receive a $25,000 fine. This comes after he was heard directing inappropriate language toward a fan inside the Verizon Center during their Game 3 loss in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup against the Washington Wizards. A heckling […]

The Inside the NBA hosts had a lot of reason to celebrate during their show on Tuesday night. Not only was a posthumous award given to Craig Sager by the Sports Emmy’s as the Outstanding Sports Reporter, their very own Charles Barkley was named the Outstanding Sports Personality/Studio Analyst. With Sir Charles not winning a championship during […]

Although Bleacher Report released their top 30 rankings for power forwards during the halfway point of the season, Markieff Morris is still unhappy with them after they snubbed him from the list. The Washington Wizards forward made it known, via Chase Hughes of CSN Mid-Atlantic, that he felt disrespected, as he has produced decent numbers […]

Even after five years have past, it still remains a mystery why Mike D’Antoni left the New York Knicks‘ head coaching job in 2012. Many speculated he was unhappy with the team’s top brass, while others believed it was because of his rough relationship with Carmelo Anthony. The former NBA Coach of the Year has recently […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili turned a lot of heads following his vintage performance in Game 5 of his team’s Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the Houston Rockets. Despite only finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists, the 39-year-old Argentinian international made timely baskets for his team and sealed their victory […]

Many have considered Isaiah Thomas to be lucky for having the opportunity to learn from one of the best players ever, Kobe Bryant, earlier this month. The 5-foot-9 guard responded by playing two spectacular games, including a career night in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Washington Wizards, when he scored […]

Craig Sager received a huge honor on Tuesday, as he was named the Outstanding Sports Personality at the 38th annual Sports Emmy Awards. Accepting the posthumous award on his behalf was president of Turner Sports, David Levy, who was accompanied on stage by the late great sports reporter’s wife, Stacey. OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSONALITY – SPORTSREPORTER […]

Despite their huge win in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs still had a lot of reason to worry, especially after seeing their All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard hurt his ankle early in the fourth quarter. Their fans also feared for the worst as the 25-year-old San Diego State product […]

The San Antonio Spurs posted a very gutsy performance on Tuesday night to win Game 5 of their second-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Even with Manu Ginobili‘s vintage game, what turned out to be the biggest story of the night was the ankle injury Kawhi Leonard suffered. It was early in the fourth […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors matching each other’s 8-0 start to the playoffs, it appears that they are geared to compete once again in the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year. Despite fans of the 28 other teams in the league not wanting to see them play for the championship anymore, […]

George Hill may have already hinted that he plans to stay put with the Utah Jazz, but he has also made it clear that his free agency decision this summer will depend on his “little brother’s.” The 31-year-old point guard recently admitted that Gordon Hayward‘s decision would factor in on his own. He also added […]

During the latest episode of FS1’s Undisputed, LaVar Ball appeared on the show and had even more hot takes on various NBA topics. The 48-year-old once again caught the attention of a lot of people when he claimed that his son, Lonzo, doesn’t need to be in the NBA yet to make his first signature shoe […]

Isaiah Thomas came to the defense of his teammate, Kelly Olynyk, after Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green called him a “dirty, dirty player” during the latest episode of his podcast. The Boston Celtics All-Star point guard took offense to Green’s statement, especially with his history of flailing legs and hitting his defenders in the […]

LaVar Ball is back at it again. Now he takes another shot at Michael Jordan and his ability to sell his signature shoes. The enigmatic CEO of Big Baller Brand recently appeared in the latest episode of FS1’s Undisputed, where he answered questions from the show’s hosts about his son’s first signature shoes under their […]

In an attempt to compensate for the loss of their backup center, Nene, the Houston Rockets will make some changes to their starting lineup. The adjustments will be made in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team announced that Eric Gordon will start in place of […]

Paul Pierce received a multitude of congratulatory messages after playing his last NBA game, when the L.A. Clippers were eliminated in this year’s playoffs. Although it was not the story book ending he had hoped for, players from past and present still paid tribute to him, many calling him one of the best players to […]

LaVar Ball continued with his bold claims and interesting takes on Monday, when he appeared in the latest episode of FS1’s Undisputed. Interviewed by the show’s hosts, Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe and Joy Taylor, the CEO of Big Baller Brand answered a lot of questions about the release of his son, Lonzo Ball‘s, first signature […]

With the season nearing the start of free agency this summer, many teams will look to pitch to some of the best available players, to try and bring them to their fold. Their front office personnel is expected to be very busy, while also thinking of what their fans feel about some potential signings. Needless to […]

‘No Shave November?’ It’s been ‘No Shave May’ for Stephen Curry, as it’s been a bit more noticeable that he’s sporting more facial hair than usual. The Golden State Warriors star point guard was recently asked for the reason why he is continuing his beard growth lately and he admitted that his wife, Ayesha, is the reason […]

After sending shockwaves through the basketball world because of a deleted tweet with the name of the L.A. Clippers on it, New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis is still much talked about lately as many do not believe his representative’s statement, claiming his Twitter account was hacked. One of them is Draymond Green, who knows […]

The high praises for John Wall keep on coming. Even before former Washington Wizards swingman Caron Butler took to his Twitter account to call the four-time All-Star point guard as the second best player in the Eastern Conference, Charles Barkley already said the same thing about him during halftime of Game 4, and even called Wall the […]

Kawhi Leonard is undoubtedly one of the best players in the NBA today. He has the rare combination of breaking down defenders with his ability to score in many different ways, as well as an effective ball stopper on defense. He has raised his scoring average in each season of his career and was also […]

Chris Bosh and his wife, Adrienne, are being sued by the creators of an adult film company. According to a report made by TMZ, the couple are being taken to court by Colette and Brigham Field, who founded X-Art, for an amount of $92,000 and additional unspecified damages, for the poor conditions of their mansion when it […]

A former league player, who is still widely considered the best home grown point guard to ever come out of New York City, has recently released his own documentary video to try and inspire today’s young players. The feature, with the title “Mr. Chibbs,” is a story of the life of 14-year NBA veteran Kenny Anderson. […]

Steve Kerr may not be with the Golden State Warriors during their games now, but he still finds a way to make his presence felt even while recovering from his condition. The third-year head coach usually gets in touch with his coaching staff and still gives his suggestions on how he thinks they can play […]

Jamaican sprinter and multiple Olympic Gold Medal winner, Usain Bolt, has not shied away from public the public’s eye, whether he’s partying and hanging out with other athletes from different sports. That was the case once again on Saturday as he took to his Snapchat his club escapade with Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick. It caught his followers […]

The Miami Heat have a made a name for themselves as a big spender and is not afraid to sign stars during free agency. With cap space this year, Pat Riley and company will have the chance to once again make a splash and go after players who they think can contribute to their cause. […]

Despite the passing of his grandfather earlier in the day, Patrick Beverley still handled the difficult situation like a true professional, and still opted to play on Sunday in Game 4 of their second round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. During the postgame press conference, the 28-year-old Arkansas product was full of emotions […]

Even after the success the Toronto Raptors have had the past four seasons, the organization is facing a tough situation this summer on whether to continue playing with their current group of players, or start to rebuild by acquiring young guns who can help them in the future. One of the things they have to address is […]

Having played in the NBA for 13 years, Caron Butler has competed against the basketball greats of this generation. That said, he has a deep understanding of how someone can be considered one of the best in the league. After watching Game 4 of the second round playoff series between the Washington Wizards and Boston […]

With the Toronto Raptors‘ season now over, many are looking ahead to the summer, where their All-Star point guard, Kyle Lowry, is slated to become an unrestricted free agent. Although he’s now 31-years-old, Lowry is still one of the elite guards in the league today because of his ability to setup his teammates and also […]

The Houston Rockets may have tied their Western Conference Semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs at two games apiece following their emphatic win on Sunday, but it’s not all good news for them. After only playing a minute in the match, their backup center, Nene, was forced to to leave the Toyota Center and […]

The Boston Celtics had a huge scare during the second quarter of Game 4 against the Washington Wizards, when their starting shooting guard and defensive ace, Avery Bradley, appeared to have hurt himself. After the match, the 26-year-old Texas product revealed, via Jay King of Mass Live, that it was his left hip pointer injury […]

Despite being suspended and not in attendance in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, Kelly Oubre‘s presence was still felt inside the Verizon Center. After Kelly Olynyk committed a foul in third quarter, the home crowd chanted the Wizards swingman’s name to let the 7-foot big man know […]

After being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in their second round playoff series on Sunday, DeMar DeRozan was understandably not in the best of moods. That said, he didn’t look too thrilled to be at the podium during the postgame press conference. The three-time All-Star sarcastically answered a reporter’s question and stated that if LeBron […]

Before the start of Game 4 of their second round playoff series against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, which the Boston Celtics lost 102-121, Brad Stevens came in to the defense of his backup big man, Kelly Olynyk. Only a few days after he was shoved by Kelly Oubre after a hard screen he set on […]

The Golden State Warriors may now be leading 3-0 in their Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the Utah Jazz after another win on Saturday, but not everyone from their team had a good game. Outside of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, no other starter scored in double figures on the night. Their reliable scorer, Klay Thompson, […]

It’s no secret that the Golden State Warriors are not one of the most loved teams in the NBA outside of Oakland, but for their starting power forward, Draymond Green, it’s still a mystery to him why he receives some boos in some cities, especially those where he doesn’t have a feud with any of […]

Kristaps Porzingis caused quite a stir recently when he posted a cryptic tweet that sent shockwaves around the basketball world. Despite it already being deleted now, the post with the name of the L.A. Clippers on it had many believing that he may want to play for them next season. However, the Los Angeles faithful […]