I’m not sure what’s more obvious: A media outlet taking the NBA to task for a multiyear partnership with the United Arab Emirates , or the inevitable controversy that will come of it. It doesn’t take long to unearth copious amounts of dirt about the UAE’s record and ongoing pursuit of human rights violations toward… […]
Tag: mens basketball
When it comes to coveted coaching jobs, big names are winning out over qualifications
It seems like almost every other day there’s an announcement that a former NBA player is joining the high school or college coaching ranks. Read more…
Olympics are confirming what we already knew: NBA officiating is trash
It’s safe to say at this point that the USA men’s basketball team has not lived up to its expectations. The team consists of some of the best players in the world, and yet, despite the abundance of talent, Team USA continues to fall short against lesser opponents. No matter what head coach Gregg Popovich […]
Last night was the reason why the NBA changed its rules
There’s a reason the NBA altered its style of play to allow for more scoring. Read more…
Home cookin’ won’t be equal for all NBA playoff teams
For the first time in two years, we might actually get to talk about home-court advantage in the NBA playoffs, but in a weird, 2021-ish kind of way. Read more…
NBA’s Play-in Tournament is garbage
It’s Trash Talking Tuesday, and today I’m trashing the NBA and its Play-in Tournament. Read more…
J. Cole follows basketball pipe dreams to Rwanda for African pro league
They say all rappers want to be hoopers, and all hoopers want to be rappers. Read more…
It’s time to put the NBA All-Star Game into the dumpster
It’s a Trash Talking Tuesday, and today I’m trashing the NBA All-Star Game. Read more…
Adam Silver says NBA players haven’t skipped the line to get vaccinated
NBA commissioner Adam Silver held a conference call with media members on Saturday afternoon, one day ahead of tomorrow’s All-Star Game. Read more…
NBA to raise money for HBCUs and COVID relief while throwing superspreader event in Atlanta
The NBA and NBA Players Association are committing more than $2.5 million to HBCUs in addition to providing more support to fair COVID-19 care. Read more…