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Charles Oakley tells it all in an exclusive interview
Charles Oakley tells it all in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with Betway Insider, legendary NBA big man Charles Oakley talks freely about the current season, his career, and his portrayal in Netflix’s hit documentary, The Last Dance. Back in the day, Charles Oakley had a reputation as an enforcer because of his physical…
Read MorePhoenix Suns beat Golden State Warriors in clash of titans
The Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors, 104-96, and have now won 17 straight games (longest in franchise history), including the last two over the leaders in the West and the East. It was a highly anticipated showdown, as the Suns and the Warriors have the NBA’s best records. It was also the first time in league…
Read MoreEnes Kanter will change his name and get US citizenship
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter is changing his name to “Enes Kanter Freedom” as he prepares to become a US citizen. Kanter’s manager, Hank Fetic, told the Associated Press that Kanter will have his citizenship oath ceremony on Monday afternoon and, at the same time, will complete his legal name change. Kanter grew up in…
Read MorePhoenix Suns win 16th game in a row
Moments after winning their 16th straight game, the Phoenix Suns could be heard clapping and shouting in celebration of their latest victory on their way into the visitor’s locker room at Barclays Center. “We run New York!” one member of the Suns team could be heard shouting in the hallway. The Suns (17-3) completed a road sweep…
Read MoreSacramento Kings fire head coach Luke Walton
Today, Sacramento Kings General Manager Monte McNair announced that Luke Walton had been relieved of his duties as head coach, and Alvin Gentry has been named interim head coach. “After a thorough evaluation of the season thus far, I decided to make a change to the head coach position,” said Kings General Manager Monte McNair.…
Read MoreUnited Arab Emirates to host two NBA preseason games
The first NBA games in the United Arab Emirates will take place next preseason, the league announced Tuesday. The NBA and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi have agreed to a multi-year partnership, starting with two preseason contests next year. The two exhibitions will take place in Abu Dhabi in October 2022.…
Read MoreFormer NBA All-Star Deron Williams set to fight in boxing match
Deron Williams, a former 12-year NBA veteran and three-time NBA All-Star is set to fight in an undercard bout in mid-December. Williams will compete at the event headlined by Jake Paul and Tommy Fury on Dec. 18 in Tampa, Fla. His opponent for the match has not been decided, but Shams Charania of The Athletic…
Read MoreCarmelo Anthony proving to be a valuable addition for Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers added a number of players to their roster during the offseason. One of them was 19-year NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony. For most of his career, Carmelo Anthony was the No. 1 option when he played for the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. But after parting ways with the Knicks, Anthony…
Read MoreMichael Jordan game-worn rookie sneakers sell for record $1.47M
A pair of game-worn Michael Jordan sneakers from his rookie season sold for $1.472 million to high-end card collector Nick Fiorella on Sunday during Sotheby’s Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury auction in Las Vegas, shattering the record for most expensive game-worn footwear. The sneakers were donned in Jordan’s fifth NBA game, a 17-point, 5-rebound…
Read MoreBen Simmons Saga Continues, What Now for the Philadelphia 76ers Star?
If you were under the impression that the ongoing saga relating to the future of Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons was nearing a conclusion, you’d be wrong. The debacle over the future of the Australian continues to cause no end of irritation for all concerned. Simmons, who felt that he was something of a scapegoat…
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