Very few big men in the NBA can completely dominate on both ends like Joel Embiid …when he feels like it. There are games in which he is the best player on the court regardless of who the Philadelphia 76ers are playing…
Category: Pro Basketball
How the Golden State Warriors Almost Hired Stan Van Gundy but went with Steve Kerr instead
Golden State Warriors President Bob Myers was interviewed by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on the Woj Pod, and they touched on a few things. One significant part of the interview came about the process of the hiring of Steve Kerr and how they almost went with Stan Van Gundy. Myers mentioned they were re-evaluating Mark Jackson,…
James Harden Pours In 49 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST, 3 STL & 3 BLK!
Celtics guard Marcus Smart was critical of the officials after Friday’s loss, saying they overturned a charging call against Giannis Antetokounmpo because it would have been his sixth foul.
No sex and no fans, but the beer is flowing fast in the NBA ‘bubble’
In 1987, the New York Giants won the Super Bowl and their quarterback Phil Simms uttered five immortal words: “I’m going to Disney World!”
Clippers’ Williams will serve 10-day quarantine, miss games
The NBA said Sunday that Lou Williams of the Los Angeles Clippers is being quarantined for 10 days because of his trip out of the league’s b…
QUESTIONS REMAIN AS NBA RETURNS
Like a kid counting down the final days for Santa to come down the chimney at Christmas time. This is the feeling many NBA fans around the world are currently experiencing as the season is set to resume in 7 sleeps time on July 30 after a long hiatus. With 22 competing teams entering the…
Jazz to honor late coach Jerry Sloan with patch on jerseys
The Utah Jazz will honor Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan by wearing a patch on their team jerseys and warmups when the NBA season restarts in…
Delle Donne hurt that request denied by panel of doctors
WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne was shocked and hurt when her request to be medically excused for the season was denied by an independent medical panel.
NBA Highlight: John Salley Won Four Championships with Three Different Teams
NBA player John Salley won four championships with three different teams, and those teams were dynasties: the Detroit Pistons, the Chicago Bulls, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Salley was drafted by the Pistons in 1986 and was part of the Bad Boys Pistons in the late 80s with Isaiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, and Dennis Rodman….
Kobe Bryant honored on NBA 2K ‘Mamba Forever’ edition
Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna and seven others on Jan. 26, will be featured on a new Mamba Fore…
16 out of 302 NBA players test positive for coronavirus
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said 16 players tested positive for the coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory t…
Episode #221: NFL Hall of Fame Game Cancelled, MLB is Back
https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/9053/episode-221-nfl-hall-of-fame-game-cancelled-mlb-is-back.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 32:26 | Recorded on June 25, 2020 https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/9053/episode-221-nfl-hall-of-fame-game-cancelled-mlb-is-back.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 32:26 | Recorded on June 25, 2020 This episode, we discuss the NFL Hall of Game being canceled and the Hall of Fame’s enshrinement ceremony is being postponed….
Episode 220: Knicks Hire Wes ‘World Wide Wes’ Wesley
https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8994/episode-220-knicks-hire-wes-world-wide-wes-wesley.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 33:24 | Recorded on June 24, 2020 https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8994/episode-220-knicks-hire-wes-world-wide-wes-wesley.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 33:24 | Recorded on June 24, 2020 In this episode we have special guest Mitch @SonOfAMitchh, who’s a avid Knicks fan and follower. We discuss the Knicks hiring…
Knicks tab ‘World Wide Wes’ as adviser
The Knicks are hiring CAA’s William Wesley — known as World Wide Wes in basketball circles — as executive vice president/senior adviser, s…
Episode #219: Interview with Former Alabama Basketball Player Erwin Dudley
https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8925/episode-219-interview-with-former-alabama-basketball-player-erwin-dudley.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 01:05:25 | Recorded on June 23, 2020 https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8925/episode-219-interview-with-former-alabama-basketball-player-erwin-dudley.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 01:05:25 | Recorded on June 23, 2020 https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8925/episode-219-interview-with-former-alabama-basketball-player-erwin-dudley.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 01:05:25 | Recorded on June 23, 2020 In this episode we…
NBA Players can choose to wear ‘smart’ that may help detect COVID-19 symptoms
Included in the NBA’s plan to restart the 2019-2020 season at Walt Disney World in Orlando is that players will be given the option to wear …
Episode #215: All Things Dallas Mavericks with Special Guest Jimmy Crowther from @All_Things_Mavs
https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8610/episode-215-all-things-dallas-mavericks-with-special-guest-jimmy-crowther-from-all_things_mavs.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 29:55 | Recorded on June 12, 2020 In the episode, we have Jimmy Crowther from All Things Mavs and Chat Sports. Jimmy covers the Dallas Mavericks and we go over how they were doing before the pandemic and what to expect this summer’s NBA Tournament…
Episode #210: The NBA and MLS are coming back
The NBA and the MLS are close to returning to play after weeks of negotiations. Both leagues are expected to play in Orlando with a different format.
The Unknown Story of Chicago Bulls Legend Artis Gilmore
https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8145/the-unknown-story-of-chicago-bulls-legend-artis-gilmore.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 01:24 | Recorded on May 28, 2020 https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8145/the-unknown-story-of-chicago-bulls-legend-artis-gilmore.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 01:24 | Recorded on May 28, 2020 Before the Chicago Bulls had Michael Jordan, they had Artis Gilmore,the 7’2” Center Gilmore, known as the A-Train, was drafted…
Episode #208: Report: NBA sets target return date
https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8226/episode-208-report-nba-sets-target-return-date.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 35:38 | Recorded on May 29, 2020 A target date has reportedly been set for the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season after play was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Stadium NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Friday that the league…
Episode #206: NHL Plans for 24-team Playoffs
https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8086/episode-206-nhl-plans-for-24-team-playoffs.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:20 | Recorded on May 27, 2020 https://thesportscast.net/podcast-player/8086/episode-206-nhl-plans-for-24-team-playoffs.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:20 | Recorded on May 27, 2020 On Tuesday, NHL Commisioner Gary Bettman announced what the league’s return-to-play would look like, confirming that a 24-team playoff would take…
Hall of Fame NBA coach Jerry Sloan dies at age 78
The Utah Jazz organization said Friday that Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan has died at the age of 78.
The Jazz said he died from complica…
NBA players have now seen a 25% reduction from their May 15 pay
NBA teams will withhold more than $30 million from player paychecks on Friday, as players receive their first salary reduction since the lea…