In a significant move that reflects the Cleveland Cavaliers’ commitment to fortifying their roster, the team has finalized a three-year contract valued at $38 million with forward Isaac Okoro. This decision, confirmed by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski via Okoro’s agents, marks the end of his status as the last restricted free agent on the market. At
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently stated that the topic of expansion was not heavily discussed during a meeting of the league’s board of governors. Silver mentioned that the lack of discussion was not due to lack of interest but because the league was not quite ready to address the issue. This raises questions about the
The NBA has made changes to the coach’s challenge reviews on certain out-of-bounds plays. Now, not only can the out-of-bounds play itself be reviewed, but if a foul should have been called during the play, it can also be assessed shortly after. This expanded scope of review was approved by the league’s Board of Governors
The Phoenix Suns are currently facing a legal battle with a former employee, Andrea Trischan, who has alleged discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination against the organization. Trischan, who served as the Suns’ program manager of diversity, equity, and inclusion, filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Arizona attorney general’s office
Jerry West, one of the most iconic figures in Los Angeles Lakers history, will be honored throughout the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season. The team announced that they will pay tribute to West’s No. 44 by wearing a band with his number on the left shoulder of their uniforms for all 82 games. This gesture is
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,
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