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Even before he entered the NBA, Lonzo Ball already had a lot of eyes on him, waiting to see which team will draft him, and how he will fare at the highest level. Now that he is with the Los Angeles Lakers, the amount of attention he is getting has increased further, as he is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to give their defense a boost this year by bringing in a veteran center Andrew Bogut. In a short time with the team, Bogut has already made an impression with some solid play during scrimmages in practice. Along with a few other Lakers teammates singing the praises of the veteran […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising move recently by signing veteran center Andrew Bogut. The team already had a crowded frontcourt with Ivica Zubac, Thomas Bryant, and Brook Lopez at the five spot making the signing of Bogut curious. However, Bogut has already made an impact on the Lakers with Brandon Ingram singing his […]

Since his lone season at UCLA, there has been a certain perception created about Lonzo Ball due to his father’s antics, LaVar Ball. However, since the Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, teammates have raved about him. Andrew Bogut, who was signed prior to the start […]

Prior to 2017 NBA training camp, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Andrew Bogut, which marked their fourth center on the roster along with Brook Lopez, Ivica Zubac, and Thomas Bryant. In a time when teams are embracing small ball, most were surprised by the signing. After suffering a broken leg seconds into his first game […]

Andrew Bogut will finally be able to join his new team, the Los Angeles Lakers, for all team activities after his visa has been cleared, the Los Angeles Times’ Tania Ganguli reports on Twitter. By the way, Andrew Bogut's visa has cleared. He is legally able to join the Lakers for all team activities now. […]

Before agreeing to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Andrew Bogut also fielded feelers from other teams. According to NBA.com’s David Aldridge, there were at least three other teams that came knocking on Bogut’s door: the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wolves made major pitch for Bogutl; had playing […]

Despite a banged-up body that has suffered numerous injuries, some people in the NBA still believe that veteran big man Andrew Bogut could still contribute. Count Luke Walton among them, as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach is being reported by NBA.com’s David Aldridge as one who lobbied hard for the recruitment of the former […]

Andrew Bogut will have the chance to resurrect his NBA career, as it has been reported that he has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The exact details of the contract have not been revealed yet, but it is believed to be for the veteran’s minimum. Free agent center […]

Andrew Bogut didn’t have the best season in 2016-17. His stint with the Dallas Mavericks was as unsuccessful as one could expect, and a consequent trade to the Philadelphia 76ers wasn’t much more than just a screen into a very short stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. But the 7-foot center still remains eager to what’s […]

Andrew Bogut might have seen an early end to his season, leaving 58 seconds into his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a leg fracture that saw his 2016-17 campaign wrap up earlier than he would’ve liked — but that doesn’t mean his career is done. The 7-footer has drawn interest by NBA teams […]

The start of training camp is just two weeks away, which has put teams toward making the final touches on their rosters for the upcoming season. Among those players that could be on the move is free agent veteran big man Andrew Bogut, who is reportedly now medically cleared from his leg injury and is […]

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 […]

The Boston Celtics have spent much of the offseason reshaping their roster to better compete for an NBA title this upcoming season. In light of that, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe is reporting that the Celtics have reached out to veteran big man Andrew Bogut about working out a possible deal. It’s hard to […]

Joe Ingles would love for the Utah Jazz to pick up his Australian compatriot Andrew Bogut, a player that has gone from being an X-factor with the Golden State Warriors to a hapless option in the free-agent market. Like most of his Boomers teammates, Ingles values defensive intensity — one that the 7-footer has been […]

When Andrew Bogut was last seen on the court back in March, it wasn’t a pretty sight. He suffered a fractured tibia less than a minute into his Cleveland Cavaliers debut. That prompted the team to waive him, as he was slated to be out for a considerable amount of time. Nearly four months after the […]

A leading candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award, Warriors All-Star Draymond Green is one of the most versatile and savvy defenders in the league. Green can guard all five positions, is able to act as a rim protector and is capable of locking down opponents in the post and on the wing. In […]

After getting traded in the offseason to the Dallas Mavericks to make room for the Golden State Warriors‘ signing of Kevin Durant, many believed Andrew Bogut can make a big contribution and help bring the Mavs to greater heights once again. Despite the optimism from their fans and team officials, things have not gone according […]

The Dallas Mavericks are officially in desperation mode. After Thursday night’s 102-95 loss to their fellow bottom-dwelling Phoenix Suns, star forward Dirk Nowitzki is ready to make any changes necessary to take the Mavericks out of their early-season rut. “Obviously, I’ve said that we want to compete and we want to make the playoffs,” Nowitzki […]

Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut knows there could be a trade coming down the pipeline in the coming months — either as a sign of resignation from the organization in an attempt to amass talent in an otherwise lost season, or in efforts to put together a playoff push. Either way, the 7-foot offseason acquisition […]

The Dallas Mavericks‘ offseason gamble on Andrew Bogut has been a flop thus far this season. The initial plan of having a dual 7-footer lineup with Dirk Nowitzki at forward and Bogut at center has been a complete disaster as the two haven’t managed to be effective on the floor together. After a lengthy 11-game […]

Dallas Mavericks‘ center Andrew Bogut is known to be one of the most outspoken players in the NBA who does not shy away from making his opinion known publicly especially when it’s about social or political issues. Jsut recently, the 7-foot Australian international was involved in a Twitter exchange after he gave his thoughts on […]

Andrew Bogut is an attractive contract and teams are looking to trade for him if he becomes available. The Dallas Mavericks are having a lackluster season and it will soon be lost without a major turnaround. Management has already stated they are looking to trade Bogut, but that may change if playoff contention evades them. The […]

Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut is known to be an outspoken person and does not shy away from voicing his opinion on social media. However, he found out recently that not all news found online is true – and he learned about it the hard way. The 7-foot Australian international got into a Twitter argument with some […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have another player added to their injury list. Already missing the services of Dirk Nowitzki, J.J. Barea, and Seth Curry, it was recently reported that their starting center, Andrew Bogut, will likely miss the next two weeks after suffering a knee bruise. ESPN sources say Mavericks center Andrew Bogut has been […]

The Boston Celtics are in pursuit of a defensive-minded center. One player that comes to mind which makes sense for the team is the Dallas Mavericks‘ man in the middle, Andrew Bogut. Many teams including the Celtics will target Bogut if he can be had, but it may not be so easy. Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports […]

Things went downhill very quickly for the Dallas Mavericks this season. Dirk Nowitzki, Rick Carlisle and a cast of just about anybody used to be good for 50 wins a season. With Dirk injured for most of this season, and the supporting cast unable to step up, the Mavs are in worse shape than they’ve […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have a tall task ahead, trying to snap out of a five-game losing streak despite dressing only 10 healthy players after center Andrew Bogut (calf) was ruled out of today’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Point guard Seth Curry will play after his shoulder popped […]

Australian big man Andrew Bogut expressed his opinion on the results of the heated Presidential election yesterday. The Dallas Mavericks center wouldn’t have chosen a side if he was able to vote, as per Ethan Strauss of ESPN: “I wouldn’t have voted for either. I would love to have been able to take a little […]

The Dallas Mavericks faced the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on Wednesday for the first time since Andrew Bogut and Harrison Barnes left the Northern California organization to join the Mavs this offseason. The Warriors came away with a fairly easy 116-95 victory, but it was a huge night for the Australian center. When […]

Before joining the NBA, Andrew Bogut was one of the biggest prospects out of his home country of Australia. He is a 7-footer with good post moves and defensive skills that have helped him become the top overall-pick of the 2005 draft. But even if he is still serviceable up to now, he has not been […]

The Dallas Mavericks may now be heading in the right direction, winning their last two games after losing five straight to start the season. But, even with their recent run of success, they got hit by the injury bug last Friday. Starting point guard, Deron Willliams suffered a calf strain and is expected to miss at least […]

A day before their game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was asked what he thinks about the Dubs’ new lineup, after adding former MVP Kevin Durant and now with a new-look bench. Lillard talked about the Warriors’ defense by recalling their preseason matchup and based it on the observations he’s had while […]

He may have been traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the moves done by the Golden State Warriors to free up salary cap space to sign Kevin Durant, but for Andrew Bogut, his present situation is turning out to be better than he expected. Even if he’s still playing out the previous contract […]

He may have only announced his decision to join the Golden State Warriors last July, but the team’s former center, Andrew Bogut, believes Kevin Durant already knew where he’d take his talents long before the summer started. In a Q&A with ESPN’s Tim McMahon, the 7-foot Australian discussed how he already anticipated KD to choose the Warriors over […]

He may be Australian but that won’t stop Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut from voicing out his thoughts on the two candidates vying for the U.S. presidency. “You always want people to vote, but they’re both sh–house. You guys are in some trouble, to put it quite frankly.” On Sunday, the Melbourne native watched the debate […]

They may have been playing together for a short period of time at this point, but Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has already given high praises to his new teammate and former Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut. After seeing the amount of open shots Stephen Curry got over the past seasons, one has to wonder […]

Mavericks center Andrew Bogut, who is known for ranting on certain issues, is at it again. He says he isn’t afraid of clowns but he can explain why others are. In recent national news, there have been threats made to schools around the country, and the culprits are clowns. The threats have caused a little […]

Deron Williams is back with the Dallas Mavericks and excited about his team’s new look. After a sports hernia surgery that cut his playoff run short, Williams, who signed a one-year $10 million contract to return, is looking forward to playing with his new teammates. “We’re definitely going to miss Chandler (Parsons), but Harrison (Barnes) stepping […]