Posts Tagged ‘Rudy Gobert’
Rudy Gobert, Jazz finalize $205 million extension
Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz have reached an agreement on a $205 million, five-year contract extension, according to reports over the weekend. It is the largest contract in NBA history for a center. The 28-year-old Frenchman joined the Jazz in 2013. The veteran center is a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Gobert’s…
Read MoreFIBA rivals Rubio and Gobert, future of Utah Jazz
The FIBA Eurobasket 2017 is set to tip off in less than a month from now and many of Europe’s top teams have been ramping up their preparations for the tournament. Meanwhile, in the NBA, the Utah Jazz have found themselves in a unique situation. Starting this 2017-18 the franchise will be building around a…
Read MoreGolden State Warriors win in Utah to go up 3-0
The Golden State Warriors went into a hostile environment in Utah and came out with another playoff victory. The high elevation and loud crowd didn’t bother the Warriors as they won 102-91. The win makes Golden State 7-0 now in the playoffs and Utah’s season is one loss away from being over. Kevin Durant played…
Read More“USA vs. The World” in NBA Rising Stars Challenge
The NBA All-Star Weekend is not too far away and already some of the events and their participants have been announced. One of the changes made this 2015 will be to the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge. It will now feature a “USA vs. The World” theme. In previous years first and second year players…
Read MoreOrlando Pro Summer League highlights
The Orlando Pro Summer League is a pro basketball league run by the Orlando Magic each summer following the NBA Draft. Teams consist of players who have been in the league for 3 years or fewer as well as newly drafted talent. It is running from July 7-12. The Las Vegas Pro Summer League, which began…
Read MoreChicago pre-draft camp participants announced
The NBA has announced the list of participants of the draft combine that will take place this May 16-17. It is an opportunity for players who are jockeying for valuable draft positions to get to showcase their skills and game for the appreciation of NBA scouts. 19-year-old freshman from Kentucky, Nerlens Noel, who is expected…
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