Illinois State coach’s response to racism is exactly why racism still flourishes in our country
What a typical response to racism from the head coach of Illinois State men’s basketball. During a home game on Saturday, Ryan Pedon got in an altercation with Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones. A situation that was none of Pedon’s business, because Jones was not even talking in the direction of his team. – Stephen Knox Read More
There’s a new wrinkle in the missing Giannis game-ball saga
GameBallGate just got more interesting.
New video footage is circulating of last night’s incident between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Indiana Pacers over the game ball. According to this new camera angle, an Indiana Pacers assistant coach was caught walking away from the court with the game ball from Antetokounmpo’s career-high 64-point performance. The missing game ball sparked the post-game scuffle between the Bucks and Pacers. – Cale Clinton Read More
The numbers don’t lie: Steph, Klay and Dray’s Golden State Gilded Age is over
Around 2017, I realized I was behind the curve by using free Pandora. I still kept my account for another few years out of an irrational attachment to it, long after everyone else had matriculated away from Pandora digital radio towards Spotify. That’s how it feels watching Golden State try to counter longer, more skilled, and more athletic floor spacers who can also gobble up space defensively. – DJ Dunson Read More
The NBA can’t do a damn thing about Draymond Green
I largely do not have a problem with Draymond Green’s antics. Sports are supposed to be entertainment. As long as he is not undercutting players driving to the basket or trying to sprain the ankles of jump shooters, I could care less if he chokes Rudy Gobert in a scrum. When he clocked Jusuf Nurkić during the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night matchup against the Phoenix Suns, I simply shook my head and lightly snickered. That moment sure made up for Kevin Durant being ruled out, further delaying the debut of the Suns’ “Big Three.” – Stephen Knox Read More
Ranking the NBA’s rookie class so far (And No. 1 is not who you think it is)
With all the hyperbole around Victor Wembanyama being the next generational talent, it’s fair no one expected competition against him winning Rookie of the Year Award. But after sitting all last season due to an early leg injury — Chet Holmgren has beaten the injury-prone allegations to emerge as the front-runner to the Rookie of the Year crown. – Lee Escobedo Read More
The Washington Wizards can’t even tank properly
For some pro franchises, when it rains, it most certainly pours. The Washington Wizards entered the season with seemingly new life behind the acquisition of former Golden State Warrior Jordan Poole. Thus far, the tandem of Poole and Kyle Kuzma has been underwhelming, to say the least. The Wizards fell to 3-19 Monday night after a shellacking at the hands of Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, 146-101. Most people have suspected tanking, as it seems Washington has already stopped trying. – Criss Partee Read More
Caitlin Clark is cleaning up in NIL, but college athletes still aren’t getting close to what they deserve
Some money is better than no money until you realize how much more money you should be getting.
2023 has been good for Caitlin Clark. After a March Madness run that took her to the National Championship Game, making her America’s latest sweetheart, she’s started the 2023-2024 season on fire (29.5 points,7.4 assists, and 6.9 rebounds per game) and seems to be a lock to the Indiana Fever, who have the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. – Carron J. Phillips Read More
Golden State needs to let go of the past
The NBA season is now a three-part campaign. The NBA Cup is the opening sprint featuring teams working Usain Bolt hours to determine the NBA’s 100-meter champion. It’s fitting that this season the finale whittled down to the league’s fastest team and the oldest player in the league. The rest of the season is an endurance campaign that ratchets up the pressure, and favors fresh legs and basketball IQ. – DJ Dunson Read More
Draymond Green punches Jusuf Nurkić | Does his bad behavior outweigh the good?
The Warriors’ Draymond Green was ejected after receiving a Flagrant 2 for punching Jusuf Nurkić. Green’s aggressive play might soon catch up with him
The Oklahoma City Thunder successfully extort its way to a new arena
The Oklahoma City Thunder are getting a new arena and the team’s ownership group is contributing $50 million of the $900 million tab. The reputation of owner Clay Bennett, who was responsible for killing the Seattle Supersonics, preceded him, and 71 percent of Oklahoma City voters didn’t want to call his bluff, so they approved a 1 percent sales tax. – Sean Beckwith Read More
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