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Kevin Durant gives the Brooklyn Nets an ultimatum
In a weekend meeting, Kevin Durant gave the Brooklyn nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum. During that meeting, Durant reiterated his trade request and gave Tsai an ultimatum. Owner Tsai has to choose between Durant or keeping GM Sean Marks and Coach Steve Nash in the fold. Kevin Durant also told Tsai he doesn’t believe in Brooklyn’s…
Read MoreMiami and San Antonio will reportedly play a regular season game in Mexico City
There will be a 2022-23 regular season NBA game when the schedule is released in the coming days. Under current NBA plans, the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs are scheduled for a Dec. 17 game in Mexico City, one that will count against the San Antonio Spurs’ home schedule. It will be the Heat’s…
Read MoreNBA legend Bill Russell passes away at the age of 88
Hall of Famer and NBA legend Bill Russell passed away yesterday. He was 88 years old. Over a 15-year period, beginning with his junior year at the University of San Francisco, Russell had the most remarkable career of any player in the history of team sports. At USF, he was a two-time All-American, won two…
Read MoreDoes the NBA face a branding problem when LeBron James retires?
The NBA is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, commanding television audiences in almost every territory across the globe. What was once a sport only truly loved by Americans has now become globally revered due to the exploits of its star players. Michael Jordan was the trendsetter to take the NBA worldwide…
Read MoreLas Vegas will have a G League team
The G League team Ignite will move to Henderson, a suburb of Las Vegas. The Ignite team already played their home games in Las Vegas but was officially located in Walnut Creek, California, where they also practiced. The team exists to develop young prospects in preparation for the NBA draft. It has featured three eventual…
Read MoreSecond pick in 2022 NBA Draft, Chet Holmgren, sets summer league record
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren shined in his professional debut, scoring 23 points and setting an NBA summer league record for blocks and 3s in a game. The No. 2 pick in the draft also had seven rebounds, four assists, and six blocks in 24 minutes to help the Thunder rout the Utah Jazz 98-77 on Tuesday night. He…
Read MoreNikola Jokic signs biggest contract in NBA history
The Denver Nuggets and reigning back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic have reportedly agreed to a five-year $264 million supermax contract extension, the richest agreement in the history of the NBA. Jokic will have a player option for the 2027-28 season worth $60 million. Jokic has averaged 26.7 points on 57.5 percent shooting, 12.3 rebounds, and…
Read MoreWho are the top 10 NBA players born in the 21st century?
It’s been said that athletes reach their prime before age 30. That said, NBA players born in the 21st century are still several years away from that happening. But if you pay attention, you’ll see the top 10 NBA players born in the 21st century impacting the game. Indeed, the youngest generation of players in…
Read MoreOrlando Magic surprises everyone with the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and sets off chaos
There usually aren’t too many surprises in the NBA Draft, but the 2022 NBA draft started with a major one as the Orlando Magic selected Duke forward Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick. For weeks, the expectation had been that they would take Jabari Smith out of Auburn, and it’s still unclear if…
Read MoreIs Steve Kerr In The NBA Hall of Fame?
Steve Kerr is not in the Hall of Fame as a player. However, he’ll most likely be elected as a Hall of Famer as a coach when he retires. The NBA’s 75th season confirmed what many basketball experts had already believed: Steve Kerr is one of the best NBA coaches of all time. The Golden…
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