On Tuesday, ESPN broke down the games it will broadcast for Opening Week Presented by State Farm. It all starts on Oct. 23, when Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers kick off Year 2 of the Kenny Atkinson era with a showdown against the New York Knicks in Gotham. The Cavs ruled the East in
Bradley Beal’s largely forgettable stint with the Phoenix Suns came to a merciful end when the Pacific division franchise cut him loose last month and stretched his remaining salary. It was a tough pill to swallow for the Suns, who used the stretch provision on Beal’s remaining $99 million salary for the next five years.
On the evening of August 11, 2025, there was a lot on the line for Gilas Pilipinas. Not only were they fighting for their lives in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, but they were also putting on the line their impeccable FIBA record against tournament host Saudi Arabia. Thanks to Kevin Quiambao, though, the Philippines
By Gio Gloria When this current iteration of Gilas Pilipinas was formed, it was billed as a group with a core from the PBA supported by the promising Filipino players from Japan’s B.League and the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Three games into the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, though, it’s been Dwight Ramos and Kevin Quiambao
In a program as tumultuous and unpredictable as Gilas Pilipinas, Dwight Ramos has emerged as one of the team’s few reliable constants over these past few years. Ramos’ role has grown through the years, initially serving as a backcourt stabilizer and on-ball defender for Gilas. However, Ramos has asserted himself more and more on offense
From hilarious analogies to baffling meltdowns, this week in sports had it all. We saw veterans falling flat and leagues making head-scratching moves that feel straight out of a dictatorship. Throw in some bizarre fan behavior, a spicy celebrity jab at ESPN, and a few questionable takes from basketball greats, and you’ve got plenty of
