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KK Dubrava Furnir Zagreb (Premijer Liga) inked 22-year old Serbian 213cm center Mihailo Musikic. Musikic already started the season at KK Podgorica Bemax in Montenegrin Erste Liga. In only one game he had 3 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal and 1 block. He represented Serbia at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Tbilisi…
Steve Kerr minimizes impact of Jonathan Kuminga’s contract extension setback
As we have grown accustomed now, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Golden State camp just as we are entering a new season, is if Jonathan Kuminga actually has a long-term place in the team, or if he’s eventually set to be traded. As the player will become a restricted free agent next summer,…
LaMelo Ball: Tre Mann has been a scoring machine
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball praised Tre Mann’s bench heroics after Wednesday’s 110-105 road win vs. the Houston Rockets (24 points/6 rebounds/1 assist/1 block/8-16 FG/4-8 3-PT/4-4 FT/+2 +/-). (via Charlotte Hornets): “He get straight to it. I’ve known Tre for a minute, too, he been a bucket. So that’s my boy, and he be rocking…
Top NBA Player Prop Bets for October 24, 2024
We’re back with many attractive options to bet on across tonight’s NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best basketball bets for Thursday, October 24, 2024. TODAYS TOP 5 VOAT PICKS 1. JAYSON TATUM UNDER 25+ PTS– Our model is projecting Tatum to…
Jalen Green’s $106 million contract: How it provides trade flexibility for the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green recently signed a groundbreaking three-year, $106 million rookie contract extension. The deal, which includes a player option in the third season, represents a significant financial milestone for Green. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst speculated that Green’s contract could be designed for a future trade. Speaking on The Hoop Collective podcast, Windhorst…
NBA Cracks Down on Fouls, But Physical Play Still Rampant in 2024-25
The NBA adjusted officiating midseason, reducing foul calls and allowing more physicality. This approach, implemented last season, will continue in the 2024-25 season, according to the league. The graph shows a significant drop in shooting fouls on 2-point attempts following the change, highlighting the shift in game officiating. The NBA made huge officiating adjustment halfway…
Record-breaking number of international players in the NBA reaches 125
The NBA tied a record for international representation with 125 international players on opening night rosters for the 2024-25 season. This milestone highlights the league’s growing global reach, with players hailing from 40 different countries. Leading the way is Canada, with 21 players, continuing its dominance as the most represented country outside of the United…
LeBron and his son Bronny James face legal trouble following a lawsuit filed after a car accident
LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny, are facing legal action related to a car crash from 2022. TMZ Sports reports that a lawsuit was filed against the Los Angeles Lakers players on Tuesday in Los Angeles County. The lawsuit, submitted by plaintiffs April Almanza Lopez and Kiara Rae McGillen, claims they were driving on…
Deputy Commissioner: NBA Looks to Invest in European Basketball Opportunities
The NBA is actively exploring investment opportunities in European basketball. Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announced ongoing discussions with FIBA regarding potential investments that could enhance the sport’s presence in Europe, according to AFP, via Barron’s. Tatum described this as an “untapped opportunity” for the NBA to grow the game. He highlighted the significance of collaborating…
Former President Obama Critiques the State of the NBA All-Star Game
Barack Obama has spoken for the whole of America, hell, the whole world when he roasted the appalling state of the All-Star game. The All-Star game used to be the pinnacle of the sport, where the best of the best players would come together and battle it out. But now, it has been reduced to…