Category: Culture of Hoops

This is Hardwood and Hollywood's section covering the culture of basketball, whether it be the NBA or amateur leagues, such as the NCAA, high school, and AAU circuit, we'll cover its top teams and players. We also focus on the culture off the court with fashion and kicks, in other words, the lifestyle.

Did Carmelo Anthony Make the Right Decision in Returning to the Knicks?
Culture of Hoops

Did Carmelo Anthony Make the Right Decision in Returning to the Knicks?

By Fantasy Basketball Money LeaguesJuly 18, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues. A day after LeBron James’ dramatic return to Cleveland, Carmelo Anthony made up his mind. While many thought...

Do the proposed changes to the NBA Draft Lottery matter?
Culture of Hoops

Do the proposed changes to the NBA Draft Lottery matter?

By Aaron LantonJuly 17, 2014

Baller Mind Frame's No Layups brings you the hottest NBA stories mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton . Check it often and absorb the knowledge we're dropping on you! According to...

The "A" Game Week 5: Lou Williams Suits Up For Uptown Sounds + Gold Gang Stays Undefeated
Culture of Hoops

The "A" Game Week 5: Lou Williams Suits Up For Uptown Sounds + Gold Gang Stays Undefeated

By MehkavelliJuly 17, 2014

This past weekend, the Atlanta Entertainment Baskteball League went into the fifth week of the season. This weekend, the likes of Brooklyn Nets guard Jarrett Jack, rapper Young Dolph, and more came to watch some...

Answering the unanswered free agency questions: Part 1
Culture of Hoops

Answering the unanswered free agency questions: Part 1

By Sonny GiulianoJuly 17, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The last three weeks have been incredibly hectic and the landscape of the NBA has been tremendously altered. Despite a never ending stream of coverage, there are still some...

Joel Embiid, Marcus Smart sign with adidas
Culture of Hoops

Joel Embiid, Marcus Smart sign with adidas

By Sandy DoverJuly 16, 2014

Courtesy of adidas >>> adidas today announced partnerships with Joel Embiid, the No. 3 pick by the Philadelphia 76ers and Marcus Smart, the No. 6 pick by the Boston Celtics. Embiid and Smart join No....

Fantasy Basketball: Top 10 NBA Draft Picks That Will Produce Immediately
Culture of Hoops

Fantasy Basketball: Top 10 NBA Draft Picks That Will Produce Immediately

By Fantasy Basketball Money LeaguesJuly 16, 2014

Image courtesy of Matthew D. Britt/Flickr . Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues The 2014 NBA draft was considered one of the richest and deepest in terms of talent. Most...

BMF Style: Air Jordan Future 'Hyper Jade'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Style: Air Jordan Future 'Hyper Jade'

By Sandy DoverJuly 16, 2014

BMF Style: The Baller Mind Frame is more than the roundball – it’s the lifestyle that surrounds the ball. BMF Style brings you the best styles in sportswear, fashion apparel, and accessories for when you’re...

Dallas Mavericks: The Chandler Parsons project
Culture of Hoops

Dallas Mavericks: The Chandler Parsons project

By TJ MacíasJuly 16, 2014

Image courtesy of ThePanAmerican/Flickr . Payback is certainly a bitch. For the past week, the tension between the front offices of the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets has run rapid, each squandering to one-up...

BMF Training Debut: adidas Pure Boost Reveal & Pure Energy Boost Reveal
Culture of Hoops

BMF Training Debut: adidas Pure Boost Reveal & Pure Energy Boost Reveal

By Sandy DoverJuly 16, 2014

BMF Training: Being a baller isn’t just about what you do on the court – it’s about how you prepare to ball when you’re away from it. BMF Training is about bringing you the latest...

BMF Rewind: Nike Lil' Penny Posite 'Miami Heat'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Rewind: Nike Lil' Penny Posite 'Miami Heat'

By Sandy DoverJuly 16, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike Lil' Penny Posite 'Miami Heat' >>> Last season, the Lil Penny Posite brought a pint-sized legend back to life. This season, the legend continues to grow with a...