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On Sunday morning, the country woke up to a very tragic news about Florida Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. The two-time MLB all-star was killed in a boating accident. He was only 24-years-old. Known for his passion and intensity when playing, the 2013 NL Rookie of the Year’s boat was recovered around 3 a.m. after it […]

Next week will mark the start of most NBA teams’ training camps. It will be the chance of the coaching staff to work with their new lineups and implement the system they want to have in place for the coming season. One of the teams with a new-look are the Orlando Magic. From their head […]

After having his best season in the NBA last year, Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton made a lot of heads turn with his scoring ability and the energy he provided off the bench. The 25-year-old entered last season as a relatively unknown especially after only appearing in 28 games the previous year and bounced between […]

After another setback to his hope of playing basketball once again at the highest level, Miami heat forward Chris Bosh is not ready to give up his career just yet. The 32-year-old took his preseason physical last week with the hopes of getting cleared to join the team’s training camp, but failed it due complications from […]

After seeing his on-court partner-in-crime since 2008, Kevin Durant, leave their team for the Golden State Warriors, who ousted them in a thrilling best-of-seven Western Conference Finals last season, it signifies the start of the Russell Westbrook era and being the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s undisputed leader. With this development, many basketball fans including the Las […]

On Tuesday, a court ruling was issued against the woman who sued newly-acquired New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose of gang-rape that she has to reveal her name on the first day of civil court proceedings. The order states that should Jane Doe want to continue the case against the 2011 MVP, she’ll have to disclose […]

No one will deny that Boston is one of the most successful sports cities in the United States. The last decade proved this even more when the city won a total of nine major sports championships – four by the New England Patriots, three by the Boston Red Sox and one each by the Boston Celtics […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were hit by an influx of injuries last season and had to file for the NBA hardship exemption to sign players to suit up for them during games. Their main players last season with the likes of Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, Mario Chalmers and Brandan Wright were all forced on the sidelines to watch their […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s stand against racial oppression has generated a lot of talk and has had other prominent personalities voice out their take on the violence the country has been witnessing. From current and former NBA players, they have been more vocal in showing support and wanting the unfortunate deaths to end. Now, […]

The Miami Heat were known for their small-ball game as well as their ability to shoot from beyond the arc especially during the time of their “Big 3” with Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Now with only the latter remaining on the team, the Heat are yet to find out their new identity. Given that […]

After a forgettable stint with the Phoenix Suns last season, forward Chase Budinger will get a chance to continue his NBA career as he has agreed to a training camp deal with the Brooklyn Nets. This, according to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent forward Chase Budinger has reached agreement on a deal with the […]

Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez recently appeared in The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and participated in one of the games they had, titled “Phone Booth.” The two contestants were the show’s host, Jimmy Fallon, and singer-actress Miley Cyrus. The mechanics are simple. Each will be asked a question and if they don’t get it […]

Last season can be considered a huge disappointment for the Houston Rockets and James Harden. After a promising start, the team ended up with a 41-41 record which could only salvage the 8th seed in the tough Western Conference. Having the last playoff seed, the team had to face the defending champions and top-seeded Golden […]

After a 12-year NBA career and two championships with the San Antonio Spurs, veteran forward Matt Bonner is not ready to hang up his sneakers for good. Now in a race against time, the 36-year-old is waiting for a team to call for his services. He had always wanted to play until he was 40 […]

Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha, appeared together Monday on “Good Morning America.” The couple took part in playing a newlywed game where they were asked a series of questions by co-host Robin Roberts, and they had to match as many answers as they could. The usual questions are about anything under the sun, but on this […]

World Wrestling Entertainment show, Monday Night Raw, was live at the FedExForum in Memphis. Some NBA players from the home Grizzlies took full advantage of the event being in their home stadium and watched the wrestling superstars peform live. Veteran guard Vince Carter, along with his teammates D.J. Stephens and Deyonta Davis, were part of […]

After undergoing a successful shoulder surgery last May, Boston Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk is now on the road to recovery. The 25-year-old was given a timetable of five months before he could resume basketball activities, which is supposed to be somewhere in the middle of next month. But now according to CSN New England, there is […]

Newly-appointed Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel recently conducted the first of two coaching clinics at Amway Center. Standing together with his coaching staff, the 43-year-old bench tactician shared his philosophy and approach he’s had with the team’s he steered in the past. After spending the last six seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Vogel is […]

He may be considered as one of the all-time international NBA players, but Dirk Nowitzki has admitted that before he shot hoops, he was a tennis buff. After organizing his inaugural Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Southern Methodist University last Sunday which was by his celebrity friends to raise funds for charities, the 13-time NBA-star had […]

Chinese player Yi Jianlian was officially introduced by the Los Angeles Lakers last Friday at their practice facility in El Segundo, Calif. After playing four seasons in the NBA with four different franchises, the 28-year-old spent the last few years in his home country playing for the Guangdong Southern Tigers and the Chinese National Team. Asked […]

After being selected as the 32nd overall pick in this year’s draft, Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac has become a fan-favorite of the LA faithful. The 19-year-old turned a lot of heads during the Summer League in June. He showed his efficiency on the court with averages of 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.6 blocks […]

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the quieter teams this offseason. They only made a few moves to bolster their lineup, but make no mistake about it, the additions the management made have all been solid with their goal of competing and making waves in the Eastern Conference the number one priority. After singing […]

One of the young bright stars the NBA has is the newly-acquired guard of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Oladipo. The second-overall pick of the 2013 draft has shown his versatility on the court since he started his NBA career as he can play both guard spots. In his three seasons with the Orlando Magic, […]

Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski has informed NBA teams that they will be barred from scouting their team practices starting this season, Yahoo! Sports reported Wednesday. They will apply the “pro days” scheme which other top schools, like Kentucky, have been doing the past years. Instead of having a year-round, open-door policy in which executives […]

Despite being unable to finish each of the last two seasons due to blood clot scares he’s had, Chris Bosh is optimistic that he eventually be cleared by doctors to play in time to join the Miami Heat‘s training camp in the Bahamas in less than three weeks. The 11-time All-Star recently said he was […]

The Washington Wizards were one of the quieter teams during this offseason’s free agency period. The team was not linked to the big name free agents but they were still able to make important moves to bolster their lineup. They also may have added by subtraction with Kevin Seraphin. Seeing some of their players from […]

For the first time in their NBA careers, former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem will not be playing together anymore this coming season. Wade decided to play for his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls while Haslem recently signed an extension this summer to remain in South Beach. The reality of not having his teammate […]

One of the teams that surprised a lot of people last year was the Charlotte Hornets. Unheralded at the start of the season, many did not see them even making the playoffs, yet be a win away from upsetting the Miami Heat and making it to the Eastern Conference Semis. Coming off one of their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have named their former player as head coach of D-League affiliate, the L.A. D-Fenders. Coby Karl, who suited up in 17 games in 2007-2008 for the Lakers, will call the shots on the bench starting next season. The Boise State product went undrafted in 2007 but stuck around the NBA for three […]

After being drafted second-overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2015 draft, D’Angelo Russell looked forward to playing with one player on their roster–Kobe Bryant. The thought of playing with one of the best ever motivated him to get in shape and prepare for last season ahead of time. He spent time in the […]

Last month, newly-acquired Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade and his family suffered a tragedy with the death of his first cousin, who was shot while pushing a stroller in downtown Chicago. Still mourning the loss of a family member, the three-time NBA champion spoke to nearly 200 seniors at Urban Prep High School in Chicago. […]

Even if he has not played in the NBA yet, the first-overall pick of the 2016 draft, Ben Simmons, has already drawn a lot of praise for his style of play. His game has been compared to some of the best in the league, and now, one the all-time greats has given his take on […]

After seeing his last two seasons cut short due to career-threatening blood clot scares in his leg and lungs, Chris Bosh is expecting his team, the Miami Heat, to ultimately decide whether or not he is cleared to play this coming season, sooner rather than later. With less than three weeks before the start of […]

During his playing years, power forward/center Chuck Hayes was popularly known as the undersized player who had an unorthodox free-throw shooting form. He mostly came off the bench during his stints with the three NBA teams he played for, but always came out with a lot of energy and heart. The 6-foot-6 and 11-year veteran […]

After playing five seasons with the Indiana Pacers and hoping to finish his career in his hometown, George Hill was caught off-guard after being traded to the Utah Jazz back in July. He was part of the three-team deal that sent the 12th pick of this year’s draft to the Atlanta Hawks and Jeff Teague […]

Before the national elections of 2009, the country saw for the first time a lot NBA players showing political interest. It was something never seen much before as professional athletes opted to shy away from these, with their credibilities and images not to be placed in any controversy. But times have changed. Now, more and […]

The Orlando Magic now currently have 19 players in their lineup after signing six free agents to compete for a roster spot at the start of training camp in three weeks time. General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today the signings of guards Nick Johnson and Kevin Murphy, forwards Cliff Alexander, Damjan Rudez and Brendan Dawson, […]

Shaquille O’Neal will be inducted to the Basketball Hall of fame this year together with other fellow greats, Yao Ming and Allen Iverson. It is one of the more celebrated classes in recent memory because of the these three headlining it. But even as big as this development is, one player did not congratulate “The […]

With less than two months before the start of the 2016-2017 season, there has still been little news on whether or not Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett will play out the final year of his contract, the 22nd of his career. Though news surfaced that The Big Ticket has had conversations with team owner Glen […]