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Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Didn’t Mean To ‘Offend Anybody’ After Being Fined $100K For Post-Game Comment

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $100,000 by the NBA for “making an offensive and derogatory comment” while speaking to a reporter after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 16. He was penalized after using a term popularized within the hip-hop community (a New York City vernacular going back over 30 years)… Continue reading Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Didn’t Mean To ‘Offend Anybody’ After Being Fined $100K For Post-Game Comment

Jaylen Brown Launches Own Athletic Brand, Credits Kobe Bryant For Doing So

NBA Champion Jaylen Brown did the opposite of what most superstars do when offered a big contract. He turned it down but decided to launch his own brand instead and credited the late Kobe Bryant for giving him the idea to do so. In an exclusive interview with Entrepreneur and Sports Illustrated, the Boston Celtics… Continue reading Jaylen Brown Launches Own Athletic Brand, Credits Kobe Bryant For Doing So

NBA Player DeMar DeRozan Discusses Mental Health In New Book

Newly-acquired Sacramento Kings player DeMar DeRozan has been a mental health advocate and his latest move involved releasing a tome that chronicles his journey. He announced plans to release the book, “Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm” on his social media account earlier this year. The book was released on Sept. 10 and… Continue reading NBA Player DeMar DeRozan Discusses Mental Health In New Book

3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam

SHAQ’S ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM RETURNS FOR NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND 2025; THREE TOP BLACK-OWNED ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES UNITE TO PRODUCE   Gary Owen, DC Young Fly, Michael Blackson, Cocoa Brown, and Oakland’s own Lewis Belt Set to Perform, Hosted by Bill Bellamy and Featuring Sounds by DJ Spinderella   The Black Promoters Collective, Jersey Legends Productions, and… Continue reading 3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam

Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony

Filmmaker Spike Lee is being acknowledged for his devotion to his beloved New York Knicks basketball team. The NBA league office announced that The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will be adding the famed “Do the Right Thing” director, along with Billy Crystal (Los Angeles Clippers), Alan Horwitz (Philadelphia 76ers SuperFan), and Los Angeles Lakers… Continue reading Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony

AJ Griffin Leaves NBA ‘To Follow Jesus’ and Become A Minister

An NBA player has just announced that he is forgoing his basketball career to “follow Jesus” as he will become a minister. AJ Griffin, who was drafted in the first round in 2022 by the Atlanta Hawks, but was recently on the Houston Rockets, took to his YouTube channel to make the announcement. He posted… Continue reading AJ Griffin Leaves NBA ‘To Follow Jesus’ and Become A Minister

Derrick Rose Announces Retirement From NBA

Former Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose has announced that he is retiring from playing professional basketball. The former NBA MVP announced his decision via social media announcing that he is leaving his “first love.” “Thank You, My First Love… “You believed me through the highs and lows, my constant when everything else seemed uncertain. You… Continue reading Derrick Rose Announces Retirement From NBA

Magic Johnson Shuts Down Anthony Edwards’ Talk Of Only Michael Jordan Possessing Skills During Their Era

23-year-old NBA player Anthony Edwards recently stated that NBA Hall of Fame legend, Michael Jordan was the only NBA player who “really had skill.” Another NBA Hall of Famer, Magic Johnson responded with a statement that should keep comments like that from coming out of Edwards’ mouth. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, the… Continue reading Magic Johnson Shuts Down Anthony Edwards’ Talk Of Only Michael Jordan Possessing Skills During Their Era

Bronny James Will Spend Time In The G League

After seemingly picking Bronny James at the behest of fulfilling the wish of their star player LeBron James to play with his son, the Los Angeles Lakers may thwart the plans of father and son playing regularly. According to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, with the lackluster play of Bronny in the NBA summer league, the team… Continue reading Bronny James Will Spend Time In The G League

Carmelo Anthony Wouldn’t Trade Olympic Gold Medals For NBA Title

Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony, who has three gold medals and one of the most celebrated Olympic basketball players stated he wouldn’t trade in his gold medals for an NBA championship. Anthony, who played for the New York Knicks, the Denver Nuggets, and several other teams before ending his career with the Los Angeles Lakers… Continue reading Carmelo Anthony Wouldn’t Trade Olympic Gold Medals For NBA Title

NBA Announces 11-Year Agreements With ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock And Amazon Prime Video Ending TNT Sports Relationship

The NBA announced its renewal with The Walt Disney Company and new contracts with NBCUniversal and Amazon after also confirming that its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery will end after the upcoming basketball season after a last-ditch effort failed. “Our new global media agreements with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon will maximize the reach and accessibility… Continue reading NBA Announces 11-Year Agreements With ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock And Amazon Prime Video Ending TNT Sports Relationship

You May Not Know Junior Bridgeman But The Former NBA Player Is Worth $600M

Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman, who recently retired from the business world was once an NBA player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1975 to 1984, he then joined the Los Angeles Clippers before going back to retire with the Bucks. Most sports fans wouldn’t know who he was because he wasn’t a superstar but he… Continue reading You May Not Know Junior Bridgeman But The Former NBA Player Is Worth $600M

Bronny James Misses Summer League Game Due To Knee Injury

Eyes have been on Bronny James since he was drafted last month and signed a guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The rookie missed a summer league game versus the Golden State Warriors when he was kept out of the contest due to some trace swelling in his left knee. According to ESPN, the… Continue reading Bronny James Misses Summer League Game Due To Knee Injury

Detroit Pistons Terminated Head Coach Monty Williams A Year After Signing Him To Largest Contract In NBA History

A year after being issued the largest coaching deal in NBA history, Monty Williams has been terminated by the Detroit Pistons after only a year of service to the team. The team announced its decision on June 19. “Decisions like these are difficult to make, and I want to thank Monty for his hard work… Continue reading Detroit Pistons Terminated Head Coach Monty Williams A Year After Signing Him To Largest Contract In NBA History

NBA Hall Of Famer Dominique Wilkins Partners With Atlanta Company To Create Wealth For Renters

NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, who was known as the “Human Highlight Film” for his explosive play has slam-dunked an opportunity to partner with a real estate fund that creates wealth for both investors and renters. The company, Roots, has announced that Wilkins has recently joined them as an investor, spokesperson, and partner. The… Continue reading NBA Hall Of Famer Dominique Wilkins Partners With Atlanta Company To Create Wealth For Renters

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