WATCH: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 41 points in EuroBasket

In a EuroBasket matchup, watch Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo score 41 points for Greece in their 99-79 win over the Ukraine. At the international level, it was a career-high effort. So, this performance was significant for the Greek Freak, considering he became only the second player in the 21st century to score at least […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Following Mitchell trade, could LeBron James return to Cavaliers?

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, three unprotected first-round draft picks (2025, 2027, and 2029), and two pick swaps (2026 and 2028) to the Utah Jazz for Donovan Mitchell, so could LeBron James return to Cleveland in the coming years? Let’s say if the Los Angeles Lakers have another disappointing season […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2022
Toure’ Murry retires after a nine-year professional career

Former New York Knicks guard Toure’ Murry has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball after a nine-year career. Through 56 career NBA games, the 6’5″ guard averaged 2.6 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. He shot 43.3% from the floor and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Murry released this retirement statement: “The […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Ziaire Williams on improving: “I want to be the best in everything”

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams is hoping for a breakout performance in the 2022-23 season. He’s also working to improve every aspect of his game. At the NBA level, Williams wants to be the best in everything. In an interview with HoopsHype at Herbalife Nutrition — the official nutrition partner of Impact Basketball — when […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2022
Caris LeVert unlikely to receive extension from Cavaliers

According to multiple sources, Caris LeVert is unlikely to receive a contract extension from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Cavaliers are hesitant to offer LeVert a new deal at the current moment. “To my understanding, there’s no rush for Cleveland to do anything right now regarding a Caris LeVert contract extension,” […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2022
Sacramento Kings have longest playoff drought in four major US sports

The Sacramento Kings not only have the longest playoff drought in NBA history, but it’s the longest out of the four major US sports. They have not qualified for the postseason since 2006. That’s a 16-year playoff drought! During this stretch, their highest win total in a season was 39 — set back in the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
LeBron James, Drake sued for $10M over ‘Black Ice’ documentary

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, Maverick Carter and rapper Drake are being sued for $10 million over the production of the Black Ice documentary. The film is about the segregated hockey league known as the Colored Hockey League. Billy Hunter, the former head of the National Basketball Players Association, claims he holds the legal […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
Trail Blazers sign forward Devontae Cacok to Exhibit 10 contract

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Devontae Cacok to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a non-guaranteed deal. On Sunday, the team waived center Norvel Pelle and signed Olivier Sarr to a training camp deal. Sarr, 23, will compete with other backups, Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford, for a roster spot during training camp. An […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
NBA coaches allowed to wear casual attire for 2022-23 season

NBA coaches are allowed to wear casual attire for the 2022-23 season, according to a leaguewide survey regarding dress code preference. For years, head coaches were required to wear suit jackets and dress pants. Ten years ago, the dress code expanded, requiring them to wear collared shirts. In the 2020 Orlando bubble and last season, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023