Ballislife

Founded in 2005, Ballislife started as a platform showcasing basketball players and has evolved into a reputable brand in basketball apparel, media, and event management. Originally a "Mixtape" outlet, this Southern California company has since covered nearly every significant high school and grassroots basketball event. Today, it regularly produces content that appears on major news platforms, including the New York Times, and is featured on popular television shows like ESPN’s SportsCenter. With millions of followers on social media, Ballislife's content has garnered over 500 million views on YouTube and attracts an additional 25 million visitors each year to its website. The site also hosts the esteemed FAB 50 National Team Rankings, which have been compiled since the 1987-88 season. Additionally, Ballislife organizes notable events such as the annual Ballislife All-American Game, the Ballislife Jr. All-American Camp, and the Eastbay Funk Dunk Contest.

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Little Chris Paul SHUTS Down The Gym!!

3 days ago | ballislife.com | Cazzie Luz

Chris Paul II was showing out in front of his dad CP3. Vaughn Karvala makes his name present
Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau After Eastern Conference Finals Run

4 days ago | ballislife.com | Grant Afseth

The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Monday, days after the team’s season ended with a loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, as first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Thibodeau, 66, had led the Knicks to four playoff appearances in five seasons, including their deepest postseason run since 2000. But despite going all-in last summer to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, New York fell short of its championship expectations.
Edwards, Timberwolves Look Ahead After 2025 NBA Playoffs Exit

4 days ago | ballislife.com | Grant Afseth

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ pursuit of their first NBA Finals appearance ended in familiar heartbreak. For the second straight year, the franchise reached the doorstep of the NBA’s biggest stage only to be turned away—this time in a 124–94 Game 5 blowout against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. As confetti rained down in Paycom Center, Anthony Edwards stood in front of reporters and looked ahead.
Las Vegas Aces Find Bench Boost in Win Over Storm

5 days ago | ballislife.com | Grant Afseth

Entering the 2025 season, the Las Vegas Aces knew they had championship-caliber star power. What remained uncertain was whether they had enough depth behind it. Six games in — and following a 75–70 win over the Seattle Storm in their Commissioner’s Cup opener — that question is beginning to shift toward an answer. Las Vegas leaned on its bench for critical contributions Sunday, with Dana Evans, Aaliyah Nye, and Tiffany Mitchell combining for 22 points in 44 minutes.
CP3 PULLED Up To EYBL Session 3 & Was IMPRESSED

5 days ago | ballislife.com | Cazzie Luz

Tyran Stokes, Chris Paul II, Darrius Hawkins Jr,Jaxon Richardson and more showed out at EYBL Kansas City. Chris Paul pulled up to watch his CP3 team dominate.
WNBA Commissioner’s Cup 2025: Format, Stakes & Schedule

5 days ago | ballislife.com | Grant Afseth

The WNBA Commissioner’s Cup returns in 2025 with a tighter schedule, expanded field, and greater competitive significance. Introduced in 2021 as part of a broader effort to boost player compensation and visibility, the Cup has evolved into a defining feature of the league’s early season and a proving ground for championship contenders.
Pacers' Finals Run Déjà Vu For Rick Carlisle

6 days ago | ballislife.com | Will Despart

The last time legendary Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle led a team to the NBA Finals was arguably the most improbable championship run we’ve ever seen. It’s hard to believe it’s been 14 years since the Carlisle-led Mavericks improbably torched their way through one of the gnarliest playoff draws of all time in 2011. Déjà VuThose Mavericks took down an underrated Trail Blazers team featuring Brandon Roy and a young LaMarcus Aldridge in the first round before truly going up against the gauntlet.
Pacers Defeat Knicks, Advance to First NBA Finals in 25 Years

6 days ago | ballislife.com | Grant Afseth

Twenty-five years after Reggie Miller and Jalen Rose led the Indiana Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance, Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam have taken the torch — and delivered. The Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, punching their ticket to the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history.
No Caitlin Clark: Indiana Fever Facing Early-Season Identity Test

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Grant Afseth

The Indiana Fever are learning what life without Caitlin Clark looks like — and how quickly the margin for error shrinks without their lead guard. In Friday night’s 85–83 loss to the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Fever not only dropped their second straight game without the WNBA’s reigning Rookie of the Year, but also lost two more guards to injury, further testing the depth and chemistry of one of the league’s youngest teams.
Best Potential Kevin Durant Trade Destinations

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Will Despart

Like meteorologists predicting a strong hurricane season, the general consensus among NBA insiders is that the NBA will experience perhaps its most chaotic offseason in recent memory. Perhaps the most notable player on the trade block is first-ballot Hall-of-Famer and 15x NBA All-Star Kevin Durant.