NBA approves Coach’s Challenge in 2019-20
The NBA board of governors approved two major changes for the 2019-20 season during their annual meeting at the NBA Summer League. First is the coach’s challenge. This is a rule that has already been applied in the NBA G-League for the last two seasons. How does this work? Teams are allowed to use one…
Read MoreVladimir Lucic retained by Bayern Muenchen
Vladimir Lucic (201 cm) will be returning to FC Bayern Muenchen (Germany-BBL) for the upcoming 2019-20 season. He is a Serbian international basketball player who has been with the team since 2016 and it appears that he’s become part and parcel of the team’s system and plans for the future. In 2018-19 Lucic played 29…
Read MoreDairis Bertans newcomer to Khimki
Dairis Bertans (194 cm) has put pen to paper on a deal that will make him a part of the roster of Khimki Moscow Region (Russia-VTB League) for the 2019-20 season. He’s a Latvian international basketball player who has been a member of the Latvian National Team since 2010. He lent his talents to the…
Read MoreNBA: The Fallout of Kawhi Leonard’s Decision
The world was stunned over the weekend as Kawhi Leonard pulled off the biggest surprise in NBA free agency of 2019-20. In a lightning-fast sequence of events, dominoes fell. The Los Angeles Clippers traded for Oklahoma City Thunder’s Paul George, sending Italian forward Danilo Gallinari and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and a basket load of future draft…
Read MoreSpencer Butterfield signed by Nanterre
Spencer Butterfield (190 cm, Utah State’14) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for JSF Nanterre (France-Pro A) for the 2019-20 season. In 2018-19 he lent his talents to Italian outfit Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A). He played just four games for his former team but posted impressive stats, featuring 15.8 ppg…
Read MoreNCAA: Five-star recruit, Jalen Johnson commits to Duke
While things in the NBA have simmered down as the league awaits Kawhi Leonard’s decision on where he will be playing this upcoming season, the NCAA moves on. The 2020 class is reportedly stacked with talent and high-caliber recruits are in no short supply. One such talented player is Jalen Johnson. He officially committed to…
Read MoreThe Canadian Conundrum: Kawhi Leonard’s Decision
We’re just a few days into NBA free agency, but things have slowed to a near-standstill as the league awaits the decision of Kawhi Leonard on where he will be signing. Word is that he’s taking his time but there are three teams left in the running to land the incumbent Finals MVP, the Toronto…
Read MoreLuigi Datome re-signs with Fenerbahce
Veteran Italian international player, Luigi Datome (203 cm) has re-signed with Fenerbahce Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) and will play for the team in 2019-20. Datome logged 34 games for them in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, helping reach the Final Four. He posted averages of 9.0 ppg and 3.6 rpg. In the domestic Turkish League, Datome dropped averages…
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 MoreLuka Samanic impresses in NBA Summer League debut
The Utah leg of the NBA Summer League tipped off on Monday night with four games. One game in particular, the San Antonio Spurs’ 97-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers was rather interesting. The Spurs’ offense was spearheaded by Lonnie Walker IV, who piled on a game-high 20 points and seven rebounds. One other Spurs…
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