Category: Basketball
Scotty Pippen Jr. and Grizzlies agree to a deal
[ad_1] Scotty Pippen Jr., a former guard for the Lakers, has reached an agreement on a two-way contract with the Grizzlies, as confirmed by agent Erika Ruiz in a tweet by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The contract spans two years, encompassing the current season and extending into 2024/25. In his debut season in 2022/23, Pippen, the…
Knicks Owner Accused of Sexual Assault and Setting Up Woman for Weinstein Attack
[ad_1] Knicks owner James Dolan has been accused of sexual assault and trafficking in a lawsuit that also names Harvey Weinstein. A woman filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday accusing Dolan of pressuring her into unwanted sex and then lining up an encounter with her and Weinstein, whom she claims sexually assaulted her. Dolan is…
Ohio State hires Ross Bjork as AD: Ex-Texas A&M, Ole Miss administrator tapped to replace Gene Smith
[ad_1] Ohio State has hired Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork to fill the same role for the Buckeyes, the school announced Tuesday. Bjork, who has experience across the SEC, replaces longtime Buckeyes administrator Gene Smith, who announced his retirement in August 2023 after serving in the position for 18 years. Bjork will begin his…
Jacque Vaughn: We’re just in a position right now where you’ve gotta perform
[ad_1] Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn talked about performance-based lineups after Monday’s 96-95 home loss vs. the Miami Heat (3-game losing streak/16-23 record). (via YES Network): Reporter: “On Spencer [Dinwiddie], he’s obviously been struggling for an extended period now. But over these last six games, the shot attempts are way down and doesn’t feel…
Everyone to blame for Eagles’ epic collapse; Bills get another shot at Chiefs
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Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award on MLK Day
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, MA (January 16, 2024) – On MLK Day, legendary artist, actor, basketball enthusiast, and co-founder of the BIG3 professional basketball league, Ice Cube, achieved another milestone in his illustrious career as he was honored with the prestigious Naismith Hall of Fame Award. Adding to his already impressive collection of accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk…
Court Report: Tom Izzo says he won’t retire in 2024, but when he does, he’ll probably do it like Nick Saban
[ad_1] When Tom Izzo was picked as Jud Heathcote’s successor at Michigan State in the early ’90s, he received counsel from then-Spartans football coach George Perles. At that point, Perles oversaw the football program and doubled as MSU’s athletic director; he was the one who cleared Izzo as coach-in-waiting. When that happened, Perles told the…
Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro: He wants to be known/recognized as a winner
[ad_1] Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra praised Tyler Herro’s two-way play following last night’s 96-95 road win vs. the Brooklyn Nets (29 points/11 rebounds/2 assists/11-22 FG/4-11 3-PT/3-4 FT/+ 16 +/-). (via Bally Sports Sun): “In general, Tyler’s defense has really improved the last two years, and this year he had an intention to be…
Court Report: Tom Izzo says he won’t retire in 2024, but when he does, he’ll likely do it how Nick Saban did
[ad_1] When Tom Izzo was picked as Jud Heathcote’s successor at Michigan State in the early ’90s, he received counsel from then-Spartans football coach George Perles. At that point, Perles oversaw the football program and doubled as MSU’s athletic director; he was the one who cleared Izzo as coach-in-waiting. When that happened, Perles told the…
Jae Crowder cleared to return on Wednesday
[ad_1] The Milwaukee Bucks have regained their momentum in the past few weeks, and now they are also benefiting from improved player health. Jae Crowder has received medical clearance to make his return to the court for Milwaukee in Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Crowder had been sidelined for over two months after undergoing…