The NBA is planning an All-Star Game, and a skills competition is set for March 7. Pandemic or not, the national basketball league is gearing up to make some money. According to Sports Illustrated, the NBA and the Players Association are getting close to coming up with a deal on …
Read More »Eagle Pride! ‘Why Not Us: North Carolina Central University Basketball’ Docuseries On ESPN+ Produced by Chris Paul
NBA Star Chris Paul will executive produce a new ESPN+ docuseries about one men’s basketball team at an HBCU. The NBA Star has historically championed Black colleges and universities, working with Harvard Business School last year to create a North Carolina A&T entertainment, media, and sports curriculum and most recently …
Read More »Sekou Smith Has Passed Away After Battle With COVID-19
Longtime NBA journalist and analyst Sekou Smith has passed away not long after falling ill with coronavirus. The 48-year-old, who passed away on Tuesday, January 26th, was a journalist for 20 years and worked for NBA TV and NBA.com. He also hosted the NBA Hang Time podcast. Before starting his …
Read More »Covid-19 Sniffing Dogs To Be Used During Miami Heat’s Games To Bring Back Fans
In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Miami Heat will host fans in person during future games using coronavirus-sniffing dogs. Last week, the NBA team revealed they will be using specially trained dogs at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. The animals have been taught to sit next …
Read More »Chris Webber Developing Limited Series About The Legendary ‘Fab Five’
Another “Fab Five” project is in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cashmere Originals is coming out with a limited series based on NBA star Chris Webber’s autobiography “By God’s Grace.” The story will detail Shepherding and his “Fab Five” teammates’ time at the University of Michigan. While Webber’s journey …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Fined $50K For Violating Health and Safety Protocols After Attending Maskless Party
The NBA fined Kyrie Irving $50,000 for violating health and safety protocols. Irving was seen on social media at a family gathering without a mask. The NBA prohibits players from attending indoor social gatherings with 15 or more people. “Without a doubt, the organization’s disappointment with not having any one …
Read More »Lamar Odom Signs Celebrity Boxing Contract
Two-time NBA champion, Lamar Odom, signed a deal with Celebrity Boxing. According to TMZ, Odom will have his first fight at Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on June 12. At the moment, Odom doesn’t have an opponent. Odom spent seven years playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, where …
Read More »Multiple NBA Players Test Positive For COVID-19 A Second Time
The NBA has been plagued by a spike in COVID-19 cases, and sources told ESPN that multiple players who previously tested positive for the virus have tested positive a second time. Recently, there have been talks between the league office, National Basketball Players Association, teams, and agents to consider changing protocols to limit the …
Read More »Multiple NBA Games Postponed Over COVID-19 Concerns
The NBA has been forced to postpone multiple games following a spike in COVID-19 cases sweeping the league. The New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks game scheduled for Monday has been delayed, and the Boston Celtics matchup with the Chicago Bulls, which was initially slated for Tuesday. Over the weekend, …
Read More »Lakers Hope To Visit White House Once President-Elect Joe Biden Takes Office
The Los Angeles Lakers want to take a shot at visiting the White House when Joe Biden gets in office to celebrate their 2020 NBA Championship. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, “Members of the franchise—from players to management—see it as a pleasure and an honor to have their accomplishment …
Read More »76ers President Daryl Morey Is Fined $50k For Twitter Post About James Harden
The NBA has fined 76ers President of Operations Daryl Morey $50,000 for a social media post about James Harden. Morey was slapped with the fine on Monday after posting about Houston player James Harden last week in a now-deleted tweet, the league said. The tweet said, “#OnThisDay 1 year ago …
Read More »Rajon Rondo Girlfriend Sued For $1 Million After Physical Altercation In Parking Lot
NBA star Rajon Rondo’s girlfriend has been sued for putting the paws on a woman during an altercation that allegedly started over their cars being parked too closely together. Latoia Fitzgerald has been sued by Toktam Jorshari, who says Fitzgerald punched her during a physical altercation that was caught on …
Read More »NY Knicks Owner James Dolan Accused of Arranging Alleged Attack On Charles Oakley
The Athletic’s Daniel Kaplan reported that Charles Oakley has accused New York Knicks owner James Dolan of orchestrating an alleged attack by the Madison Square Garden security in new court papers filed in a three-year-old civil case. The latest filings stem from a long-simmering controversy between the two sides that overflowed …
Read More »LaVar Ball Calls Detroit Pistons ‘Raggedy As Hell’ For Cutting His Son LiAngelo Ball
LaVar Ball called the Detroit Pistons “raggedly as hell” for cutting his son LiAngelo Ball. LiAngelo signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the team in early December, and now the baller has been cut. During an interview with the Bleacher Report AMA on Monday, LaVar expressed his feelings about the …
Read More »Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks Agree To 5 Year, $228 Million Supermax Extension
Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain on the Milwaukee Bucks for the foreseeable future after agreeing to a supermax extension. Antetokounmpo’s agent, Alex Saratsis, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the NBA star would sign a five-year extension worth $228 million. The contract includes an opt-out after the fourth season. “This is my …
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