Magic guard RJ Hampton wants to dunk on LeBron James

Orlando Magic guard RJ Hampton wants to dunk on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. While on the fubo Sports “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” podcast, the second-year NBA player said he would love to dunk on King James. After co-host Josiah Johnson asked Hampton which player he’d like to dunk on — past or […]

James Foglio  •  07 Sep 2022
Gustavo Ayon retires from professional basketball

Gustavo Ayon has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The veteran center played three seasons in the NBA from 2011–2014. According to EuroHoops, the Mexican basketball star is ready to call it quits. “It did not take long,” explained Ayon when asked about his retirement decision. “Throughout my career, I learned to take care of […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
A Complete History of the Dejounte Murray vs Paolo Banchero Beef

Dejounte Murray and Paolo Banchero made headlines during Isaiah Thomas’ “Zeke-End” Tournament in Tacoma. But while the beef began on the court, it soon carried over on social media. Now, it appears fans will get to watch an interesting rivalry develop in the Eastern Conference Southeast Division. Banchero was selected first overall by the Orlando […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2022
Dwight Howard Crashes WWE SummerSlam to Pursue Pro Wrestling

Dwight Howard crashed the 2022 WWE SummerSlam Tryout in Nashville on Thursday, since the NBA center is more than willing to pursue a career in pro wrestling. The company executives enjoyed his promo. If Howard remains unsigned entering the 2021-22 NBA season, the eight-time All-Star has a potential future in the ring. During the SummerSlam […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2022
Paolo Banchero signs endorsement deal with Jordan Brand

2022 NBA Draft first overall pick and Orlando Magic guard Paolo Banchero is finalizing an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 19-year-old rookie Paolo Banchero has signed his first endorsement deal as an NBA player, joining forces with Jordan Brand alongside Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson and plenty more […]

Joe Lyons  •  29 Jul 2022
NBA Rookie Season Props and Best Bets for the 2022-23 NBA season

NBA rookie season props and best bets are now available for the 2022-23 NBA season. Will Chet Holmgren average at least two blocks per game in his rookie season? Can Jabari Smith Jr. average 16.5 points per game next season? And will Paolo Banchero average over 17.5 points per game? Continue reading. The NBA rookie […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2022
Paolo Banchero increases NBA Rookie of the Year Odds by 25%

Paolo Banchero was selected first overall by the Magic in the 2022 NBA Draft, and now his Rookie of the Year odds have increased by 25% for the 2022-23 NBA season. According to the BetOnline sportsbook, Banchero has +300 odds of winning Rookie of the Year in 2023. Jabari Smith Jr. has the next-best odds […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2022
How Paolo Banchero Became The Latest Betting Odds Favourite In The NBA Draft

Paolo Banchero is a hot topic of conversation among NBA executives this week, and he’s apparently on the minds of bettors, too. Ahead of Thursday’s NBA Draft, Banchero has seen an influx of wagers to be the No. 1 overall selection. While Jabari Smith Jr. remains the odds-on favorite to be picked first, Banchero’s odds […]

Joe Lyons  •  23 Jun 2022
NBA Draft 2022: Big Board, Top Prospects, and No. 1 Pick

On Thursday, June 23, the 2022 NBA Draft will air live at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN; the NBA Draft 2022 big board, top prospects, and No. 1 pick analysis is available here. This is the 76th edition of the league’s annual draft. The draft is taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jun 2022