Russell Westbrook Joins Leeds United Ownership Group

The Point Guard Continues to Expand His Portfolio NBA star Russell Westbrook has made a foray into English professional soccer by officially joining the investment group that is acquiring Leeds United. Westbrook made the announcement during a sports and entertainment summit organized by Sportico. His investment is through 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the […]

Colin Lynch  •  14 Jul 2023
Karl-Anthony Towns Was Involved in Trade Talks Before Draft

Karl-Anthony Towns has been in the news quite a bit this NBA offseason. He may not be making headlines like Damian Lillard or Paul George, but he is still someone to keep an eye on as the offseason carries on into the dog days of summer. Of course, many remember his absurd comment saying Minnesota’s […]

Mathew Huff  •  14 Jul 2023
Ja Morant’s Lawyers Claim Self Defense in Pickup Basketball Lawsuit

The Headlines Just Haven’t Been Great for the Grizzlies’ Star The outcome of a lawsuit accusing Ja Morant, a star player for the Memphis Grizzlies, of assaulting a teenager during a pickup basketball game will depend on whether Morant can argue self-defense and receive immunity under Tennessee law. In a recent ruling, a judge allowed […]

Colin Lynch  •  13 Jul 2023
NBA Offseason: New Rules Approved on Flopping, Coaches Challenges

Will We Actually See Less Flopping? The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved two significant rule changes for the upcoming season, addressing coaches’ challenges and penalizing flopping. These changes aim to enhance the game’s fairness and discourage deceptive tactics. The NBA Board of Governors today approved an in-game flopping penalty and expanded use of the […]

Colin Lynch  •  13 Jul 2023
Pistons Agree to 4-Year $64 Million Rookie Extension with Isaiah Stewart

The Pistons Rebuild is Starting to Resemble A Future Contending Roster The Detroit Pistons have made a significant move to solidify their frontcourt by securing Isaiah Stewart with a four-year, $64 million rookie extension. This agreement, confirmed by Stewart’s agent and reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, marks a notable milestone for Pistons team owner Tom […]

Colin Lynch  •  11 Jul 2023
Portland Trail Blazers Willing to Wait Months to Move Damian Lillard

The drama surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard continues to add chapters to this saga. In the latest entry, Portland’s general manager, Joe Cronin, has made it known that he is content to wait months before shipping off their superstar point guard. To Cronin’s credit, he has remained firm in his belief that […]

Mathew Huff  •  10 Jul 2023
NBA Summer League: Rockets top pick Amen Thompson out for rest of Summer League following injury

A big night in the NBA Summer League saw two top picks leave early with injuries Both the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets experienced unfortunate injuries to their top-five draft picks during a game on Friday in the NBA Summer League. Amen Thompson, the No. 4 pick, suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain and […]

Colin Lynch  •  09 Jul 2023
Spurs Make Greg Popovich Highest Paid Coach in the NBA With New Extension

The New Contract Will Bring Popovich Into His 32-Season With The Spurs Gregg Popovich, the winningest coach in NBA history, has become the league’s highest-paid head coach once again. He agreed to a five-year contract worth over $80 million, surpassing Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams for the richest coaching deal in the NBA. Despite […]

Colin Lynch  •  08 Jul 2023
NBA Announces In-Season Tournament Details, Group Stage Draws

Details Have Emerged Regarding the First Ever NBA In-Season Tournament The NBA has announced the details of its first in-season tournament, set to begin on November 3 and conclude with the championship game on December 9. All 30 teams will participate in the group stage, divided into three groups of five teams within each conference. […]

Colin Lynch  •  08 Jul 2023