A number of NBA stars were in Norman for the game to cheer on their respective alma maters. Oklahoma has had two college hoops superstars in recent years, in Buddy Hield and Trae Young.Oklahoma is also now home to Russell Westbrook, a former UCLA basketball star. All three were on the sideline for today’s game. […]
Read MoreThe NBA Has Released The Entire 2018-2019 Schedule
The full NBA schedule was released today. The league has improved on a number of scheduling issues, including back-to-backs and once again, no team will play four games in five days. The league put out a release about some of the biggest aspects of the upcoming schedule: The NBA today released its complete game schedule […]
Read MoreLeBron James Makes Fun Of Carmelo Anthony
New Houston Rocket Carmelo Anthony had significant tenures with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks, and played for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. Few will talk about his glorious stretch with the Atlanta Hawks. Anthony was technically a Hawk for a few days, after the team acquired him from Oklahoma City. Atlanta made […]
Read MoreRockets Reportedly Have Competition In Trade For Popular Former Warriors Player
Kent Bazemore was a member of the Golden State Warriors right before the team turned into a powerhouse. He’s known as a veteran locker room presence and was even instrumental in Steph Curry becoming the face of Under Armour. After leaving the Warriors, he was briefly a Los Angeles Laker, and has been with the […]
Read MoreNBA Legend Reveals When He Plans To Retire
Vince Carter recently signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks. It is very likely that it will prove to be his final NBA season. The 41-year old Carter is set to play with his eighth NBA team. He spent last season with the fledgling Sacramento Kings. Many have wondered why Carter would go to […]
Read MoreNBA Insider: Title Contender Could Trade For JR Smith
The Houston Rockets are set to add Carmelo Anthony for the veteran minimum. The team is still looking at other options on the wing as well, and according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, one of the names being discussed is JR Smith. Smith, of course, is coming off of a season in which he was one […]
Read MoreRockets Reportedly Trying To Trade For Popular Former Warriors Player
Kent Bazemore left the Golden State Warriors a year before the team exploded into a powerhouse and won its first championship. He’s a nice player, but he also has an outsized impact on recent NBA history. Bazemore famously negotiated a deal with Under Armour back in 2012, when he was just an undrafted free agent. […]
Read MoreLook At What Trae Young Bought With His 1st NBA Paycheck
Trae Young was the fifth overall pick in the NBA Draft. Now we know where a chunk of his first paycheck is heading. The former Oklahoma star took to Instagram to post video of a slick new ride: a matte black Audi R8. The caption he posted to Instagram may also reveal a bit more about […]
Read MoreCarmelo Anthony Getting Crushed For Quotes In Jemele Hill Article
We hadn’t heard much directly from Carmelo Anthony during his tumultuous off-season, until this morning. The 10-time All-Star forward spoke at a private Nike event on Wednesday night, which was documented by ESPN’s Jemele Hill. He discussed his Oklahoma City Thunder tenure, and what lies ahead. As with many things having to do with Carmelo, […]
Read MoreA Major Step Has Been Taken In The Carmelo Anthony Trade
At long last, the Carmelo Anthony trade is finally official. It feels like a month since we found out that ‘Melo would be making a stop over with the Atlanta Hawks before hitting free agency again, but it finally became official today. The Carmelo Anthony trade to Atlanta also ropes in the Philadelphia 76ers, who are sending […]
Read MoreAnother Hurdle Has Been Cleared For Carmelo Anthony To Hit Free Agency
Carmelo Anthony free agency update: the Hawks have cleared a hurdle to acquire, and eventually waive, the superstar forward. On Wednesday, the long-awaited Carmelo Anthony trade finally went through. The Oklahoma City Thunder dealt Anthony to Atlanta in a three-team deal that also involved the Philadelphia 76ers. Once the Hawks waive the 10-time All-Star, as […]
Read MoreCarmelo Anthony Is Telling Friends He’s Signing With This Team, Per Report
After yesterday’s trade to the Atlanta Hawks, the Carmelo Anthony Rockets signing should come through in the very near future. A few other teams like the Heat and Lakers are reportedly in the mix, but Houston is a pretty heavy favorite to land ‘Melo. According to one report, Carmelo is already admitting as much. On […]
Read MoreAdditional Details Revealed In Carmelo Anthony Trade
The long-awaited Carmelo Anthony trade took place moments ago. Melo is off to the Atlanta Hawks, who are expected to waive him, freeing him to head to a team of his choice. Anthony is expected to become a Houston Rocket. There, he will play alongside good friend Chris Paul and MVP James Harden, in an […]
Read MoreDwight Howard Reportedly Negotiating Buyout With Nets
Wednesday’s Dwight Howard trade between the Nets and Hornets looked to send the eight-time All-Star to a team that he once had a long dalliance with. Back in 2012, Howard was the subject of numerous trade rumors, as the Nets reportedly looked to pair him with point guard Deron Williams. A lot has changed in […]
Read MoreThis Is How NBA Insiders Expect First 3 Picks Of 2018 NBA Draft To Play Out
The 2018 NBA Draft doesn’t begin until Thursday night. However, the picture at the top of the draft seems to be shaking out. The No. 1 pick is often relieved of much drama, as we know the likely selection ahead of time. Things are not set in stone, but it seems very likely that the […]
Read MoreFormer NBA All-Star Fired As College Head Coach
Cal State Northridge has reportedly fired head coach Reggie Theus. The UNLV great and former NBA star was just 6-24 in 2017-18. Theus’s best season with the Matadors wound up being his first. In 2013-14, the team went 17-18, with a 7-9 record in Big West play. The Matadors finished fifth in the conference standings […]
Read MoreFormer Nebraska, Syracuse Star Andrew White Had A Very Strong NBA Debut
Andrew White III made an immediate impact in his first career NBA game. The lowly Atlanta Hawks, one of many teams contending for the best odds in the 2018 NBA Draft lottery, called up Andrew White from the G-League earlier in the week. White had been playing for the Erie Bayhawks. On Wednesday night, he played […]
Read MoreDwight Howard’s Sister Rips Atlanta Hawks After Trade To Charlotte
Dwight Howard was traded from his hometown Atlanta Hawks to the Charlotte Hornets in a shocking deal on Tuesday night. His sister isn’t happy. After just one year with the Hawks, the former All-NBA center was dealt, along with the No. 31 pick, for Marco Bellinelli, Miles Plumlee, and the No. 41 pick. Atlanta appears […]
Read MoreReport: Cavs Finalizing Deal With Atlanta For Kyle Korver
Kyle Korver trade: Cavs on the verge of finalizing a deal with Atlanta. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a trade that will send elite 3-point shooter Kyle Korver to Ohio. The news was first reported by Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania. Vertical Sources with @ShamsCharania: […]
Read MoreDennis Schroder, Hawks Reportedly Agree To $70 Million Extension
The Hawks have extended their point guard’s contract. Dennis Schroder and the Atlanta Hawks have reportedly agreed to a four-year extension, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein and Zach Lowe. The four-year extension is reportedly worth $70 million. ESPN sources tell @ZachLowe_NBA and I that Hawks guard Dennis Schroder has landed a four-year, $70 million extension […]
Read MoreThe 10 Most Hated Athletes In Sports
Professional sports are fundamentally built upon undying love and irrational fanaticism, but from those two things comes another pervading sentiment: hatred. Honestly, hating a team or player is often more a part of the fan experience than cheering on the athletes and franchises you love. Now, you should never get as much satisfaction seeing a […]
Read MoreAl Horford’s Sister Takes Shot At Cavs Fans After Brother Signs With Celtics
Coveted free agent big man Al Horford just agreed to a huge contract (four years, $113 million) with the Boston Celtics. During Horford’s time with the Atlanta Hawks, his sister Anna showed some disdain for the Cleveland Cavaliers and their fans. Well, with Al Horford signing in Beantown, Boston becomes one of, if not the […]
Read MoreHere’s A List Of Where Every NBA Free Agent Has Signed, And For How Much
NBA free agency opened yesterday, and the stove has been hot ever since. With the salary cap boosted and revenue flowing, the money has been flying as teams have aggressively pursued and opened up their wallets for players on the open market. There’s still a lot of action left, with a few big fish still […]
Read MoreReport: Dwight Howard Signs 3-Year Deal, $70.5 Million Deal With Atlanta Hawks
Star center Dwight Howard is leaving Houston. Friday, according to Yahoo Sports, Howard officially signed a three-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks. The terms? Howard will reportedly make $70.5 million over three years – just under $24 million per year. Howard spent eight seasons with the Orlando Magic before being traded to the Los Angeles […]
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