Last Word On Pro Basketball

With reports that the Houston Rockets are unlikely to offer max contract extensions to 2021 draft picks Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, the Rockets could find themselves without two of their best scorers in the near future. “We are waiting. My managers are negotiating with them,” Sengun tells Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı (h/t Eurohoops). “I don’t become a free agent next … [Read more...] about Rockets’ First-Round Pick Comes Clean About Contract Extension

This week, ESPN has been revealing their top 100 pro athletes of the 21st century. Voters were told to only consider what the athlete has done from 2000 on. They revealed 25 athletes per day with the top 25 being named on Thursday. Here are the 16 NBA players that found their way onto the list. NBA Players On ESPN’s Top 100 Pro Athletes Of The 21st Century 85. Kawhi … [Read more...] about NBA Players On ESPN’s Top 100 Pro Athletes Of The 21st Century

Former NBA forward Joe Bryant, nicknamed “Jellybean,” has reportedly passed away at the age of 69 due to “a massive stroke,” according to Mike Sielski of The Philadelphia Inquirer. News of Bryant’s death comes over four years after the tragic death of his son, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Joe Bryant, former NBA player and father of Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the … [Read more...] about 8-Year NBA Forward Joe Bryant Dies at 69

Houston’s Summer League campaign is underway. Things are largely progressing as expected. Already, there have been notable highs and lows. That’s hardly surprising when discussing a team almost entirely reliant on the scoring production of two extremely young players. Cam Whitmore and Reed Sheppard both came out of the gates in rip-roaring fashion. While there have been some … [Read more...] about Highs And Lows: Houston’s Swashbuckling Summer League Duo

Much like the Pacific and Northwest Divisions, the Southwest Division has many exciting rookies and sophomores who deserve time and attention. Here are the top rookies and sophomores from each of the Southwest Division teams and what to expect from each of them at Summer League. Summer League: Top Southwest Division Rookies And Sophomores Team: Dallas Mavericks Rookie: Melvin … [Read more...] about Summer League: Top Southwest Division Rookies And Sophomores