Basketball

The Miami Heat have renamed their home arena to ‘The Arena’ after failed cryptocurrency company FTX filed for bankruptcy in November, ending an intended 19-year sponsorship with the team. A year ago, crypto company FTX was valued at $32bn but filed for bankruptcy protection on 11 November and it has been reported that over $8bn of customer’s funds are missing. In March 2021, FTX acquired the naming rights to the arena for $135 million and the deal was approved by the NBA shortly after, before being officially renamed the FTX Arena in June. The naming rights deal was fully terminated on Wednesday and the Heat will now play their home games at ‘The Arena’ until a new sponsorship can be found. From 1999-2021, the arena was known as the American Airlines Arena where the Miami Heat won three NB...

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum should get the nod and start over Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant in the All-Star game. Tatum and Durant are two of the top vote getters in the Eastern Conference frontcourt alongside Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. There are only three starting spots available between those four players and the current share of the vote has Durant ranked as number one, Antetokounmpo second, Embiid third and Tatum fourth. Tatum is fourth in the league in scoring (30.8 points per game) compared to Durant in seventh (29.7) and averages more rebounds whilst producing similar assist numbers. In an appearance on Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s podcast, Stephen A. Smith ma...

Brook Lopez has solidified himself as a DPOY candidate with his performances for the Bucks so far this season and has said he is also targeting a new contract with Milwaukee this year. Lopez has been a consistent immovable object for the Bucks so far this season and in doing so has positioned himself for a new contract, which he hopes Milwaukee will provide him with this year. The 34-year old spoke after the Bucks win against the Knicks on Monday, describing how much he loves playing for the Bucks. “I love it here. Another 3 block night for Brook!! 17 PTS | 7 REB | 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/85h1ZMqAue — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 10, 2023 “I’m so thankful for the opportunity the Bucks gave me five years ago to come here and be a part of something special. We’ve had a great time. I can’t ...

Boston Celtics duo Marcus Smart and Robert Williams are both questionable to face the New Orleans Pelicans tonight as Joe Mazzulla’s side aim to make it four wins in a row. According to the team, Marcus Smart is questionable with a left knee contusion that was suffered last week against the San Antonio Spurs and forced him to sit out of Monday’s win against the Chicago Bulls. Robert Williams is questionable due to left knee injury rehabilitation, which he has undergone surgery for twice within the last 12 months and missed the first 29 games of the season. Danilo Gallinari remains out as he continues his recovery from an ACL tear whilst playing for his country Italy this summer, but is expected to return in time for the playoffs in April. RELATED: 2023 NBA MVP Odds And Prediction | Jayson ...

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is ramping up rehab ahead of a targeted return in two weeks after suffering a foot injury before Christmas. Davis is averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in 25 appearances this season, marking one of his best statistical seasons to date under Darvin Ham. The 29-year-old continues to struggle with his health and has missed extended periods of time over the last few seasons, but is expected to return to the Lakers lineup this month. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the pain in Davis’ foot is beginning to subside and he will start the process of working towards a return to California this week. New story: Lakers star big man Anthony Davis will begin the ramp-up process this week to work towards a return, league sources ...

Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has been listed as questionable to make his return against the Phoenix Suns tonight after suffering a shoulder injury in December. Curry was forced to leave the Warriors’ loss against the Indiana Pacers on December 14 after suffering a shoulder injury, putting a halt to what could’ve been a historic performance. When he left the game, the 34-year-old had 38 points, seven rebounds and seven assists on 11/19 shooting from the field and 11 free throws in just 30 minutes of play. The 2022 NBA Finals MVP is one of six players posting 30+ points per game in the NBA this season, averaging 43% shooting from outside the arc, 50% from the field and 92% at the free throw line. Steph Cur...

The NBA have today handed out 11 suspensions to players in connection to a brawl during the Pistons-Magic game on Wednesday night, with Moe Wagner and Killian Hayes at the centre of the drama. When Wagner and Hayes chased a loose ball off the court nobody was expecting the drama that was to follow, as Wagner shoved his opponent towards the Detroit bench with a brawl kicking off following the Magic star’s actions. Killian Hayes just KO’ed Mo Wagner pic.twitter.com/eyRLfMfDm2 — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 29, 2022 Hayes swung for Wagner and connected with the back of the players’ head, briefly knocking out the 25-year old and sending both players and staff from both sides into a heated scuffle. The NBA handed out suspensions today to not only Wagner and Hayes, but also to 9 ot...