Tag: Basketball player
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Breanna Stewart is the WNBA MVP, and there was no incorrect decision.
Even before the WNBA All-Star Game in July, it was evident that three players were vying for the league’s 2023 MVP award. Since then, commentators have often said that Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun, Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty, and A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces were all worthy of the…
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The Damian Lillard saga: What is happening and what variables are at play?
The Portland Trail Blazers have boosted negotiations with rival front offices this week in an attempt to obtain the best possible return for seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard, league sources tell Yahoo Sports, as the NBA enters the final days of September leading up to training camp. Since the initial July talks resulting from Lillard’s trade…
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Brandon Hunter, a former NBA player, died at the age of 42 after collapsing during hot yoga.
Former NBA player Brandon Hunter, who played for the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic, died Tuesday after collapsing while performing hot yoga, according to authorities and loved ones. Hunter was 42 years old and had a lengthy career in Europe. Hunter’s death was revealed by the Magic and his alma university, Ohio University, on…
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Germany finishes the United States’ FIBA World Cup run in the quarterfinals.
When Team USA built its squad and agreed on its World Cup strategy for this cycle, it placed a wager. It was a reasonable wager, and the Americans loaded the deck as far as they could to attempt to win it, but the truth was that they went in knowing they were leaving themselves vulnerable.…
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Gilas Pilipinas loses to Dominican Republic in the FIBA World Cup opener.
Gilas Pilipinas lost a tight game against the Dominican Republic, 87-81, as the FIBA Basketball World Cup kicked off in three Asian nations. For Friday’s game, a record crowd of 38,115 packed Philippine Arena. Jordan Clarkson scored 28 points but committed eight turnovers and fouled out with 3:30 remaining, while Karl-Anthony Towns produced a double-double…
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Vanessa Bryant Remembers Kobe on His 45th Birthday: ‘Love You Always & Forever’
Vanessa Bryant is commemorating her husband Kobe Bryant on his 45th birthday, which would have been Wednesday. Vanessa, 41, wished the late basketball star a happy birthday in a beautiful message that included old images of the two of them. “Happy birthday, little one. I will always adore you. “#82378,” she said on Instagram, using…
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Thursday fantasy basketball selections and WNBA betting predictions
Every day throughout the WNBA season, our fantasy and betting specialists analyse every game on the schedule, noting everything from injuries and lineup changes to recent patterns and more. Caesars Sportsbook provides all odds. ET is the time zone. Here’s what to watch for in today’s schedule. Aces are favoured by 6.5 points. Liberty (+222),…
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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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‘I’ve never played with someone like him before,’ said Victor Wembanyama’s colleagues for the Spurs of their first thoughts of the player.
In his second game with the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama seemed more at ease on the court, and the crowd got a better glimpse of what makes him so unique. In the 85-80 defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Centre, he scored 27 points, which led all…
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Several key lessons to be learned from Victor Wembanyama’s 9-point NBA Summer League debut in Las Vegas
In his NBA Summer League debut on Friday night, Victor Wembanyama had his moments. Here’s a blocked shot. 5 were sparked away. There, give a hand or two. Along with three turnovers, the final tally was three. Got a and-1 via contact, but the almost full Thomas & Mack Centre audience undoubtedly expected more from…
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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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Dillon Brooks and the Rockets agree to a 4-year, $80 million contract.
Dillon Brooks, a free agent wing, and the Houston Rockets have reached an agreement on a four-year, $80 million deal, according to Mike George of One Legacy Sports, who represented Brooks. According to reports, the yearly pay for the contract will decrease. According to sources cited by Wojnarowski, the Rockets and unrestricted free agency centre…
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NBA free agency 2023: Lakers and D’Angelo Russell reach a two-year, $37 million agreement
Last season, D’Angelo Russell’s return to the Los Angeles Lakers came to a disappointing conclusion. He merely ensured that the story will continue.After becoming unrestricted free agent, the 27-year-old point guard agreed to a two-year, $37 million contract to stay with the Lakers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. G D’Angelo, a free agent Russell…
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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…