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Golden State record streak snapped
As the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. And so it proved for the Golden State Warriors as the greatest opening streak in NBA history was rudely snapped on Saturday. The (until now) unblemished Warriors were undone by a spirited Milwaukee Bucks, with the hosts running out 108-95 winners. The…
Read MoreKobe Bryant to retire after this season
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season. He made the announcement via a poem he wrote entitled “Dear Basketball” for the Players’ Tribune. Simply put, the poem expresses Bryant’s love for the game and how he has to sadly bid it…
Read MoreWarriors Break NBA Record
After crushing the Los Angeles Lakers 77-111, The Golden State Warriors set an NBA record for the best ever start in a season with their 16-0 record. With their 2014-15 championship roster intact, the Dubs have been on fire from the get-go and have been in post-season form out of the gates. Stephen Curry continues…
Read MoreMichael Wright found dead in Brooklyn
Former University of Arizona forward, Michael Wright (203 cm) was found dead in the back of his SUV in Brooklyn, New York. Wright was a 35-year-old American player who also had a Turkish passport. His name in the Turkish media was “Ali Karadeniz”. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2001, but did…
Read More2015 NBA D-League Draft
Former NBA players keep their dreams of returning to the “big league” alive after being selected in the Top 3 picks of the 2015 NBA D-League Draft. Jeff Ayres of Arizona State was taken first overall by the Idaho Stampede. Former San Antonio Spur Jimmer Fredette was picked up by the Westchester Knicks with the…
Read MoreFIBA Europe Cup in Full Swing
56 teams from across Europe have tossed their names into the hat with the hopes of being the inaugural champion of the first ever FIBA Europe Cup. The second-tier competition sponsored by FIBA has replaced the EuroChallenge this season. Two conferences and 14 Groups (4 Teams each) have been formed and Round 1 of the…
Read MoreLamar Odom in Critical Condition
Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom is currently in a coma and his heart is failing. Odom is also experiencing problems with his lungs and kidneys. He remains in critical condition and is able to breathe with the assistance of machines. The 35-year-old Odom was found unconscious in his VIP suite at a brothel…
Read MoreFIBA Asia 2015, Quarterfinal preview
We are entering the Quarterfinal stage of the FIBA Asia 2015 tournament, with eight nations set to compete against each other on Thursday. Reigning champions Iran will face a test against South Korea, while tournament hosts China will be on course to stay unbeaten with a win against India. Also competing in the last eight…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2015 Quarterfinals Preview
The EuroBasket 2015 tournament is down to eight teams and as the herd is thinned, the competition becomes stiffer and the stakes even higher. As the say the creme has truly risen to the top. The best of the best of Europe’s basketball elite have come this far and eight nations have their eyes and…
Read MoreMoses Malone, Three-time NBA MVP, Dies at 60
The NBA lost one of its Legends recently with the passing of three-time MVP and Hall of Famer, Moses Malone. He was 60. The NBA Great was found unresponsive and not breathing in his room by hotel staff and was declared dead at the scene by responding Fire Rescue personnel. The cause of death has…
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