The NBA playoffs are underway, and we’re here to answer the question on everyone’s mind: how many teams play in the playoffs? Keep reading to find out! How the Playoffs Work The NBA playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament held after the conclusion of the NBA’s regular season. Each spring, following the end of the…
The NBA playoffs are down to just four teams: the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Houston Rockets, and the Boston Celtics. Who will make it to the Finals? The Western Conference There are only four teams left in the Western Conference playoffs. The Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah…
Looking to meet single NBA players? Here are some of the best places to do so! Introduction As the number of people who are interested in basketball continues to grow, so does the number of people who are looking for ways to meet single NBA players. If you’re one of those people, you’re in luck,…
The answer to this question and more in our latest blog post. The NBA’s Troubled Relationship with China The NBA’s initial foray into China The National Basketball Association (NBA) first visited China in 1979, when the Washington Bullets (now the Wizards) played a series of exhibition games against the Chinese national team. In 1987, the…
As of the 2019-2020 season, Kevin Durant has been in the NBA for 11 years. Kevin Durant’s NBA History KD has been in the NBA for 11 years. He was drafted by the Seattle Supersonics in 2007 and played for them until they became the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008. KD has played for the…
The NBA Finals are upon us! Here’s a quick explainer on how they work: the two best teams in the league face off in a best-of-seven series to determine the champion. The first team to win four games takes home the title. So who’s got what it takes to win it all this year? Tune…
How long was Lebron James in the NBA? This question is often asked by fans and curious individuals who want to know more about the famed basketball player. Lebron James was drafted into the NBA in 2003 and has been playing for the past 17 years. This means that, as of 2020, Lebron James has…
The Official NBA Ball Size is a size 7 basketball. It is 28.5 inches in circumference and weighs 22 ounces. Introduction The official NBA ball size is 29.5 inches in circumference. That’s the same size as a women’s basketball, but smaller than a men’s ball, which has a circumference of 30 inches. The NBA has…
The NBA season is in full swing and there are a lot of great matchups to watch. But who is winning in the NBA? We take a look at the teams and players that are leading the way. The Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are having an amazing season. They have the best…
The NBA Finals are over and the results are in! Who won the game last night? Check out our blog post to find out. The Los Angeles Lakers Won the 2020 NBA Finals In a season that was full of unforeseen events, the Los Angeles Lakers came out on top, defeating the Miami Heat in…
Kenyon Murray was a 6’8″ shooting guard/small forward who played collegiately at Oklahoma from 1996 to 2000. He was not drafted by an NBA team. Kenyon Murray’s College Basketball Career Kenyon Murray played college basketball for the University of Oregon from 2006 to 2010. He was a part of the team that won the Pac-10…
The name of the NBA team in Canada is the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors The Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. History The Raptors began play in the 1995–96 NBA…