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Stephen 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.”…
Read MoreHow 3-point shooting revolutionized the game
Decades before Del Curry, Reggie Miller, Paul Pierce, and Stephen Curry raised the blood pressure of opposing NBA coaches, the American Basketball League developed the 3-point shot in 1961. Harlem Globetrotters owner Abe Saperstein created the league and the shot was a relic of its brief history. The ABL folded after 1 1/2 seasons. But…
Read MoreSebastian Telfair sentenced to prison for 3 1/2 years
Former NBA guard, Sebastian Telfair has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for possession of a loaded gun. He was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in April after the police found a loaded gun in his vehicle during a traffic stop on July 2017. Telfair was selected 13th overall in the…
Read MoreGermany to host 2020 EuroLeague Final Four
For the first time, Cologne, Germany will be the host of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four (2020). Lanxess Arena will be the venue and battleground where four of Europe’s top teams will take to the hardwood to compete for Europe’s most prestigious basketball title on May 22nd to 24th. Cologne is the second German…
Read MoreThe Return of a Legend: Milos Teodosic back in Europe
After a lackluster injury-riddled run in the NBA, Milos Teodosic has decided to return to Europe to play basketball. The 32-year-old Serbian point guard is well-known throughout for his long and storied tenure with CSKA Moscow. This time around, Teodosic is taking his game to Greece, reuniting with former team, Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (Greece-A1) on…
Read MoreKristaps Porzingis, Nikola Mirotic land historic deals with respective clubs
NBA Free Agency is the hottest news at the moment but beyond the frenzy of signings, contracts, trades and whatnot, two European players in particular have made history by inking crazy-huge deals. Dallas Mavericks restricted free agent Kristaps Porzingis signed a contract extension worth a staggering $158 million over five years. That’s the largest deal…
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