NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal warns Lakers not to trade Lebron James

Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal issued a stark warning to the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, saying despite an abysmal season, it would be a huge mistake to trade the team’s biggest su...

Solana, Pantera Capital, NBA Owners Invest in NFT Fantasy Basketball Game

In brief Fast Break Labs is the startup behind the Virtual Basketball Association. It’s attracted capital from NBA owners, early-stage venture firms, and Solana Ventures. A Web3 startup aiming t...

Why pro sports have never had a Black commissioner

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren looks on during the Big Ten Championship Trophy ceremony Game after the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 42-3 on December 04, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium...

LeBron James Has Laid Foundation For Lakers Divorce

CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: LeBron James reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75th … [+] Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on ...

Michael Finley Laid The Foundation For Wisconsin’s Modern Basketball Success

MADISON, WI – FEBRUARY 20: Former NBA and Wisconsin basketball player Michael Finley and his family … [+] react as his number is retired during a college basketball game between the Univer...

Michigan Considers Disciplinary Action After Basketball Coach Howard Hits Wisconsin Assistant

Topline Michigan men’s basketball head coach and former NBA player Juwan Howard swiped at the face of Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft following the Wolverines’ loss to the Badgers, causing a multi...

Investing In Young Players Could Be Smart Plan For Clippers

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 08: Luke Kennard #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers brings the ball up … [+] court during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on February 08, 202...

All-NBA Nod Could Land Chicago Bulls Star Zach LaVine $245 Million

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 01: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls in the game against the Orlando … [+] Magic at United Center on February 01, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: U...

Identifying The Cream Of The Crop

TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 5: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Scottie Barnes #4 … [+] of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their basketball game at the Scoti...

Private equity sports investments neared $2 billion in 2021, NBA hot

Ballboys wear gloves while handling warmup basketballs as a precautionary measure prior to an NBA game between the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 9, 2020 in Atlanta, ...

Charlotte Hornets Trade Deadline Primer: Defensive Upgrades

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 14: JaVale McGee #00 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a dunk while being … [+] guarded by Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter at Gainbr...

NBA unveils Kobe Bryant All-Star Game trophy two years after his death

NBA Kobe Bryant trophies Source: NBA The National Basketball Association has redesigned its All-Star Game’s most valuable player trophy to honor the legendary Kobe Bryant, two years after his de...

The Complicated Case Of Finding A New Home For John Wall

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 13: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets reacts prior to tip-off against … [+] the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 13, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NO...

Renowned Basketball Star Lebron James Signs Partnership Deal With Crypto.com

Crypto.com has clinched a deal with NBA star, LeBron James. The partnership will see the cryptocurrency exchange taking part in the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I Promise program to teach children...

The Road For The Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards To Win MVP

PORTLAND, OREGON – JANUARY 25: Dennis Smith Jr. #10 of the Portland Trail Blazers defends Anthony … [+] Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Moda Center on Ja...

Athletes Unlimited Basketball 2022 Tips-Off In Las Vegas

Natasha Cloud dribbles at the top of the key. Jade Hewitt, Athletes Unlimited What did 2019 WNBA champion have to say about the inaugural season of the latest women’s basketball league on the block? “...

KSU’s Lee Drops 61, Shatters NCAA Scoring Record

Topline Kansas State center and WNBA prospect Ayoka Lee scored 61 points in a win over the Oklahoma Sooners Sunday, breaking the all-time single-game record for points scored in a Division 1 women’s g...

The Complicated Case Of Trading For Jerami Grant

HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Jerami Grant #9 of the Detroit Pistons dunks the ball during the … [+] second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on November 10, 2021 in Housto...

It’s Time To Give John Collins A Chance To Become A Star

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 15: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against the New York … [+] Knicks during the first half at State Farm Arena on January 15, 2022 in Atlanta, Georg...

Identifying The Right Center For The Charlotte Hornets

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 26: James Wiseman #33 of the Golden State Warriors slam dunks … [+] against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game at C...

NBA games in virtual reality have potential. Here’s what watching one is like

Jabari Young wearing the Oculus Quest 2 device. Source: Jabari Young Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka popped up from the team bench, and before I knew it, he was blocking my view. Indiana Pacers co...

Anfernee Simons Is Turning Himself Into A Long-Term Asset

PORTLAND, OREGON – JANUARY 07: Anfernee Simons # 1 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots the ball … [+] over Lamar Stevens # 8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Moda Cent...

The Boston Celtics Desperately Need A Point Guard

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 22: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to pass as … [+] Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics defends during the second quarter of the game at...

Devin Booker, Already An NBA Star, Is Heating Up As An Investor

The Phoenix Suns guard has turned his basketball career into a crash course on business. Now comes the fun part. When Devin Booker was joining the Global Ambassador hotel project in Phoenix last year,...