Michael Jordan’s 1984-85 autographed, game-worn Nike Air Ships sneakers return to auction

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s 1984-85 autographed, game-worn Nike Air Ships sneakers are returning to auction after initially selling for $1.47 million. These shoes were worn before the iconic Air Jordans were released in 1985, making them the earliest known game-worn sneakers by the NBA Hall of Famer. More importantly, Jordan’s 1984-85 autographed shoes are […]

James Foglio  •  25 Aug 2023
Warriors coach Steve Kerr buys minority stake in LaLiga’s Real Mallorca

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is now a minority owner of Real Mallorca, the LaLiga club announced on Tuesday. Mallorca president Andy Kohlberg became the majority shareholder last month after acquiring shares from former Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver. Kerr first visited the island of Mallorca in 2022 and delivered a speech […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Patrick Beverley says Celtics will not win a championship with Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo

Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley believes the Boston Celtics will never win an NBA championship with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. In the latest edition of “The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone” YouTube show, the 11-year veteran discussed the duo. When a Celtics fan asked Beverley his thoughts on whether Boston can still win a […]

James Foglio  •  29 Aug 2023
WATCH: Jimmy Butler Scores Point Off Carlos Alcaraz During US Open Charity Match

Watch Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler score a point off Spanish pro Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 1-ranked tennis player in the world in 2023, at the US Open charity exhibition match at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday night. The six-time All-Star was serving as an honorary ball boy in a match between Alcaraz and France’s Tiafoe. During the […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
Lakers to officially unveil Kobe Bryant statue on February 8, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to unveil a bronze statue of NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena in L.A. on August 8, 2024, and now the official date is February 8, 2024, before the scheduled Nuggets-Lakers game at 10 p.m. ET. The original 8/8/24 date was chosen to […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
Stan Van Gundy’s wife, Kimberly, of 25 years dies suddenly at the age of 61

Stan Van Gundy’s wife, Kimberly Jane Abbott Van Gundy, of 25 years has died suddenly at the age of 61. She passed away last Wednesday, Aug. 16, and her death was kept private by the family until this week. The cause of death is unknown. “Kimberly’s kindness and love for all around her was shown […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
76ers center Montrezl Harrell undergoes right knee surgery, remains out indefinitely

Philadelphia 76ers center Montrezl Harrell underwent successful surgery Wednesday on his right knee. The 6-foot-7 big man remains out indefinitely. Earlier this month, an MRI revealed that Harrell had torn both his ACL and medial meniscus in his right knee after experiencing swelling following team workouts. Harrell, 29, declined his $2.7 million player option in […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
Usman Garuba now a free agent, Thunder have $2.6 million in dead cap

Usman Garuba was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, and now OKC has an additional $2.6 million in dead cap after clearing waivers. This amount represents 1.7% of the team’s total salary cap. Of course, 2023-24 dead/retained cap is based on players who have been released or served 10-day contracts. NBA free agent […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
James Harden unfollowed 76ers exec Daryl Morey on X, formerly known as Twitter

James Harden has now unfollowed Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey on X, formerly known as Twitter. NBA Alerts, an account that reportedly uses bots to track activities from NBA players, coaches, and executives, first leaked the news Wednesday evening. This move by the 10-time All-Star comes one day after the league issued […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023