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Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, coach Chauncey Billups are already creating a bond
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, coach Chauncey Billups are already creating a bond

LAS VEGAS – At 46 years old and nearly 20 years removed from winning an NBA championship, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups believes most young players have very little knowledge of his respected playing career. Occasionally, however, there are exceptions like heralded Blazers draft pick Scoot Henderson, as “Mr. Big Shot” learned during a...

Satchel Paige’s MLB debut 75 years ago changed baseball forever
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Satchel Paige’s MLB debut 75 years ago changed baseball forever

“Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.” — Satchel Paige The editor of the Sporting News, “the Bible of Baseball,” labeled the signing of the 42-year-old Satchel Paige a publicity stunt. Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck wasn’t averse to a gimmick to put butts in his ballpark. But...

Salt Lake City League Odds: 76ers vs. Thunder
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Salt Lake City League Odds: 76ers vs. Thunder

 The Salt Lake City Summer League will wrap up tonight, while the 2K24 30 team Summer League will kick off tomorrow in Las Vegas.  The Salt Lake League runs from July 3 through July 6th, giving rookies, undrafted players, and second year players a chance to showcase their talents. The Utah league consists of the...

California Classic Summer League: Bets, Odds & Stats.
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California Classic Summer League: Bets, Odds & Stats.

Twitter: @GGirlsports. The 2023 NBA Summer League is underway, and night one was very exciting. The California Summer League will end tonight, in which three games will be played.  All games will be played at the Golden 1 Center, located in Sacramento, California, and most will air on ESPN2/ESPN.  If you are looking for the best...

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Brandon Miller’s NBA summer league debut is a multi-layered statement

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – All eyes at the Golden 1 Center were primarily on Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller during his NBA summer league debut on Monday. There were cheers when the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA draft was announced in the starting lineup and even some boos after he missed free throws and...