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Cade Cunningham and the Pistons took a massive step forward in 2024-25. After winning 14 games the previous season, Detroit went 44-38 this past year. They tripled their win total in just one season. The Pistons lost to the Knicks in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Despite an early exit, Detroit still has […] The post Insiders say the Pistons are showing interest in the...
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Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin will make more than $2 million per year after signing a three-year extension that keeps him under contract through October 2030. Scott Stricklin Could Earn $2.175 Million Per Year With Bonuses Stricklin’s previous deal paid him $1.8 million annually and ran through 2027. He got a $250,000 raise and […] The post Florida AD Scott...
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Ahead of the 2025-26 season, Brooklyn has 18 players signed. That’s 15 standard contracts and three two-way deals. On Thursday, September 4, the Nets finally signed a player who had been searching for a new deal. ESPN’s Shams Charania announced that Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas signed a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer. Thomas was a restricted […] The post ...
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Ben Simmons is “questioning” whether he wants to continue his NBA career ahead of the 2025-26 season as he continues to explore free agency, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Knicks Remain Interested In Ben Simmons NBA insider Marc Stein noted in July that Simmons had drawn interest from three teams. “League sources […] The post Ben Simmons Considering NBA...
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The NBA All-Star Game will likely feature a new format in 2026, with a round-robin tournament consisting of two teams of United States players and one of international players, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday. New Format Could Feature Ryder Cup-Style Games Under the new NBA All-Star Game format, the two USA squads and one World […] The post NBA All-Star Game To Have 2...
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The 2024-25 season was a rollercoaster for the Dallas Mavericks. General manager Nico Harrison traded away All-Pro PG Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Dallas finished 39-43 and did not make the playoffs. Despite losing Doncic, the Mavericks still have a ton of talent on the roster. On paper, they have one of the top front-court […] The post P.J. Washington agreed to a four-year, $90 million...
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Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun criticized the Golden State Warriors a few days ago, accusing Dubs players of exaggerating fouls and stirring up drama. The situation escalated when Warriors star Draymond Green fired back at Sengun and even cracked a couple of remarks toward Tari Eason’s mother. De’Aaron Fox Takes Swipe At Draymond Green […] The post De’Aaron Fox...
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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal unveiled a new signature cologne Wednesday named after himself that will be sold exclusively with JCPenney, which is an expansion of his clothing line with the store, per TMZ Sports. The cologne’s scent is described as a mix of “captivating woody amber blend, opening with a vibrant burst of musk, bergamot, […] The post Shaquille...
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The New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement to sign free agent forward Garrison Brooks, agent Darrell Comer informed NBA insider Chris Haynes on Tuesday. While the terms of the contract were undisclosed, Brooks likely inked an Exhibit 10 deal. This type of contract can be converted into a two-way deal before the regular season […] The post Pelicans Agree To Deal With Garrison...
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Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year, $149 million max extension with the Clippers. He’s under contract through the 2026-27 season. On Wednesday, September 3, Clippers all-star Kawhi Leonard found himself in the middle of a serious report. The Athletic’s Pablo Torre noted that Leonard was allegedly paid a $28 “no-show job” […] The post Kawhi...
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Former Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis believes ex-teammate Neemias Queta is ready for a more prominent role in Boston’s frontcourt. Kristaps Porzingis Lauded Neemias Queta For His Development In a EuroBasket group play matchup this week, Porzingis led his native Latvia to a 78-62 victory over Queta’s home country of Portugal. Porzingis recorded 21 […] The post ...
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Starting in the 2025-26 season, the NBA will begin a new media rights deal. This involves three major streaming companies: Disney (ABC and ESPN), Comcast (NBA and Peacock), and Amazon. All three will air NBA games for the next 11 seasons. Recently, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley was on Bill Simmons’ podcast. They were discussing […] The post Charles Barkley said the NBA has a...
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George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a critical role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, died Monday at age 88. Raveling’s family said Tuesday in a statement that he had “faced cancer with courage and grace.” “There are no words to fully capture what George meant to […] The post Hall of Fame Basketball Coach...
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After Dallas landed the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft lottery, there was no question who the team would select. Former Duke Blue Devil Cooper Flagg was the consensus #1 pick. The Mavericks were lucky enough to land Flagg months after GM Nico Harrison traded away All-NBA PG Luka Doncic. To start the 2025-26 […] The post Insiders believe Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg could eventually...
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain said his plan “for sure” was to return to play in training camp after his promising rookie season was cut short because of a torn meniscus. “Right now, I’m on pace,” McCain said Tuesday as the 76ers and Flyers unveiled signage for the Xfinity Mobile Arena, formerly known as the […] The post 76ers’ Jared McCain On...