While there are a set of pros and cons to inserting gambling into sports, there are several arguments that highlight the latter more. Among those who stand against the addition of this new mechanism to the NBA is Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff. Just recently, the issue of gambling was highlighted when Minnesota Timberwolves Rudy Gobert made an inappropriate gesture that suggested referees were receiving money from the said practice. The All-Star center made this move after officials slapped him with his sixth foul, causing him to be ejected from their game against the Cavs. After the incident, the…
Author: Angelo Guinhawa
Angelo Guinhawa
Angelo Guinhawa is a veteran sports writer and editor who has been working in the industry for over 10 years now. He has worked for FOX Sports PH and several other reputable sports publications. His specialty is the NBA and the NFL, though he also covers the MLB, NHL and European top-flight football.
Take a look at college basketball and there’s no bigger name out there than Caitlin Clark. Turns out, Las Vegas Aces general manager Natalie Williams also recognized how big of an impact the Iowa Hawkeyes star is making in the world of sports right now. At this point in time, the legend of Clark is already growing larger by the day. Just recently, the Hawkeyes guard broke Pete Maravich’s old record and became the player with the most points scored in college basketball. But this feat alone isn’t why Clark is becoming the star she is today. Apart from her…
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made sure Duquesne Dukes coach Keith Dambrot, who coached him in high school, and his team are well taken care of as March Madness rolls around. Ahead of the start of the NCAA Tournament, LeBron sent an awesome gift for the team. LeBron James Treats Keith Dambrot, Duquesne Dukes On Wednesday, the Duquesne X account shared a video of the players receiving sneakers courtesy of James. The Dukes players were naturally hyped as they opened their sneaker boxes and enjoyed the free kicks given to them by the Lakers star. While LeBron couldn’t be…
Without a doubt, the Boston Celtics are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference right now. But if NBA analyst Austin Rivers is to be believed, Jayson Tatum’s team needs to counteract their weaknesses if they want to win a championship this year. As seen in their recent 119-94 win against the Detroit Pistons, the East’s number one team has what it takes to put on a dominant performance, even without the All-Star forward as the offensive focal point. In that game, Jaylen Brown stepped up and posted 31 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Derrick White had a…
Even as a rookie, Victor Wembanyama is making a strong case to win the Defensive Player of the Year for the San Antonio Spurs this season. Turns out, the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving has somehow endorsed the French phenom. Irving got to see Wembanyama’s brilliance on the defensive end of the court when the Mavericks got the 113-107 win over San Antonio. Although the rookie performed poorly by dropping 12 points on 23 percent shooting from the field, 11 rebounds, and three assists, the French star still had six blocks. On the other hand, Irving posted 28 points, seven rebounds,…
After spending a disappointing stint with the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving is looking like a winner again playing for the Dallas Mavericks. And if his recent dunk against the San Antonio Spurs is an indication, it seems he’s getting younger too. It a game against the Spurs at the Frost Bank Center in Texas, Irving stepped up for the Mavs as Luka Doncic had an off-night when it came to his efficiency. The one-time NBA champion did just that by posting 28 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Meanwhile, Doncic still managed to post a triple-double of 18…
It’s no secret that Luka Doncic is a force to be reckoned with on offense. But after a Dallas Mavericks win over the San Antonio Spurs recently, the All-Star guard just proved it again by posting a ridiculous triple-double. In that particular game, the Mavs took the 113-107 win against San Antonio at the Frost Bank Center in Texas. the Slovenian All-Star posted a triple-double of 18 points on 22 percent shooting from the field, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds. Kyrie Irving shouldered much of the offensive load by dropping 28 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. The Spurs, on…
For the past few years, the New Orleans Pelicans weren’t really considered contenders in the Western Conference. mainly due to the unavailability of Zion Williamson. Things are different this year as NBA analyst JJ Redick has noticed the team’s rise in the standings. Just recently, the Pelicans dismantled the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in New York. In that 104-91 win, fans saw Zion Williamson drop 28 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 32 minutes on the court. CJ McCollum added 16 points and five assists to seal the win for NOLA. The Nets, on the other hand,…
At 22 years of age, Jalen Green is already one of the NBA’s most talented young stars. But during a post-game interview, the Houston Rockets shooting guard might have leaked that he is already a father. But before that interview, the Rockets travelled to Capital One Arena to face the Washington Wizards. In that particular game, Houston went home with the commanding 137-114 win over D.C. Green had an impressive showing that night by dropping 42 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Rockets rookie Amen Thompson added 25 points and 10 rebounds to help seal the victory for Houston. The…
Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson has missed the team’s last five games due to an undisclosed illness. Now, we know what he’s actually dealing with. The unfortunate thing is Thompson has now been ruled out for the rest of the year due to his condition. Ausar Thompson Out for the Season for Detroit Pistons According to an announcement made by the Pistons, Thompson is currently dealing with blood clots, pushing the team to sideline him for the rest of the campaign. While the severity of the issue and how it’s affecting Thompson haven’t been revealed, it’s worth noting that the…
