Decrease article font size Increase article font size Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez has been announced as the new head coach of the Canadian men’s basketball team, taking over from former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, according to Canada Basketball. Nurse, who was hired by Canada Basketball in 2019, had a contract to coach …
TORONTO – Gradey Dick brought his father to tears on Monday with his heartfelt story. The Toronto Raptors’ newest sharpshooter, who was chosen 13th overall in the NBA Draft last Thursday, recently visited his new basketball home. After a morning workout with head coach Darko Rajaković at the team’s practice facility, Dick faced a barrage …
TORONTO – Gradey Dick is eager to have an immediate impact on his new team. On Thursday, the Toronto Raptors selected Dick with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft. Dick, who played for the Kansas Jayhawks, had an impressive freshman season, averaging 14.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in NCAA basketball. During …
Russell Westbrook, a former player for the Washington Wizards in the 2020-21 NBA season, showed his reaction before a game against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on February 17, 2021. Photograph by Will Newton | Getty Images The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Thursday that Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund …
The Toronto Raptors are preparing for Thursday night’s draft with careful consideration. As they hold the 13th overall pick, the team is open to various options, including the possibility of moving up in the draft. Assistant General Manager and VP of Player Personnel, Dan Tolzman, stated that the team wants to be well-informed about all …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 20, 2023 3:18 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. will exercise his player option and stay with the Toronto Raptors for the final year of his contract, according to several media reports. Trent’s player option for the 2023-24 …
Brittany Williams has fond memories of winning MVP at the All Native Basketball Tournament at the age of 22. She vividly recalls holding her two-year-old daughter, Kionah, like a prized trophy while her mother, Karen White, beamed with pride from the stands. Basketball has always been in Williams’ blood, with a hoop adorning her driveway …
Former NBA legend Michael Jordan has recently announced the sale of the Charlotte Hornets to a group of investors led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but it is reported that the Hornets have a valuation of $3 billion. Other investors in the group include rapper …
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan provided a response during a news conference at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 28, 2014. Jeff Siner | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Renowned basketball icon Michael Jordan has reached an agreement to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association …
During Game Five of the Western Conference playoffs at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 26, 2023, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies confidently brings the ball upcourt against the Los Angeles Lakers. Image Credit: Justin Ford | Getty Images In a significant decision, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has handed a 25-game suspension to …