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Caitlin Clark's shoe deal with Nike is worth over $20 million, according to @ShamsCharania .
Adidas and Under Armour were among the finalists ... Show more @UpAndAdamsShow
Victor Wembanyama declined Drake’s invite to go on stage because his teammates couldn’t join him, per @7PMinBrooklyn
Kyrie Irving says he misses the days when players tried out for Team USA and competed against each other
“I wish my brothers well ... Show more
Victor Wembanyama:
“I feel like I'm immune to the ... distractions like partying, alcohol, drugs. Like, why would I ever do that? I don't have nothing to ... Show more @ringer
Warriors’ guard Klay Thompson not yet thinking about next season: Less than 24 hours after the Golden State Warriors’ season ended, Klay Thompson said Wednesday ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/warriors-guard-klay-thompson-not-thinking-next-19408406.php
Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
"[I'll be the best player in the NBA in] about two to three years."
- Anthony Edwards(Via @ESPNNBA )
Caitlin Clark's entire WNBA team, combined, will get paid about the same as one random back-bench NBA player next year. www.axios.com/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-wnba-salaries-pay-contract
Victor Wembanyama:
“I feel like I’m immune to the distractions like partying, alcohol, drugs. Like, why would I ever do that? … I don’t have nothing to ... Show more @KevinOConnorNBA @OfficialNBABuzz
Hassan Whiteside mourns death of 23-year-old brother: ‘I will never be okay’: Former NBA big man Hassan Whiteside took to Instagram to mourn the death of his ...
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/hassan-whiteside-mourns-death-of-23-year-old-brother-i-will-never-be-okay/
Quick Glance: Hassan Whiteside Mourns Loss of 23-Year-Old Brother
- Hassan Whiteside mourns the loss of his 23-year-old brother, sharing heartfelt memories and grief on Instagram.
- NBA figures like Wayne Ellington, Udonis Haslem, Isaiah Thomas, Matt Barnes, and Gabrielle Union showed support for Whiteside.
- Whiteside recently retired from the NBA after a successful career, primarily with the Miami Heat. His departure from basketball was acknowledged throughout the league.
- Ending his NBA journey with impressive stats and dedication, Whiteside closes this chapter while aiming to honor his brother's legacy amidst this personal loss.
Caitlin Clark nearing endorsement deal with Nike: The No. 1 pick in Monday's WNBA Draft is expected to receive a signature shoe as well.
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Victor Wembanyama says he has already received messages from players wanting to join forces with him
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/victor-wembanyama-says-he-has-already-received-messages-from-players-wanting-to-join-forces-with-him/
"Could you imagine LeBron James having Klay Thompson to kick the ball out to on the wing? Could you imagine the New York Knicks with Brunson and those ... Show more
A Midwesterner through and through, Caitlin Clark wants Indiana back in WNBA playoffs
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-will-stay-near-iowa-midwest-roots-with-wnba-indiana-fever-draft-2024/73364064007/
“I get to play alongside my favorite player of all time, which is Kevin Durant.”
- Anthony Edwards on playing for Team USA
(via @Complex )
Kyrie on Team USA's roster process:
"I grew up in a time when we actually had to try out for USAB…meet up as a group and as peers ... Show more @GrantAfseth
Heat list Jimmy Butler (knee) as out ‘several weeks’ in season that could end Friday
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/all-eyes-on-jimmy-butlers-knee-at-heat-time-of-need-landed-and-my-knee-just-didnt-do-well/
A reporter sends a “🫶” at Caitlin ClarkCaitlin Clark: "I do that at my family after every game.”
Reporter: "Start doing it to me and we'll get ... Show more @ClutchPoints
“I wish [the NBA would’ve suspended Jontay Porter] for five years…to give him another chance”
- Charles Barkley(Via @SiriusXMNBA )
Hey, Buddy! The postseason finally beckons for 76ers' Buddy Hield after 632 NBA games
apnews.com/article/76ers-nba-buddy-hield-16a316a80e2bb579e1db8d33da5eaa30
Michael Malone on LeBron James:
"It's year 21, and the guy is getting better...I hope he gets tired. I hope he wears down ... Show more @HarrisonWind
OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs multiyear shoe deal extension with Converse
oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2024/04/18/okc-thunder-shai-gilgeous-alexander-signs-multiyear-shoe-deal-extension-with-converse/73370098007/
Nuggets loom, but Lakers are confident and ready for rematch: ‘We’re not ducking the smoke’
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Quick Glance: Lakers Ready for Nuggets Rematch: Embracing the Challenge
- The Lakers are confident and prepared to face the playoff rematch against the Nuggets, refusing to shy away from the challenge.
- Despite some struggles, the Lakers prevailed against the Pelicans with a 110-106 win, securing the 7th seed in the West.
- Facing injuries and fatigue, the Lakers fought hard to clinch a playoff spot, displaying resilience and determination.
- Players are geared up for the upcoming challenge against the Nuggets, who have posed difficulties for the Lakers in the past, yet hope for a victory remains.
Report: Multiple Lakers front office members raved about Gabe Vincent’s impact during play-in game
lakersdaily.com/report-multiple-lakers-front-office-members-raved-about-gabe-vincents-impact-during-play-in-game/
“Derrick Rose hands down has put on the greatest, if not one of the greatest, rookie campaigns.”
- Paul George on the best rookie he’s ever seen
(via @PodcastPShow )
Bulls News: Surprise Guard Joins Michael Jordan on Exclusive Franchise List: In a trailblazing franchise moment, this up-and-comer joined the legendary shooting ...
newsweek.com/sports/nba/bulls-news-surprise-guard-joins-michael-jordan-exclusive-franchise-list-1891629
President Joe Biden weighed in on the disparity between the salary of Caitlin Clark, the first pick in the WNBA draft, and her male counterparts.
Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever conference overshadowed by uncomfortable exchange with reporter
theathletic.com/5424745/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-gregg-doyel-fever/
An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile: When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/ichthyosaur-fossil-largest.html
Quick Glance: Girl Discovers Largest Ocean Reptile Fossil
- Ruby Reynolds and her father discovered a fossil of an 82-foot ichthyosaur on an English beach.
- As an 11-year-old, Ruby Reynolds found a fossil of an ichthyosaur, representing the largest marine reptile known to science.
- The Reynolds family has been fossil hunting near their home in Braunton, England for many years.
- Researchers found about half of a jawbone fragment of the massive ichthyosaur Ichthyotitan severnensis in Blue Anchor.
The salary of Caitlin Clark, who became the leading scorer in NCAA basketball history and the first pick in the WNBA draft this week ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/caitlin-clark-will-earn-a-usd76-535-salary-this-year-the-lowest-paid-nba-player-makes-usd1-1-million/index.html
A leaked letter from Joel Embiid to France in 2021:
“After discussion with the French Basketball Federation, my choice has now been made ... Show more
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245301982/nba-bans-jontay-porter-gambling
Quick Glance: NBA Bans Jontay Porter of Raptors for Gambling Violations
- Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors was banned from the league for disclosing confidential information to bettors, limiting his participation in at least one game with the Raptors, and betting on NBA games in the G-League.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of NBA competition for fans, teams, and all associated with the sport when announcing the ban.
- The investigation into Porter began in late March after sportsbooks noticed unusual betting on the reserve center's statistics in two Raptors' games, where Porter exited early in each game.
- Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games through an associate's online betting account, totaling $54,094. The total payout from these bets amounted to $76,059, resulting in a net winnings of $21,965.
Caitlin Clark's $76,000 WNBA salary puts a spotlight on pay disparity: The WNBA rookies will make 100 times less than their NBA counterparts.
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/caitlin-clarks-76000-wnba-salary-puts-spotlight-pay-109341851
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Caitlin Clark Poised to Land Eight-Figure Deal, Signature Shoe With Nike, per Report
si.com/wnba/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-nike-shoe-deal-report
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Hailey Van Lith commits to TCU after Elite Eight run with LSU, per reports: The 5-foot-7 guard has one year of eligibility remaining after starting her career at ...
cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/hailey-van-lith-commits-to-tcu-after-elite-eight-run-with-lsu-per-reports/
Nets Rumors: Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, Jordi Fernandez
hoopshype.com/lists/nets-rumors-donovan-mitchell-ben-simmons-cam-thomas-nic-claxton-jordi-fernandez/
Kendrick Perkins believes that Joel Embiid is not even close to being 80% healthy
“He has ZERO dunks since returning from the injury.”
(Via @ESPNNBA )
Apart from the Warriors, the Spurs are the favorites to be the next team for which Steph Curry suits up, per @BovadaOfficial Golden State Warriors -5000
San Antonio ... Show more
Kyrie Irving reveals he grew tired of being called a ‘chaos agent’ and ‘locker room cancer’
“I’ve taken a lot of hits, learned how to hit back ... Show more @JoeyMistretta_
The Athletic's James Boyd asked Caitlin Clark how she finds a balance between chasing greatness and giving herself grace.
"I was a little bit of a head ... Show more @RomeovilleKid t.co/6xlV6EThJH
Angel Reese Shuts Down Rumored Caitlin Clark Beef With 3 Words: The former Louisiana State University star forward is making a few things clear.
huffpost.com/entry/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-rivalry-wnba-draft-2024_n_6621627ce4b07db21fd6a8b7
Alex Caruso suffered an apparent injury after this collision with Andre Drummond.
He has yet to return to the game.
Paul Reed says he wanted to play the Knicks instead of the Celtics“We wanted the Knicks matchup, that's the easier team.” 👀
(Via @RunItBackFDTV )
"Gender pay gap" in basketball: super-talented Caitlin Clark's salary causes outrage
spiegel.de/sport/basketball/gender-pay-gap-im-basketball-gehalt-von-caitlin-clark-sorgt-fuer-empoerung-a-0e06030e-1af4-4720-a5b1-6e9887e6180f
Stephen A. Smith on the GOAT debate:
"If LeBron James beats Denver and marches forward to ultimately win another chip ... Show more @FirstTake
“It's fair to say it's above $20 Million.” 👀
- @ShamsCharania on Caitlin Clark’s shoe deal with Nike
Jayson Tatum’s trainer, Drew Hanlen, says Jayson Tatum is clutch“It you look at Jayson over the last five years, I think he has one of the best clutch ... Show more
Caitlin Clark Nearing Nike Deal Worth 50 Times Her WNBA Salary: The No.1 overall pick reportedly turned down Under Armor despite it sending its top athlete—Steph ...
thedailybeast.com/caitlin-clark-nearing-nike-deal-worth-50-times-her-wnba-salary
Breaking: Jimmy Butler is expected to be out several weeks with a right knee MCL injury, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski.
Breaking: The NBA announced that Jontay Porter has received a lifetime ban for violating the league's gaming rules.
James Harden is ready to show up in the playoffs
“I always wanna play well in the playoffs. I’ve had some not great games ... Show more @joeylinn_
“Klay Thompson is very open to seeing his marketplace in free agency.”
- @ShamsCharania (Via @RunItBackFDTV )
Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After WNBA Draft: President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/caitlin-clark-salary-biden.html
Paul Reed was happy when Philadelphia matched his offer sheet from Utah"I was super hyped...Ain't nothing in Utah for real." 😅
(Via @RunItBackFDTV )
Bam Adebayo is the first player to receive his jersey from Team USA for the Olympics 🔥t.co/3StW82ddJl
Steph Curry:
“I just want to win and be in the best situation to make that happen.”
(via @JDumasReports )t.co/rg04Kotdec
Breaking: Zion Williamson is out for Friday’s play-in tournament elimination game vs. Sacramento with a left hamstring injury and will be evaluated again in ... Show more
Caitlin Clark is 'sole reason' for women's basketball viewership growth, Dawn Staley says
cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/caitlin-clark-is-sole-reason-for-womens-basketball-viewership-growth-dawn-staley-says/
Kate Martin came to the draft to support Caitlin Clark and got drafted by the Las Vegas Aces. 👏
(🎥 @AliyahFun)
Klay Thompson on his future:
“We don't want to talk about the season first? You want to talk about the future? There was a lot of games played, man ... Show more
LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are among the basketball superstars heading to Abu Dhabi to compete in friendly games ahead of the Paris Olympics ... Show more
LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad: USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/lebron-james-headlines-usa-2024-paris-olympics-mens-basketball-squad-spt-intl/
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