The Eastern Conference Finals are set to tip off Wednesday night, and it’s the latest chapter in one of the most historic rivalries in NBA history between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The Knicks and Pacers have met eight times in the postseason, six times between 1993-2000,...
The flower of choice for Aprils in Augusta, Georgia, is the azalea – its pink petals adorning the city’s golf scene and most prominent course. But there is another profound bloom about 5 miles from Augusta National, a towering magnolia tree hanging in a period garden about the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History....
In this edition of Hoopsology, Radio Play-by-Play voice for the Indiana Fever John Nolan joins Justin Goodrum to preview the Indiana Fever’s current WNBA season with a reloaded roster and more experienced Caitlin Clark. Nolan also breaks down the relationship between Clark and the Fever fanbase and what to expect from the rest of the...
SAN FRANCISCO – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. danced after his pregame workout on the Chase Center floor as the Golden State Warriors’ deejay D-Sharp spun, “Life is Good,” by Future. Once the song ended, the 37-year-old attempted a dunk. After missing the first attempt, Conley threw down the second one before heading to...
OKLAHOMA CITY – It’s not uncommon to see Denver Nuggets teammates Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. sitting next to each other on the road in the visiting locker room due to their friendship well beyond basketball. Through the challenges of the Nuggets’ roller-coaster season that ended Sunday night, they also bonded further through their...
On Saturday, Indiana Fever forward DeWanna Bonner surpassed Hall of Famer Tina Thompson to become the third in the WNBA’s all-time scoring list during the team’s opening win over the Chicago Sky. (Photo by Zach Barron/NBAE via Getty Images) DeWanna Bonner received a standing ovation from the crowd at @GainbridgeFH after moving into third all-time...
As the WNBA tipped off its 2025 season, the spotlight may have been fixed on flashy debuts and new market stars, but in Minnesota, business remains personal—and Napheesa Collier is making sure of it. Photo Credit: Shawn McLurkin | Ballislife Coming off a Finals loss to the New York Liberty, a Defensive Player of the...
My first stop in the May Live Period (May 16-18) was Wichita Falls for the Puma Pro16 circuit. The talent pool increased from last year and there were plenty of good games to evaluate. Let’s recap. Joe Sterling Had Himself a Day CPSA went 1-1 on Friday and 2026 CG Joe Sterling orchestrated two strong...
Chris Brickley isn’t just a basketball trainer. He’s the basketball trainer. Photo Credit: Bose PR Brickley’s clientele list is a who’s who of NBA and WNBA superstars, some of whom he’s helped develop from the grassroots level. Brickley has worked with the game’s biggest names, including LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He’s been training players...
Howard University pitcher Ameenah Ballenger learned to embrace being uncomfortable in a new role. Under the tutelage of Bison head softball coach Tori Tyson, Ballenger, a graduate transfer from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, spent this season fine-tuning her pitching mechanics and getting adjusted to being a part of a new program. Ballenger finally...