Surrounded by rows of reporters at the Los Angeles Lakers’ Media Day on Monday, LeBron James talked about his new team and answered questions about this season’s expectations. The 15-year NBA veteran, preparing for his first season with the Lakers, said he expects nothing and that they have a long …
Read More »Leonard Introduced By Raptors; Says He’s Focused On The Season Ahead
All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard was introduced to the media by the Toronto Raptors on Monday, catching people’s attention with both his “infectious” laugh and down-to-earth persona. Leonard may not be the best interview, but he is one heck of a basketball player. Thankfully for the Raptors, they brought him in …
Read More »Former Gator Udonis Haslem Re-Signs with Heat
Former Gator and three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem officially re-signed with the Miami Heat on Monday. Haslem signed a one-year, $2.4 million dollar contract. https://twitter.com/ThisIsUD/status/1039568283203194880 16 Straight Seasons Haslem is returning to the Heat for his 16th-straight season. He signed with Miami in 2003 as an undrafted free agent after …
Read More »NBA Announces Gaming/Betting Partnership With MGM Resorts
The NBA and WNBA have made a big investment and partnered up with MGM resorts and will be alongside each other as official gambling partners. The Future of Gambling on NBA Games Since the Supreme Court cleared the air making sports gambling legal on May 14, the NBA has taken …
Read More »LeBron James Discusses New School and Lakers Decision
LeBron James has had an eventful past few weeks with his recent signing to the Los Angeles Lakers, along with the opening of his new I Promise School. In Akron, Ohio, the first day of school has kicked off for students attending James’ I Promise School. The school currently has …
Read More »Dwight Howard Becomes Newest Wizard
Dwight Howard has recently signed with the Washington Wizards on a 2 year contract and is feeling his new team. The Wizards Craft Dwight Howard showed up yesterday to his first press conference as a Washington Wizards in good spirits. Howard is a boarder-line hall of famer in many peoples …
Read More »NBA Summer League Weekend Recap
The NBA Summer League is in full swing. After a wild weekend in Las Vegas, only four teams remain. Let’s recap all the action over the weekend, starting with the Florida teams. Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic lost in the first round of the Summer League playoffs at the hands …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Watch: Isaiah Thomas and Jeremy Lin Find New Homes
The NBA Free Agency carousel continues, this time for Isaiah Thomas and Jeremy Lin. Thomas will be joining the Denver Nuggets, while Lin goes to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a trade. Free agent guard Isaiah Thomas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, league sources …
Read More »NBA Free Agency: Cousins to Golden State Highlights Another Busy Day
It’s hard to think of any free agency period in sports that is as entertaining as the NBA’s. After LeBron James’s big money move to the Los Angeles Lakers, some big dominoes were bound to fall afterwards. The Warriors possibly became unbeatable, the Lakers continued to fill out their roster …
Read More »The Big Splashes in NBA Free Agency Thus Far
The long-awaited date for NBA fans has come, as NBA free agency has begun. Big-Name Deals Although free agency has just begun, several of the big-name players are already off of the market. Some stars everyone had their eyes on were LeBron James and Paul George, both with free agency …
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