17 time All-Star Lebron James took to the court alongside the NBA’s greatest talent as the annual event took place in a unique format due to COVID-19 restrictions, which saw 2500 fans allowed in to the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. James faced off against Team Durant, picked by the injured Brooklyn Nets star Kevin […]
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NBA All Stars: Steph Curry shines as he wins second NBA All-Star 3 point contest
Steph Currys won both rounds of the famous contest in Atlanta with his last shot to edge out Michael Conley and the rest of his star-studded competition. Domantas Sabonis and Anfernee Simons also won the Skills Challenge and Slam Dunk Contest respectively. It’s the second time the Golden State guard has won the competition having […]
NBA Recap: Russell Westbrook Outshines Kevin Durant as Washington Wizards Defeat Brooklyn Nets
Six NBA games took place in the early hours of Monday morning with some of the world’s best players in action. Let’s take a look at what happened… Washington Wizards 149 – 146 Brooklyn Nets Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant’s fierce rivalry continued as the former teammates locked horns in the Capital. The Nets were […]
Moments that made the Mamba – a tribute to Kobe Bryant 1 year on
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA championship as Lebron pays tribute to Kobe Bryant
The Lakers have won their first championship in 10 years, beating Miami Heat in a six game series as Lebron James paid tribute to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The win signifies the 17th ring in the Lakers history and the fourth ring in Lebron James’ career who was also named the Bill Russell finals MVP […]