Last Word On Pro Basketball

Fans of a particular NBA team will likely have a player to root for in the Paris Olympics. It’s not just Team USA either as there are NBA players throughout the 12 nations taking part. Altogether, 26 of the 30 teams in the league have at least one player participating for one of the 12 countries involved. That means that there are four teams that won’t be represented in the … [Read more...] about The 4 NBA Teams Without A Player In The Paris Olympics

Following a rather disappointing Summer League, the Cleveland Cavaliers certainly found one positive. First-round draft pick Jaylon Tyson was stellar throughout the Cavs’ five games in Vegas proving he is NBA-ready. After his performances it is likely he will see time as a rotational piece for the team in the fall. Cavs Rookie Shines During Summer League As a team, the Cavs … [Read more...] about Cavs Rookie Shines During Summer League

Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers has become the fourth member of the 2021 NBA Draft class to receive a max extension. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that Mobley is signing for the maximum allowed of five years for $224 million. It could be worth up to $269 million if he makes an All-NBA Team in 2024-25. Cleveland Cavaliers F/C Evan Mobley has agreed on a … [Read more...] about 2021 NBA Draft Class Now Has Four Players To Receive Max 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

With the rookies and sophomores of the Pacific, Northwest, Southwest, and Atlantic divisions attending Summer League out of the way, now comes the Central Division. Here are the top rookies and sophomores from each of the Central Division teams and what to expect from each of them at Summer League. Summer League: Top Central Division Rookies And Sophomores Team: Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Summer League: Top Central Division Rookies And Sophomores