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NBA announces early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2022
The NBA announced that 283 players — 247 from colleges and 36 international players — have filed as early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2022. Players who have applied for early entry have the right to withdraw their names from consideration for the Draft by notifying the NBA of their decision in writing no later…
Read MoreScottie Barnes wins the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year award
On Saturday, the Toronto Raptors announced that swingman Scottie Barnes had been named NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2021-22 season. Barnes joins Vince Carter (1998-99) and Damon Stoudamire as the third player in franchise history to earn the honor. Barnes was selected fourth overall by the Raptors in the 2021 NBA Draft (1995-96).…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers fire head coach Frank Vogel
The Los Angeles Lakers have fired head coach Frank Vogel. Vogel was the 27th head coach in franchise history. During his tenure, Vogel compiled a 127-98 (.564) record and led the Lakers to their 17th NBA championship during the 2019-20 season. Per the Los Angeles Times, “the Lakers fired coach Frank Vogel on Monday just…
Read MoreWhich Sponsors Invest the Most in the NBA?
Despite not being the most popular (but still very popular) sport in the country of its birth, basketball has an enormous global reach. Regular league games and playoff games from the NBA are beamed onto television screens in 215 countries and territories. It’s no wonder then that companies pay such a high price to have…
Read MoreChristian Laettner looks back at milestones
Duke legend Christian Laettner looks back at his 1992 buzzer-beater, his selection on the Dream Team, and coach K’s retirement. In an exclusive interview, Christian Laettner told Betway Insider about these milestone events. Can you compare this Duke team to some of the other Duke teams in recent years? I think it’s like a regular…
Read MoreCrisis continues as Los Angeles Lakers stumble out of play-in position
The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled out of the play-in position after Tuesday night’s 128-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. It is the first time it has happened since the first week of the regular season, The Lakers trailed by as many as 37 points as Luka Doncic recorded a 30-point triple-double through the first three quarters (34 points, 12 rebounds,…
Read MoreDallas Mavericks, in response to lawsuit, accuse ex-GM Donnie Nelson of extortion
The Dallas Mavericks responded Friday to a wrongful termination suit by Donnie Nelson, accusing the former longtime general manager of a “lengthy scheme to extort as much as $100 million” and saying the lawsuit was preceded by demands that he receive “in effect, a blackmail payment” in exchange for his promise not to expose the sexual orientation of…
Read MoreEx-GM Donnie Nelson sues Dallas Mavericks
Former longtime Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson sued the team Thursday. He claims that owner Mark Cuban fired him last summer as retaliation for reporting that Cuban’s chief of staff sexually harassed and sexually assaulted his nephew during a job interview in 2020. The lawsuit also alleges that Cuban offered Nelson, who was fired in June,…
Read MoreThe NBA Announces 2022 Draft Location and Date
The NBA announced the dates and locations for its upcoming 2022 Draft events that will be taking place this summer. This year, all events will be held in person, starting with the draft combine in Chicago that begins May 16 and ends May 22. The lottery selection will be on May 17, with the marquee…
Read MoreGregg Popovich Now All-Time Winningest Coach in NBA History
San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich has officially become the all-time winningest coach after moving past Don Nelson for most regular-season victories in NBA history after the San Antonio beat the Jazz on 104-102 on Friday. Coach Pop has now coached the Spurs to 1,336 wins and has won five NBA championships over 26 years…
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