The Chicago Bulls are in the 3rd biggest market in America. They’ve only paid the luxury tax once. It’s actually hilarious how cheap they are ... Show more
Steph Curry on his relationship with Andrew Wiggins:
“It’s like that parent-child relationship. Not to say he is a child but to only ask him to do what he is ... Show more @NBCSWarriors
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.
LSU's Angel Reese has chosen her new nickname as she joins the Chicago Sky: LSU's Angel Reese has chosen "Chi Barbie" as her new nickname as she joins ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsus-angel-reese-chooses-her-new-nickname-with-chicago-sky/article_96e3cf4e-74e6-506c-b671-1f1b27c6bb79.html
Utah officially has an NHL team: The NHL announced that Utah will have a team starting in the 2024-25 season.
sltrib.com/sports/2024/04/18/utah-officially-has-an-nhl-team/
Michigan basketball recruiting: Four-star Justin Pippen, son of Scottie Pippen, first to commit to Dusty May
cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/michigan-basketball-recruiting-four-star-justin-pippen-son-of-scottie-pippen-first-to-commit-to-dusty-may/
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/
ESPN Sources: Atlanta is hiring Golden State’s Onsi Saleh as an assistant general manager. Saleh — who had been VP of Basketball Strategy and Team Counsel with ... Show more
Arizona Coyotes to relocate to Salt Lake City after being sold to Utah Jazz owner
azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2024/04/18/utah-jazz-owner-suggests-rumors-of-coyotes-leaving-are-pretty-true/73363270007/
Quick Glance: NHL Confirms Coyotes Sale, Move to Salt Lake City
- The team previously known as the Arizona Coyotes will be relocated to Utah by the NHL to play as a new franchise in the upcoming season, as announced by the league on Thursday.
- Smith Entertainment Group, represented by Ryan and Ashley Smith, acquired the team and its existing hockey assets from Alex Meruelo for $1.2 billion, as reported by sources to ESPN.
- Approval for the sale was granted during a virtual NHL board of governors meeting held on Thursday afternoon.
- The players, draft picks, and the hockey department of the Coyotes will move to Utah to compete for a new, yet-to-be-named franchise.
Keeler: CU Buffs’ Deion Sanders loses 15 guys in 17 days? It’s not them, Coach Prime. It’s you.
denverpost.com/2024/04/18/deion-sanders-cu-buffs-transfer-portal-losses/
Sean Stewart to Transfer, Becomes Duke's 10th Departure: Stewart is the seventh Duke player to enter the transfer portal.
si.com/college/2024/04/19/duke-sean-stewart-transfer-departure
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Caitlin Clark blocks Antonio Brown on social media after crude post: Caitlin Clark registered her first block with the Indiana Fever when she blocked former NFL ...
nypost.com/2024/04/19/sports/caitlin-clark-blocks-antonio-brown-on-social-media-after-crude-post/
New BS Podcast: Part One
—Favorite Round 1 NBA Storylines and “What Happens If…?” with @RobMahoney —The fall of the Warriors and what happens next with @loganmmurdock Show more
Victor Wembanyama Has Received 'Some Messages' from NBA Players Looking to Join Spurs
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117462-victor-wembanyama-has-received-some-messages-from-nba-players-looking-to-join-spurs
Already struggling, Arana and Fiberxers run into streaking Beermen: The string of losses can frustrate even a calm and collected player like Justin Arana ...
sports.inquirer.net/562322/already-struggling-arana-and-fiberxers-run-into-streaking-beermen
Mavs' Kyrie Irving: 'I Just Didn't Fit into' Team USA 2024 Olympic Basketball Roster
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117563-mavs-kyrie-irving-i-just-didnt-fit-into-team-usa-2024-olympic-basketball-roster
High-scoring transfer Lucy Olsen has committed to play final season at Iowa: At Villanova, she averaged 23.3 points per game last season as a junior
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/high-scoring-transfer-lucy-olsen-has-committed-to-play-final-season-at-iowa/
Nikola Jokic hosted his teammates at his house to drink and watch the Lakers-Pelicans play-in game, per @HarrisonWind .
Wholesome.
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: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
“We swept them last year. We swept them this year. They come in playing really well and hungry. They want to flip that script. Our players understand that ... Show more @HarrisonWind
Does Mark Pope still have time to build a contender for next season? ‘He’s turning heads.’
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287788840.html
Where will Paige Bueckers go in the 2025 WNBA Draft? Our big board projections: Stanford's Kiki Iriafen and LSU's Aneesah Morrow are other top prospects next ...
theathletic.com/5421511/2024/04/17/paige-bueckers-uconn-2025-wnba-draft-big-board/
Two hours after officially joining the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark became Fanatics' top selling draft pick in any draft night in history ... Show more @darrenrovell
USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/usc-valedictorian-banned-graduation-speech
BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287657255.html
HAPPENING NOW: Number 1 WNBA pick Caitlin Clark meets her Indiana Fever teammates. abcnews.go.com/Sports/caitlin-clark-helps-wnba-shatter-draft-viewership-record/story
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.
Video of 'The Sopranos' Pitching the Knicks to LeBron James in 2010 Has Finally Surfaced
si.com/nba/2024/04/16/lebron-james-knicks-sopranos-pitch-video-finally-surfaces
'Bayou Barbie' Angel Reese ready for her next act with Chicago Sky in WNBA: Angel Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky with the No. 7 pick in the WNBA draft and ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/draft/2024/04/15/chicago-sky-angel-reese-wnba-draft/73335710007/
Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans win play-in games to claim final two spots in NBA playoffs
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/04/19/heat-bulls-pelicans-kings-nba-play-in-tournament/73392128007/
Mark Pope’s debut was something else. ‘It felt like the best days of Kentucky basketball.’
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287672295.html
Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
Darvin Ham responds to talk about how Lakers should’ve thrown the Pelicans game to avoid playing the Nuggets:
“Just someone that got out of the insane asylum ... Show more @khobi_price
Jontay Porter bet on his own team, the Raptors, to lose, committing the ultimate cardinal sin in sports.
Not a bad bet when you look at it, though 🤷♂️
Arizona Transfer Oumar Ballo Commits to Indiana: The Hoosiers landed Ballo, the top center in the transfer portal.
si.com/college/2024/04/16/oumar-ball-commits-to-indiana
Nets plan to hire Kings’ Jordi Fernández as coach: Sources: Fernandez, 41, is considered one of the brightest assistant coaches in the NBA.
theathletic.com/5418476/2024/04/15/brooklyn-nets-jordi-fernandez-coach/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Top Assistant Coach Jordi Fernández Set to Lead Nets: Insiders
- Regarded as one of the most talented assistant coaches in the NBA, Jordi Fernández, 41, is set to take on the role of head coach.
- Insiders confirmed on Monday that the Nets are in the process of hiring associate head coach Jordi Fernández as their new head coach.
- Following the departure of Jacque Vaughn on Feb. 19, Nets' management, Sean Marks and Joe Tsai, initiated a thorough coaching search, conducting interviews with a wide range of candidates.
- In addition to Fernández, championship coach Mike Budenholzer and associate head coach Kevin Young emerged as finalists for the position, according to previous reports by The Athletic.
Houston Rockets: GM Rafael Stone gets contract extension: General manager has helped team rebuild since taking over Daryl Morey four seasons ago
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-gm-rafael-stone-contract-extension-19406150.php
Pat McAfee and the #Colts are pumped that Caitlin Clark is joining the Indiana Fever.
(🎥 @patmcafeeshow)
In second grade, Caitlin Clark wrote a note to herself, compiling her goals for the future – including playing in the WNBA.
Tonight ... Show more
Grayson Allen agrees to 4-year, $70M extension with Suns - ESPN: Suns guard Grayson Allen has agreed on a four-year, $70 million contract extension that includes ...
espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39947612/grayson-allen-agrees-4-year-70m-extension-suns
Caitlin Clarks WNBA rookie contract numbers with Indiana Fever revealed: The Iowa superstar is on a fouryear deal as the No 1 overall pick
247sports.com/article/caitlin-clarks-wnba-rookie-contract-numbers-with-indiana-fever-revealed-230491500/
Trae Young Candidly Addresses Future With Hawks After Play-In Loss: The All-Star guard made several things clear after another disappointing season in Atlanta.
si.com/nba/2024/04/19/hawks-trae-young-future-play-in-loss
Paid articlePaid Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions: The New Orleans Pelicans welcome the Los Angeles Lakers to Smoothie King Center Tuesday ...
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Onuralp Bitim has been diagnosed with a detached retina in his right eye and will be out for the remainder of the postseason, per @chicagobulls Prayers up 🙏
Inverness schoolgirl Samantha Slaven said she is still “shocked” after winning a free holiday on the final episode of Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway ... Show more www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6433281/inverness-winner-shares-olympic-dream/
Mike Greenberg says the Lakers should rest LeBron James and Anthony Davis tomorrow and tank vs the Pelicans 😳
(🎥 @GetUpESPN )
Lakers need to duck Nuggets by losing on purpose to Pelicans in NBA play-in tournament
sbnation.com/nba/2024/4/14/24130524/lakers-nuggets-pelicans-nba-playoffs-play-in-tank-anthony-davis-injury
FINAL Western Conference 1-10 standings:
1.) OKC
2.) Nuggets
3.) Wolves
4.) Clippers
5.) Mavs
6.) Suns
7.) Pelicans
8.) Lakers
9.) Kings
10.) GSW
Report: NBA executive pegs Knicks as perfect trade destination for Anthony Davis: An anonymous general manager mentioned the New York Knicks as an ideal trade ...
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/lakers/report-nba-executive-pegs-knicks-as-perfect-trade-destination-for-anthony-davis/
New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287672535.html
Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the transfer portal after one season with Kentucky basketball
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287663055.html
GTA FINDS ZION ON BACK-TO-BACK SLAMS FOR THE TIE 🗣️
4Q OF LAKERS-PELICANS LIVE NOW ON TNT 🍿
Sources - Coyotes players told team is relocating to Utah - ESPN: Arizona Coyotes players were informed Friday that the team is relocating to Utah ...
espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/39931044/arizona-coyotes-players-informed-team-relocation-utah
Quick Glance: Reports suggest Arizona Coyotes potentially relocating to Salt Lake City
- Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong traveled to Edmonton to brief the team on relocation rumors.
- According to multiple reports, the team was reportedly informed about an upcoming relocation to Salt Lake City.
- Two schedules were created for the upcoming season, one for Salt Lake City and one for Arizona.
- There are still uncertainties surrounding the future of the franchise, with an official announcement of the sale scheduled for April 18.
Philadelphia 76ers unveil sculpture of Allen Iverson: The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled a sculpture of Allen Iverson at their practice facility on Friday ...
apnews.com/article/philadelphia-76ers-iverson-statue-93a6315114d0ef34a58aab4872639fb9
Another Five-Star Kentucky Commit Plans to Re-Open Recruitment After John Calipari Departure
si.com/college/2024/04/15/kentucky-boogie-fland-release
The NHL has facilitated a sale of the Coyotes to the owners of the Utah Jazz and the team will begin playing in Salt Lake City next season, according to ESPN.
Fans betting Fever will take Caitlin Clark in WNBA draft. Where they're putting their money
usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/04/13/caitlin-clark-wnba-fever-schedule/73301351007/
NBA source claims Knicks will try to max Jalen Brunson out as soon as possible: ‘He has a $100M decision coming’
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/new-york-knicks/nba-source-claims-knicks-will-try-to-max-jalen-brunson-out-as-soon-as-possible-he-has-a-100m-decision-coming/
LeBron James has won both Play-In games he has played in 👑
He leads the (8) Lakers against the (7) Pelicans on Tuesday.
Paul Hansch is the last coal dealer in Emden: Paul Hansch, the last coal dealer in Emden, shares vivid memories of his craft and the family tradition since 1925 ...
nwzonline.de/emden/kohlenhandlung-lorbecki-paul-hansch-ist-der-letzte-kohlenhaendler-von-emden_a_4,1,701308962.html
Jeff Sheppard ‘pumped up’ for the Mark Pope era to begin. ‘This is going to be awesome.’
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287624765.html
The Brooklyn Nets are not giving up on Ben Simmons and intend to keep him on the roster for next season, per @NetsDaily & @NYPost_Lewis
Celtics, Jrue Holiday Agree to Four-Year Contract Extension, per Report: Jrue Holiday is sticking around in Boston on a brand new four-year, $135 million deal.
si.com/nba/2024/04/10/jrue-holiday-celtics-four-year-contract-extension
Quick Glance: Celtics Extend Contract with Jrue Holiday for $135 Million over 4 Years: Sources
- The Celtics reached an agreement on Wednesday with guard Jrue Holiday for a four-year, $135 million contract extension, as confirmed by league sources. The news of the deal was initially reported by ESPN. Holiday was part of the trade last offseason where the Bucks traded him to the Celtics in exchange for players and two first-round picks. Prior to that, the Blazers acquired Holiday in a three-team deal involving player exchanges. Holiday, aged 33, boasts a two-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team accolades. He clinched an NBA championship with the Bucks in 2021. Throughout the 2023-24 season, Holiday is averaging 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
- Once again, the Celtics successfully negotiated a significant offseason addition into accepting a reduction in salary for an extension. Al Horford agreed to a two-year, $60 million extension following his trade to Boston in the summer, and now Holiday will forego his $37.4 million player option to kickstart an extension beginning at approximately $30 million annually. This extension provides Holiday with security well into his late 30s, while also retaining a player option post the potential salary spike from the next TV deal. Holiday promptly assumed the role of the team's defensive leader upon arriving in Boston. His adaptability and leadership in coordinating the team's defensive schemes contributed to Boston achieving the league's second-best defensive rating.
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The Cavs may be forced to trade Donovan Mitchell if he doesn’t agree to an extension this summer, per @TheSteinLine “Mitchell will be entering the final guaranteed ... Show more
BREAKING: After arriving in a blockbuster offseason trade, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has agreed on a four-year, $135 million contract extension ... Show more @GlushonSM
Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure: Ellen Calipari said she’s supportive of John Calipari as new coach of Arkansas and thanked ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287545535.html
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez Reportedly Planned To Reduce Wolves' Payroll Below Luxury Tax
espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39915638/alex-rodriguez-marc-lore-planned-timberwolves-roster-payroll-cuts-concerning-glen-taylor
Daniel Gafford says his home was robbed and ‘left in shambles’ right before Dallas Mavericks trade
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/daniel-gafford-says-his-home-was-robbed-and-left-in-shambles-right-before-dallas-mavericks-trade/
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