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Jordan’s Signed Rookie Card Makes History A 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card, signed years after its release, has sold privately for $2.7 million through Goldin Auctions. The sale marks a new record for an aftermarket-signed card, a card autographed outside official card production. “Signed rookie cards of greatest-of-all-time athletes, like Michael Jordan, represent the […] The...
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A Night of Celebration in Oklahoma City The Oklahoma City Thunder will celebrate their 2024 NBA championship this Tuesday night when players receive their rings before the season opener against the Houston Rockets. It will mark the franchise’s first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008, a milestone that capped off a dominant 68-14 regular […] The post Thunder to Receive...
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The Boston Celtics signed head coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension in August, but length and details of the new deal were not released. However, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Monday that it is likely a six-year pact. “Terms were not formally announced on Mazzulla’s new pact beyond the Celtics terming it a […] The post Celtics Likely Extended Coach Joe...
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Opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season is officially here. There are two primetime matchups for fans to enjoy. At 7:30 p.m. EST, the Rockets will be on the road to face the Thunder. Later at 10:00 p.m. EST, the Warriors will be on the road against the Lakers. For that matchup, we already knew […] The post Lakers’ Maxi Kleber (oblique) is out at least the first two weeks of the...
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Monday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. EST was the deadline for players to reach a rookie-scale extension. One of them was Houston’s backup PF Tari Eason. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Rockers were unable to reach a rookie-scale extension with Tari Eason. Charania noted that the two parties were unable to find common […] The post Rockets’ Tari Eason was unable to...
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Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg formally pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes reported late Monday night. Each count carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. PST at the United States […] The post Aspiration Co-Founder Joseph Sanberg Pleads...
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Indiana State men’s basketball coach Matthew Graves is taking a leave of absence after having triple heart bypass surgery on Monday, the athletic department announced in a news release. Associate head coach Mark Slessinger will serve as Indiana State’s acting head coach until Graves returns. The Sycamores did not say when they expect Graves back. […] The post Indiana State...
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The Milwaukee Bucks waived Tyler Smith on Monday to get within the regular season roster limit. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Smith is expected to have “several” two-way options to pick from in the days ahead. Bucks Drafted Tyler Smith In 2024 Smith, who was selected 33rd overall in last year’s draft after spending […] The post Bucks Waive Tyler Smith Ahead of 2025-26 Season ...
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Tonight, the Lakers will host the Warriors at 10:00 p.m. EST. It will be the second of two matchups on the opening night of the 2025-26 season. In their matchup vs. Steph Curry and the Warriors, the Lakers will be without 21-time all-star LeBron James. He’s not expected to return until mid-November. Recently, NBA insider […] The post Dalton Knecht had his 2026-27 team option...
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The Dallas Mavericks have exercised their fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II’s rookie-scale contract, the team announced Monday in a press release. The move locks in Lively’s $7.23 million salary for the 2026-27 season, putting him on track to become eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer. Dereck Lively II Entering Third Season With Mavericks […] The post Mavericks...
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With a 40-42 record in 2024-25, the Kings finished 9th in the Western Conference. Additionally, Sacramento has missed the playoffs in 18 of its last 19 seasons. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Kings are projected to win 43.5 games. That would be three more games than the team won last year. On Monday, October […] The post DeMar DeRozan is ‘fueled’ by the media sleeping on...
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Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Ty Jerome has been diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced Monday in a press release. Jerome sustained the injury in Friday’s preseason finale against the Miami Heat. Grizzlies To Qualify For 10-Day Hardship Exception In July, the Grizzlies signed Jerome […] The post Grizzlies’ Ty...
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Tuesday, October 21, is opening night for the 2025-26 NBA season. Fans can enjoy two games this evening. At 7:30 p.m. EST, the Rockets will face the Thunder on the road. Later in the night, the Warriors will be on the road at 10:00 p.m. EST to face the Lakers. For the Houston vs. Oklahoma […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams (wrist) is out on opening night for the defending...
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Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season, agent Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday night. Pacers Gave Aaron Nesmith His Maximum Allowed Salary Per Charania, the Pacers offered Nesmith his maximum allowed salary ahead of Monday’s […] The...
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Horford’s Role Adjusted Before Season Tip-Off The Golden State Warriors made one of the most notable veteran signings of the offseason by adding 39-year-old center Al Horford on a two-year, $11.6 million deal. His experience, leadership, and defensive versatility were expected to give the team a frontcourt boost. However, according to NBC Sports Bay Area’s […] The post Warriors Limit...