Category: Basketball

Maccabi to play Valencia at La Fonteta instead of Tel Aviv

Because of the continuing strife in Israel, the EuroLeague Round 2 game between Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Olimpia Milano at the Mediolanum Forum was halted. Maccabi intends to move their team to Cyprus and get back into play at the earliest opport...

Erikas PolockasOct 9, 2023

Basketball

Joel Embiid commits to Team USA in 2024 Olympics over France and Cameroon

Joel Embiid has been at quite the crossroads this summer, having to choose between three countries to represent next year at the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, it seems that the Sixers star finally committed to Team USA last week, and there is no turnin...

Antonio KozlowOct 9, 2023

Basketball

Donovan Mitchell Officially Unveils The adidas D.O.N. Issue #5, Available October 15th

Entering his seventh year in the NBA, Donovan Mitchell is already considered a well-seasoned vet in the signature sneaker ecosystem. Joining Derrick Rose, Damian Lillard...

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Jared EbanksOct 9, 2023

Basketball

Payton Pritchard shines in Celtics vs. 76ers

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports After being relegated to cleanup duty last season, Payton Pritchard is poised for a larger contributing role. As the dust still settles after an offseason of major roster shakeups, the Celtics...

TimSheilsNBAOct 9, 2023

Basketball

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Roto Rankings: Small Forwards

Welcome to the 2023-24 Fantasy Rankings! We'll continue this wonderful (is it? Yes!) journey with other positions and formats, including all positional rankings for both Roto and Points leagues, and then of course wrapping it all up with our Dynasty Ra...

JayOct 9, 2023

Basketball

Alex Caruso weighs in on Defensive Player of the Year chances

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, known for his tenacious defense, recently shared his thoughts on the possibility of winning the coveted Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award. The 29-year-old player acknowledges that the award often favors frontcou...

TalkBasket.netOct 9, 2023

Basketball

Why Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Are Primed To Lead Mavs To Major Bounce Back

The Dallas Mavericks were hopeful after acquiring Kyrie Irving before the 2023 NBA trade deadline. The thought of Irving playing alongside Luka Doncic in Dallas had fans dreaming of a possible deep playoff run. Instead, [...]

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Joey MistrettaOct 9, 2023

Basketball

Mikal Bridges embraces new role with Nets

Since joining the Brooklyn Nets via a trade involving Kevin Durant last season, Mikal Bridges has seen a significant shift in his role and responsibilities on the court. The 27-year-old small forward initially started the 2022-23 NBA season with the Ph...

TalkBasket.netOct 9, 2023

Basketball

Jamahl Mosley: “I think for Cole, he’s embraced whatever he’s been asked to do”

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley recently praised the professionalism of guard Cole Anthony. (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “We were just talking with Cole. What is his role in this competitive guard unit?” Mosley: “I think for Cole, he’s embrace...

Paul Terrazzano Jr.Oct 9, 2023

Basketball

Damian Lillard speaks out on his trade request

In a surprising turn of events this offseason, Damian Lillard, a longtime Portland Trail Blazer, made a trade request that sent shockwaves through the NBA. The 33-year-old star guard was explicit about his desire to be traded to the Miami Heat, seeking...

TalkBasket.netOct 9, 2023