There are few names bigger in the basketball world than Julius Erving and the legendary swingman is an icon for multiple franchises across the league. With that said, the Philadelphia 76ers have a special bond with “Dr. Continue reading “NBA Hall of Famer and living legend hospitalized after health scare at NBA”
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No. 24 FSU’s ACC slate begins with No. 12 UNC
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Atlantic Coast Conference front office didn’t do Florida State any favors when it made the Seminoles’ schedule this season. Five huge tests in Florida State’s first five games — all against perennial ACC powers — means one of two results for the No. 24 Seminoles early on: feast or famine. Continue reading “No. 24 FSU’s ACC slate begins with No. 12 UNC”
Duke freshman transferring after the Blue Devils scrambled to sign him for this class
Duke surprisingly lost out on top-10 recruit Kevin Knox for the 2017 recruiting cycle and quickly went after another forward in Jordan Tucker. They got him on campus quickly after Knox’s decision and ended up signing him for depth. However, it looks like he is now leaving before even finishing an entire season with the team.… Continue reading “Duke freshman transferring after the Blue Devils scrambled to sign him for this class”
Coach Kevin Keatts says NC State ‘acted appropriately’ to Markell Johnson’s indictment
The felony assault case against suspended N.C. State basketball player Markell Johnson has been continued until Jan. 8, according to his attorney’s office. Johnson and three other defendants were … Continue reading “Coach Kevin Keatts says NC State ‘acted appropriately’ to Markell Johnson’s indictment”
NBA apologizes for ‘Occupied Palestinian Territories’ listing
The National Basketball Association (NBA) apologized on Thursday night after its website listed the “Occupied Palestinian Territories” as a country. The website in question was set up for the 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Continue reading “NBA apologizes for ‘Occupied Palestinian Territories’ listing”
Durant leads Warriors over Utah, Cavaliers fall to Kings
Kevin Durant scored 21 points to lead six double-figure scorers for defending NBA champion Golden State and the Warriors pulled away in the third quarter to beat Utah 126-101 on Wednesday. The Warriors hit 33-of-46 shots in the second half, outscoring the Jazz 42-22 in the third quarter to blow open a close game in which Durant — who added six rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots — didn’t play in the fourth quarter. Continue reading “Durant leads Warriors over Utah, Cavaliers fall to Kings”
Lakers’ Ball sprains left shoulder
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball is out of the lineup after suffering a sprained left shoulder in Saturday’s NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ball will not play in the Lakers … Continue reading “Lakers’ Ball sprains left shoulder”
UCLA players in China shoplifting incident to miss season
Cody Riley and Jalen Hill, two of the US college basketball players detained in China for shoplifting last month, will be suspended the rest of the season, UCLA university said Friday. Riley and Hill had been suspended indefinitely along with a third player involved — LiAngelo Ball. Continue reading “UCLA players in China shoplifting incident to miss season”
Nash, Kidd among basketball Hall of Fame 2018 nominees
Former star NBA point guards Steve Nash and Jason Kidd head the list of first-time eligible candidates for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2018, the organization said Thursday. Canada’s Nash, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player with the Phoenix Suns, ranks third in the NBA history with 10,335 assists. Kidd, the current… Continue reading “Nash, Kidd among basketball Hall of Fame 2018 nominees”
Lakers retire Kobe’s two jersey numbers at half-time ceremony
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant was hailed as the “greatest” Los Angeles Laker of all Monday by fellow legend Magic Johnson in a ceremony to retire Bryant’s jersey numbers. The tribute came … Continue reading “Lakers retire Kobe’s two jersey numbers at half-time ceremony”