The LA Clippers have made a significant move by agreeing to a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension with center Ivica Zubac. This deal will keep Zubac with the franchise for $70 million until the end of the 2027-2028 season. His agents, Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of Excel, announced the agreement on Friday. This contract
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell recently signed a lucrative four-year, $45 million contract extension that will keep him with the team until the 2028-29 season. This extension, negotiated by his agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports, significantly increases his salary as he was previously under contract for $9.3 million for the 2024-25
Stephen Curry, the star guard of the Golden State Warriors, has recently agreed to a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season. This extension solidifies Curry’s commitment to the Warriors, the only team he has ever played for, and establishes him as one of the highest-earning
LeBron James, the star player of the Los Angeles Lakers, recently discussed the expected adjustments he and his son, Bronny James, will have to make as teammates in the upcoming season. Addressing a common query from fans and media, LeBron clarified that Bronny would not be calling him “dad” while in the locker room, during
Recent developments have brought to light the NBA’s controversial relationship with Rwandan dictator Paul Kagame, prompting U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn and Jeff Merkley to send a scathing letter to NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The bipartisan letter accuses the league of prioritizing profit over principle and aligning itself with dictators and despots like Kagame, despite its
Floyd Mayweather Jr., a legend in the world of boxing, made a triumphant return to the ring in his rematch against John Gotti III. What made this comeback even more special was the presence of Anthony Davis, a star from the Los Angeles Lakers and a key player in the U.S. men’s basketball team’s gold
Recently, Diamond Sports Group, the operator of Bally Sports channels, announced new deals with the NBA and NHL, ensuring the broadcast of games for teams under its portfolio until the 2024-25 seasons. This move comes amidst the company’s bankruptcy filing and upcoming confirmation hearing. One of the significant changes in the agreements is that Diamond
Nick Mileti, a prominent figure in the Cleveland sports landscape in the 1970s, passed away at the age of 93. He was a key figure in ownership groups that played a significant role in bringing the NBA to Cleveland by founding the Cavaliers in 1970. Selling shares of the expansion team at $5 each, Mileti
A civil lawsuit against former NBA star Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dismissed, according to a court filing obtained by ESPN. The dismissal came Monday in Gwinnett County Court in Georgia and was filed by Stephen Harper, who initially filed the lawsuit against Howard in July 2023. In Monday’s filing, Harper
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
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