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Former New Jersey Nets player Terrence Williams, a first-round draft pick in 2009, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday by Manhattan federal Judge Valerie E. Caproni for devising a scheme to steal $5 million from the NBA’s health care plan. Williams, 36, admitted in August 2022 of developing a plan to defraud the […]
After ESPN fired longtime analyst Mark Jackson on Monday, making its next round of layoffs, the former Golden State Warriors coach received an offer up to $1 million from CamSoda, an adult webcam site. The job description entails Jackson serving as the company’s first-ever play-by-play announcer for live webcam shows. Cam Soda was first launched […]
Serge Ibaka, 33, signed a one-year, $2.91 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks last July, but the club ended up trading him, George Hill, Jordan Nwora, and three second-round draft picks (2023-25) to the Indiana Pacers this past February. The three-time All-Defensive member knew he wouldn’t receive much playing time under former coach Mike Budenholzer. Younger […]
The Charlotte Hornets sale from Michael Jordan, who had owned a majority stake in the NBA franchise, to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin has been finalized, it was announced Thursday. “I’m thrilled to be able to pass the reins to two successful, innovative and strategic leaders in Gabe and Rick,” Jordan […]
Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is still seeking a trade to a contender, specifically the Miami Heat. With one goal in mind: the seven-time All-Star wants to win at least one ring in his NBA career. However, Portland brass continues to demand a hefty trade package: four first-round draft picks and two quality players. […]
Although Kenyon Martin Sr. played only one season with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2011-12, the former NBA player is excited to watch his son, Kenyon Martin Jr., play for the City of Angels. “Oh absolutely [I’m excited KJ is playing for the Clippers],” Martin Sr. said while on Podcast P with Paul George. “I’ve […]
Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals jersey is expected to sell for over $4 million at Sotheby’s online auction house. Online bidding for the NBA Hall of Famer’s Los Angeles Lakers jersey will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. ET. The current record sale for a Chamberlain sports memorabilia item is $1.79 […]
San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham has been suspended two games without pay by the NBA for pleading guilty to a DWI charge from July 2022, “in violation of the law of the state of North Carolina,” the league announced in a press release on Wednesday. “Graham’s suspension will commence with the next NBA regular-season […]
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has officially launched UNITUS, an anti-woke, pro-Christian apparel brand as an alternative to Nike for Christian athletes and to promote American values. Isaac, 25, said his decision to stand during the anthem and establish his clothing brand were inspired by his faith. The Florida State University product is among the […]
Washington Wizards forward Danilo Gallinari signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Boston Celtics last July, but the 13-year veteran missed the entire 2022-23 season after suffering a left ACL injury while playing for Italy in the 2022 FIBA World Cup qualifier against Georgia. Gallinari, who turns 35 years old next week, never appeared […]
