By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Aug 2015


CHICAGO -- It took months in the making, but like most well-laid plans, this one turned out to be a winner. Manny Pacquiao has swapped autographed items with yet another NBA star, this time with Anthony

NBA -- Mavericks sign McGee to 2-year deal
By Noel Salazar, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2015


JeVale McGee. VANCOUVER -- In the ongoing quest to shore up their low-post presence, the Dallas Mavericks signed center JaVale McGee to a two-year minimum deal. After DeAndre Jordan reneged on his commitment to join the Mavs l Read full story

NBA -- Tayshaun Prince lands in Minnesota
By April Marfa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2015


Prince. VANCOUVER -- Veteran Tayshaun Prince has found a new home. According to multiple reports, including Yahoo! Sports, Prince has agreed to sign a one-year veteran's minimum deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Read full story

NBA -- Markieff Morris wants ticket out of Phoenix
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 Aug 2015


Marcus and Markieff Morris. CHICAGO -- Barely a month after his twin brother Marcus was traded to Detroit to create salary cap room, Markieff Morris has formally made his intentions clear: he longer wants to play for the Read full story

NBA -- Thompson's contract talks remain in limbo
By Sergio A. Muro, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 Aug 2015


Thompson. CHICAGO -- Several weeks after the annual free agency frenzy, Tristan Thompson remains a power forward without a new contract, which is puzzling considering how valuable he is to the Cleveland Cavaliers. As Read full story

PhilBoxing gets invite to ESPN charity hoops (PHOTOS)
By Nicholai R. Roska, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 Aug 2015


LOS ANGELES -- Television giant ESPN held a celebrity basketball game on the evening of August 7 to honor the late sportscaster Stuart Scott. The friendly hoops tiff, which benefitted the Stuart Soctt Memorial Cancer Read full story

NBA -- Delly stays open in Cleveland
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2015


CHICAGO -- After weeks of negotiating for a new deal, restricted free agent Matthew Dellavedova has agreed to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a one-year qualifying offer worth $1.2 million, according to ESPN. If he can perform w Read full story

NBA -- Hawks hope that new pieces will blunt Carroll's departure
By Michael Smith, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2015


DeMarre Carroll. ATLANTA -- Thee Atlanta Hawks suffered a major blow during this offseason when forward DeMarre Carroll, a key figure in last season's surprising success, left the team to sign a lucrative four-year, $60 millio Read full story

My interview with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 25 Jul 2015


CHICAGO -- With a net worth of $3 billion, Mark Cuban is the 603rd richest man in the planet, according to Forbes.com The 56-year old business mogul makes money in his sleep. He is the chairman of AXS TV and he owns Landmark Theaters. Read full story

NBA Summer League -- Spurs shade Suns, 93-90, to win title
By Phil Hatzitheodorou, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jul 2015


CHICAGO -- Collecting championships is a way of life in San Antonio. And so Monday night in Las Vegas, the Spurs added a Summer League title to their impressive collection. Jonathan Simmons, who also walked away with the Read full story