Inspired by the MLB’s Field of Dreams Game in a cornfield in Iowa, the NBA is eyeing its own version of an outdoor game in either New York City’s famous Rucker Park, or in Venice Beach in sunny southern California. Venice Beach is a popular tourist attraction in Los Angeles, […]
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Houston Rockets Nix Buyout, Seek Trade Partner for John Wall
The Houston Rockets agreed to trade point guard John Wall, but there’s very little interest around the league in acquiring an injury-prone, former All-Star who will earn the second-highest contract in 2021-22. The Rockets said they wouldn’t seek a contract buyout with Wall due $44.3 million this upcoming season. In […]
Raptors Finally Return to Toronto for Home Games Next Season
The pandemic has been particularly rough on the Toronto Raptors, who relocated to Tampa Bay to play their home games last season due to strict health and safety protocols imposed by the Canadian government. Canadian health officials were wary that constant travel involving the Raptors and opposing teams could increase […]
LA Lakers Sign DeAndre Jordan, Trade Marc Gasol
The Los Angeles Lakers made a couple of major roster moves when they signed center DeAndre Jordan and then sent Marc Gasol and a second-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade that included the rights for Wang Zhelin. Jordan, 33, started in 43 games for the Brooklyn […]
Beer Companies Ramp Up Sponsorship of Women’s Sports
Two major beer brands announced new women’s sports programs on Thursday. Heineken announced new sponsorships with UEFA women’s soccer and motorsport’s W series. Meanwhile, Michelob ULTRA is committing $100 million over the next five years to promote gender equality in sports. Beer companies have traditionally been among sports’ largest sponsors. […]
Chicago Bulls Trade Lauri Markkanen to the Cleveland Cavs in 3-Way Deal
The Chicago Bulls completed a sign-and-trade with forward Lauri Markkanen and will send him to the Cleveland Cavs in a multi-team trade that also involves the Portland Trail Blazers. Markkanen, 24, is a 7-foot power forward who is also a former #7 pick from the 2017 NBA Draft. He’s a […]
WNBA NFTs Debuting on NBA Top Shot on Friday with First Common Pack Drop
The WNBA is coming to NBA Hot Shot this week as the popular NFT platform will release its first WNBA: Best of 2021 common packs this Friday. Each pack will contain three moments from the 2021 WNBA season. Users can purchase a pack for $9. Wilson moment shows potential for […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Brewers Ownership Group as Investment Surge Continues
NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo attended a Milwaukee Brewers game on Tuesday. And, while Antetokounmpo has attended many Brewers games, this was his first as the team’s newest minority owner. Antetokounmpo’s investment is hardly unique, however, as professional athletes, actors, and private equity firms continue to pour money into professional sports. […]
Milwaukee Bucks Give Mike Budenholzer 3-Year Contract Extension After Winning NBA Title
Win a championship, keep your job and get a raise! The Milwaukee Bucks rewarded head coach Mike Budenholzer with a three-year contract extension after he delivered the franchise their first championship in 50 years. In three seasons as the Bucks’ head coach, Budenholzer went 172-65. Budenholzer also has a 31-17 […]
Sports NFTs: Panini Releases Baseball Sets on Blockchain, NBA Top Shot Market Rebounds
Panini America continued its foray into sports NFTs on Monday, as it began dropping its 2021 Prizm Baseball NFT packs for collectors. Each $10 pack contains three cards of varying rarity, with inserts saved for later pack drops. Panini baseball NFTs attract tepid prices The first of those inserts appeared […]
NBA Win Totals Released, Brooklyn Nets Lead League at 56.5
Oddsmakers released win totals for the 2021-22 season and it’s not surprising to see the Brooklyn Nets as the consensus favorite, along with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, and NBA Finals runner-up, Phoenix Suns, among the top five. DraftKings set the win totals for the […]
Luc Longley: One Giant Leap Documentary Available on YouTube
Luc Longley, the first Australian player in the NBA, won three championships alongside Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. However, Longley was omitted from the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, so an Australian TV network produced a documentary series titled “Luc Longley: One Giant Leap” about Longley’s rise in […]
Kevin Durant, Trae Young Unhappy About NBA 2K22 Ratings
KD thought he should be a 99 and we don’t blame him. EA Sports revealed its first wave of player ratings in the upcoming release for their popular NBA 2K22 video game, and Kevin Durant is among four players who received an overall rating of 96 –Â the highest rating […]
NBA Rumors: Will the Philly 76ers Trade Ben Simmons to the Minny Timberwolves?
The Philadelphia 76ers have been passively shopping Ben Simmons since the season ended, but trade talks have heated up in the past few days with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The only snag in a potential Simmons deal would involve a third team. Any trade could also involve Patrick Beverly. The Los […]
Knicks/Hawks and Nets/Lakers Headline NBA’s Christmas Quintuple-Header
What’s a better way to celebrate the Christmas spirit than with five consecutive NBA games? The NBA released its Christmas Day schedule with a quintuple-header featuring the Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks, Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers, […]
2021-22 NBA Season Begins with Nets/Bucks, Warriors/Lakers Doubleheader
Jonesing for your pro hoops fix? The new NBA season tips off on Oct. 19 on TNT with a star-studded doubleheader featuring the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Brooklyn Nets in Beer City, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors in Hollywood. The NBA intends […]
Old Man and the Heat: Udonis Haslem Signs for 19th Season with Miami
Udonis Haslem signed another one-year contract to remain with the Miami Heat for another season, which will be his 19th with the team since joining as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Haslem, 41, grew up in Miami and plays for the hometown Heat. He’s the only player on the […]
Joel Embiid Receives $196 Million Contract Extension with Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid got the bag. A big one. Embiid, the All-Star center for the Philadelphia 76ers, has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $196 million. The deal ends any speculation that Embiid would test the free-agent waters and hunt for an NBA title somewhere other than in the City […]
LA Clippers Trade Patrick Beverly and Rajon Rondo to Memphis Grizzlies for Eric Bledsoe
Eric Bledsoe is returning to Los Angeles after he was traded twice in the offseason. The LA Clippers sent Patrick Beverly, Rajon Rondo, and Daniel Oturu to the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade for Bledsoe. Bledsoe spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, but they traded him to the […]
WNBA Commissioner’s Cup: Sun Favored in Final of League’s First In-Season Tournament
The Seattle Storm and the Connecticut Sun could easily meet in the WNBA Finals later this year. But first, two of the league’s top teams will face off in the championship game of the inaugural Commissioner’s Cup. The Storm and Sun each qualified for the Commissioner’s Cup final by posting […]