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Philadelphia 76ers Player Cameron Payne Arrested For Disturbance In Scottsdale

An NBA player was arrested in Arizona on June 14 for a disturbance in Scottsdale but was released later that day, according to CBS News. Point guard, Cameron Payne, who is currently a member of the Philadelphia 76ers was arrested and later released in connection with a disturbance, Scottsdale Police Department said. After police officers responded… Continue reading Philadelphia 76ers Player Cameron Payne Arrested For Disturbance In Scottsdale

NBA Prospect Terrence Shannon Jr. Found Not Guilty Of Felony Rape

University of Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was arrested on Dec. 28 and charged with rape based on an alleged incident in September 2023. On June 13, the star player was found not guilty of felony rape and aggravated sexual assault on Thursday by a jury in Kansas. According to The Washington Post, a jury took… Continue reading NBA Prospect Terrence Shannon Jr. Found Not Guilty Of Felony Rape

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Seen Playing In Howard University Jordan Brand Sneakers During NBA Finals

In this year’s NBA Finals, two Black head coaches competing against one another is not the only highlight for Black people. In Game Two, which took place on June 9 at TD Garden in Massachusetts, Celtics player, Jayson Tatum was spotted playing in some Howard University Jordan Brand sneakers during the game. According to HBCU… Continue reading Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Seen Playing In Howard University Jordan Brand Sneakers During NBA Finals

Charles Barkley May Continue ‘Inside the NBA’ Under a Different Name If TNT Loses Broadcasting Rights

With the probability that TNT will lose the rights to broadcast NBA games after the upcoming season, basketball fans are bracing for the popular sports show, “Inside the NBA’ featuring Ernie Johnson and three former NBA players, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and Charles Barkley to end its run. Yet, Barkley, who, like most fans of… Continue reading Charles Barkley May Continue ‘Inside the NBA’ Under a Different Name If TNT Loses Broadcasting Rights

CJ McCollum Awarded NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

The NBA has announced that New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is this year’s recipient of the 2023-24 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. McCollum, an 11-year veteran, was selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA). This honor is awarded to a player, coach, or athletic trainer who has given outstanding service and dedication to… Continue reading CJ McCollum Awarded NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

Bronny James Medically Cleared By Physicians To Play In NBA

A hurdle has been cleared for Bronny James in his quest to join his father in playing in the NBA as the league has medically cleared him after an examination. According to ESPN, James will be allowed to participate in the upcoming pre-draft combine, a requirement for any college player vying to be drafted into… Continue reading Bronny James Medically Cleared By Physicians To Play In NBA

Karl-Anthony Towns Awarded Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

The NBA has announced this season’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award winner and that it is Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Karl-Anthony Towns. The award is given to the basketball player dedicated to pursuing social justice and living up to NBA legend, Abdul-Jabbar’s and the league’s vision of equality, respect, and inclusion. Towns emerged as the… Continue reading Karl-Anthony Towns Awarded Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

Victor Wembanyama Becomes First French Player To Be Named NBA Rookie of the Year

San Antonio Spurs first-year player, Victor Wembanyama was named this season’s NBA Rookie of the Year. The NBA announced that Wemby was a unanimous choice to receive the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy as the 2023-24 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. In a landslide vote, every person on the media panel gave the Spurs rookie a… Continue reading Victor Wembanyama Becomes First French Player To Be Named NBA Rookie of the Year

NBA Bans Jontay Porter For Gambling On NBA Games

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter has been banned from the league after allegations of gambling on games and feigning illness to influence a wager. The NBA led an investigation into Porter revealing he violated league rules by disclosing confidential information to sports bettors, limiting his playing time… Continue reading NBA Bans Jontay Porter For Gambling On NBA Games

Former NBA Player, Ben Gordon Enters Program That Could Erase Charges From Juice Shop Incident

Former NBA (National Basketball Association) player Ben Gordon will have a chance to erase charges levied against him for a disturbance that took place in a juice shop last year. According to The Associated Press, Gordon, who won an NCAA Championship while playing with UConn (University of Connecticut) in 2004 was arrested last year in… Continue reading Former NBA Player, Ben Gordon Enters Program That Could Erase Charges From Juice Shop Incident

NBA Announces G League Ignite Will No Longer Exist

The NBA (National Basketball Association) has announced that NBA G League Ignite, the team that is owned and operated by the league will cease to exist after this current season. NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim made the announcement four years after the NBA first started the team to give high school and college prospects… Continue reading NBA Announces G League Ignite Will No Longer Exist

Former Basketball Player Rashid Byrd Sentenced 90 Years To Life For ‘A Series Of Violent Sexual Assaults’

Former basketball player Rashid Byrd was recently given a prison sentence of 90 years to life on Friday, March 1 after being convicted of a “series of violent sexual assaults” over several years, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Byrd has been imprisoned since his arrest on September 18, 2020, when detectives arrested him… Continue reading Former Basketball Player Rashid Byrd Sentenced 90 Years To Life For ‘A Series Of Violent Sexual Assaults’

What Prevented Chris Paul From Joining Miami Heat’s Big Three?

On a recent episode of Dwyane Wade’s podcast, “The Why” it was revealed that Miami Heat’s Big Three would have been a Big Four if a little thing like a uniform number didn’t get in the way. The number three got in the way of Golden State Warriors point guard, Chris Paul joining the famed… Continue reading What Prevented Chris Paul From Joining Miami Heat’s Big Three?

Giannis Antetokounmpo May Become First NBA Player To Average 30 Points On 60% Shooting

It’s safe to say that the way Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo has played thus far in his career and after winning an NBA championship, he is destined to make the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. At the current rate he is going this season, he is about to be the first to accomplish a… Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo May Become First NBA Player To Average 30 Points On 60% Shooting

NBA Players Discuss Who Might Be The Next Face Of The League

When the NBA broke through and became the popular sport it is now, there was always someone heralded to be the face of the league. From Wilt Chamberlain to Dr. J to Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant and beyond, there was always talk about who that would be. With this weekend’s All-Star Game taking place… Continue reading NBA Players Discuss Who Might Be The Next Face Of The League

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