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NBA: Redefining the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard’s Legacy
Las Vegas oddsmakers have anointed the Los Angeles Clippers as the betting favorites to win the 2020 NBA title. Caesars Sportsbook had them as 10-1 favorites at the beginning of July. Are they really that good? The Clippers are at the cusp of redefining their narrative. The once-lowlier Los Angeles franchise is now ready to…
Read MoreFive-star recruit B.J. Boston commits to Kentucky
The University of Kentucky just got a jolt of talent infused into their future roster with the commitment of five-star prospect B.J. Boston for the class of 2020. He was choosing between Duke, Florida and Alabama aside from Kentucky, but ultimately decided to pledge to the Wildcats. As a senior at Sierra Canyon, California, Boston…
Read MoreEnes Kanter struggling with Politics and Hoops
Turkish international player Enes Kanter (211 cm, Kentuck’11) is entering his 11th season in the NBA as a Boston Celtic in 2019-20. He figures to slide in as the team’s starting center when the season tips off in October. Kanter has been an outspoken critic of the government of his native Turkey since 2017, especially…
Read MoreNBA Opens Investigation into Free Agency Process
The NBA has opened an investigation into the process of the recent free agency. This comes as the result of issues raised by multiple team owners during the Board of Governors meeting held in Las Vegas during the Summer League. The league will be looking into the possibility of teams circumventing the salary cap as…
Read More2021 FIBA Eurobasket Qualifiers Draw
The draw for the 2021 FIBA Eurobasket Qualifiers took place on Monday at Munich, Germany. The ceremony was presided over by FIBA Executive Director Europe Kamil Novak. The balls were drawn by Georgian Basketball Federation Vice-Presiden Vladimir Boisa and Czech National Team member Vojtech Hruban. The 2021 FIBA Eurobasket Qualifiers will be played across three…
Read MoreIsrael defends FIBA U20 European crown
Team Israel successfully defended their FIBA U20 European Championship title on Sunday in a thrilling 92-84 victory over Spain. The last team to repeat as champions was Serbia in 2008. Israel has a bright future ahead. They have a stacked roster of promising young talent, making them a force to be reckoned with in the…
Read MoreEnter the Dragan: Bender signs with CSKA Moscow
Dragan Bender (213 cm) has opted to leave the NBA and is taking his game to Europe after agreeing to a deal to play for CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) for the 2019-20 season. Bender is an international basketball player who holds passports from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. He’s was a former member of the Croatian…
Read MoreCanada gearing up for FIBA World Cup with stacked camp
The FIBA World Cup is just over a month and change away and national teams are getting ready for what should be an intense tournament. The event is set to take place from August 31st through September 15th. Training camps are opening or about to open across the world as teams get their preparations underway.…
Read MoreBrandon Clarke named NBA Summer League MVP
The NBA Summer League capped off an amazing run on Monday night with the Grizzlies edging the Wolves 95-92 to win the crown. Brandon Clarke was named NBA Summer League MVP. He led the Grizzlies with an impressive effort on both ends of the floor with 15 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, one 3-pointer, one…
Read MoreNBA: What’s next for Chris Paul?
At 34 years of age and still motivated to chase an NBA championship, Chris Paul finds himself in a tough spot after landing with the rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder after the Houston Rockets traded him and a bag full of draft picks for Russell Westbrook. The biggest thing that’s weighing down Paul and his current…
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