Mavericks, TEGNA Announce Multi-Year TV Broadcast Agreement

The Dallas Mavericks and TEGNA have agreed to a multi-year TV partnership deal, the NBA team announced Friday morning. Mavericks games not exclusively televised nationally will be free over-the-air to about 10 million Texans. Dallas Mavericks entered into a partnership with TEGNA two weeks after the team parted ways with Bally Sports Southwest This news […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2024
Cavaliers, Tristan Thompson Agree to One-Year Contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent center Tristan Thompson have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. His agent, Rich Paul, finalized the deal with the team on Friday, said the person. The source reportedly spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2024
Memphis Sends Letter Alleging Major Violations in Men’s Basketball to NCAA

On the same day Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway suddenly fired four staff members, the university confirmed the existence of an anonymous letter alleging serious NCAA violations within the Tigers’ program. Letter alleges Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway’s personal involvement in potential recruiting, academic violations According to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, the letter alleges […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2024
Amazon Prime in Talks to Livestream Bally Sports Broadcasts of 13 NBA Franchises

Amazon Prime is in talks to become a major regional sports broadcaster for the NBA, MLB, and NHL, and could livestream Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, according to Josh Kosman of The New York Post. Amazon Prime could secure all Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, five MLB teams, and nine NHL […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2024
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
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
South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins Arrested on Charges of Assault and Battery, Kidnapping

South Carolina women’s basketball standout Ashlyn Watkins was arrested and charged with first-degree assault and battery and kidnapping following an incident Saturday on the school’s campus, according to court records. An arrest warrant for Ashlyn Watkins was issued by the University of South Carolina police A warrant was issued by the University of South Carolina […]

James Foglio  •  03 Sep 2024