Tag: 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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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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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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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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Jordan Walsh Is What the Celtics Are Getting
It’s time to get to know the lone choice from the 2023 NBA Draught who is anticipated to join the team: Jordan Walsh, the No. 38 overall pick. While Boston’s multitude of Draught Night transactions are still being finalised, it’s time to learn more about Jordan Walsh. But first, let’s examine the reasons the 19-year-old…
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What to know about the Celtics’ second-round selection Shannon Walsh.
On Friday night 2023, Brad Stevens made a plethora of deals, yet he only added one player to the Celtics’ roster: centre Jordan Walsh from Arkansas. Walsh should be well-known to college basketball fans because the Razorbacks advanced all the way to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Given the zeal with which he…
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Jamal Murray’s Contribution to the Denver Nuggets’ Basketball Success
At various points in time, the Denver Nuggets have held David Thompson, Alex English, Carmelo Anthony, and Kentucky’s own Dan Issel to the highest level. They all supported the Nuggets during their 47-year NBA career, and three of them are members of the Naismith Hall of Fame (with Anthony about to follow). None of these…
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Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and one of the game’s all-time leading scorers, has announced his retirement.
Carmelo Anthony, one of the best scorers in NBA history, has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 38.Anthony, the third overall choice in the 2003 NBA Draught, had a 19-year career that featured 10 NBA All-Star appearances, six All-NBA selections, a scoring championship, and selection to the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.…