Over the past weekend, the NBA announced the creation of a new in-season tournament in November and December. The tournament will include all 30 teams, with the semifinals and finals located in Las Vegas. https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1677826940550664192?s=20 The Basics The tournament will begin on November 3. During the group play stage, the …
Read More »Castleton and Fudge Making Strides in NBA Summer League
The odds of becoming an NBA player are slim for many. Let alone the chance to join a team is rare for anyone hoping to keep their pro basketball dreams alive.For former Florida forwards Colin Castleton and Alex Fudge, they’re currently playing for a chance at this in the gambling …
Read More »Free Agency: Standout Teams Across the NBA
Following the NBA Draft on June 22, the offseason officially tipped off. Teams across the league began to set their sights on players that could assist with their mission, whether that mission is a ring or a high draft pick. During this moratorium period of NBA free agency, four teams …
Read More »NBA Draft Recap: Multiple SEC Players Selected; Castleton and Fudge Join Lakers
Ten players from the Southeastern Conference were selected in the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday. Additionally, two former Florida players signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Two Gators Join Lakers Despite not being selected in the draft, former Gators Colin Castelton and Alex Fudge are joining the Lakers, according to ESPN’s …
Read More »2023 NBA Draft Preview: What to Know Going In
The 2023 NBA Draft may have some of the most buzz surrounding it out of any draft in NBA history. From the anticipated selection of generational prospect Victor Wembanyama to numerous trade rumors centered around the second and third picks, there has been no shortage of storylines for this year’s …
Read More »Former Gator Bradley Beal Traded to Phoenix Suns
Former Gator basketball player Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns Sunday. Beal committed to the University of Florida as a guard in 2009 and played one season for the Gators in the 2011-12 season. After his only season, Beal declared for the NBA Draft. He was drafted by …
Read More »Update on Colin Castleton’s Basketball Career
Former Gator basketball star Colin Castleton is preparing for the 2023 NBA Draft. Castleton has worked out with numerous NBA teams and participated in pre-draft combines. He joined Sport Scene to discuss his future and what he’s been up to since leaving Florida. He emphasized that he feels great physically. …
Read More »Wizards, Former Gator Bradley Beal Working Together in Trade Talks
The Washington Wizards have begun working with three-time NBA All-Star guard Bradley Beal to discuss possible trades this offseason. Report: Washington Wizards expected to eventually enter full rebuild https://t.co/UicJSr9K0X — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 7, 2023 Beal, one of the most successful Gators of all time, is in the midst of …
Read More »Denver Nuggets Win NBA Finals
The Denver Nuggets sealed their victory in the NBA Finals by defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 on Monday. https://twitter.com/nuggets/status/1668453675600330754 Miami Heat in NBA Finals Meanwhile, the Miami Heat surpassed all expectations to become the first play-in team and the second eight-seed (after the 1998–99 New York Knicks) to advance to …
Read More »Jokic and Murray Lead Nuggets Past Heat in Game 3 of NBA Finals
Wednesday, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets made history by becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the NBA Finals. The Miami Heat had no answer for the duo, falling 109-94 to Denver. The Nuggets now hold a 2-1 series lead over the …
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