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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Canada’s Rising NBA Superstar In the modern era of the NBA, few players have captured the league’s attention as quickly and as thoroughly as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Known to fans as “SGA,” the Canadian-born guard has emerged as one of the most dynamic and complete players in professional basketball. From humble beginnings in Hamilton,…

The WNBA is expanding to include three new teams in the coming years: the Golden State Valkyries in 2025, and the Toronto Tempo and a team in Portland, Oregon in 2026. The league has also announced plans to add a 16th team to begin play in 2028.  Which Cities Are Most Likely to Land a New…

NBA Expansion: Which Cities Are Most Likely to Land a New Franchise? The National Basketball Association (NBA) has spent decades building itself into one of the world’s premier professional sports leagues. With 30 teams — 29 in the United States and one in Canada — the league has steadily increased in popularity both domestically and…

Why does the WNBA allow stars making the league popular to become the target of blatant fouls. Are the referees doing their jobs? Should enforcers be brought on teams for the purpose of protecting stars or will the referees start doing their jobs? Officiating inconsistency in the WNBA has been a known issue, and it’s…

The Difference Between NCAA Division I and Division II: An Overview The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is the governing body for college sports in the United States, and it is divided into three main divisions: Division I, Division II, and Division III. Among these, Division I and Division II stand out due to their…

Ranking NBA teams for the 2024-2025 season involves looking at their rosters, recent performance, and potential for improvement. Here’s a ranking from best to worst, along with notable players and justification for ranking. 1. Boston Celtics 2. Oklahoma City Thunder 3. Dallas Mavericks 4. New York Knicks 5. Minnesota Timberwolves 6. Philadelphia 76ers 7. Milwaukee…

Draft Position Player Position Draft Team 1 Zaccharie Risacher SF Atlanta Hawks 2 Alex Sarr C Washington Wizards 3 Reed Sheppard SG Houston Rockets  4 Stephon Castle PG San Antonio Spurs 5 Ron Holland SF Detroit Pistons 6 Tidjane Salaün SF Charlotte Hornets 7 Donovan Clingan C Portland Trail Blazers 8 Rob Dillingham PG/SG Minnesota…

Below is a table of average resale ticket values for the highest cost tickets in the NBA. # Team Approximate Average resale ticket cost 1 Golden State Warriors $600 2 LA Lakers $500 3 New York Knicks $350 4 Boston Celtics $300 5 Brooklyn Nets $300 6 Chicago Bulls $300 7 Phoenix Suns $300 8…

Catlin Clark is the LeBron James or Michael Jordan of the WNBA.  We’ve had stars in the WNBA before, but never a basketball superstar.  Currently she plays for the Indiana Fever. She draws the fans with her dynamic passing and long distance shooting.  Catlin is the real deal and will bring financial security to the…