Anfernee Simons is a top-10 recruit in the class of 2018, but he is actually taking a year in a post-graduate program at IMG Academy. Now, he’s being declared eligible for the 2018 NBA Draft since he will technically be a year removed from high school and will be 19 years old by the time June comes around. Continue reading “After backing out of Louisville commitment, five-star PG Anfernee Simons could make shocking decision”
Controversial NBA rule could be nearing resolution
The NBA appears to be moving forward with talks in ending the controversial ‘one-and-done’ rule, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA executive director Michele Roberts met on Thursday with the new Commission on College Basketball to discuss various issues facing the Basketball industry, including how potential changes could impact the NBA draft. Continue reading “Controversial NBA rule could be nearing resolution”
Kyrie Irving ditched his plastic mask and scored 11 of his 16 points in the final five minutes, sparking the Boston Celtics over Golden State 92-88 on Thursday in a showdown of the NBA’s top teams … Continue reading “Celtics rally from 17 down to beat Warriors, NBA win streak at 14”
North Carolina guard Cameron Johnson will have surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn left knee meniscus, the school said in a press release. Johnson suffered the injury during practice on Monday and the school did not offer a timetable for his return in the release. Continue reading “North Carolina basketball receives awful news regarding key player”
Boston’s Kyrie Irving has been diagnosed with a facial fracture and could miss Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, where the Celtics will be seeking to win their 12th straight game. … fracture to Irving is just the latest health problem for the Celtics, who are one of the hottest teams in the NBA despite the rash of injuries. The loss of Irving means Boston is without all of its Big Three … Continue reading “NBA: Irving suffers minor facial fracture”
Three UCLA basketball players including LiAngelo Ball were arrested in China for shoplifting sunglasses from a Luis Vuitton store, and the guys on Inside The NBA took the opportunity to torch … Continue reading “Barkley, Shaq and Kenny Smith Roast the Ball Family After LiAngelo’s Shoplifting Arrest”
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons called the NCAA a “dirty business” in a recent interview with Maverick Carter for Uninterrupted. The top overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft went on to say … Continue reading “Former top NBA pick calls out NCAA: ‘It’s a dirty business’”
LiAngelo Ball, the younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers star Lonzo Ball, was among three college basketball players arrested in China on suspicion of shoplifting, US media reports said Tuesday. Ball, who is with the UCLA basketball team ahead of their season-opening game against Georgia Tech in Shanghai on Friday, was detained with team-mates Cody Riley and Jalen Hill, ESPN reported. Continue reading “LiAngelo Ball among three basketball players arrested in China: reports”
Nike on Tuesday vowed to fix issues with its NBA jerseys after a string of high-profile incidents which have seen shirts torn to shreds. The opening weeks of the NBA campaign have seen multiple … Continue reading “Nike vows to fix NBA jerseys after shirts shredded”
Two teams have emerged as potential trade destinations for Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor, according to David Aldridge of NBA.com. Okafor told reporters last week that he requested either a trade or buyout from the 76ers, but added that team president Bryan Colangelo denied a buyout because the team wouldn’t be able to recoup assets in return. Continue reading “Trade destinations reportedly emerge for former NBA No. 3 overall pick Okafor”