Stop Telling Athletes to “Deal with” Racist, Ignorant Fans
There have been several player/fan altercations in the NBA recently. I, for one, am here for all of it. Talking trash and heckling a player from the opposing team is… Read more »
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Anthony Davis Going About His Desire to Play Elsewhere the “Right” Way
In a move that was shocking to approximately no one, Anthony Davis informed the Pelicans today that he will not be signing his contract extension this summer and requested to… Read more »
Jimmy Butler Is The Player Every Team Needs
When some players challenge their teammates, have healthy discourse with their coach, want to win and push everyone to do their jobs they are labeled as fiery competitors. When others… Read more »
The Answer to College Basketball’s “The Kids Need to be Paid” Problem Is Simpler Than You Think
For a very long time, I was on the side of fighting for collegiate athletes to be compensated in some way. It’s a grand notion and let’s face it, universities… Read more »
Bradley Beal Reportedly Wants Out of Washington
Washington Wizards star SG, Bradley Beal, has apparently had enough of the dysfunction in the Wizards organization. Chris Sheridan has indicated that a source has said Beal wants out of… Read more »
Rod Strickland, Allison Feaster to Oversee NBA Professional Path Initiative for Elite Prospects
The NBA continues to improve post-high school conditions for players who want to pursue other avenues besides playing college ball and have enlisted the services of former players to aid in… Read more »
Whether You Realize It or Not, Lavar Ball is One of the Most Influential People in Basketball
Granted Lavar Ball has been the quietest he’s been since Lonzo was a junior in high school but make no mistake about it, he’s making as much noise as ever…. Read more »
The G League Will Offer Top Prospects $125K Contracts as Alternative to “One and Done”
The NBA G League recently announced that they will offer contracts to top high school prospects beginning in the 2019 season. From the outside looking in, this may look like the… Read more »
Zion Williamson Reportedly Asked Kansas Staff for Cash, Benefits for Himself and Family
So some news came out recently that Zion Williamson asked for cash, housing and a job for himself and family members in exchange for his commitment to play for the… Read more »
Kristi Toliver Makes History as she Joins the Wizards Coaching Staff as Assistant Coach for Player Development
The general public may not respect the WNBA but those within the basketball community definitely appreciate what the ladies bring to the table. The NBA, as well as some of… Read more »