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Valencia Basket (Liga Endesa) signed American power forward Matt Costello for the upcoming season. Costello, who stands at 208cm, holds both American and Ivorian passports and played college basketball at Michigan State. He spent the last three years with Baskonia, averaging 11.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in the Spanish Liga Endesa…
Bronny James Faces Critics on Debut Day with Lakers
Bronny James being drafted by the Lakers was always going to attract intense criticism and cries of nepotism. James says he’s aware of what’s being said about him online and addressed the criticism during his first official day on the job with the Lakers on Tuesday. “I’ve already seen it on social media and stuff,…
Draymond Green’s Reaction to Klay Thompson’s Departure: A Professional Perspective
Draymond Green revealed details about the conversation when Klay Thompson informed him and Steph Curry about his departure from the Golden State Warriors on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show. “I don’t really now how I feel about it,” he said. “Klay told us last week. I don’t know who he told but…
Paul George Comes to Defense of 76ers Rookie Jared McCain Amid TikTok Backlash
He hasn’t even played one game in the NBA yet, but 76ers rookie Jared McCain is already getting trolled big time. McCain was drafted as the number 16 overall pick by the Sixers in last week’s draft. As well as being a baller, McCain has a large social following of 1.2 million people on TikTok…
Klay Thompson’s Parting Request to Steph Curry Before Departing
The Splash Brothers are no longer, since Klay Thompson signed with Dallas and he had one parting request for Steph Curry, according to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. “It’s been a layered five-year path to this divorce, splintering last season, sprouting earlier and finalizing in the last couple weeks, where —among the conversations Thompson had, league…
Analyzing Paul George’s Potential Impact on the Sixers: 4 Key Observations
Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. George shot 45.4 percent on catch-and-shoot threes in 2023-24 and has ranked in the 90th percentile or better in steal rate 10 times throughout his 14-year career, as reported by Cleaning the Glass. After months of speculation and increasingly firm reporting,…
Mychal Thompson Shares Thoughts on Klay’s Decision to Sign with Mavericks instead of Lakers
The Thompson family has a strong connection to the Lakers, with Klay Thompson having the opportunity to join the franchise but ultimately deciding to sign with the Mavericks. Klay’s father, Mychal Thompson, is a two-time NBA champion with the Showtime Lakers and currently serves as the team’s radio color commentator. Given this background, it seemed…
Detroit Pistons to ink Cade Cunningham to record-breaking contract
Cade Cunningham is set to make history in Detroit, as he’s agreeing to a rookie max extension of five years worth $226 million, which is 25% of the 2025-26 projected salary cap. A source around the NBA told the press this past Sunday that the contract could even reach $270 million if the young star…
Experienced Player Paul George Commits to Join 76ers in Free Agency
Ever since the weekend, Paul George had already informed his team that he was negotiating with another team. Initially, discussions were held with the Warriors to become the next star, but ultimately the 76ers emerged as the front-runners to secure the veteran. Leading the breaking news was ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who confirmed that the player’s…
Zach Edey focuses on NBA preparation with Grizzlies, opts out of Olympics participation
Zach Edey finally found his place in the big stage, after years of controversy that suggested he didn’t have what it took to go professional. After last week’s 2024 NBA Draft, he was picked by the Grizzlies and all he’s thinking about now is preparing for the start of the campaign. This is why the…