Teams around the NBA joined the off-season frenzy sparked by the beginning of the free agency period. The Chicago Bulls were no exception to this as they played host to All-Star free agent, Carmelo Anthony. [Read more…]
On the eve of free agency, teams around the NBA are all preparing to improve their rosters with key signings. With the free agency period officially starting at 12 am midnight, deals will start to take fold from the minute July 1st begins. The Cleveland Cavaliers are no exception to this as they intend to offer a max contract to their All Star point guard, Kyrie Irving. According to ESPN’s Chris Broussard, the Cavs plan to offer a max extension worth
It’s always a good thing to see NBA players and athletes in general give back to a good cause. While many of them are living comfortable lives, those that choose to spend their money or time for the benefit of others show a level of selflessness that transcends their on court contributions. NBA veteran Drew Gooden has long been an advocate for community service, and is the founder of the self titled Drew Gooden Foundation. In addition to his own organization
In what should have been a quiet Saturday evening around the NBA, was anything but as news spread that Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd has permission to speak with the Milwaukee Bucks about a potential role. The news was first reported by Tim Bontemps of the New York Post. After denying Jason Kidd’s demand to oversee basketball operations, Nets have given Bucks permission to speak to him: http://t.co/vVxb7YxkGn The news comes as a surprise for several reasons, the most glaring being
The NBA Draft is the night where many basketball players watch their child hood dreams come to life. For some this has been a moment they’ve waited for since the day they first picked up a basketball. For Isaiah Austin it was a dream that he was denied. This past Sunday he announced that he had been diagnosed with Marfan’s Syndrome, thus bringing his career as a professional basketball player to an abrupt end. The Baylor University star would never be
With the NBA Free Agency period starting on July 1st, there was one pending decision that was sure to garner immediate attention. Earlier today it was announced that LeBron James was exercising his early termination clause, thus making him a free agent this off-season. The move by James should be seen as nothing more than a formality at this point. The decision to opt out gives him the option to decide what steps he would like to take in the next phase of
The NBA season has come and gone but there is still plenty to keep it’s athletes busy. This includes Dirk Nowitzki, who was down in Dallas giving back to the community in his own way. The veteran player was able to put on a good cause for the community by hosting his own celebrity ball game for The Hero Foundation. The Heroes Foundation is a non-profit initiative bringing sports training and competition to children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.
With NBA action on hold until Game 2 of the Finals on Sunday evening, it leaves a gap for fans and players to enjoy other sports. This includes taking an interest in the world of horse racing, especially this year due to the achievements of California Chrome. Having already won the Kentucky Derby and The Preakness earlier this year, California Chrome was the favored horse to win the Belmont Stakes this year. Had the horse achieved this task it would have become