Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly is focused on improving his offensive skillset during the 2024 offseason. (via Washington Wizards): “I’d say this offseason I’m trying to improve on my shooting, like getting my shot up a little bit quicker, create my own shot too. So being able to dribble the ball a little bit more and better. Handling the ball better, that will be a good part ..read more

Here’s Jordi Fernandez on what the building blocks look like for his culture as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. (via YES Network): “I understand culture as what you do in your day-to-day basis where we’re gonna demand from the players, and the number one thing will be to get 1% better every day. If you don’t accomplish that, then you’re going the wrong way. Number two will be building relationships, not just me with the players, but the players with each other and everybody else in the organization ..read more

Brooklyn Nets small forward Mikal Bridges thought that 2023-24 was a disappointment for the team due to not making the postseason.  (via YES Network): “You could say it’s a failure, 100%, disappointment, all that. It’s tough, especially seeing the teams that are in there and you know the talent we have and things like that. I don’t think there was a part of my body, anything in my brain that thought I’ll be sitting right here talking to you guys like this before this season ..read more

WNBA star Kelsey Plum and NFL tight end Darren Waller are headed for divorce, as confirmed by TMZ Sports. The couple, who tied the knot in March 2023 after a year of dating, has filed a joint divorce petition. Plum, a two-time champion and former No. 1 overall pick, and Waller, a Pro Bowler in 2020, formed quite the sports power couple. Their split appears to be amicable, as indicated by the joint petition, signifying that they have already reached agreements on asset and debt distribution, as well as alimony ..read more

According to Shams Charania, JJ Redick is being considered as a “serious candidate” for the head coaching position with the Charlotte Hornets. Redick has already interviewed for the role, and there’s a possibility that he may have another interview soon. “JJ Redick has interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets head coaching job, I’m told, he could have another interview soon as well, he’s a serious candidate.” JJ Redick is a ‘serious candidate’ for the Hornets’ head coaching position and could land ANOTHER interview, per @ShamsCharania “JJ Redick has interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets head coa ..read more

In a video below, while appearing on VladTV, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas put forward his theory suggesting that NBA players from the 80s and 90s might have been using steroids. He pointed out that the testing protocols during that period were less stringent, with only one annual test conducted on October 1st, providing a significant window for potential steroid use. Arenas speculated that because many players from that era experienced balding by the age of 25 and had few recorded injuries despite playing full seasons with limited medical support, steroid usage could have been widespread ..read more

According to Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is still unable to engage in running or scrimmage activities. “I’m told [Giannis Antetokounmpo] has at least started to do some stationary jump shooting… But still not much cutting, no scrimmaging, no all-out running yet… I think the Bucks have to be prepared to keep playing without Giannis.” Giannis Antetokounmpo is still not able to run or scrimmage, per @ShamsCharania "I'm told [Giannis Antetokounmpo] has at least started to do some stationary jump shooting…But still not much cutting, no scrimmaging, no all ..read more

Dave Portnoy doesn’t believe Caitlin Clark’s groundbreaking shoe deal is impressive enough. The founder of Barstool Sports argued that the No. 1 pick for the Indiana Fever is being shortchanged with her eight-year, $28 million contract with Nike, despite it including a signature shoe. “If people want to complain about Caitlin Clark getting screwed complain about this. 8 year 28 million deal is STEALING,” Portnoy posted Tuesday on X. “8 years 80 million min is her worth and that’s still prob too cheap ..read more

Grayson Allen exacerbated his sprained right ankle during Game 2 of the Phoenix Suns’ 105-93 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter, forcing him to sit out for the remainder of the game. Fortunately, X-rays conducted on the ankle yielded negative results. Coach Frank Vogel stated that Allen’s status is day-to-day. It’s worth noting that Allen first sustained the ankle injury during Game 1. Grayson Allen Day-To-Day With Ankle Injury, X-Rays Negative https://t.co/0IRtl4Ik0D — RealGM (@RealGM) April 24, 2024 ..read more

George Kittle, star tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, the University of Iowa. Alongside his wife Claire, a former Hawkeyes basketball player, Kittle often returns to Iowa City to support the university’s sports teams. During the March Madness tournament, they attended a game featuring Caitlin Clark, engaging with the excitement and energy she and her teammates brought to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. “She’s incredibly personable ..read more