Tag Archives: Basketball

When the NBA season starts in December, fans will not be allowed to attend games at the Staples Center. “The health and safety of our fans, players, staff, and community are our main priority, and we will continue to work with state and local officials to come up with a …

TMZ is reporting that the Pennsylvania house Kobe Bryant grew up in just sold for $810,000. The home hit the market for $899,000 in September. The Philadelphia-area home boasts five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and of course, a basketball hoop. The legend used the basketball hoop to practice his skills while residing …

Tommy Heinsohn, a Boston Celtics legend, has passed away at the age of 86. The team confirmed Heinsohn’s passing Monday in a statement. “This is a devastating loss,” the Celtics said. “Tommy was the ultimate Celtic. For the past 18 years, our ownership group has relied hugely on Tommy’s advice …

Tom Izzo, the head coach of Michigan State basketball, has tested positive for COVID-19. Izzo, 65, tested positive Monday morning, the school announced, and he will quarantine for 10 days before returning to the team on November 17 at the earliest. Izzo had reported having a cough and some chills …

The jersey that the late Kobe Bryant wore during the 2008 NBA finals against the Boston Celtics is on display at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. The jersey is being displayed on the third floor of the museum as part of the Sports: Level the Playing …

NBA’s most talented prospect, LaMelo Ball, 19, has signed a multi-year shoe endorsement contract with PUMA. “I believe the brand is the perfect partner for me because PUMA will allow me to just be myself. I want to be 100-percent authentic whether that’s playing basketball or showing off my personal …

LeBron James will be producing a docu-series for #Showtime that focuses on how athletes have transitioned into political and social leaders. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Monday, Showtime CEO & President, David Nevins announced the big news while attending a summer press tour. The three-part docu-series titled “Shut Up and Dribble” was …

— blogged by @lovelikejhoney NBA game announcer, Brian Davis is suspended after saying Russell Westbrook was playing so well Wednesday night that he was “out of his cotton-picking mind.” The Oklahoma City Thunder addressed Davis’ comments as, although a misinterpretation, completely unacceptable. “We think, obviously, the use of that term …

Late last week it was announced that Chris Bosh was not medically cleared to return to the court for the 2016/2017 NBA season with the Miami Heat. Now it has been confirmed by Heat president Pat Riley that they are not optimistic for Bosh’s return. “I think Chris is still …