A total of 18 ex-NBA players are charged with committing fraud

According to court prosecutors in Manhattan federal court, a total of 18 former NBA players have been charged with fraud. Per court documents, 16 of the 19 NBA-player defendants were arrested on Thursday morning. Of the eighteen players charged, Terrence Williams, Glen “Big Baby” Davis, Shannon Brown, Sebastian Telfair and Darius Miller were among the […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
HBO drama series Showtime Lakers is scheduled to premiere in 2022

An HBO drama series about the Showtime Lakers has a release date set for 2022. Of course, the series was filmed in Los Angeles, California. And, the show is centered on the success of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers. The 80s were known as the Showtime-era of the Lakers. Los Angeles won five NBA championships […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers news: Pau Gasol officially retires from the NBA

For the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, 20-year veteran Pau Gasol has officially retired from the NBA. The legend is 41-years-old. On Jun. 27, 2001, Gasol was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2001 NBA Draft. However, he was immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on draft night. Before practicing with the […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Eugene Bozzi throws shade at Ben Simmons after capturing alligator

Eugene Bozzi is trending on social media because he caught an alligator. Though, he is also getting quite a few laughs over his cheap shot directed at Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons. While being interviewed by CBS Philly, Bozzi told media reporters, “I’mma be honest, I didn’t think. My father instincts kicked in.” “I […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Jaren Jackson Jr. assumed Steven Adams was from United Kingdom

Steven Adams was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Memphis Grizzlies on Aug. 7, 2021. Steven is slowly getting to know his Grizzlies teammates, such as Jaren Jackson Jr. The 22-year-old prepared for Adams and his accent by watching Love Island, the British dating game show on Netflix. However, the 6’11” center was […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Free ABA League Expert Picks: 2021 Krka Novo Mesto vs. Mornar Bar

On Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, Krka Novo Mesto will face Mornar Bar in the ABA League; free ABA League expert picks are viewable on the main page of Basketball Insiders. The basketball league is also known as ABA Liga. Furthermore, the game begins at 11 a.m. ET from inside Leon Stukelj Hall in Novo Mesto, […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Shaquille O’Neal believes the Nets should trade Kyrie Irving

Retired Los Angeles Lakers legend and 15-time All-Star Shaquille O’Neal believes the Brooklyn Nets should trade Kyrie Irving. However, it is not for the reason some fans are thinking. The four-time NBA champion is feeling that Irving is hurting his team by refusing the COVID-19 shots. In a podcast interview with “Tiki and Tiemey,” O’Neal […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
76ers news: Ben Simmons is prepared to lose $33 million if not traded

Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons is not budging; the Philadelphia 76ers news drama will not end anytime soon. According to sources, the 25-year-old is willing to sacrifice $33 million if the team fails to trade him before the start of the season. Simmons will earn $31.590 million in the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season. Of course, that […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Free EuroLeague Picks: UNICS Kazan vs. Zenit Saint Petersburg – odds

On Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, UNICS Kazan is playing against Zenit Saint Petersburg; free EuroLeague picks are viewable here at Basketball Insiders. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET from inside Basket-Hall Kazan in Kazan, Russia. The stadium first opened in August 2003. On Sept. 18, 2021, Zenit St. Petersburg defeated UNICS Kazan 83-76 in […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021