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FIBA has banned a spectator from EuroBasket for engaging in racist verbal abuse directed at German captain and Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder during Germany’s win over Lithuania in Tampere, Finland, on Saturday. Dennis Schroder Heard Racist Taunts The German Basketball Association said two people were identified as the alleged perpetrators of the abuse and […]
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid returned to his home state of New Jersey to host an exclusive youth basketball camp. The two-day camp, held at Hoop Group Headquarters on Heck Avenue, was created for young standout athletes in grades 8 to 11. Naz Reid Grew Up In Asbury Park The location of this year’s Naz […]
Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin announced Saturday on Instagram that he’s officially retiring as a basketball player following an extensive professional career. “As athletes, we are always aware that the possibility of retirement is never far away,” Lin wrote in a statement. “I’ve spent my 15-year career knowing that one day I would have to […]
The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team announced Sunday. Thanasis Antetokounmpo Has Been Medically Cleared To Play Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s one-year deal is for $2.9 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 33-year-old missed the entire 2024-25 season due to a torn Achilles tendon. […]
Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is opting into the five-year, $40 million contract he signed in 2022. That means he is under contract for two more seasons with the Wolves, team sources told The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski on Friday. Tim Connelly Pushed Back Opt-Out Clause Amid Ownership Battle Connelly’s deal originally had […]
The Dallas Mavericks have decided to waive-and-stretch former 2023 first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to create a roster spot for Dante Exum and save salary cap space under the second apron. Mavericks To Carry Dead Cap Hit For Olivier-Maxence Prosper By using the waive-and-stretch provision, Prosper’s remaining salary for the upcoming season was spread out over […]
Memphis Grizzlies star center Zach Edey got a mouthful from a cop after he was busted for speeding earlier this year, as the newly released police body cam video shows an officer berating the 23-year-old for allegedly driving over 100 mph on a roadway. Zach Edey Clocked Driving 101 Mph In 55-Mph Zone Per TMZ […]
The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Haywood Highsmith in a trade deal with the Miami Heat a couple of weeks ago, but his playing career in the Big Apple could be short-lived. “I fully expect, furthermore, that we will be speaking often about Haywood Highsmith after Dec. 15, when he becomes trade-eligible once again,” NBA insider […]
ABC/ESPN has demoted Hall of Fame broadcaster Doris Burke from its NBA Finals team and promoted network commentator Tim Legler to its No. 1 team, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported Thursday. ESPN Promoted Doris Burke To NBA Finals Team In 2023 Legler will now work alongside longtime lead play-by-player Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson […]
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal was a third option on the Phoenix Suns last season and will likely be a third option for the Clippers playing alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Ty Lue Says Bradley Beal Was Overshadowed With Suns Appearing on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Clippers head coach Ty Lue […]
