Warriors, Knicks, Lakers Top Sportico’s 2024 List of Most Valuable NBA Franchises

The Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Lakers topped the list of the NBA’s most valuable franchises this year, Sportico announced in its annual assessment Wednesday. Golden State Warriors are the second-most valuable major U.S. sports franchise, trailing only the Dallas Cowboys The Warriors are worth $9.14 billion, topping both the Knicks […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2024
FanDuel Casino Launches First Co-Branded Slot NBA Game: NBA Super Slam

FanDuel Casino, the premier iGaming provider in North America, announced the launch of a co-branded slot game with the NBA titled NBA Super Slam. NBA Super Slam will be available exclusively on FanDuel Casino in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ontario Developed by White Hat Studios, NBA Super Slam will be available exclusively on FanDuel […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2024
Damian Lillard, Adidas Agree To Lifetime Contract Extension

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has agreed to a lifetime contract extension with Adidas, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Lillard, 34, is now just the fourth active player in the NBA to have a lifetime shoe endorsement deal. Damian Lillard joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry as active NBA players with lifetime […]

James Foglio  •  18 Dec 2024
Diamond Sports Group to Offer Single-Game Prices in NBA, NHL

Diamond Sports Group, the nation’s largest owner of regional sports networks (RSNs) will offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games beginning next month. Diamond Sports Group announced Tuesday that the option will be available on its direct-to-consumer streaming package starting Dec. 5. Diamond Sports Group will offer viewers single-game prices at $6.99 starting Dec. […]

James Foglio  •  12 Nov 2024
Lakers Assign Bronny James to G League Affiliate South Bay

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate, and sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania that he is expected to debut for the team Saturday against Salt Lake City. The 20-year-old has played no more than five minutes in a single game with the Lakers so […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2024
Jazz Forward Taylor Hendricks Undergoes Surgery For Leg, Ankle Injuries

Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle. Hendricks, who turns 21 on Nov. 22, suffered the season-ending injury midway through the third quarter of a 110-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 28. Utah Jazz selected Taylor Hendricks No. 9 overall by […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2024
Joel Embiid Suspended 3 Games For Shoving Columnist

The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for three games without pay for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes after Saturday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the league announced Tuesday. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will lose $1,063,778 in pay during his three-game suspension According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Embiid will lose $1,063,778 in […]

James Foglio  •  05 Nov 2024
DJ Augustin Retires From NBA After 14 Seasons

Former Orlando Magic guard DJ Augustin announced his retirement from the NBA on Sunday after 14 seasons. The 5-foot-11 Augustin, who turns 37 on Nov. 10, posted his heartfelt farewell message on Instagram: “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the game I’ve loved for so long. Basketball has been more than a sport, it […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2024
Ron Artest III Celebrates Halloween Wearing ‘Malice at the Palace’ Costume

Ron Artest III, the son of All-Star forward Ron Artest, who changed his name to Metta World Peace and then to Metta Sandiford-Artest, celebrated Halloween on Thursday night dressed as his ex-NBA star father from his infamous “Malice at the Palace” brawl. Ron Artest III wore his father’s torn No. 91 Pacers jersey from the […]

James Foglio  •  01 Nov 2024