NBA

Tonight marks the season opener for both Florida NBA teams as the Orlando Magic host John Wall and the Washington Wizards and the Miami Heat play the Charlotte Hornets. Both teams are looking to improve after poor performances last season, as both teams missed the playoffs. The Magic have made the biggest change of the …

Former Gator men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan was formally introduced Friday as the new coach of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder team was on hand for the one hour press conference as were people like Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford and Oklahoma coacn and former Gator coach Lon …

For the first time since 1996, Billy the Kid will not be the head man in Gainesville. Billy Donovan will be leaving Florida after 19 years to become the new head coach of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. Donovan has accepted a multi-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and …

After four straight seasons of going to the NBA finals, the Miami Heat are on the verge of being out of the playoffs. Miami appeared like a solid favorite to keep the seven seed, and face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a dream first round match up, but that …

Post LeBron James success for the Miami Heat has not been easy. Losing the “best player in the world,” and numerous of others on the roster have turned contenders into a team unable to find success.  Also, injuries have severely handicapped the Heat roster. Miami could possibly be unable to …

One consistent issue nagging the Miami Heat throughout the NBA season has been  injuries. Staying healthy has been one of the main reasons the Heat have struggled throughout this season, aside from LeBron James taking his talents back to Ohio. Key players such as Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Josh McRoberts …

It was a tough night for NBA teams in Florida on Wednesday. The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic both lost in disappointing games. Miami falls to 4-6 at home this season, while the Magic fell to 5-9 on the road. The Heat took on the Atlanta Hawks falling to …

While the Major League Baseball season may be finishing up tonight, the 2014-15 NBA campaign gets under way this evening with a trio of games. The defending champion San Antonio Spurs kick things off as they take on former Florida Gator Chandler Parsons and the new-look Dallas Mavericks. Also in the …

After seemingly endless days of speculation, discussion and talk, LeBron James has finally decided where he will next play basketball in the NBA. In a letter published on SI.Com today, the free agent says he is returning “home” to play basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team he began his …

Despite going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, former Gator point guard Scottie Wilbekin is showcasing his skills in the NBA Summer League in Orlando. Wilbekin is playing with the Memphis Grizzlies summer league squad. Notable teammates of Wilbekin include UCLA Bruin product Jordan Adams and former Tennessee Volunteer Jarnell …