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Dirk Nowitzki sets new record in come-back
It was a historic night for Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Despite the loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Mavs had a reason to celebrate. Dirk Nowitzki made his season debut and set a new NBA record. The German legend entered his 21st NBA season, which will probably also be his final. He…
Read MoreKlay Thompson Breaks NBA Record for 3-Pointers Made in a Game
Klay Thompson shook off a slow start to the 2018-19 season in epic fashion on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. Everyone knew that the Warriors were in for a cake walk against the injury-plagued Bulls, but to what extent, was something even the brightest experts did not foretell. Thompson scored 52 points before the…
Read MoreNBA Hands Out Suspensions Post-Lakers-Rockets Brawl
The NBA has announced the suspensions of three players as a result of their involvement in a brawl that took place in the fourth quarter of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Lakers players Brandon Ingram has been suspended for four games and Rajon Rondo for three games.…
Read MoreOmer Asik waived by Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have parted ways with veteran Turkish big man Omer Asik (213 cm), making him a free agent. The Bulls have invested in a young rookie center in Wendell Carter Jr. The team is rebuilding and focusing on its young core of players in Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and Lauri Makkanen. Asik, who…
Read MoreTop 10 NBA preseason storylines
The NBA preseason is in full swing. This is great news for basketball fans across the world and there are plenty of storylines to discuss. Here is our list of top 10 NBA preseason storylines. 10. Are the Cleveland Cavaliers still a playoff team following the departure of LeBron James? One of the biggest storylines…
Read MoreNBA: Jimmy Butler Requests Trade From Timberwolves
With a little less than a month away from the NBA’s opening night, all is not well with the Minnesota Timberwolves organization. All-Star guard Jimmy Butler has asked to be traded. He’s had a long-standing rapport with coach Tom Thibodeau from their days in Chicago Bulls. Thibodeau flew out to meet with him, hoping to…
Read MoreManu Ginobili Ponders NBA Retirement
41-year-old Argentinian basketball legend Manu Ginobili is considering hanging up his jersey. He has been seen working out at the San Antonio Spurs’ practice facility but has not yet committed to returning for the 2018-19 season. He played for the Argentinian National Team from 1998 to 2016. He and Andres Nocioni retired together in 2016.…
Read MorePotential NBA Rules Changes For 2018-19
The NBA’s Board of Governors sent out a memo to various general managers and coaches on Thursday that it will be voting on three rules changes on September 20-21. These rules changes were recommended by the league’s competition committee. A two-thirds majority is required to pass the legislation. The recommended changes pertain to resetting the shot clock…
Read MoreNBA: Jordan Clarkson Cleared to Play in Asian Games
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson (196 cm, Missouri’14) has been granted a one-time exception to play for the Philippine Team in the Asian Games, set to take place this week in Jakarta Indonesia. Aside from Clarkson, Chinese players Zhou Qi (Houston Rockets) and Ding Yanyuhang (Dallas Mavericks) have also been granted permission to play for…
Read MoreNCAA Rules Changes Blindside NBA, USA Basketball
The NCAA announced a couple of changes to their rules recently and it caught the NBA and USA Basketball by surprise. The collegiate association has been in damage control mode in the wake of a series of FBI-backed investigations relating to recruitment-related fraud. A section of the rules changes announced pertain to the flexibility of…
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