With the 31st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers selected former Florida Gator and Gonzaga Bulldog Andrew Nembhard, and he just got paid. On Wednesday, Nembhard signed a deal with the Pacers worth $8.6 million, with $6.4 million guaranteed for the first three years making him the …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Frenzy Begins
The NBA Free Agency period began Thursday, shaking up the league with many NBA players on the move. Multiple superstars signed max extensions on Thursday, as well as teams making trades to shake up the offseason. After a busy draft day, NBA teams look to continue to build for the …
Read More »Former Florida Basketball Star Bradley Beal Turns Down Wizards Offer to Enter Free Agency
Former Florida Basketball star Bradley Beal is a free agent for the first time in his 10-year career with the Washington Wizards. According to his agent, Mark Bartelstein, Beal declined his $36.4 million player option. Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, …
Read More »Gators In The NBA
The Florida Men’s Basketball team has produced some serious talent over the years. Gainesville has been home to NBA champions, All-Stars and promising rookies. Here’s a list of seven former Gators who are currently in the NBA. Bradley Beal – Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards’ guard underwent season-ending surgery on …
Read More »Bulls Dominate Aside Setbacks
The Chicago Bulls have faced some challenges this season but that hasn’t stopped their momentum. Looking at the Team Whether it be players out with injuries or COVID protocols the Bulls have experienced it all. This season hasn’t been easy on the Bulls with Head Coach Billy Donovan entering the …
Read More »Jimmy Butler Has Miami Heating Up
Jimmy Butler is back. With his return, the Miami Heat are also back in form. Last week, the Heat fell to 7-5 as they dropped the first three games of a 5-game road stretch against the Western Conference. They finished it off with 2 wins, and last night’s 113-98 home …
Read More »Bradley Beal Out Of Olympics
Bradley Beal, shooting guard for the Washington Wizards and former Gator, will not play for Team USA in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Beal was placed into health and safety protocols on Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns. COVID Protocols Team USA coach Gregg Popovich expressed his concerns for Beal as …
Read More »Wizards Advance to NBA First Round Against 76ers, Defeat Pacers
The Washington Wizards (34-38) defeated the Indiana Pacers (34-38) 142 to 115 in Thursday’s play-in game to clinch the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Things looked bleak for the Washington Wizards as they got off to a 6-17 start. The Wizards played furiously to reach the Eastern-conference …
Read More »NBA Play-In Tournament Continues
The Play-In tournament continues tonight as the Wizards take on the Pacers for the eighth seed in the playoffs. The NBA had a couple of games Wednesday night as the Grizzlies took on the Spurs and the Lakers took on the Warriors in its Play-In Tournament. The Lakers and the …
Read More »Young Talent Shine in Magic’s 131-116 Loss Against the Wizards
The Orlando Magic dropped their third game in a row after a 131-116 defeat by the Washington Wizards. Despite the loss, Orlando saw a glimpse of a talented young cohort with potential for greatness. Young Talent Shines Rookie Cole Anthony was back on the court again after missing 15 games …
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