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After Philadelphia 76ers‘ guard Ben Simmons was asked to leave practice and suspended for one game by Doc Rivers, the athlete is expected to meet with organization officials to discuss options moving forward. According to ESPN earlier today, Simmons told Sixers’ staff that he felt discomfort in his back and underwent treatment to clear him to workout with the team. However, Simmons ended up not participating on any on-court activities. While Simmons requested a trade four months ago, the franchise still wants him to play as a starting lineup as they explore additional trade options. Rich Paul, who is Simmons’ agent, has recently spoken to the Sixers team stating that Simmons is “not mentally prepared to play yet.” Simmons is expected to further dive into this discussion in his meeting with...

The NBA 75th-Anniversary Team has been fully announced. The list highlights the most impactful players in league history and contains 76 players due to a tie in voting. According to the NBA, players are “selected for being pioneers that have helped shape, define, and redefine the game.” A panel of current and former NBA players, coaches GMs, league executives, WNBA legends broadcasters and sportswriters cast their votes without regard to position for the creation of the unranked list. Eleven active players including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Lebron James, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook were included on the list along with six international players from six different countries: Giannis A...

Sporting goods company Spalding has released a new line of basketball hoops that can be completely assembled in under 30 minutes. The Spalding Momentous EZ Assembly features either a 50-inch or 54-inch steel-framed acrylic board, 8-to-10-inch Infinite Adjust Elevator Lift System, a 36-gallon base for superior stability and an Arena Slam Breakaway Rim for expert gameplay. It also features a  clear-view backboard — a first for portable basketball hoops — and offers an AR tour of what the hoop will look like in your backyard prior to purchase, available through the Spalding website. “The basketball hoop assembly process needed to be easier and more enjoyable — that was made clear to us through analyzing reviews throughout the category and from focus groups of athletes, parents and coache...

Power Move Publishing has put together some of the most iconic NBA poster dunks into giant-sized coffee table books for basketball fans to relish over. Titled POSTERIZED, the book weighs over nine pounds and is set to be the largest basketball photography book and the first-ever book to exclusively feature dunk photos. The book allows fans to flip through decades of legendary slams across all eras of basketball history. The project is put together by an independent publisher, Power Move Publishing and has been a labor of love getting int developed in the past year. The book features multiple stories, interviews and anecdotes from NBA legends, sports historians, photographers and fans over the years. Major dunkers including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Shaquil...

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the NBA has released a list of 25 out of 75 of its greatest players in the league’s history. The association last released a list of 50 of its top players over 25 years ago during its 50th anniversary since the first tip-off in 1996. The selection of the 75th-anniversary team was done by a blue-ribbon panel composed of prestigious media representatives, current and former players, coaches, general managers and team executives. 25 team members have been unveiled with consideration of positions and eras while the following 25 members shall be announced on Wednesday and the final set will be revealed on Thursday. Here’s the list of the first 25 players of the 75th anniversary team:1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar2. Giannis Antetokounmpo3. Nate Archibald4. Charles...

The Ben Simmons and Philadelphia 76ers drama continue to unfold as the Australian player makes his way back to practice before the season begins. According to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, head coach Doc Rivers had thrown Ben Simmons out of practice due to the player being reluctant “to physically and mentally engage with the Sixers since his return has been a consistent theme.” Shortly after the events of the practice, Rivers suspended Simmons for one game for conduct detrimental to the team. This means that Simmons will be missing the Sixers’ season opener on October 20. In a press conference, Doc Rivers commented on the situation stating the reason why he suspended the player, “He was a distraction today, I didn’t think he wanted to do what everybody else was doing. It was early, it wasn’t...

Morning Consult has recently revealed a new set of polls that have highlighted which players fans love and hate the most in the NBA league. Despite missing the playoffs for two consecutive NBA seasons, Golden State Warriors‘ Steph Curry reigns on top as the most-liked player amongst NBA fans. With the most recent data, it seems like Under Armour’s choice to place their bet on the star shooter for his own standalone Curry Brand is paying off. Hot on the heels of Steph, his former teammate and now Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant comes in second while Los Angeles Lakers‘ LeBron James sits at third as most liked. Others on the list include James’ teammate Anthony Davis and last year’s champion, Milwaukee Bucks‘ Giannis Antetokounmpo to round out the top five. The study also cites that “18 p...

For its latest collaboration, Hyperfly is capturing when the rhythm of music meets the flow of the Gentle Art with a Grateful Dead jiu-jitsu collection. Perfect for mat-ready Deadheads, the limited edition range is led by a special kimono design available in white and black. The kimono is crafted of 450gsm pearl weave and marked with embroidery down the back and arms, while the accompanying pants are crafted of 10oz cotton twill with the band’s iconic lighting bolts and dancing skeletons decorating the legs. Hidden detailing on the kimono comes in the form of Deadhead lining and “You Can’t Teach Heart.” motifs. The kimono sets also come complete with a matching carrying bag covered with similar decorations. Rounding up the concise collaboration is a T-shirt that features a Grateful Dead da...

With Russell Wilson currently sidelined with a finger injury for the coming weeks, the Seattle Seahawks are desperate are reportedly on the lookout for someone to cover for the star quarterback while he is out. In a recent interview with ESPN, head coach Pete Carroll commented on having reached out to Cam Newton sharing, “Just so you know, we have talked to him. We’re talking to everybody that could help us.” Carroll revealed very little and did not go into details regarding how serious the conversation was nor if the gears are in motion. Newton is a recent free agent after the New England Patriots cut the QB due to COVID-related protocols. Just last week, Newton confirmed on his vlog that he has been vaccinated and “hell yeah, I still want to play football.” This was the first time Newton...