The Miami Heat face Game 5 with star player Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier out due to injury, and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. stepping in. Down 3-1 in the series, the Heat turn to Jaquez Jr. and Tyler Herro for support. Jaquez Jr. has performed well, averaging 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game in the playoffs.
Continue readingKawhi will miss Game 5 with inflammation on knee
Kawhi Leonard, the star forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, will miss Game 5 of the playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks due to an inflamed right knee. Despite his strong regular-season performance, his absence has impacted the team. The Clippers are facing a tough challenge against the Mavericks, led by MVP contender Luka Doncic.
Continue readingNaz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year Award
After his best season to date, Reid averaged career highs of 13.5 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.3 APG and 0.8 SPG all in the most games he’s played in a season with 81 games. He came off the bench 67 times and started 14 times, always ready to leave his mark on the game. He helped… Continue reading
Curry wins Clutch Player of the Year
Curry adds to his trophy case, winning the Jerry West KIA Clutch player of the Year The award is presented to the player who has demonstrated exceptional performance during clutch situations, defined as the last 5 minutes of the fourth quarter or in overtime, with the score differential in the game being five points or… Continue reading
Heat break Franchise record for 3 pointers making 23, winning game 2
On April 25th, The Miami Heat were making a point against their rivals, the Boston Celtics but then scored a franchise playoff record of 23 3-pointers, breaking the previous record of 20 that they set in 2021 on May 22nd in Milwaukee were then sent Giannis home 4-1 to also beat the Celtics 4-3 in… Continue reading
Curry tops NBA again in Jersey sales
For the second consecutive season and the fifth time in his career, Stephen Curry has the top-selling jersey in the league. The list was made with NBAStore.com sales for the entire 2023-24 season. The top 5 list in order is: Stephen Curry LeBron James Jayson Tatum Victor Wembanyama Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kawhi missing Game 1 with inflammed knee
Kawhi Leonard is an all-around forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, who was unfortunately unable to play in the team’s series-opening win against the Dallas Mavericks. This was due to inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. Tyronn Lue, the Clippers’ coach, confirmed that Leonard would not be playing just two hours before the start… Continue reading
Finalists for the KIA NBA Michael Jordan MVP announced
The KIA NBA Michael Jordan MVP finalists have been announced and they comprise three exceptional players who have had a phenomenal season. The first player on the list is the Canadian star, Shai Gilegous-Alexander. He has been a highlight reel throughout the season with a jaw-dropping average of 30.1 PPG, 6.2 APG, and 5.5 RPG…. Continue reading
Clippers Fined $25K for Injury violations
On April 14, the Los Angeles Clippers were scheduled to play against the Houston Rockets in an NBA game. However, it was later discovered that the team had failed to provide accurate information regarding the availability status of three of their key players, namely Paul George, Norman Powell, and Russell Westbrook. As a result, none… Continue reading
36 Referees announced for first round
The NBA recently released its list of 36 referees who have been selected to officiate in the first round of the highly anticipated 2024 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel. This group of referees also includes the officiating staff that will be available for the SoFi NBA Play-In match that began on April 16th. The… Continue reading
Team USA for 2024 Olympics Announced
The team is highlighted by 12 athletes with extensive USA Basketball experience, including Olympic champions Kevin Durant and LeBron James. 2024 USA Men’s National Team: Bam Adebayo Devin Booker Stephen Curry Anthony Davis Kevin Durant Anthony Edwards Joel Embiid Tyrese Haliburton Jrue Holiday LeBron James Kawhi Leonard Jayson Tatum The team has a combined 11… Continue reading
Jontay Porter banned from NBA for violating gambling rules
Jontay Porter, a promising two-way player who was recently under contract with the Toronto Raptors, has been banned from the NBA. The reason for this ban is that Porter was found guilty of providing confidential health information to a known NBA bettor, just before the Raptors’ March 20th game against the Sacramento Kings. This information… Continue reading