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Toronto Raptors rookie guard Ja’Kobe Walter will miss his first NBA training camp because of a sprained right shoulder, the team announced Friday. The 6-foot-4 Walter was selected 19th overall by Toronto in the first round of the NBA draft this past June. Walter, 20, was injured during informal workouts this week. The Raptors said […]
San Antonio Spurs fans are invited to the free 2024-25 Silver & Black Open Scrimmage, presented by Ticketmaster, at Frost Bank Center on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. The Spurs will take to the court for four 10-minute quarters, giving fans the chance to preview the team ahead of their Saturday, Oct. 26 home […]
During an exclusive interview with People at a launch event in partnership with Degree on Monday, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo confirmed his marriage to wife Mariah Riddlesprigger. Antetokounmpo, who turns 30 in December, said he married his longtime girlfriend in Greece surrounded by family members and friends. The 6-foot-11 forward was born and raised […]
ESPN has parted ways with NBA senior writer Zach Lowe as part of the network’s continuing layoffs, sources briefed on the decision told Andrew Marchand of The Athletic on Thursday. Lowe follows the earlier dismissals of NFL analysts, Robert Griffin III and Sam Ponder. The moves are part of the network’s “fiscal year planning” that […]
Former MVP Derrick Rose officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday morning after a 16-year career. Rose’s decision to retire comes just days after he requested to be released from his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Derrick Rose thanks NBA fans on social media Rose, who turns 36 on Oct. 4, had one […]
The NBA has responded to two U.S. senators’ letter, signed by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and addressed to league commissioner Adam Silver, about its business relationship with Rwanda. NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said the league follows the lead of the U.S. government In a letter addressed to Blackburn and Merkley, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum […]
Jayson Tatum has had a crazy year. He has been through the ringer in terms of facing backlash from the media and NBA fanbase, but helped the Boston Celtics make their way back to the NBA promised land. Despite having plenty of shooting woes during the playoffs, Boston was still able to win championship number […]
The Los Angeles Clippers will hold veteran forward Kawhi Leonard out of drills during next week’s training camp after the six-time All-Star underwent treatments to control the inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee since the end of last season. Although the inflammation has gone down, Leonard will be held out of drills in next […]
The Detroit Pistons and StockX, an online marketplace for sneakers and clothes, announced a jersey partnership on Wednesday. The company’s logo will be stitched on the left strap on the front of Pistons jerseys beginning in the 2024-25 NBA season. Detroit Pistons, StockX agreed to a multi-year deal to have the uniform patch on the […]
The Memphis Grizzlies will retire guard Tony Allen’s No. 9 jersey on March 15, the team announced Tuesday. Allen’s number is scheduled be raised to the FedExForum rafters following a game against the Miami Heat. Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen is the third player in franchise history to have his jersey retired The first 5,000 […]
