Category: Basketball
Klay Thompson’s Parting Request to Steph Curry Before Departing
[ad_1] 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,…
Analyzing Paul George’s Potential Impact on the Sixers: 4 Key Observations
[ad_1] 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…
Mychal Thompson Shares Thoughts on Klay’s Decision to Sign with Mavericks instead of Lakers
[ad_1] 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…
Detroit Pistons to ink Cade Cunningham to record-breaking contract
[ad_1] 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…
Experienced Player Paul George Commits to Join 76ers in Free Agency
[ad_1] 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…
Zach Edey focuses on NBA preparation with Grizzlies, opts out of Olympics participation
[ad_1] 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…
Rich Paul, agent to LeBron James, suggests that the Lakers star may be willing to take a pay cut to assist the team
[ad_1] Just as agent Rich Paul anticipated this weekend, his client LeBron James has decided to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Lakers, which is worth $51.4 million for the following campaign, as he will look to work out a new deal with the franchise. The 39-year-old had until 5…
Gregg Popovich Successfully Persuades Chris Paul to Join Spurs on One-Year Contract
[ad_1] After becoming a free agent this past weekend, Chris Paul has already decided where he will play what potentially could turn out to be his last season of his NBA career. The veteran guard signed a one-year deal worth more than $11 million with the Spurs, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski this Sunday. After…
Analyzing Basketball: Latest News, Scores, Stats, and Standings
[ad_1] Krka Novo Mesto (Liga Nova KBM) signed 21-year old international power forward Tibor Mirtic (202cm-2003) for upcoming 2024-25 season. Mirtic has played for the last four years at Helios Suns in the Liga Nova KBM. In 24 games he had 14.6ppg, 7.1rpg (#2 in the league), 2.2apg and 1.0spg last season. He helped them…
Professional Basketball Coverage: Latest News, Scores, Stats, In-Depth Analysis, and Standings
[ad_1] Valencia Basket (Liga Endesa) tabbed 28-year old American (has also North Macedonian passport) 208cm power forward Ethan Happ (college: Wisconsin) for new season. Happ is a well-known player in Spanish Liga Endesa as he played most recently at Gran Canaria (Liga Endesa). In 36 games he averaged 12.3ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.0apg and 1.2spg last season….