-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle The NBA’s one-and-done rule has been a controversial topic for years. While the rule aimed to allow young athletes to mature before entering the league, many people feel that it has caused more harm than good. Now, based on comments from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the league …
Read More »OKC Thunder Suspend Announcer for ‘Cotton-Pickin’ Comments; Larry King Says “I Would Take It As a Compliment”
— 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 …
Read More »Dennis Rodman Out of Rehab; Set to Begin “Long-Term Treatment” in California
After completing one week at an inpatient rehab center in New Jersey, former NBA Baller Dennis Rodman is now out on his own but vows to continue his sobriety. Rodman checked in to the Turning Point treatment center after a DUI arrest earlier this month. According to his rep Darren …
Read More »Jurors Begin Deliberations In NBA Players Marcus and Markieff Morris Assault Trial
blogged by @baetoven_ Jurors began deliberations in the assault case involving NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris, and the final defendant, Gerald Bowman, after hearing closing arguments from their attorneys. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The brothers are accused of beating Erik Hood, along with three others, on Jan. 24, 2015, outside a …
Read More »NBA Reminds Teams That Players Must Stand for National Anthem
On Friday, the NBA released a memo, suggesting different ways to express themes of unity and equality, rather than kneeling during the national anthem. Just one day after Commissioner Adam Silver said that he expected players to stand for the anthem upon the start of preseason. In the memo obtained …
Read More »Charles Oakley Files Civil Suit Over February Incident At Madison Square Garden
Former Knicks player Charles Oakley was ejected from Madison Square Garden in February of this year. Oakley didn’t leave quietly then; refusing to do so now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Oakley has now filed a civil suit against Madison Square Garden, MSG Sports & Entertainment as well …
Read More »NBA to Reduce Timeouts to Improve Pace of the Games
Just months after the NFL announced changes to speed up the pace of games to make the experience more enjoyable for fans, the NBA has decided to follow suit. On Wednesday, the league announced several rule changes, including reducing timeouts and changing mandatory television timeouts. According to the Washington Post, …
Read More »Charlotte Eligible to Host 2019 All-Star Game After Repeal and Replacement of HB2
Last month, a North Carolina governor signed a bill to repeal and replace the controversial bathroom law which prevented transgender individuals from using the bathroom of their choosing. Now, in the wake of the replacement bill, many organizations are reconsidering business in the state, after previously pulling it …
Read More »Chris Bosh Snags Gig As TNT Analyst
In 2016, Pat Riley confirmed that Chris Bosh’s career with the Miami Heat was over. Following several health scares and missed seasons, it appeared that putting Chris Bosh on the court was not worth the risk. Now, it appears Bosh will be returning to the game of basketball, this time …
Read More »No More Twitter Beefs For NBA Players
The NBA has been dealing with a lot of issues as of late. Whether it was the recent Charles Oakley debacle or the increased tensions via social media between players, the NBA has found itself a source of entertainment for all the wrong reasons. In an effort to combat the …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Knicks Looking to Trade Carmelo Anthony
– blogged by @LoveRubyWoo It’s no secret that the Knicks are bad. After experiencing their worst season ever just a couple of years ago, the team has barely improved. Having won only four of their games this month, it’s clear that things are not exactly looking up for Phil Jackson’s squad. …
Read More »Steph Curry Auctioning Off Game Shoes to Help Victims of Oakland Fire – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
Earlier this month, a horrific fire ripped through a warehouse in Oakland, claiming the lives of 36 people. Being that this tragedy occurred so close to home for Warriors’ Steph Curry, he wanted to do what he could to help the victims and families of victims affected by the fire. …
Read More »Steve Francis Turns Himself on Burglary Charge
Former baller Steve Francis has had his share of run-ins with the police. However, it seems the fast life may be slowing down for ex-NBA star, since he recently turned himself in on a warrant from an incident that occurred earlier this year. Francis was wanted by the cops after …
Read More »Isaiah Austin Cleared To Play In The NBA
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore and then run? In fact, it does neither. If the dream belongs to Isaiah Austin, it will work itself into another dream. On a Thursday night in 2014, NBA …
Read More »Three NBA Teams Find Alternatives to Trump Hotels
In light of the new presidency, at least three NBA teams have stopped staying at Donald Trump-branded hotels this season, in an effort to avoid any implied association. According to ESPN, the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks have opted out of their contracted stay at Trump hotels in New …
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