The College of Alameda announced the appointment of former NBA star Gary Payton Sr. as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team. Athletic director Ramaundo Vaughn expressed his excitement over the decision, citing Payton’s leadership qualities and track record of success both on and off the court. Vaughn highlighted Payton’s commitment to accountability,
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Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has just signed a monumental four-year, $208 million contract extension with the team. This lucrative deal, negotiated by his agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike George, ensures that Murray will remain with the Nuggets for the next five seasons, earning a total of $244 million. The staggering figures include a
In a recent private deal, a 1961-62 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain rookie card fetched a staggering $1.7 million through Goldin Auctions. This sale set a new record for the highest amount ever paid for a vintage basketball card dating back to before 1980. The previous record was held by a 1980-81 Topps Larry Bird/Magic Johnson rookie
The ongoing feud between Rudy Gobert and Shaquille O’Neal has once again garnered attention, with Shaq taking another shot at the Minnesota Timberwolves center during a recent appearance on Complex’s “GOAT Talk” podcast. When asked by his son Myles O’Neal who the worst NBA player of all time was, Shaq did not hesitate to name
New Jersey is making strategic moves to entice the Philadelphia 76ers to relocate across the river by offering up to $400 million in tax credits. Governor Phil Murphy’s administration has outlined plans for a vast mixed-use waterfront development in Camden, New Jersey. This development is projected to be a multibillion-dollar project that will include residential,
Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis has been granted a temporary reprieve by Judge Valerie E. Caproni from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan federal court. The judge has allowed Davis to delay reporting to prison until October 22 to work on completing a documentary film
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
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