On the 26th of January 2020, the sporting world lost one of its icons when former Los Angeles Laker, Kobe Bryant perished in a helicopter crash at 41-years-old. The Black Mamba’s work rate and dedication to winning saw him win five NBA championships throughout his illustrious career, let’s take a look back at moments that […]
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James Harden breaks NBA COVID-19 protocol casting further doubt on his Houston Rockets future
Houston Rockets’ star-player James Harden was absent from his first training session ahead of the new NBA season due to breaching COVID-19 protocols, and it looks like the eight-time NBA All-Star is trying to force a move out of the franchise. Harden was pictured celebrating rapper Lil Baby’s 26th Birthday in a Gentlemen’s club the […]
Basketball may not return to Gloucestershire until April
Covid 19 has caused severe problems for grassroots sports around Gloucestershire and the UK with prolonged periods without training or competitive play. Many clubs have also suffered serious financial losses due to a lack of ticket sales and ongoing matches. But Basketball in Gloucestershire has taken a particularly bad hit due to the necessity of playing the sport indoors. Several clubs in […]
Is Russell Westbrook’s move from the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards a good career choice?
Russell Westbrook is one of the most polarising players in the NBA, to some he’s one of the most exciting point guards in the league and still has the ability of an MVP inside him. Whereas, to others he’s an extroverted, aggressive player who is past his prime and slowly on the decline. It’s fair […]
James Harden unable to attend first Houston Rockets’ practice due to COVID-19 protocols
Houston Rockets’ star-player James Harden made Instagram posts which showed him attending rapper Lil Baby’s 26th birthday party, breaking the NBA’s COVID-19 guidelines. Stephen Silas, Rockets’ newly appointed Head Coach, was expecting Harden to attend an individual practice on Sunday but Harden didn’t turn up, the Rockets’ guard has not been in recent contact with […]
“A depressing time for basketball” – Grassroots basketball struggling in Gloucestershire
Many sports have been hit badly by the Covid 19 pandemic across Gloucestershire and the UK with most being unable to compete or even train as they usually would. But the sport of basketball has been affected more so than sports like football or rugby due to the necessity to play indoors. Gloucester Knight’s manager and UOG […]
Houston Rockets’ James Harden a no-show for first practice of the season
James Harden was nowhere to be seen as he was due for his first practice of the season in the build up to the beginning of the NBA season. Rockets’ Head Coach Stephen Silas was expecting Harden for an individual practice on Sunday but admitted he hadn’t been in recent contact with the eight-time NBA […]
Russell Westbrook joins the Washington Wizards as John Wall goes the other way to the Houston Rockets
Former MVP Russell Westbrook has joined the Washington Wizards in a trade that involves John Wall going to the Houston Rockets, the Rockets also received a 2021 lottery-protected first round pick as part of the trade. The trade comes after speculation and reports of a clash in the dressing room with Westbrooks “fiery and very […]
Grassroots basketball ‘decimated’ by Covid says Gloucester Knights manager
Manager of the Gloucester Knight’s and UOG Raiders coach Ian Greaves believes it will be difficult for grassroots basketball to recover after it being ‘decimated’ by Covid 19. Clubs have not been allowed to play competitively since September with many in the Gloucestershire area losing access to sports halls and leisure centres with little warning. Greaves thinks the government need to do more to ensure […]
Opinion: What next for Jimmy Butler and his Miami Heat after Lebrons’ Lakers defeat?
It looks like the series has changed. Game five, Lebron drives into the paint, the Miami defense floods him, he throws the pass back to an open Danny Green to give the Lakers the lead and finish the series, Green misses the shot and Miami win game five. Jimmy Butler finishes the game with 35 […]