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NBA Draft lottery postponed
The NBA Draft lottery and NBA Draft combine have been postponed. Both were scheduled to take place in Chicago later this month. This news came as no surprise. It’s obviously not possible to even do the NBA draft lottery when we don’t have final standings for the season yet. Perhaps, the NBA may have to…
Read MoreBora Stankovic passes away
the Legendary basketball official Borislav “Bora” Stankovic, a longtime FIBA secretary-general and member of the IOC passed away at the age of 95 in Belgrade. Borislav Stankovic first was a tennis player and later switched to table tennis. He was even Serbian champion in table tennis in 1943 and 1946. After the second world war,…
Read MoreFIBA competitions suspended
MIES (Switzerland) – Considering the current situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and in order to protect the health and safety of players, coaches, officials, and fans, FIBA today has announced that all FIBA competitions are suspended as of tomorrow, Friday, 13 March 2020. FIBA will continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis and…
Read MoreKansas vs Kansas State ends in brawl
Kansas beat Kansas State yesterday by 81-59 but made headline news because it ended in a massive brawl. It’s been a long time ago since we last saw this type of brawl in college basketball. Dozens of players, coaches and support staff were involved.
Read MoreThe most outrageous G League rule ever!
On the 15th of November, James Palmer of the Aqua Caliente Clippers made 11 of his 17 two-point shots and one of his three-point shots. He also shot seven for seven from the charity stripe. How many points did he score in total? Did you say 29? Wrong answer. But don’t bother to try again.…
Read MoreStephen Curry suffers broken left hand vs. Suns
Things turned from bad to worse for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Their star point guard Stephen Curry suffered a broken left hand after Suns’ center Aron Baynes (AUS) landed on it after an awkward collision between the two players. Prior to this horrific injury to the team’s top scorer, the Warriors had their…
Read MoreHouston Rockets ban fan for life for punching Pelicans’ assistant coach
A few nights ago, the Houston Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 126-123. The victory was the first of the season for the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately, the action on the court wasn’t the only event in play on that fateful evening. According to authorities, a Houston Rockets fan, Manuel Garcia, was charged with assault for…
Read MoreNBA suspends Deandre Ayton 25 games
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been suspended for 25 games by the NBA for violating the League’s anti-drug policy. This comes in less than 24 hours after he made his season debut for the 2019-20 season. Ayton tested positive for a banned diuretic. The player has made a statement and claims he was unaware…
Read MoreDavid Blatt parts with Olympiacos after MS diagnosis
On Sunday, October 6th, Olympiacos announced that it was mutually parting ways with head coach David Blatt. This was to be Blatt’s second season with the Italian powerhouse. Blatt, one of the most prolific basketball coaches coming out of Europe in recent history, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two months ago. The separation was amicable…
Read MoreAndrew Bogut to be investigated by FIBA
Australia Boomers big man Andrew Bogut is in hot water as he’s under investigation by FIBA and could face disciplinary sanctions. After Australia’s 2OT loss to Spain in the FIBA World Cup, Bogut was caught on video as the team walked by the media where he was clearly overheard saying FIBA was a “f**king disgrace.”…
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