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Jake C

Jul 23 min read

Paul George to 76ers, Klay Thompson to Mavericks, Donovan Mitchell Re-Signing with Cavaliers the Latest Free Agency Roundup

Two big names are on the move, with Paul George heading to the Philadelphia 76ers and Klay Thompson going to Dallas in a sign-and-trade...

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Jake C

Jul 13 min read

2024 NBA Free Agency Opens: Big Deals on Day 1

The 2024 NBA free agency period opened on Sunday, the annual summer frenzy when teams look to improve on the previous year in hopes of...

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Jake C

Jun 301 min read

Detroit Pistons Hire J.B. Bickerstaff as Head Coach

J.B. Bickerstaff has found a new coaching home, within the division of his old team. Bickerstaff will be moving a couple hours east as he...

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Jake C

Jun 282 min read

New Orleans Pelicans Acquire Dejounte Murray from Atlanta Hawks

The New Orleans Pelicans now have their point guard. On Friday evening, the Pelicans traded for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, at...

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Jake C

Jun 281 min read

Andrew Wiggins Not Playing for Canada at 2024 Paris Olympics

Andrew Wiggins will not be playing for Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics next month, according to the Athletic’s Anthony Slater. It...

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Jake C

Jun 272 min read

Dream Come True: LeBron to Play with Son Bronny on Lakers

It had never happened in the NBA. Until today. As widely speculated, Bronny James was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers at number 55 on...

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Jake C

Jun 274 min read

2024 NBA Draft Day 1 Recap

Day 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday evening. Here is the rundown of picks: ATL - Zaccharie Risacher, SF, France WAS -...

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Jake C

Jun 252 min read

New York Knicks Acquire Mikal Bridges from Brooklyn Nets in Blockbuster Deal

The New York Knicks have traded for forward Mikal Bridges, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In the deal, the Brooklyn Nets are...

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Jake C

Jun 241 min read

Cleveland Cavaliers Hiring Kenny Atkinson as Next Head Coach

Kenny Atkinson is the new head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Shams Charania. The Cavaliers are bringing in Atkinson to...

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Jake C

Jun 201 min read

Oklahoma City Thunder Acquire Alex Caruso from Chicago Bulls for Josh Giddey

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for All-NBA defender Alex Caruso on Thursday afternoon....

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Jake C

Jun 202 min read

JJ Redick in Los Angeles Brings Pressure, Expectation

JJ Redick has signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to become their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian...

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Jake C

Jun 191 min read

Detroit Pistons Fire Monty Williams After One Season

The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Monty Williams, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It is Pistons’ President of Basketball...

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Jake C

Jun 182 min read

Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays, 1931-2024

Another sporting legend has died, with the San Francisco Giants announcing that Willie Mays passed away Tuesday at the age of 93. “There...

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Jake C

Jun 172 min read

Boston Celtics Win Banner #18

At long last, the Boston Celtics have their 18th NBA championship. The Celtics, hosting the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 on Monday night,...

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Jake C

Jun 151 min read

Charles Barkley Retiring from Broadcasting After Next Season

Charles Barkley is leaving broadcasting after the 2024-2025 NBA season. The 61-year-old Barkley announced his decision during NBA TV’s...

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Jake C

Jun 124 min read

Jerry West, 1938-2024

Jerry West has passed away. The man who became the NBA logo in 1969, synonymous with basketball fans worldwide, was 86 years old. West's...

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Jake C

Jun 113 min read

Dan Hurley Staying with UConn More About Connecticut Than Los Angeles

University of Connecticut head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley chose on Monday to stay with his program rather than take the Los...

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Jake C

Jun 91 min read

RIP to NBA Legend Chet Walker

Hall of Fame forward Chet Walker passed away, it was announced on Saturday, at the age of 84. Walker was a seven-time All-Star selection...

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Jake C

Jun 83 min read

Caitlin Clark’s Time for Team USA Will Come, It’s Just Not Time Yet

Since making her WNBA debut, Caitlin Clark has created an unintentional but constant conversation about her presence and place in women’s...

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Jake C

Jun 56 min read

2024 NBA Finals Preview

Two teams remaining. One to remain standing as NBA champions. The 2024 NBA Finals begin Thursday, June 6 in Boston, M.A. The Boston...

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