Hawks Promote Andrew Saltzman to President of Business Enterprise, CCO

The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena announced Thursday that they have promoted Andrew Saltzman to President of Business Enterprise and Chief Commercial Officer. Saltzman previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for the team, as well as State Farm Arena. When Saltzman served as the EVP and CRO, he was responsible […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2024
Steph Curry Looking Forward To Moments With LeBron James, ‘Teammates Or Not’

Stephen Curry and LeBron James, two of the NBA’s most iconic figures, recently shared the court in a way that fans have long dreamed of—but not in the typical NBA setting. Instead, the pair joined forces to lead Team USA to a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, rekindling discussions about their unique relationship […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  05 Sep 2024
Philadelphia 76ers Seriously Considering Moving Franchise To New Jersey Arena

As the Philadelphia 76ers approach the final stretch of their lease at Wells Fargo Center, which expires in 2031, the team is considering all available options for their future home. Recent developments have put a proposal from New Jersey on the table, potentially altering the course of the team’s future and impacting the broader landscape […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  05 Sep 2024
Magic Sign Mac McClung to Exhibit 10 Contract

The Orlando Magic are signing free agent guard Mac McClung to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. McClung, 25, is a back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion and 2024 G League MVP. Orlando Magic signed Mac McClung to an Exhibit 10 contract, an agreement that can be converted into […]

James Foglio  •  04 Sep 2024
Nets Promote BJ Johnson To Assistant GM

The Brooklyn Nets will promote BJ Johnson to assistant general manager, the NBA team announced Wednesday. Johnson initially joined the Nets in 2016 shortly after general manager Sean Marks’ arrival. He’d served as a Player Development Coordinator before being promoted to Senior Director of College Scouting & Player Evaluation. BJ Johnson spent 11 years with […]

James Foglio  •  04 Sep 2024
Rajon Rondo Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Gun Charge, Avoids Jail

Former NBA star Rajon Rondo avoided a jail sentence Tuesday when he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun possession charge in Jackson County, Indiana. According to court records, as part of a plea deal, Rondo pleaded guilty to unlawful carrying of a handgun. Two separate charges of marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia were […]

James Foglio  •  04 Sep 2024
Paul George calls Anthony Edwards immature over take on the “Michael Jordan’s Era”

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George recently addressed controversial comments made by Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards about the skill level of NBA players during Michael Jordan’s era. Speaking candidly on his “Podcast P” show, George took issue with Edwards’ remarks, calling them “disrespectful” and “immature.” In an interview with the Wall Street Journal’s Lane Florsheim, […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  03 Sep 2024
Projecting the 12 Largest NBA Contracts in the Next 5 Years

As the NBA continues to grow in popularity and revenue, player contracts are reaching astronomical figures. With stars like Stephen Curry set to earn $62.6 million in a single season and Jayson Tatum securing a $314 million extension, the next five years promise even bigger paydays for the league’s top talent. The NBA’s new broadcast […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  03 Sep 2024
Mark Cuban Claims He Helped Fund RFK Jr.’s Legal Fight to Run for President

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban said he helped independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. get on a ballot in North Carolina by donating to the Center for Competitive Democracy, an organization that works to strengthen American democracy by increasing electoral competition. “You know who helped pay for the lawsuit that got RFK Jr. and […]

James Foglio  •  03 Sep 2024