Category: Basketball
Kristaps Porzingis to undergo surgery for unusual injury, ruling him out of Olympics
One of the key elements behind Boston’s 18th championship title came from a Latvian big man, who powered his way through a rare left leg injury to compete in the NBA Finals against Dallas. Despite his pains, Kristaps Porzingis dominated the court every time he stepped on it during the series, but now must confront…
Former Celtics assistant Charles Lee named new head coach of the Hornets
At 39-years of age, Charles Lee will get his first chance to head coach in the NBA, as the former Celtics assistant will take over the role in Charlotte this upcoming season. Despite his lack of experience leading the pack, he’s already been part of two championship teams; the Bucks’ 2021 title and this past…
Josh Giddey aims to tap into his full potential with an expanded role in Chicago
In one of the first shocks of the summer, Josh Giddey was traded out to Chicago in exchange for Alex Caruso, who will now become one of Oklahoma City’s most tenured guards. This Tuesday, the Australian confirmed that he did tell his former GM Sam Presti that he did not want to come off the…
Lakers’ Head Coach JJ Redick: Breaking Down His Contract, Salary, Net Worth, and More
User Note: This page is updated as of Wednesday, June 26, 2024. After retiring from the NBA in 2021, JJ Redick transformed himself into one of the best sports media personalities on the planet (even creating a podcast with LeBron James). But it seems like there was an itch that still needed scratching, as Redick…
Exploring the Details of Suns Coach Mike Budenholzer’s Contract, Salary, and Net Worth
User Note: This page is updated as of Wednesday, June 26, 2024. After taking a year off of coaching, the 2022 NBA Champion Mike Budenholzer is back at the helm. But this time, he is taking on the challenge of guiding the Phoenix Suns – a team with a wonky roster construction and very few…
NBA Stars Share Thoughts on Paul George Possibly Joining Golden State Warriors
Current NBA players have shared their opinions about the rumors that the Warriors are interested in Clippers star Paul George. Pelicans guard CJ McCollum thinks that PG-13 needs to decide what his priorities are before making a decision. “He has to decide what matters most to him,” McCollum said on NBA Today. “Does he want…
Charles Lee’s Contract, Salary, Net Worth, and Other Financial Details as Head Coach of the Hornets
User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Charlotte Hornets have been on a highway to nowhere for quite some time now, failing to make it out of the first round of the playoffs since 2002. Now, they have enlisted the highly-touted assistant coach from the world-champion Boston Celtics, Charles…
Kenny Atkinson’s Contract, Salary, Net Worth, and Other Key Details with the Cavaliers
User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA, featuring four players who have been named to All-Star teams in recent years (Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Darius Garland) or have All-Star potential (Evan Mobley). The challenge lies in…
Brian Keefe’s Contract, Salary, Net Worth, and Other Details as Washington Wizards Coach
User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. After Wes Unseld Jr. was dismissed from his coaching duties midway through the season, the Washington Wizards asked (one of Unseld’s assistants) Brian Keefe to fill in as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Apparently, they were so happy…
JJ Redick Addresses Allegations of Using Racial Slur Made by Duke University Alum
Less than 48 hours into his tenure as head coach of the Lakers, JJ Redick is already facing controversy. Redick, a former star basketball player at Duke with a 15-year NBA career, has been accused by Halleemah Nash, an author, speaker, and Duke alum, of using a racial slur. “I’ve only been called the N…