Team USA wrapped up it’s last exhibition game before “wheels up” to Rio in just a few short days. In Monday night’s game USA outscored Nigeria 110-66 in Houston. Nigeria was lead by Chamberlain Oguchi, who scored 21 points on 8-of-17 shooting and Alade Aminu added 13 points. However, that was …
Read More »Finney-Smith Discusses NBA Future
After leading the Gators in both scoring and rebounding during his senior year, Dorian Finney-Smith remained a free agent following June’s 2016 NBA Draft. Three days later, after 14 separate workouts with different NBA teams, Finney-Smith signed a three-year, partially guaranteed contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, the 6’8″ forward isn’t …
Read More »Gator Great Corey Brewer to Host 7th Annual Gainesville Basketball Camp
The 2006 and 2007 back to back Florida basketball national championship teams are squads that will go down as one of the most dominating teams in college sports. Even though it has been nearly 10 years since the last basketball championship, Corey Brewer, a member of that team, enjoys coming back to the town that helped him become …
Read More »Michael Jordan Speaks out about Shootings, Police Officers
NBA great Michael Jordan opened up about his thoughts about shootings of African-Americans and the targeting of police officers. In a letter on The Undefeated, Jordan expresses his concerns and hopes. Jordan has unfortunately experienced the loss of a loved one due to gun violence. In 1993, his father James …
Read More »USA Basketball Wins Second Exhibition Game
Just a few short days after their big win over Argentina, team USA won its second of five exhibition games leading up to the Olympics in Rio. Team USA outscored team China by a final score of 106-57 on Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Though this Chinese …
Read More »Charlotte Is No Longer The Home Of The 2017 NBA All-Star Game
The House Bill 2 came between Charlotte, North Carolina and the 2017 All-Star Game. The State’s House Bill limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the state. The League disagrees with the Bill, so the 2017 All-Star Game is looking for a new home. A couple …
Read More »Orlando Magic Sign Three Free Agents, Re-Sign One
There are some new faces on the Orlando Magic. The Magic signed center Bismack Biyombo, forward Jeff Green and point guard D.J. Augustin during the NBA free agency period thus far. They have also resigned guard Evan Fournier, who has been with the Magic since the 2014-15 season. Bismack Biyombo started …
Read More »Dwyane Wade Says Goodbye to Miami
After 13 successful seasons in South Beach, All-Star guard Dwyane Wade is leaving for the Windy City. Wade signed a two-year, $47 million deal with his hometown Chicago Bulls. The Heat were only offering Wade a two-year, $40 million dollar deal. Wade was reportedly looking for a contract that would …
Read More »Dwyane Wade Headed to the Chicago Bulls
Shockwaves were sent through the NBA last night when free agent Dwyane Wade chose to sign with the Chicago Bulls instead of re-signing with the Miami Heat, a team he spent 13 seasons with while also winning three NBA championships. The Heat wanted to re-sign Wade and offered a two-year $40 million …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers
With the first week of NBA Free Agency wrapping up, it is safe to say that it has been quite a rollercoaster. With Kevin Durant signing a blockbuster deal with the Warriors and Mike Conley becoming the highest paid player in the league, it’s safe to say that the addition …
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