DALLAS – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. was thrilled to finally see the No. 7 written in the top right corner of the dry-erase white board in the visiting locker room at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night. That No. 7 signified how many wins the Timberwolves needed to claim a first-ever NBA championship....
When LeVelle Moton applied for the head coaching position at his alma mater, North Carolina Central, 15 years ago, he had limited head coaching experience. Although he was then an assistant coach on the Eagles’ basketball staff, his head coaching résumé primarily featured stints at middle schools and high schools. Moton’s story parallels that of...
Caitlin Clark was always going to be the biggest story for at least the first few weeks of the 2024 WNBA season. She came into the league as the best player in college, having won National Player of the Year, and carried her Iowa team to the national championship game. She is also a major...
LeSean McCoy seemed to let some private details about NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo’s marriage slip out. During the May 16 edition of Mcoy’s “The 25 10 Show” which he co-host with his former teammate Desean Jackson, he recalled a time when he met an Instagram model in Atlanta. During the exchange with the unnamed model...
Spotify YouTube Tune into Episode 8 of the Cook it and Book it Podcast, sponsored by Ballislife, as hosts Sara Jane Gamelli and Looch start things off by sharing their top NBA Playoff bets! They then give their best WNBA picks for the weekend, and dive into the NHL playoffs. Get ready for some sizzling...
G League Ignite forward Ron Holland II is the latest player sharing insight into his life on and off the court through a monthly video diary with Andscape. Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal participated in a monthly video and diary this season as well. NBA players Draymond Green, Vince Carter, Trae Young, CJ McCollum, Fred...
Jewell Loyd is one of the most decorated players in the WNBA. The Seattle Storm guard is a two-time WNBA champion, a five-time All-Star, and was voted to two All-WNBA selections. During the season’s debut, Loyd hit the court wearing her player edition of Nike’s G.T. Cut 3 in a dusty cactus and lilac bloom...
For a brief moment, Bethany Donaphin was able to be still. Against the backdrop of the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City, the site of the 2024 WNBA draft, Donaphin, who oversees the planning of the annual event, sat on a stool in the mezzanine section as preparations were completed. As the...
X Instagram TikTok The WNBA officially announced its expansion to Canada on Thursday morning. Toronto, selected as the league’s 14th team, will begin play in 2026. Photo by Sara Jane Gamelli/Ballislife It’s official. After months of speculation, Canada is officially the home of the latest WNBA expansion team. Although Toronto was chosen as the next...
Anthony Edwards is quickly ascending toward NBA superstar status, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference finals. However, prior to the T’Wolves heading to the Western Conference finals, Edwards’ girlfriend Shannon (who also goes by Jeanine Robel) turned some heads when she arrived for Game 7 at Ball Arena wearing...