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Purdue guard Jaden Ivey announces decision to enter 2022 NBA Draft
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue star Jaden Ivey had a big decision looming over his shoulder for the duration of the 2021-22 college basketball season. The second-year guard announced Thursday that his next step is to play in the NBA. Ivey!-->…
Scariolo on European NBA coaches: ‘It’s their world, not ours’ / News
Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Spain national team head coach Sergio Scariolo spoke to Cosmote TV about Dimitris Itoudis, Giannis Antetokounmpo and European NBA coaches, via Sport24.gr.
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NBA Impact Review of International Players: Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon were both inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008.
The NBA named its 75th anniversary team in October. Of the 75 players selected, six legendary international players - Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tim Duncan,…
Billy Baron talks about Zenit, the EuroLeague, the Pangos in the NBA and more
By the Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Billy Baron was the guest star on the latest episode of the Role Player podcast hosted by Jordan Taylor and Anthony Goods. The goalkeeper spoke!-->!--/LiveBlog-->!--LiveBlog-->…
How the Gonzaga Unicorn will fare in 2022 and beyond
Chet Holmgren NBA Draft Profile
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March Madness is here, and this year's NCAA Tournament brings special treatment since nearly all of…
Brooklyn Nets bring in veteran goaltender Goran Dragic
Photo: nba.comVeteran point guard joins the NetsStill fresh from their successful acquisition of All-Star forward Ben Simmons, veteran great Andre Drummond and combo guard Seth Curry, the Brooklyn Nets now bring…
Lofton declares himself for the NBA Draft
Port Arthur native Kenneth Lofton Jr. has decided to explore the next step in his basketball career and declare himself for the NBA Draft.The 6-foot-7, 275-pound Louisiana Tech forward posted his announcement on Twitter just before noon…
Two-time NBA champion Stanislav Medvedenko helps police, fights looting in Kyiv / News
Legendary Ukrainian basketball player Stanislav Medvedenko remained in Ukraine. Currently, he helps defend the capital against crime.
Stanislav Medvedenko
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C, PF…
How did Kyrie Irving, NBA basketball player, earn millions in 2022?
Kyrie Irving is an NBA basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets in the United States.
Irving was crowned rookie of the year after being drafted first overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is a six-time…
Westbrook and Melo react to LeBron James making NBA history
The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't escape the Nation's Capital with a win, but LeBron James walked away with another great piece of NBA history.
The Lakers star has taken sole possession of second place on the list of all-time…
Fouls the NBA does not enforce
For the most part, the NBA has strived to make basketball just about basketball.
They removed the headhunting fouls that defined teams like Isaiah Thomas' Detroit Pistons. They got rid of the hack-a-shaq nonsense that blocks plays in a…
First woman drafted into the NBA • The Tulane Hullabaloo
In the 1977 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Jazz selected a 6-foot-3 center from Delta State University with the 137th overall pick. The difference between this individual choice and all others in NBA history is that the Jazz selected a woman.…
Exum talks Boomers’ future with Simmons, Giddey’s NBA success and Ingles’ return…
Dante Exum enjoyed breaking the curse in major international competitions with the Australian national team. But after winning bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, baby boomers aren't going to stop.
Dante Exum…
Shaedon Sharpe’s NBA moment will come when the time is right
Years before Shaedon Sharpe went from unknown to one of the most talked about NBA draft prospects, he was cut from the Ontario team at the age of 15.His father, Robert, remembers this milestone day. They had just left tryouts at the…
In the NBA, 20 seconds can be 20 minutes in real time. This must change | NBA
Jthere are 21.7 seconds left on the clock. Team A's center grabs a rebound with his team up two, and he's quickly fouled by Team B. Nineteen free throws, eight fouls and about 20 minutes of real time later , the final buzzer sounds.The…
Rakuten: NBA and Rakuten team up to bring Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards to Japan for…
NBA and Rakuten team up to bring Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards to Japan for two preseason games in 2022…
Stars in the Making: Ranking the NBA’s Best Draft Prospects This Year | brand voice
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When we talk about the “future” of college basketball, it most likely means reaching the biggest league of them all: the NBA. The…
Who are the best former Gonzaga players in NBA history?
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Kelly Olynyk is, at present, the second most experienced Gonzaga player in NBA history. If the program continues its recent run of excellence, that is likely to change. But for now, KO is one of the…
Surprises sneak into the Top 10
UW-Milwaukee. . 100. . . Patrick Baldwin Jr.. 19. playerThe Indiana Pacers are back on the podium after selecting Keegan Murray fifth overall, and with the 19th overall pick, they select Patrick Baldwin Jr.When I noticed the Pacers were…
NBA insider says Russian teams are trying to lure American players
16-04-2021: Basketbal: Fenerbahce Oznur Kablo v UMMC Ekaterinburg: Istanboel"nISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 16: Brittney Griner of UMMC Ekaterinburg, Satou Sabally of Fenerbahce Oznur Kablo during Euroleague Women's Final Four match between…
NBA Game Duration: How long is an NBA game in minutes?
BBasketball is one of the most exciting sports, but also one of the longest, especially the exciting one. NBA gamesalthough it's a bit hard to say the exact duration of a gamewhich is easier to define if we refer to his time in…
Kevin Durant on NBA return to Philadelphia 76ers, Joe Ingles free agency and knee rehab, Jenna…
"Ben understands that and of course some things can be funny, but at the end of the day we realize life is amazing, we play basketball for a living, and a little chit chat is what it is. ."Ingles faces free agency with 'half a knee'Joe…
LeBron James drops 56 points in Lakers win over Warriors
At least for now, the Los Angeles Lakers have stopped the bleeding. You won't be surprised to learn that it took LeBron James a huge night.The Lakers superstar almost single-handedly ended the team's four-game losing streak on Saturday,…
WNBA star Brittney Griner arrested in Russia for drug trafficking
Brittney Griner, 31, is one of the most decorated players in WNBA history with 7 All-Star selections and a championship title.
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested last month at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search…
NBA suspends activities in Russia, report says
USA, first published March 3, 2022 at 11:34 a.m. ISTEven as Russia continues to wage war on Ukraine, several sports leagues around the world have severed ties with Moscow, with the famed NBA basketball league being the latest to join the…
Domantas Sabonis Dad: Arvydas Sabonis + Domas Hoops Career in the NBA
“Like father, like son” sounds just as good in sports as it does in everyday life. The Mannings are the most widespread example, of cours. Then there's Vladimir Guerrero and Vlad Jr. in baseball. Basketball has also had several notable…
Langston Galloway and ex-NBA star Joe Johnson lead USA against Mexico in FIBA Basketball World Cup…
WASHINGTON — Even without a full roster of current NBA stars, the United States has made it through this World Cup qualifying window.It hasn't always been so easy.Langston Galloway scored 16 points and former professional Joe Johnson added…
Chelsea vs Liverpool for the Cup, Barcelona and NBA quadruple round on the pitch; Star+ on ESPN.…
Chelsea vs Liverpool, Barcelona and NBA Triple Round in the League Cup Final are highlights of ESPN's Star+ lineup
ESPN is here on Star+And you'll have another day full of events that you can watch whenever and wherever you want.
And…
Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets to Kings, 115-110
DENVER -- -- Monte Morris had a 3-point tiebreaker with 28 seconds left, Nikola Jokic had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Saturday night.It was Jokic's 16th triple-double of…
DENVER NUGGETS SIGN DEMARCUS COUSINS FOR REST OF SEASON
DENVER, February 25, 2022 – The Denver Nuggets have signed center DeMarcus Cousins for the remainder of the season, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly announced today.Cousins, 6-10, 270, has played eight games for Denver this…
Warriors rumours: Jordan Bell linked to NBA, exec predicts
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Jordan Bell and Quinn Cook of the Golden State Warriors joke before a 2018 Summer League fight with the LA Clippers.…
Alex Len and Svi Mykhailiuk release statement after Ukraine invasion
Alex Len was born in Antratsyt, Ukraine.
Sacramento Kings center Alex Len and Toronto Raptors forward Svi Mykhailiuk, the only Ukrainian players in the NBA, condemned Russia's invasion of their homeland in a joint statement released…
A youngster hopes for a slam dunk in the NBA
Rynfield resident Connor Liebenberg is heading to Senegal to join the NBA Africa Academy.
He earned his ticket after impressing at the FIBA Africa Youth Camp in Kenya in September. After his impressive outing, he was selected to the…
When did the NBA change the distance from the three-point line?
Iin recent years, the three point shot changed its presence in the NBA from a simple adjustment to league rules in the late 1970s to a revolution in basketball, although it was not a game rule that was born alongside the league and the line…
Hotelier and NBA star to build $7 million multi-sports complex in Hato Rey – News is My Business
JUMP is funded by Banco Popular of Puerto Rico and consists of 100,000 square feet of space.
Hotelier and businessman Ricky Newman and NBA star José Juan Barea have partnered to build a $7 million multi-sports complex with…
Nikola Jokic tells how Monty Williams surprised him at the NBA All-Star Game
CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of Team LeBron shoots the ball during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on February 20, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that…
Taking on new role, Thon Maker set to continue NBA journey with Long Island Nets
"I took him home the other day, he tried to give me gas money. I'm like 'brother, I don't need the gas money, we're going at the same location.'
This is Long Island Nets guard Bryce Brown describing his teammate, Thon Marker: generous,…
Free agent guard Goran Dragic signs with Brooklyn Nets
Goran Dragic is expected to join the Brooklyn Nets after negotiating a buyout deal with the San Antonio Spurs.
BROOKLYN- The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent guard Goran Dragić. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. In…
Michael Cooper and Marques Johnson among 2022 NBA Hall of Fame finalists – CBS Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — As part of NBA All-Star Weekend, a three-day event beginning Friday, the NBA announced its 2022 NBA Hall of Fame finalists.11 finalists were named, all with prolific playing or coaching histories that have taken…
Global talent propels LeBron vs. Durant to NBA All-Star Game
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe believes his Newcastle United side have the quality to overcome their current injury crisis at the back.
First-choice right-back Kieran Trippier and assistant Javier Manquillo will both miss the trip to West…
5 Nigerian basketball players playing in the NBA | The culture keeper
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a North American professional basketball league with approximately 30 teams. As the premier men's professional basketball league in the world, the NBA has players from various countries…
Millions follow ex-NBA basketball star Zhou Qi on his NBL journey with South East Melbourne Phoenix
阅读中文版本 Zhou Qi is a major asset in world sport, but most Australians have never heard of him.The Chinese basketball player plays for South East Melbourne Phoenix, one of 10 professional basketball teams from Australia and New Zealand…
PBA: Mike Nieto remembers playing against NBA-caliber players
Mike Nieto was brilliant on his PBA debut against NorthPort this weekend. PBA Media Office
Before Mike Nieto fulfilled his family's dream of playing in the PBA, the son of former Ateneo star Jet Nieto relished the…
NBA veteran Al Harrington says NFL hiring policies are ’embarrassing’
Former NBA veteran and Cape Town Tigers assistant coach Al Harrington has criticized the NFL for not emulating basketball's attitude toward hiring black coaches.While acknowledging that more work needs to be done to promote diversity in…
From his journey to coach the NBA 2K League Hawks Talon
"For me, it's very much about communication and unity," Hawks Talon coach MAELO said.
SAN ANTONIO — Trying to step into the shoes of former Hawks Talon head coach Wesley Acuff is probably a daunting task.…
Tatum and Boston take on Jokić and the Nuggets
Denver Nuggets (30-24, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (31-25, seventh in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic meet when Boston takes on Denver. Tatum ranks…
Exclusive: NBA’s Rex Kalamian visits Armenia
After two seasons with the Clippers again, then last season in Sacramento, Kalamian was asked by Casey to come work for him in Detroit last year. The team has had a less than brilliant season, but Kalamian…
Joe Ingles traded to Portland by Utah Jazz, Josh Giddey sees NBL win in LaMelo Ball’s All-Star…
Ingles, his wife Renae, and their three children are settled in Salt Lake City, and it's hard to see Portland demanding that he move while he's rehabilitated.Ingles' contract could be traded before Friday's trade deadline if another team…
basketball, NBA G League, sports, Magic, Lakeland, Orlando
The Lakeland Magic have won two of three NBA G League games.The Magic lost Monday to the Westchester Knicks, 114-105, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Guard TJ Haws had 21 points, eight rebounds and two assists, while center Jeremiah Tilmon had…
Shaedon Sharpe told to stay in Kentucky, not yet turned pro
Kentucky Wildcats rookie Shaedon Sharpe is not expected to play college basketball this season, according to his head coach John Calipari.
Sharpe, an 18-year-old Canadian, is one of the NCAA's top prospects. The 6-foot-6 guard was rated a…
NBA Trade Deadline: Clippers acquire Norman Powell and Robert Covington from Trail Blazers
LA Clippers acquire Robert Covington and Norman Powell from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Keon Johnson, Justise Winslow and a 2025 second-round pick via the Detroit Pistons, according to a report from Adrian…
Scouts are already asking about the eligibility of a 7ft 2in teenage prospect
KEY POINTSKai Sotto of the Adelaide 36ers is now eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft36ers coach CJ Bruton confident Sotto will get NBA opportunityThe 7ft 2in teenager has long dreamed of making it to the NBAA Filipino basketball phenom could…
NBA Prospect Watch: Serbian teenager Nikola Jovic finds his groove
After a slow start to the season, Nikola Jovic shows why NBA scouts are on him. The 18-year-old Serbian has shown goalscoring and playmaking skills that few 6-foot-10 players…
NBA 2022: Liz Cambage takes on WNBA pay disparity, Las Vegas Ace, coach Becky Hammon
Liz Cambage is never short of opinion and she drew a strong backlash after criticizing a decision by her own WNBA team.Australian basketball star Liz Cambage has slammed the WNBA's salary structure after it emerged a coach would earn four…
Aussie Josh Giddey Named Rising Star, Oklahoma City Thunder
Josh Giddey has been named an NBA Rising Star in another honor for the prodigious Australian rookie.Following his breakout season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Giddey was selected by NBA assistant coaches to participate in a Rising Stars…
NBA rumours: Warriors’ Juan Toscano-Anderson to take part in slam dunk contest
Juan Toscano-Anderson will take his talents to Cleveland during All-Star Weekend.
The Warriors forward will participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported Tuesday, citing sources.
Sources: Houston…
Veteran guard Goran Dragic could be moved before trade deadline
Photo: yardbarker.comRaptors could move Dragic before trade deadlineThe Goran Dragic era in the Toronto Raptors nest could be over before it even started. Dragic, who has played just five games with the Raptors and…
Clorox: NBA Introduces New Rising Star Format Clorox 2022
NBA INTRODUCES NEW FORMAT FOR 2022 CLOROX RISING STARS
Four Teams of seven…
Major move looms for Canadian Shaedon Sharpe as NBA nods to college arrival
When Shaedon Sharpe arrived on the University of Kentucky campus, he received an unusually calm reception compared to most of basketball's top recruits. The 18-year-old has not been introduced to pyrotechnics and a laser light shows the…
NBA players who have Kobe tattoos
Two years after his tragic passing, Kobe Bryant remains a strong influence on many NBA players, and his spirit lives on. One of the ways players commemorate Kobe is with their Kobe-inspired tattoos. Devin Booker's "Be Legendary" tattooMany…
Aron Baynes focuses on the NBA’s return, Illawarra Hawks embrace a busy schedule and the foul…
NBA teams would love to have a Baynes-quality rim defender and rebounder next season; hopefully he can regain the match fitness and strength to make it a reality.Goorjian says Hawks will adopt a busy scheduleThe NBL is going through as…
NBA Africa and Hennessy to Host the League’s First NBA Crossover Lifestyle Event on the…
NBA Africa and Hennessy, the world's best-selling cognac, today announced that NBA Crossover, an invitation-only lifestyle event, will showcase the convergence of NBA (www.NBA.com) and popular culture at through the art, fashion, music…
Michael Beasley considering a return to the NBA?
Veteran forward Michael Beasley, the No. 2 pick in the 2008 draft, is training in Miami in hopes of making an NBA comeback, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, who says Beasley and his reps have been in touch with multiple…
NBA Draft: Meet 7-foot-2 Victor Wembanyama, the French prospect who could be the No. 1 pick in 2023
Victor Wembanyama does nothing on a basketball court looks Ordinary. The French phenom stands at an imposing 7ft 2in with a wingspan of 7ft 9in. Blocking shots is…
From Red to Phil to Pop, what does it take to be the crème de la crème of coaches? –…
Welcome to NBA 75, The Athletic's countdown of the 75 greatest players in NBA history, in honor of the league's diamond anniversary. We will also be running features like this to complement certain players and…
Denver Nuggets sign DeMarcus Cousins to 10-day contract
DENVER, January 21, 2022 – The Denver Nuggets have signed center DeMarcus Cousins to a 10-day contract, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly announced today.Cousins, 6-10, 270, played in 17 games (five starts) for the Milwaukee…
Preview: Denver Nuggets host Memphis Grizzlies
The Denver Nuggets have certainly put on quite a few shows for the Ball Arena during this six-game home season.The latest performance was a 15-point comeback against the LA Clippers that saw Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning 3-pointer with…
Kentucky’s Shaedon Sharpe eligible to enter 2022 NBA Draft
Kentucky Wildcats sign Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 1 rookie in the high school class of 2022, would be eligible to enter the 2022 NBA draft, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony.
Sharpe announced in September his commitment to Kentucky ahead of…
Davidson star Lee Hyun-jung isn’t just an intriguing NBA draft prospect. He’s also…
PHILADELPHIA — As the rest of the crowd left Hagan Arena, three fans hovered just beside the bleachers, posters and papers tucked under their arms as they waited for the target of their affection to complete an…
How the EuroLeague is closing the gap with the NBA
Since its name change at the turn of the century, EuroLeague basketball has grown steadily. Originally founded as the FIBA European Champions Cup in 1958, just 11 years after the NBA, the competition has undergone many brand and format…
Predicting Both Rounds, with Jabari Smith #1
31. San Antonio Spurs (via DET): Jordan Hall (St. Joseph's: Guard, Sophomore, 6-8)
32. Orlando Magic: Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA: wing, junior, 6-6)
33. Cleveland Cavaliers (via HOU): EJ Liddell (Ohio State: big, senior, 6-7)
34. New…
NBA COVID surge: Adam Silver says league has no plans to suspend season, 90% of cases are Omicron
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 caused by the hyper-infectious variant of Omicron has changed the course of this NBA season. Seven games have been postponed so far,…
ESPN’s weekly live NBA game coverage provides tips with the Lakers vs. Mavericks tonight at…
Curry and the Warriors face Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Friday
hoop flow Back on Friday
ESPN's weekly live coverage of NBA games presented by State Farm wraps up tonight with a Wednesday night doubleheader. In the first half…
Most-watched NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC Opener since 2018-19 season
Most Watched NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC Broadcast since March 2, 2019
Propels ABC to Win The Night Across Television in Every Key 11th Dec Adult & Male Demo
ESPN's 2021-22 debut NBA Saturday Primetime on!-->!-->…
Isaiah Thomas eyes NBA return: Veteran guard to sign Nuggets affiliate for G League Showcase
Isaiah Thomas is aiming for another return to the NBA.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the former two-time All-Star is expected to sign with Nuggets affiliate Grand Rapids Gold to compete in the upcoming G League Showcase.…
Asian basketball league EASL valued at $100m with NBA investors – Sportico.com
The East Asian Super League, a group that seeks to create the best competition for basketball clubs in Asia, has raised funds from investors including the Raine Group and a trio of former stars from the NBA: Baron Davis, Metta…
Bucks sign DeMarcus Cousins | NBA.com
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent center DeMarcus Cousins.Cousins, 31, is a 10-year NBA veteran with averages of 20.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocked shots in 606 regular season games in careers for…
USA beat Cuba in FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers
Chihuahua, Mexico — Outscoring a distraught Cuba (0-1) 11-6 in the 3:40 final, USA (1-0) opened the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifier with a victory hard-fought 95-90 Sunday in Chihuahua, Mexico. The United States will complete the…
Rise of international players in the NBA – the best basketball league in the world | More…
NAGPUR: The National Basketball Association (NBA) has shown its appeal as a truly global league, inspiring fans and players from different corners of the world to be united in the love of basketball. The NBA's 75th Anniversary season…
Isaiah Thomas returns to USA Basketball for qualifying
Isaiah Thomas last appeared in the national team in February.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (AP) — Isaiah Thomas returns red, white and blue.
Thomas was announced Friday as an injury replacement for the USA Basketball team that will open the…
The last two NBA champion teams face off tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, Lakers vs. Bucks
NBA Countdown Live from TD Garden ahead of Lakers v Celtics
LeBron James could return Friday against Boston
Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns, Wednesday and Friday at 10 p.m. ET
Tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN Live NBA…
ESPN’s NBA viewership up double digits over 2020-21 regular season average
Significant audience growth on all coveted demos, including women, Hispanic audiences, and adults 18-34
New look NBA Countdown, NBA today Audiences on the rise
According to Nielsen, ESPN's NBA viewership across!-->!-->…
The New York Knicks and Toronto Huskies played the first NBA game 75 years ago
By the Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
With the NBA's 75th anniversary underway this season, it's time to remind everyone of the first NBA game that was played on November 1, 1946.!-->!--/LiveBlog-->!--LiveBlog-->…
ESPN signs JJ Redick as NBA analyst
ESPN announced today that it has signed JJ Redick as an NBA analyst. Redick will make his debut on Wednesday, November 3 as part of ESPN studio programming around his Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks game that night.
JJ Redick:…
ESPN’s live NBA game coverage this week features appearances from some of the League’s…
Game coverage begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET with Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Ros Gold-Onwude makes regular season debut on the sidelines
This week's NBA lineup on ESPN features some of the leagues most talked about…
ESPN announces 20th NBA season with Full Court Press for “Premiere Week”
Lisa Salters joins Breen, Van Gundy and Jackson as a sideline reporter for the NBA Finals, marquee games throughout the season, including the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks on Oct. 20
NBA today Hosted by Malika Andrews Lance, New…
How Obama’s support for NBA Africa venture could boost basketball on the continent
Former US President Barack Obama's decision to invest in the African business of the National Basketball Association reflects a lot of his background – his youth as a basketball player and his African roots. It also signals that his…