Shams Charania of The Athletic reported yesterday that the Memphis Grizzlies would waive former MVP Derrick Rose. Rose played a pivotal role for the Grizz last season running their offense without star guard Ja Morant. For those who don’t know, Morant was suspended for flashing a firearm on a social media livestream. Morant had massive […]
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Smart basketball hoops coming to East Village
‘The Huupe’, a new smart basketball hoop has been installed at Tompkins Square Park. The founders Paul Anton and Lyth Saeed accompanied Sue Donoghue, the NYC Parks Commissioner, to cut the ribbon yesterday afternoon. They invited some local children to come to learn about this new technology and be the first to play on the […]
Caitlin Clark picks up another tech, now 2 away from league suspension
On Sunday afternoon, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm by the score of 92-75. Despite the victory, Clark picked up her 5th technical foul of the season in the third quarter of the contest. After missing a three-pointer, Clark slapped the padding underneath the backboard in frustration. Clark was confused by […]
Curry drops 36 as USA wins thriller vs Serbia
Yesterday afternoon the USA men’s Olympic basketball team took on Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team in the tournament semifinal. All of Team USA came off sluggish except Steph Curry who exploded for 17 points in the first quarter. Despite Curry’s onslaught of three-pointers, the US found themselves in an early deficit. Things went […]
Knicks name Jalen Brunson team Captain
On Tuesday the New York Knicks announced that their All-Star point guard would be named the team’s next captain. Brunson is now the 36th captain in franchise history and the first one since the 2018-19 season. The last captains were Lance Thomas and Courtney Lee. Although naming a team captain is no longer a big […]
USA Basketball advances to the Olympic Semifinal
Yesterday afternoon the USA men’s basketball team took on Brazil in the quarter final. After Brazil got out to an early lead in the first quarter, the US hit the gas and didn’t look back. They were led by Devin Booker who led the team in scoring what was by far his best game of […]
USA smashes Serbia in a 105-79 finish before Paris Olympics
The U.S.A. Basketball team beat Serba 105-79 in the final game of the U.S.A. Basketball Showcase in Abu Dhabi, just over a week ahead of the 2024 Olympics.in Paris. Stephen Curry demonstrated his offensive prowess with 24 points, pulling through with a great game after two games that were lacking offensively. Miami Heat center Bam […]
Kawhi Leonard steps down from Team USA
A spot on the Team USA basketball roster opened on Wednesday after Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard withdrew due to injuries sustained last season, an unfortunate blow for the national team. Leonard was originally chosen to be on Team USA over New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, a second-team All-NBA winner this past […]
Ben Simmons: Bandit of Brooklyn (Op-Ed)
Ben Simmons is siphoning money from the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons is currently taking up over 28% of the cap space for the Nets, having played a grand total of 57 games for them over the past two seasons. With his current salary, just above $40 million, Simmons has made over $700 thousand per game, averaging […]
Diving into the appeal of March Madness (Op-Ed)
As the calendar flips to March, the sports world braces itself for the whirlwind of excitement that is March Madness. This annual basketball extravaganza isn’t just a tournament; it’s a cultural phenomenon that captivates millions across the globe. From die-hard basketball fans to casual observers, everyone gets caught up in the madness, and for good […]
Caitlin Clark deserves the hype for her basketball prowess (Op-Ed)
Caitlin Clark is one of the most well-recognized basketball players in the U.S., not only meeting and exceeding certain records on the court, but blowing them out of the water. As the University of Iowa’s guard, she made headlines by breaking the NCAA all-time scoring record by putting up 49 points against Michigan. This brought […]
Erik Spoelstra and Miami Heat agree to historic contract extension
Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed to an eight-year, $120 million contract extension, the most valuable contract in NBA history for a single coach. Spoelstra is one of the longest-serving coaches in the NBA, and has only ever worked with the Heat across his 29 total seasons, the past 16 as head coach […]
