Serbia overcomes Greece in titanic overtime battle in front of record crowd
Serbia got their bid to reach next year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup back on track with an important 100-94 overtime triumph against Greece in front of a European Qualifiers record crowd of 19,150. In a battle of two recent back-to-back NBA MVPs, Nikola Jokic prevailed over Giannis Antetokounmpo as bottom beat top to open up…
Read MoreFrance cruises past the Czech Republic in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
France was unfazed by a long break at halftime and used a big start to the second half for a comfortable 95-60 win at home over the Czech Republic in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers. Spurred on by a sold-out crowd of 14,200 in the Parisian Accor Arena, Vincent Collet’s France team allowed just…
Read MoreJury awards Vanessa Bryant $16 million over crash photos taken of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, was awarded $16 million as part of a $31 million jury verdict Wednesday against Los Angeles County for deputies and firefighters sharing gruesome photos of the NBA star, their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna; and other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash. The nine jurors unanimously agreed with Vanessa Bryant and her…
Read MoreLithuania fends off Hungary in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
Lithuania survived a tougher than expected fight in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers as they fended off Hungary 88-78 on the road in a Group K nail-biter. The teams came into the game knowing they would face off in Group B of the FIBA EuroBasket in Cologne in a few weeks. Lithuania’s…
Read MoreLithuania claims the 2022 FIBA U16 European Championship title
Lithuania claimed the 2022 FIBA U16 European Championship title after beating Spain 77-68 in the Final on Saturday. Mantas Laurencikas top scored with 26 points along with six rebounds and three steals as Lithuania ended a run of four straight Final losses in the competition to be crowned champions for the first time since 2008. Lithuania started…
Read MoreUdonis Haslem returning for 20th NBA season
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem is coming back for his 20th NBA season. The 42-year-old made the announcement Sunday at his basketball camp in Miami. “I have decided to follow through with what me and my father had talked about, and I will finish what I started, and I will play 20 years,” Haslem said, seated at midcourt…
Read MoreWhat to expect at your first NBA game
If you are a big basketball fan, then being able to go to your first NBA game is an exhilarating experience. Watching an NBA game can sometimes be a completely different experience from watching an amateur game, as you get the opportunity to watch some of the best basketball players perform at their best. If…
Read MoreLeBron James becomes highest earning player in NBA history with new two-year deal
LeBron James has reportedly signed a $ 97,1 million two-year extension that includes a player option for the 2024-2025 season. The deal includes a 15 percent trade kicker, making James the highest-earning player in the history of the NBA. With the signing of the agreement, James will be set to make a grand total of $532…
Read More2022-23 NBA regular season dates announced
The schedule for the 2022-23 NBA regular season has been released. The season will begin on October 18, with the Golden State Warriors beginning their title defense against the Los Angeles Lakers. The opening contest for the night will be between the NBA Finals runner-up Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. Some other key dates include…
Read MoreWhy Should You Place Your NBA Bets Online?
Numerous bettors are now eyeing basketball betting, especially the NBA games. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is quite popular globally, so its betting popularity is not really surprising. Traditional betting is all well on its own, but NBA online betting is where the gem is at. Online betting has less leeway for mistakes, and it…
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