The Win Streak Comes to an End A Miami Heat win streak that lasted six consecutive games came to a close Tuesday with a 94-80 loss to the Hawks. Miami has lost yet another game without star-forward Jimmy Butler. The Heat fell short by 14-points in its loss to Atlanta. …
Read More »George Floyd Death Sparks Outcry From Athletes Across All Sports
The last several days across the U.S. have been nothing short of violent, disastrous. Cities have been torn apart. Businesses broken into or burned to the ground. It all comes in response to the death of George Floyd — an African American man who died after a police officer in …
Read More »Conley Wins HORSE
While sports have been postponed, television networks are having a difficult time filling time during the day. The NBA, the National Basketball Players Association and ESPN worked together on a game of HORSE to help with the problem. The challenge included 8 NBA and WNBA players and legends in a …
Read More »NBA Players 2K Tournament to air on ESPN
The NBA, NBPA, and 2K have come together and produced an NBA 2K tournament. Sixteen NBA players will compete in the tournament that will air on ESPN and ESPN 2. Ranking and Scheduling Player rankings are based on their rating in the 2K game. The same rating tie was decided …
Read More »NBA players and personnel react to suspension
The NBA suspended its season on Wednesday night due to the coronavirus outbreak infringing upon the United States. Shortly after Utah Jazz player, Rudy Gobert, tested positive for the coronavirus, the league issued their suspension of play. “The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of …
Read More »Atlanta Hawks Stun Miami Heat Behind Trae’s 50 points
The Atlanta Hawks (16-41) upset the Miami Heat (35-20) Thursday night, 129-124 in Atlanta. The Heat simply could not stop Trae Young, as he notched a career-high 50 points in the win. The Hawks guard made 18 of 19 free throws and eight of 15 three-pointers after starting in the …
Read More »Orlando Magic Top Atlanta Hawks 135-126
The Orlando Magic snap a three-game losing skid while scoring a season-high 135 points. The Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 135-126 Monday night. https://twitter.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1227054519684517888?s=20 The Magic (23-31) Orlando currently holds the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and improved their record to 23-31. The Magic have lost …
Read More »NBA Trade Deadline Buzz
With just over 24 hours until the NBA trade deadline, some big moves have already been made with more expected to come. Here’s all the buzz and latest news. The Latest Blockbuster On Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets traded center Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks while acquiring Robert Covington …
Read More »The NBA Reacts to the Death of Kobe Bryant
NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday. Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gigi were among the nine passengers that died in the accident. The helicopter crashed during foggy conditions into the hills of Calabasas, California. Kobe Bryant spent his 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles …
Read More »Professional Athletes Pay Tribute to the Late Kobe Bryant
Athletes and fans across the world continue to mourn the loss of one of the NBA’s greatest players, Kobe Bryant. The news of the NBA legend’s death left the world in shock when reports were confirmed Sunday afternoon. The former Los Angeles Laker died in a helicopter crash on Sunday …
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