MOSCOW (AP) — After spending more than a decade in the NBA, former All-StarAndrei Kirilenko is taking on what may be his biggest challenge yet — rescuing basketball in his native Russia.
Sunday, 23 August 2015
Saturday, 22 August 2015
Kobe Bryant shoots for first time since shoulder surgery
Kobe Bryant hit the hardwood and put up shots on Saturday for the first time since he underwent surgery in January to repair a torn rotator cuff.
Jordan awarded $8.9M in lawsuit over name use
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors at a civil trial focused on the market value of Michael Jordan's identity handed him a major win Friday, ordering a grocery-store chain to pay him $8.9 million for invoking his name in a steak ad without his permission.
Volatile Stocks: 2016 NBA Draft Prospects Entering Make-or-Break Seasons
For some hopeful NBA prospects, an uninspiring 2015-16 season could potentially sink their draft stock. Minimal progress in college doesn't quite suggest room for growth as a pro. Failing to show improvement over the course of three or four years will naturally turn scouts off.
Summer Showcases Remind Us Just How Special NBA Players Really Are
Success on a basketball court, whether it's in the NBA or on a summer circuit, is as much about what you can do as having the opportunity to do it.
Jon Greenberg thinks of the San Francisco Pro-Am Basketball League, which he founded 36 years ago, as "an opportunity league."In truth, the same could be said of just about any summer pro-am league. Like most of its kind, Greenberg's circuit provides opportunities for fans to watch quality basketball during the summer, for young officials to learn NBA rules and, most of all, for players to hone their skills and perhaps be discovered.
Pros have long played at the San Francisco Pro-Am; the Los Angeles Lakers found Kurt Rambis there in the league's early days.
By the mid-1990s, established NBA standouts such as Jason Kidd, Gary Payton and Antonio Davis were regulars at the San Francisco Pro-Am—all on the same team no less.
Carlos Boozer: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent PF
Veteran forward Carlos Boozer turned in a solid 2014-15 season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the unrestricted free agent is still looking for a place to play in 2015-16.
EPL Week 2 Round Up – By Daodu Olokodana
Golden State Warriors rookie power forward Kevon Looney underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his right hip, the team announced.
According to the Warriors, Looney's rehabilitation process will begin immediately.
“Kevon has his entire NBA career ahead of him and we felt that, in consultation with our medical staff, Kevon and his representatives, it was best to address the issue now,” Warriors general manager Bob Myers said in the team's official statement. "He will have our complete support throughout the rehabilitation process and we are confident he will make a full recovery."
Following successful surgery, Looney updated his status with a post on Instagram after cut:
Friday, 21 August 2015
Smith to re-join Cleveland
JR Smith, who opted out of the final year of his contract after the NBA finals, said Thursday that he is re-joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Smith tried but failed to land a another deal with a different NBA team so is now headed back to Cleveland.
The 29-year-old Smith came to the Cavaliers last season after three years with the New York Knicks and averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 70 games.
"Happy to say that I am returning to the Cavs! It's been a long ride this summer but I can say for sure, well worth the wait," Smith posted on his social media Instagram page.
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Dieng carries Senegal in their AfroBasket 2015 opener
Minnesota Timberwolves centre Gorgui Dieng did a bit of everything in Thursday’s AfroBasket 2015 Group B action to help Senegal beat Morocco 77-71 in the closest game of the tournament so far.
As well as finishing with a team-high 26 points, Dieng grabbed a tournament-high 15 rebounds and dished out three assists in 35 minutes on floor.
It was the most contest game of the tournament so far, as Morocco fought back to every Senegal’s attempt to move away.
How the NBA Has Changed Around Kobe Bryant—And How Kobe Hasn't
Kobe Bryant has been the unmoving eye of the NBA hurricane for 19 seasons—its stubborn, static center orbited violently by a maelstrom of change.
There are lots of ways to illustrate how much the NBA has evolved
during Bryant's two-decade tenure. Player turnover, trends in style of
play, rule changes that morphed the game into something different
entirely—all of these highlight Bryant as a solitary figure from another
era.Another option: simply looking at the names of the league's elite in Bryant's rookie year.
The All-Stars during the 1996-97 season all hail from a bygone era. In fact, a handful—Tim
Why Anthony Davis' $145 Million Record Contract Will Be a Monumental Steal
Anthony Davis is still more than six months shy
of his 23rd birthday. He's nearly two-and-a-half months away from
starting his fourth NBA season, and has missed an average of 15.7 games through the first three.
J.R. Smith Re-Signs with Cavaliers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
J.R. Smith established himself as one of the most important role players for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, so even when he opted out of his contract this summer, it always seemed likely he would return to the team. On Thursday he did just that, penning a new pact with the Cavs.
Thursday, 20 August 2015
How the Miami Heat Center Is Changing the NBA
Hassan Whiteside isn't like most D-League call-ups. But with the growth of the NBA's
lower division and the Miami Heat's stroke of genius in calling
up Whiteside, there could be many more like him down the line.
Not so much shot-swatting, rim-rocking 7-footers, but rather young players on whom teams take low-risk, multiyear gambles.Joel Embiid to miss season after second surgery on right foot
Embiid, the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers center, is expected to miss the season following a second surgery on his right foot. His recovery should take five to eight months, the same timeframe the center was given following the first surgery last year. The Sixers were cautious with their prized prospect and held him out for the entire season. Team president Sam Hinkie said Wednesday the organization would follow a similar path again.
Jonas Valanciunas, Raptors Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction
As expected, the Toronto Raptors announced a four-year contract extension with center Jonas Valanciunas. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports reported the deal is worth $64 million and could rise to $70 million:
Stephen Curry on trash-talking his brother Seth
One day after schooling a potential autograph-seeker, Stephen Curry joined The Dan Patrick Show to discuss, among other things, the reigning MVP's recent golf outing with President Obama.
Steph's father Dell and former NBA sharpshooter Ray Allen completed the foursome, leading to the natural question: Who was the best shooter?
How Anthony Davis can take the MVP from LeBron James, Stephen Curry
This time last season, the forecast panel was convinced that the 2014-15 MVP award would go to the King. Returning to Cleveland, LeBron James was the overwhelming summertime favorite over Kevin Durant. It didn't quite work out that way, of course.
But we're expecting James to get revenge in 2015-16.
The panel has spoken and we're envisioning James to win the 2015-16 MVP award. And it's not all that close.
It will cost you about $140k, or $1,000 per character if you want Lebron James to tweet your product
According to Opendorse, among the top five highest-paid athletes for sponsored tweets are;
1.Kevin Durant ($66,553),
2.Kobe Bryant ($42,389),
3. Floyd Mayweather ($34,924)
5. Dwight Howard ($34,290)
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
Duncan wins Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award
NEW YORK — NBA players have selected the San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan as the recipient of the 2014-15 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. The award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team.
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
MSU vs. Kansas concludes ESPN basketball marathon
Michigan State vs. Kansas -- a 10 p.m. game on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the State Farm Champions Classic in Chicago -- will conclude ESPN's 2015 College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon.
The Spartans-Jayhawks matchup will be shown on ESPN, ending more than 30 hours of continuous live college basketball coverage on the ESPN networks.
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