Two recent Florida Gators men’s basketball players were able to showcase their skills in the NBA Summer League. Now that the summer league has come to an end, players are beginning to see opportunities roll in. Alex Fudge, who played for the Gators during the 2022-23 season, signed a two-way …
Read More »NBA Changes Two Rules for 2023-24 Season
Two new rule changes have been approved by the NBA’s board of governors for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. The changes were approved on Tuesday during their annual meeting at this year’s NBA 2k24 Summer League. Now, players can be charged with a non-unsportsmanlike technical foul for flopping. Additionally, coaches …
Read More »Blazers in no Hurry to Trade Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard may already have one foot out the door of Portland, but Joe Cronin is in no rush. In a press conference Monday afternoon, the Trail Blazers General Manager made his intentions very clear. Dame Time Running Out in Portland Damian Lillard is the @trailblazers all-time leading scorer! Congrats, …
Read More »NBA to Implement In-Season Tournament
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 »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 »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 »Heat Face Nuggets in 2023 NBA Finals
The Miami Heat will face the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals. This is Miami’s second finals appearance since 2020 and the Nuggets first appearance in franchise history. Game 1 will be played on Thursday in Denver with tip-off set for 8:30 p.m. The #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV comes …
Read More »Heat Look to End ECF in Boston
The Miami Heat will play the Boston Celtics Thursday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals at 8:30 p.m. The Heat are currently leading the series 3-1 and have a chance to end the Celtics’ season with a win. Boston kept the series alive in Game 4 after a …
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