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As is to be expected, the Golden State Warriors have been in the headlines a lot this off-season. After winning their fourth championship in eight seasons, the media questioned whether or not their parade amounted to the most obnoxious celebration in NBA history. There was also the looming possibility of bringing a former superstar teammate…
Read MoreRookie sensation Chet Holmgren will miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that forward Chet Holmgren has sustained a Lisfranc injury in his right foot. Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 season. Further updates will be provided when appropriate. STATEMENT FROM THUNDER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER SAM PRESTI: “Certainly, we are disappointed for Chet, especially given the excitement he had…
Read MoreLeBron James becomes highest earning player in NBA history with new two-year deal
LeBron James has reportedly signed a $ 97,1 million two-year extension that includes a player option for the 2024-2025 season. The deal includes a 15 percent trade kicker, making James the highest-earning player in the history of the NBA. With the signing of the agreement, James will be set to make a grand total of $532…
Read MoreMichigan State signs coach Tom Izzo to a new 5-year, $31 million deal
Michigan State has signed men’s college basketball coach Tom Izzo to a five-year deal valued at $6.2 million per season, giving him about $2 million more each year. The school announced the deal Thursday, saying the rollover contract will need to be approved by its board next month. Izzo, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall…
Read MoreWhat’s Next for the Phoenix Suns?
Legendary Green Bay Packers’ coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Show me a good loser, and I’ll show you a loser.” Alas, some of the greatest performers in the history of sports have been notoriously hard to deal with after a loss. John McEnroe’s meltdown at the 1981 Wimbledon Championships is still talked about to this…
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 MoreLeBron James 100% healthy and plays first game in three months
LeBron James played his first game in three months and scored 42 points in the legendary Drew league. The famous pro-Am league in Los Angeles was founded in 1973 and has seen a pilgrimage of NBA players descend on the Charles Drew Junior High School gymnasium during the summers for decades — since the NBA…
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…
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