The pick-and-roll is when one player blocks a defender, then runs toward the basket. The player with the ball uses that block to get space and make a play. This forces defenders to make quick choices. From high school courts to the NBA Finals, you see this move everywhere. The Classic Pick-and-Roll: Easy but Deadly…
Everyone wants the edge. The killer crossover. The clean jumper. The kind of feel for the game that makes everything look easy. But getting better at basketball isn’t just about putting in time. It’s about doing the right work. And a lot of young players waste years chasing the wrong drills, following bad advice, or…
Some players aren’t the fastest or strongest, but thinking quickly helps them be the best. Before you get into the details, check out the basketball bookmaker odds on Vave Casino to help you make a smarter bet. The “Read and React” Drill This drill mimics real gameplay. One player drives, and defenders react. Teammates must…
Chris Paul is rejoining the LA Clippers for what’s expected to be the point guard’s 21st and final NBA season. The team confirmed Monday afternoon that Paul had signed. He led the Clippers to the playoffs in each of his six seasons in Los Angeles. “Chris is one of the most impactful players ever to…
Chris Broussard explains how Chris Paul returning to the LA Clippers is “KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Rakim, and Big Daddy Kane forming a super hip hop group.”
Most of the best players to compete in a particular sport end up in their respective league’s Hall of Fame — but not all of them. Some haven’t been given a bust due to lack of playoff success, while others haven’t been given a bust due to injuries limiting their games played. Every sport has…
Fantasy basketball is not only competitive but also more of a candle race. If you’re going to win over your rivals this season, you are going to need some skills other than pure luck. This season, the degree of success in 2025 will be determined not only by the quality of the managers but also…
The NBA offseason is in full effect as free agency is ramping up and players are getting signed left and right. After the exciting Finals and the Draft, it is now the Summer League, and the youngsters are proving themselves worthy of that coveted roster spot. While the lottery pick rookies are as safe as…
Nick Wright reacts to Damian Lillard reuniting with the Portland Trail Blazers on a 3-year, $42 million deal.
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is likely to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. Queen was hurt on Tuesday while playing in an NBA Summer League game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Pelicans said he would be evaluated…
