The Philadelphia 76ers have recently agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million deal with forward Guerschon Yabusele, following his notable contribution to France’s silver medal win at the Olympics. Yabusele, a strong and powerful 6-foot-8, 260-pound power forward, was originally a first-round draft pick by the Boston Celtics in 2016. During the Olympics, he showcased his
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Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard had a unique and surprising guest officiate his wedding over the weekend. The ceremony took place in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and was officiated by none other than six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin. Griffin, who was a teammate of Pritchard during the 2022-23 NBA season, took on the role of officiator
Royce White, a conservative populist and former NBA player, recently won the Republican nomination in Minnesota’s primary election. This victory sets him up to challenge Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in the upcoming November election. White, a first-round pick for the Houston Rockets in 2012, never played for the team due to his disclosure of mental
NBA superstar Kevin Durant has made a significant move by becoming a minority shareholder of the three-time defending Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain. The French club announced this groundbreaking news on Wednesday, revealing that Durant has invested a substantial amount of his own money to join PSG. This investment was made through Arctos Sports Partners,
The final few minutes of Team USA’s gold medal game against host team France provided a moment all too familiar to Golden State Warriors and Curry fans everywhere. In a back-and-forth game that came down to the fourth quarter, the United States’ double-digit lead shrank to just three points with three minutes to go in
When reflecting on his experience playing for Team USA this summer, Jayson Tatum expressed that his limited role in the Olympics will not influence his decision to represent the national team in the future. Tatum’s absence from two out of the six games, including the semifinal match against Serbia, raised questions about his involvement and
The dominance of Team USA in international basketball is undeniable. Despite the progress made by other countries over the past decades, no team has been able to stop the Americans when they send their best players. The recent victory over France in the Olympics, securing their fifth consecutive gold medal, is a testament to the
The recent games at Bercy Arena in Paris have brought a new level of excitement to the Olympics, particularly due to the electrifying performances of Team France, led by Joel Embiid. However, amidst the cheers and celebrations, there lies a cloud of controversy surrounding the basketball star. Embiid’s decision to acquire French citizenship in 2022
Ever since Serbia managed to secure an Olympic bid at the World Cup without the presence of Nikola Jokic, USA Basketball has been on high alert, especially when facing off against a team like the Serbians and their star player. The leadership of USA Basketball knew that this Olympic semifinal game against Serbia would be
Jalen Brunson’s journey with the New York Knicks took a significant turn when he signed a team-friendly contract extension worth $156.5 million instead of exploring free agency for a potentially more lucrative deal. His decision to prioritize team success over individual financial gain immediately set him apart as a player dedicated to winning. As a
The French men’s basketball team, led by Victor Wembanyama, secured a hard-fought victory against Germany in the semifinals to advance to the gold medal game. The team displayed resilience, determination, and a strong sense of patriotism throughout the game, setting the stage for an exciting battle for Olympic glory. Victor Wembanyama, a rising star in
Charles Barkley has confirmed his intention to fulfill his contract with TNT Sports until the end of the current term. Despite previously indicating that the 2024-25 season would be his last, Barkley has now expressed his dedication to continuing his work with TNT. He signed a 10-year extension with TNT Sports in 2022, showing his