Photo by Dean Bennett on Unsplash Lamar Odom, a former NBA player and teammate of the late Kobe Bryant, recently expressed his deep admiration for the Lakers legend. Odom, speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, reminisced about his time alongside Bryant, highlighting the remarkable ease with which Bryant inspired and led those around him. “I think
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UFC, NBA, and NFL are joining forces in the fight against online pirates. In a letter sent to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the respective sports leagues demanded the power to “instantaneously” (or near-instantaneously) take down unauthorized broadcasts, which has resulted in financial losses upward of $28 billion. The current language in the
Photo: Toronto Raptors Twitter Although Iran made the game challenging, Spain ultimately came out on top in their final Group G match at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The score of 85-65 marked Spain’s 11th consecutive victory in World Cup games, a streak that goes back to the 2019 tournament and matches their longest
Aug 28, 2023, 09:37 AM ET For a while, it seemed like James Harden and Daryl Morey worked pretty well together. Morey brought Harden to the Houston Rockets from the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they enjoyed great success, and Morey brought Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers almost as soon as he was able. Now, however,
Photo: FIBA For Steve Kerr, Les Bleus’ sudden 2023 FIBA World Cup crumbling in the hands of Latvia just serves as a gentle lesson that the global game just keeps improving. “It’s a good reminder to all of us. You can’t just ease into any game in this tournament,” Kerr said. “The level of competition
Magic forward Paolo Banchero powered the USA to victory against New Zealand with an impressive 21-point performance off the bench. The action continued Saturday at the 2023 FIBA World Cup with several players and teams making an impressive showing on the international stage. The eight-game slate was highlighted by the stellar play of NBA stars
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who entered the NBA undrafted in 2021, is now making his mark on the international stage as a member of Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. In his debut appearance for the national team in an official game against New Zealand, the 25-year-old came off the bench to contribute 12
The Kentucky Wildcats have one of the most prestigious basketball programs in the nation, producing some of the NBA’s best players since John Calipari arrived in 2009. They continue to produce top-tier NBA talent, which was evident by the number of Cats in ESPN’s 2023-2024 NBA MVP predictions. Three Cats — Devin Booker, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,
MANILA (Philippines) – A group of 12 individuals who made remarkable contributions to international basketball have been officially inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2023. The enshrinement ceremony took place at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila, Philippines. This year’s group includes legendary players Yao Ming (China), Penny
James Harden spoke his mind, and now he’s paying the price. The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers star $100,000 for “indicating that he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless traded to another team,” the league announced Tuesday. Those comments came as Harden publicly called Sixers president of basketball operations
Photo: USA Basketball/Twitter The fact that this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup resides in the Philippines, Erik Spoelstra takes a major win as he lands in the country with the United States men’s program. “This has been a dream of mine to be a part of the USA Basketball program for so many years and
As we noted earlier this week when we took a closer look at the 30 trades that have been completed so far during the NBA offseason, second-round picks have become a more popular form of currency than ever, with 54 second-rounders (50 unprotected) included in summer deals. It’s perhaps no surprise then that nearly every
Photo: Peter Baba Anthony Edwards dominated ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, leading Team USA’s 99-91 comeback victory over Germany in their final prep game in Abu Dhabi. The Minnesota Timberwolves star guard scored 34 points (11-of-21 FG, 4-of-8 3PT), with Tyrese Haliburton and Austin Reaves adding 16 points each off the bench. Despite
Earlier this year, the song that jumpstarted Post Malone’s career eclipsed a massive streaming number. Certified by Spotify, the 2016 hit “White Iverson” has now reached 1 billion streams on the platform, and Spotify helped Malone celebrate the occasion while on tour in May. Videos by American Songwriter During his 3-concert stay in London for
Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Due to lumbar spine surgery, Jordan Loyd, the MVP of the last finals, will be sidelined for 2-3 months. After undergoing surgery in the United States and with AS Monaco’s medical team’s approval, Jordan will rejoin the team in Antalya.
Predictions for NBA’s 1st-Ever In-Season Tournament 0 of 5 Tom O’Connor/NBAE via Getty Images The first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament will begin on Nov. 3 and end with a championship on Dec. 9 in Las Vegas, with players on the winning team collecting $500,000 each. The league announced the official in-season schedule, which includes all 30
Photo: San Antonio Spurs/Twitter screenshot Former NBA player Drew Gooden sees a bright future for Victor Wembanyama, the top pick of this year’s NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs. In a recent interview on Scoop B Selects with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Gooden drew parallels between Wembanyama and basketball legend Tim Duncan, suggesting that
Landing Spots for NBA’s Top Free Agents Still Available 0 of 6 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images By early July, most NBA franchises have made their big moves for the coming season. A few outstanding issues remain (see: Damian Lillard and James Harden), but most teams already have their rosters fleshed out for 2023-24. While the
Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Reports have surfaced indicating that James Harden has opted to decline the upcoming 76ers training camp for the 2023-24 season, a move that could have far-reaching consequences in light of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Harden’s choice to forego reporting to the training camp comes on the heels of Philadelphia’s inability
Carlos Boozer with his parents, Renee and Carlos Boozer Sr., on a hike in Juneau. (Courtesy of the Boozer family) Former NBA star Carlos Boozer was born in Germany, spent some of his youth in Washington, D.C., and now lives in Florida. But he considers Juneau his home. He’s just published a book about his
Photo: Oklahoma City Thunder/Twitter The Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander managed to achieve a score of 26 points within a time frame of under 20 minutes, aiding Canada in securing a victory with a score of 107-66 against New Zealand. This victory marked Canada’s initial success in the lead-up matches leading to the 2023
Christian Petersen | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Tensions are building among broadcast station owners and pay-TV providers as the local rights to air NBA, NHL and MLB games go up for grabs. Broadcast station owners including E.W. Scripps Co., Gray Television, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair, have been in discussions with leagues and
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik The London Lions have reportedly appointed Petar Bozic, the former coach of the Austin Spurs, as their new head coach. Bozic takes over from Ryan Schmidt, who recently departed to join the Atlanta Hawks setup. The Serbian coach gained prominence as a captain for Partizan over an extended period, achieving
NBA 2K is releasing screen grabs of its forthcoming title, NBA 2K24, and one Phoenix Sun looks like he means business. First Look at @KDTrey5 🎯 #NBA2K24 pic.twitter.com/oFMJ5377QJ — NBA 2K (@NBA2K) August 8, 2023 Kevin Durant is definitely appears to be mean-mugging the camera in the first released footage of him for the the
Photo: kingjams/IG The Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward LeBron James and his son, Bronny, have traveled to Minnesota to continue seeking treatment after Bronny’s recent health scare. They arrived in Rochester over the weekend and have been seen at the Mayo Clinic, apparently looking for more information about the cardiac arrest Bronny experienced on July
MIAMI — On Saturday night in Springfield, Mass., Dwyane Wade will attempt to sum up a career in a matter of minutes during his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. But for the Miami Heat icon, there was more than a single chapter of his life, even of his basketball life. Over
Photo: Atlanta Hawks/Twitter After Gilbert Arenas called the USA World Cup roster “A sorry a** group” while defending Trae Young (h/t EuroHoops.net), he then made some comments about how Young being with Adidas and not USAB’s Nike brand might have something to do with the snub. (via Gil’s Arena): “It’s that sorry a** other brand!
Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports Original Team Pick: Jabari Smith Jr. Original Player Draft Position: 12th Williams, who finished as the Rookie of the Year runner-up, takes a massive leap up from his original draft position after a sensational year. He started a bit slowly but eventually settled and emerged as a key player for the Thunder. When
Photo: Josh Jackson /Twitter In a civil case filed last month in U.S. District Court, a woman accused the No. 4 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft of sexually assaulting her after they met at a 2022 Super Bowl party in New York. There have been no criminal charges stemming from the alleged incident. A
Predicting the NBA’s Worst Contracts 3 Years From Now 0 of 5 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images Three years might as well be a lifetime in the NBA. The average playing career doesn’t span much longer, so projecting anything that far forward is, at best, an inexact science. Still, there are a few bloated deals
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