Basketball Deals & Advice

One of the greatest thrills for my children is attending a professional sporting event.  But taking a family of four to a sporting event can cost you over $200 and sometimes more if you are buying merchandise and souvenirs. There are some things you can do to attend a sporting event on a budget.

There are a lot of outdoor pickup basketball games going on this summer and you will need a new basketball.  This Spalding NBA varsity outdoor basketball is perfect and the price is almost perfect.  Grab one for as low as $6.17.  And you can choose from a handful of fun colors.

If you are playing basketball, you should try these training specs.  These can help your focus in the game.  And pick up this pair of Unique Sports Dribble specs on sale for $3.47.

We all love playing games in the pool and this one’s a popular one.  You get the Intex Floating Hoops Basketball Game on sale for $9.40.

These are great for football or any other sport where protecting your mouth is important.  Walmart.com is offering this QuickHitch Football Sports MouthGuard for only $1.57!

I love finding shorts for under $10 and these are the perfect deal.  You get this pair of adidas Performance Striker 13 Short (Youth) for only $9!

If you play basketball, you know how hard it can be on your knees.  These AceList 2 Packs (1 Pair) Protective Compression Basketball Brace Support pads can help.  And right now pick up a pair for $13.99!

My son is obsessed with his basketball shorts.  And right now you can pick up these Soffe Big Boys' 7-Inch Poly Mesh Shorts on sale for only $6.99!

With Earth Day coming up, it's a great idea to start looking at reusable water bottles.  And these are really hot right now.  Pick up one of these KINGSO 17oz Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottles on sale for only $12.99!  These are perfect for anything outdoors including sports, camping, hiking and cycling. 

My son really wants one of these compression sleeves for baseball.  Right now you can pick up one Sports Compression Arm Sleeve in Youth & Adult Sizes for under $8!  These can be used in baseball, football, basketball and a lot of other sports.

These are so cool!  Pick up 5 pairs of these Unique Colored Team Wristbands for only $8! These are perfect for controlling sweat while playing basketball or the colors can determine the different teams.  You can grab this deal at Walmart.com today.

If your kids play basketball outside in the driveway (like mine), you have probably gone through a few basketballs.  This Spalding NBA Street Basketball at $12.99 Is perfect for all kids and adults!

I love these shorts for men and boys.  These Champion Basketball Shorts with pockets are made with that mesh material and stay cool.  And right now you can get a pair for under $10!  These also come in a huge variety of colors.

We picked up a basketball system for my son this past holiday season and it's changed our life.  He loves going outside to play basketball.  So when I see a deal like this, I have to share. Walmart.com has this Lifetime 44" Portable Adjustable Height Basketball System on sale for $99.98 (Retail $149.99) right now.  And you get free shipping.

As a sports mom, we watch our kids go through the highs and lows of being an athlete. So how can we build our kids confidence so the highs aren’t so high and the low’s aren’t so low? Here are some tips sports moms and dads can follow:

Hurry and jump on this deal!  I bought this Mac Sports Collapsible Folding Outdoor Sports Wagon for my husband and paid way more than this!  You can pick up this blue one on sale right now for only $58.43!  This is a great deal and can be used for any sporting event!