NBA or NFL: Which league has bigger stars? ESPN First Take Debate

In the latest episode on ESPN’s First Take, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Domonique Foxworth debate on which league has bigger stars between the NBA and NFL. To kick it off, Foxworth commented: “I’m a football player. I wish football players were as big of celebrities as basketball players. They aren’t.” Then, Mad Dog asked […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jul 2022
WNBA All-Star Weekend sets record, as merchandise sales up 50%

The WNBA All-Star Weekend set a record for merchandise sales in Chicago, Illinois. And it was the first time the Windy City had the honor of hosting the WNBA’s midseason showcase. Per multiple sources, merchandise sales increased 50% this past weekend over the now second-best selling 2018 All-Star Weekend, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The figure […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jul 2022
NBA annual revenue topped $10 billion for the first time ever

The NBA topped $10 billion in annual revenue for the first time ever in the 2021-22 season. The league also earned $8.9 billion in basketball-related earnings. This stems from team merchandise sales, sponsorships, ticket sales, marketing, television/streaming views. When asked about these accomplishments, NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement to the press, “The numbers […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jul 2022
NBA Board of Governors Proposes In-Season Tournament Concept

The NBA Board of Governors has proposed an in-season tournament plan for all 30 competing teams. This includes a 78-game regular season schedule instead of 82 games. Eight teams would enter single-round elimination rounds to determine the winner. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Final Four would occur at a neutral site. If […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jul 2022
Commissioner Adam Silver is in Favor of Lowering NBA Age Limit to 18

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is in favor of lowering the NBA age limit to 18. When Silver was asked about his decision, he said, “It’s the right thing to do.” In 2005, then NBA commissioner David Stern agreed to raise the age limit from 18 to 19. Per multiple sources, Silver is hopeful that the […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jul 2022
NBA and NBPA will pay former ABA players annually for living expenses

The NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have agreed to pay former American Basketball Association (ABA) players. This is a type of welfare plan the NBA will finally provide to give back to former ABA players. Dropping Dimes has been pleading with the NBA for years for these payments. Several retired ABA players nowadays […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jul 2022
Goran Dragic slams former teammates Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving

Goran Dragic wanted to sign with the Bulls last year, and now he’s thrilled to be away from Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the rest of the Nets. The 14-year veteran signed a one-year, $2.9 million contract with the Bulls earlier this month. When asked about his former Nets teammates, he said, “It was quite […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jul 2022
Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has three suitable trade partners

Donovan Mitchell said he would not demand a trade from the Jazz, but nothing is stopping team president Danny Ainge from moving the three-time All-Star. On the first day of free agency, the team traded Royce O’Neale to the Nets for a 2023 first-round draft pick. And the front office didn’t extend a qualifying offer […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Lamar Odom promises knockout against Fake Drake in celeb boxing match

Lamar Odom is more than willing to fight against Fake Drake in a celebrity boxing match, and he is now promising a knockout of epic proportions. While Fake Drake wanted to take on the real Drake in a $1 million friendly boxing match, that fight occurring is unlikely. Last week, F.D. was booted off of […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jul 2022