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Alex Rodriguez To Become Majority Owner of The Minnesota Timberwolves And The Lynx

Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez, who is already a minority owner in the NBA franchise, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the WNBA franchise, the Minnesota Lynx, has made it known that he intends to purchase 40% of the two franchises to become majority owners along with his partner, Marc Lore. According to an X posting by… Continue reading Alex Rodriguez To Become Majority Owner of The Minnesota Timberwolves And The Lynx

After Being Bitten By Family Dog, Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Out Indefinitely

An NBA basketball player did not have such a great Christmas as it was announced that he is out indefinitely due to being bitten by a dog on the holy holiday. According to NBA.com, the Denver Nuggets stated that 28-year-old Aaron Gordon has suffered lacerations to his face and shooting hand after being bit by… Continue reading After Being Bitten By Family Dog, Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Out Indefinitely

Draymond Green Has Been Suspended ‘Indefinitely’

The continued rough play of Draymond Green has led to his latest suspension from the NBA according to an announcement by the league after his latest flagrant foul during regular season play. This is the third time the Golden State Warriors player has been kicked out of a game this early season. He was given… Continue reading Draymond Green Has Been Suspended ‘Indefinitely’

The Chicago Bulls Will Present Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, And Others With Their Inaugural Ring of Honor

This should be an interesting ceremony when the Chicago Bulls present their inaugural class for the organization’s new Ring of Honor, which will be implemented in January 2024. According to the Chicago Bulls, there will be 13 individuals being honored along with the 1995-96 NBA Championship team. Included in the honors will be players, executives,… Continue reading The Chicago Bulls Will Present Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, And Others With Their Inaugural Ring of Honor

Ja Morant Admits To Throwing First Punch In Pickup Game At His House But States It Was In Self-Defense

With an expected return to the basketball court next week in Memphis, Grizzlies player, Ja Morant had to first step into a court of law to answer to a lawsuit that was filed against him for striking a then-17-year-old basketball player at his house. According to ESPN, the lawsuit that was filed in September 2022… Continue reading Ja Morant Admits To Throwing First Punch In Pickup Game At His House But States It Was In Self-Defense

Adam Silver Will Speak To Ja Morant As He Nears End Of 25-Game Suspension

Adam Silver Will Speak To Ja Morant As He Nears End Of 25-Game Suspension Memphis Grizzlies suspended player, Ja Morant is coming to the end of the 25-game suspension handed him for being seen for a second time on social media brandishing a handgun. The Grizzlies’ 26th game of the season will take place on… Continue reading Adam Silver Will Speak To Ja Morant As He Nears End Of 25-Game Suspension

Leon Bridges Slated To Perform At Dallas Mavericks’ ‘Trinity River Blues’ Postgame Concert On Friday, Dec. 1

DALLAS MAVERICKS 2023-24 NIKE NBA CITY EDITION: LAUNCH PARTY AND CONCERT WITH LEON BRIDGES Presented by Chime NOV. 28, 2023 (DALLAS) – To celebrate the launch of the 2023-24 City Edition: Trinity River Blues Collection, the Dallas Mavericks will host a “Trinity River Blues” Pregame Plaza Party and Postgame Concert with Leon Bridges, presented by Chime, this Friday,… Continue reading Leon Bridges Slated To Perform At Dallas Mavericks’ ‘Trinity River Blues’ Postgame Concert On Friday, Dec. 1

San Antonio Rookie Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Debut Game-Worn Jersey Auctions For $762K

The basketball jersey that San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama wore in his NBA debut sold for a staggering $762,000 on Tuesday. Nov. 21. According to ESPN, the item set a record for the highest-selling game-worn jersey by a rookie. The jersey, which was auctioned by Sotheby’s was expected to fetch between $80,000 and $120,000 but… Continue reading San Antonio Rookie Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Debut Game-Worn Jersey Auctions For $762K

LeBron James First NBA Player To Score 39,000 Career Points

His place in the NBA Hall of Fame is already solidified and he is making sure that entry is a unanimous one in the first year he is eligible. Los Angeles Lakers superstar, LeBron James just became the first NBA player to ever score 39,000 points in the league. According to NBA.com, the feat occurred… Continue reading LeBron James First NBA Player To Score 39,000 Career Points

Draymond Green Suspended For 5 Games After Placing Rudy Gobert In Chokehold

The altercation between Golden State Warriors Draymond Green and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert resulted in Green being ejected immediately from the NBA game on Nov. 14. As anticipated, the league has suspended the NBA champion for five games due to the actions that took place during that contest. NBA.com has reported that NBA Executive Vice… Continue reading Draymond Green Suspended For 5 Games After Placing Rudy Gobert In Chokehold

Former NBA Players Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis and Will Bynum Convicted In NBA Healthcare Fraud Plan

Two more former NBA players have been convicted for their role in an attempt to defraud the NBA’s healthcare plan. According to CBS Sports, former NBA players Glen “Big Baby” Davis and Will Bynum were found guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 15 of healthcare fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to make false statements, and conspiracy to commit… Continue reading Former NBA Players Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis and Will Bynum Convicted In NBA Healthcare Fraud Plan

NBPA Announces Andre Iguodala As Acting Executive Director

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced that just recently retired former Golden State Warrior player Andre Iguodala has been appointed as its Acting Executive Director, A press release from the NBPA stated that Iguodala has replaced outgoing executive director Tamika Tremaglio, who replaced Michele Roberts in January 2021. As Iguodala starts in his new role,… Continue reading NBPA Announces Andre Iguodala As Acting Executive Director

2024 NBA HBCU Classic Will Feature Virginia Union Against Winston-Salem State

For the third year and counting, the NBA presents the latest version of the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic in Indianapolis. The two teams playing in the annual event will be the Virginia Union University Panthers (VUU) and the Winston-Salem State University Rams (WSSU). The NBA announced the pairing that pits the two men’s basketball programs against… Continue reading 2024 NBA HBCU Classic Will Feature Virginia Union Against Winston-Salem State

Miami Heat Brings Udonis Haslem Back For Executive Role In Front Office

The Miami Heat has brought one of its most popular players back to the team but in a different capacity. The team’s all-time rebounding leader and three-time NBA champion, Udonis Haslem who just recently retired this past NBA season is returning in a new role for the Miami Heat. He is now the team’s new… Continue reading Miami Heat Brings Udonis Haslem Back For Executive Role In Front Office

Jayson Tatum Becomes Youngest Boston Celtics Player To Score 10,000 Points

NBA forward Jayson Tatum has just become the youngest player in Boston Celtics history to score 10,000 points. According to NBA.com, while helping the Celtics remain undefeated this season, Tatum put up 32 points while pulling down 11 rebounds and broke a record in the process. In the record-setting contest which took place on Saturday,… Continue reading Jayson Tatum Becomes Youngest Boston Celtics Player To Score 10,000 Points

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