Tag: American professional basketball player
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The Lakers and Anthony Davis have agreed to the NBA’s wealthiest yearly deal.
Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul informed ESPN on Friday that Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has agreed to a three-year, $186 million maximum contract deal, committing him to the organisation until 2028 for a total of $270 million. Davis’ contract is the biggest yearly contract extension in NBA history, averaging $62 million each season.…
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Taylor Swift’s heartfelt relationship with Kobe Bryant and his family
Taylor Swift has been known to include her friends’ families into her inner circle. The singer has never shied away from making huge gestures for her friends’ families. During her Aug. 3 show, she made the audience’s hearts melt with a lovely hug she had with Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Bianka, during a performance of her…
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Diana Taurasi becomes the WNBA’s first player to achieve 10,000 points.
Diana Taurasi is a basketball legend, and on Thursday night, the perennial All-Star known as the “White Mamba” added another milestone to her storied WNBA career. The 41-year-old became the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points with a deep 3-pointer in the third quarter of a game against the Atlanta Dream. She scored 42…
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According to the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner will miss at least two WNBA games to work on her mental health.
Brittney Griner will miss a Phoenix Mercury road trip “to focus on her mental health,” the organisation stated on Saturday. The WNBA star will miss at least two games this week as her team travels to Chicago and Indiana, while the Mercury stated it is still finalising “a timeline for her return” to the court.…
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Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a five-year, $304 million supermax contract, the most in NBA history.
The Boston Celtics have found an answer to their most urgent summer issue. Jaylen Brown will remain with the team for the foreseeable future. According to his agency, the Celtics’ wing has agreed to a five-year supermax deal extension for up to $304 million. It’s the costliest contract in NBA history, topping Nuggets centre Nikola…
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Bronny James, LeBron James’s elder son, has a heart attack during a USC basketball practise.
According to a family representative, Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA star LeBron James, experienced a heart attack during basketball practise at the University of Southern California on Monday and was hospitalised. According to the statement, he is out of the critical care unit and in stable health. “Bronny James had a cardiac arrest…
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Dwight Howard demonstrated excellent parenting, not poor.
Last week, former NBA great Dwight Howard attracted criticism for his parenting tactics after posting a brief video of his kid being trained by his father in their home gym. In the Instagram video, the former Orlando Magic all-star is seen pedalling a stationary bike with his 9-year-old kid. The youngster is distressed, screaming out…
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Sabrina Ionescu sets a WNBA 3-point record with 37 points.
Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty set WNBA and NBA records for most points in a 3-point shooting challenge in the last round of Friday’s competition, which started off the 2023 WNBA All-Star weekend.Ionescu’s 37 points out of a possible 40 break the single-round NBA record of 31 (set by Stephen Curry in 2021…
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Shakira and Jimmy Butler have ‘been out a few times,’ and their age difference ‘doesn’t bother’ them. Her
Shakira and Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler are still going on dates.“They’ve been out a few times, but things are very new, and it’s too early to tell if there’s long-term potential there,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly, adding that their 13-year age gap “doesn’t bother” Shakira, 46, “at all.”“Jimmy makes Shakira smile, and…
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Sources: Grant Williams is being traded to the Mavericks
In a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks and restricted free agent Grant Williams are nearing an agreement on a four-year, $53 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.According to insiders, San Antonio will trade with Dallas for forward Reggie Bullock and an unprotected first-round…
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Thunder supporters will be excited by Chet Holmgren’s open admission of a foot ailment.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are prepared for takeoff in the next season, with Chet Holmgren acting as the yardstick for their ultimate potential. The 21-year-old prospect missed the whole 2022–2023 NBA season due to a foot injury he suffered in a pro-am game over the summer. But now that he’s back and competing in the…
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According to sources, Eric Gordon has decided to join the Phoenix Suns.
Shams Charania of The Athletic was the first to report on Sunday that the Phoenix Suns and seasoned guard Eric Gordon had reached an agreement on a deal.The Los Angeles Clippers failed not guarantee Gordon’s $21 million deal before free agency, therefore he became an unrestricted free agent. He and the Suns reached an agreement…
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Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers wants to be traded
After starting his career with the Portland Trail Blazers and playing for them for the first 11 seasons, guard Damian Lillard has asked to be traded. Portland general manager Joe Cronin said in a statement on Saturday, “We have been clear that we want Dame here but he alerted us today he wants out and…
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NBA free agents 2023: Bruce Brown allegedly signs a $45 million contract with the Pacers after winning the NBA championship with the Nuggets.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Bruce Brown, a crucial member of the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship squad, has signed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers. ESPN’s @malikaandrews reports: According to Bruce Brown’s representatives Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann of @CAASports, the free agent and the Indiana Pacers have reached a…
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Phoenix Suns to sign Kyrie Irving? After the NBA free agency meeting report, speculation is rampant.
Could the Phoenix Suns make a significant impact in NBA free agency?The franchise is set to speak with star point guard Kyrie Irving when NBA free agency starts on Friday, according to Bleacher Report and TNT’s Chris Haynes. Irving, who was moved from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks last season, is also anticipated…
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According to an AP source, James Harden selects the $35.6 million option with the 76ers.
According to a source familiar with the decision, James Harden decided to exercise his $35.6 million contract option with the Philadelphia 76ers for the next season even though the team was considering trading the experienced scorer. According to the source who spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the decision was not…
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Rumours of a deal for Damian Lillard: Trail Blazers general manager claims team “remains committed to building a winner” around star guard
According to general manager Joe Cronin, the Portland Trail Blazers “remain committed to build a winner” around Damian Lillard. The announcement follows a meeting between Lillard and the team’s management during which the two parties discussed the team’s future orientation. Scoot Henderson of the G-League Ignite was chosen by the Blazers with the No. 3…
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Hawks trade John Collins to Jazz, sources claim, opening a significant exception.
The Atlanta Hawks are moving forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz in a trade that gives the team a huge increase in financial freedom, sources informed ESPN on Monday. According to reports, the Hawks will exchange Collins, who is due $78 million over the next three seasons, for forward Rudy Gay and a future…
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After his third knee surgery, Lonzo Ball is anticipated to miss another season, according to a Bulls executive.
Lonzo Ball, a guard with the Chicago Bulls, is anticipated to sit out the whole 2023–24 NBA season due to ongoing left knee problems. “Going into the offseason, I think our expectation is that he’s not coming back next season and he’s going to continue on his recovery,” executive vice president of basketball operations Artras…
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Do the Trail Blazers need to trade Damian Lillard and focus on Scoot Henderson instead?
The Portland Trail Blazers, led by Damian Lillard, are attempting to transform themselves into a competitive team, and they see the arrival of Scoot Henderson, the third overall choice in the 2023 NBA Draught, as a significant improvement. But rather than retooling around Lillard, is it more wise for Portland to trade Lillard and start…
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According to sources, the Wizards will trade Jordan Poole for Chris Paul.
The Washington Wizards agreed to transfer the future Hall of Fame point guard to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday in return for Jordan Poole, sources informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This comes after the teams had already agreed to send Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a package that also included Chris…
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Scoot Henderson’s unwavering desire
Tonight, it seems that SCOOT HENDERSON will have to earn his buckets the hard way. There are about 1,500 individuals distributed throughout the 3,500 seats at the Gateway Centre in College Park, Georgia, some with their legs dangling down onto the seat in front of them and at least two people sprawled out horizontally across…
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Draymond Green rejects the player option and signs a free agency contract.
According to Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, who spoke to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has decided against exercising his $27.6 million player option and will instead sign in unrestricted free agency.Paul told ESPN, “We will keep talking to Golden State and look at all our possibilities. Green…
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Bradley Beal’s apparent connection to the Phoenix Suns is both strange and sensible.
The Phoenix Suns dealing for Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal would be one of the league’s most strange and unconventional trades. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Suns have “emerged as a serious threat” to Beal, which makes sense given how both teams got to this point. That is what we must prioritise…
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According to Kendrick Perkins on “First Take,” Ja Morant should play next for the Heat.
For Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, Kendrick Perkins has an idea for a new squad.A trip to South Beach, according to the ESPN presenter, would benefit Morant. On Thursday’s “First Take” episode, Perkins stated, “I think Miami is the best fit for him when I look at the culture and I look at what he…