Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier had a falling out near the final minutes of their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Adebayo laid into Rozier for apparently disrupting his rebound attempt. With about a minute and 20-plus seconds left in the fourth quarter, Adebayo was about to secure a defensive board after a successful block on Ty Jerome’s shot, but Rozier’s hands got in the way, also attempting to rebound the ball, causing it to go out of bounds and returning the possession to the Cavs. After the referee’s whistle, Adebayo immediately turned to Rozier to…
Author: Ernest Hernandez
Ernest Hernandez
Ernest has been a sportswriter for more than 10 years and has written for the top broadsheets in the Philippines, like the Manila Bulletin and the Philippine Star. He also wrote for NBA.com Philippines and had a two-year stint with Sportskeeda before landing at Hardwood Heroics. Aside from writing, Ernest is also a sportscaster, radio host and manages a YouTube channel, Sports On Air, which has over 100 thousand subscribers. Aside from writing, Ernest is also a sports commentator and manages a YouTube channel, Sports On Air, which has over 100 thousand subscribers.
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine may be a better fit for the Los Angeles Lakers, should the team opt to acquire a new addition to their roster. At least that’s what former Washington Wizards shooting guard Gilbert Arenas thought, as he touched on who the Los Angeles Lakers could benefit the most in trading—LaVine, or is it Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler? In a podcast interview on Playback TV, Arenas shared his insight on why he thinks Zach LaVine could fit well with the Lakers, should he be open for trade and should the Lakers be open to signing…
New York Knicks shooting guard Josh Hart took to social media to make a last-effort move with the hope of convincing MLB star Juan Soto to stay with the New York Yankees, as Soto reached free agent status during the end of the 2024 MLB season. Amidst the hot rumors of Soto being in talks with the Yankees and the Mets in what was reported to be a historic MLB deal in the making, Hart took to X his message to Soto. As a player for the New York Knicks and a long-time Yankees fan, it was obvious which franchise…
Cleveland Cavalier shooting guard Donovan Mitchell shared his faceTime moment with MLB star Juan Soto as news of the latter’s massive and historic contract with the New York Mets broke the internet. In a record-shattering deal, Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets for a 15-year contract for $765 million. This broke all records not only in terms of MLB deals but also for all contracts in the world of sports. Mitchel took to X to show his FaceTime moment with Soto, which he captions with “LFFFGGGMMMMMM,” tagging Soto in the post. LFFFGGGMMMMMM @JuanSoto25_ pic.twitter.com/uf7x64yvqW — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell)…
UConn star Paige Bueckers found herself in awe of teammate Kaitlyn Chen’s spectacular play during the second-ranked Huskies’ 85-52 win over 22nd-ranked Louisville on Saturday. Bueckers reposted the Huskies’ Instagram post of Chen’s ankle breaker on the Cardinals’ Tajiana Roberts in her IG story. Chen followed her penetration move with a bounce pass to her teammate Ice Brady for an easy layup, extending UConn’s lead by nine points at the 5:29 mark of the first quarter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UConn Women’s Basketball (@uconnwbb) https://www.instagram.com/p/DDUzhaSRtJZ “My goodness,” Bueckers said in her caption. Kaitlyn…
Will LeBron James move to the Golden State Warriors? That was the idea that an NBA insider suggested is “being revisited” right now. This potential deal, among other things, would see LeBron join forces with one of his biggest rivals lately. Earlier last season, the story of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James moving to the Golden State Warriors broke, with reports saying that the latter team called the Lakers near the trade deadline, asking for a possible LeBron trade. Reportedly, the trade idea was quickly shut down by James and his agency, and nothing about the topic was heard…
Caitlin Clark continues to break records despite the offseason, this time with an auction. Her trading card was sold for an unsurpassed amount, becoming the highest WNBA player & second all-time in women’s sports. Goldin Auctions sold Clark’s 2024 Panini Select WNBA for $234,850, just behind tennis legend Serena Williams’ autographed patched card for $266,400 sold in 2022. The Indiana Fever star’s impact continues to skyrocket, even reaching the bargaining world. According to the Athletic, sellers auctioned off four more Caitlin Clark trading cards for high amounts. The lowest one, the Panini Select Black Finite, was sold for $52,800. Another…
Houston Rockets shooting guard and Filipino-American player Jalen Green reignited the hope of him playing for the Gilas Pilipinas, the men’s national basketball team of the Philippines. In an interview with Venencio Valencia of Sports on Air, Green was asked about his openness to play for the Filipino national team, seeing that he has previously shown interest in playing for Gilas. “Maybe,” Green said. “I gotta—tyrin’ to make team USA first.” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/81-BwYAZAfQ Jalen Green has been making efforts to make an impact on the US national basketball team lately. In 2023, he made it to the USA Basketball Men’s Select…
Caitlin Clark has always been silent about her personal life, let alone her relationship with Connor McCaffery. Recently, McCaffery decides to disclose his origins with Clark and how their bond grew over time. Clark and McCaffery made their connection public in August 2023. They’ve exchanged some remarks since, whether personally or on social media. They had their recent anniversary last April 2024. Now, McCaffery is working as an assistant coach of the Butler University men’s basketball, while Clark is playing for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. In his interview with the Times Union, McCaffery shared how his relationship with Caitlin Clark…
Bronny James had another playing opportunity on Saturday night, helping his NBA G League team, the South Bay Lakers, pull a 119-111 win over the San Diego Clippers. The rookie son of LeBron James has somehow gained more experience playing in the developmental team, improving his numbers after every game. LeBron Jr. finished the game with a career-high 16 points, also adding four rebounds and two assists. One highlight of the game that came from him was an explosive fastbreak dunk that caught the attention of social media. Bronny starting us off with a 💥#SBLakers x @Lakers pic.twitter.com/M6jDNoh87c — South…
Klay Thompson, coming from the Golden State Warriors, moved to the Dallas Mavericks earlier this year. The move was a result of the former GSW guard desiring a change in his environment, and wanting to feel “more valued.” Later on, former Detroit Pistons shooting guard Quentin Grimes also got traded to the Mavs, in an effort for the Dallas team to bring in someone who would improve their defense and shooting power. In an interview with Sportskeeda, Grimes touched on the experience of playing with Klay Thompson, as well as the Mavs’ coaching staff helping him by making him watch…
Dallas Mavericks star players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving got a new team member for the 2024-2025 season, when former Detroit Pistons shooting guard Quentin Grimes got traded to the Mavs. The trade was made in an effort by the Mavs to improve their roster, as Grimes is known to be an all-around player, excelling in defense and his three-point skills. In an interview with Sportskeeda, Grimes touched on his experience adjusting to his new team, how the Mavs staff have helped, and how he compared the play styles of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. “I’ve felt a lot more…
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has managed to make a name for herself as a fashion icon, more than playing ball and throwing hoops in the WNBA. She would often flex her outfits and fashion styles on social media, and she did not fail to wow her fans once more during her trip to the UAE, for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix. During her trip to the Emirates, Reese bumped into Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and former NFL linebacker Terry Crews. The two did not let the moment go by unrecorded, and Reese posted a story on Instagram of her…
Former NBA star Charles Barkley expressed his insight on the long-running debate on who the greatest of all time—the GOAT—of basketball is and for him, there should be no debate about it, and he calls the argument about the topic “weak journalism.” The debate of who is the GOAT of basketball often boils down to three names: is Michael Jordan, the late Kobe Bryant, or LeBron James? For Chuck, Michael Jordan wins this one. In his recent appearance at “The Steam Room” podcast, Charles offered his insights on the matter. “I was kind of shocked the other night when Ernie…
Angel Reese sends a heartwarming message to his former coach at the Chicago Sky, Teresa Weatherspoon. Weatherspoon played a significant role in maximizing Reese’s potential, although their relationship extends beyond the intense showdowns of the WNBA. With Weatherspoon’s management, Reese became one of the rising figures of the league, leading it in rebounds per game. She even contended for the ROTY award and became an All-Star in her rookie year. In her Instagram story, Angel Reese posted a selfie with Weatherspoon, along with a short caption showing love for her mentor: “I love you past life! God really blessed me…