The Chicago Bulls are entering the offseason with the expectation that guard Lonzo Ball will not be ready to play next season, team vice president Arturas Karnisovas has revealed. Ball, 25, missed all of the 2022-23 season and underwent cartilage transplant surgery on his left knee in March, the third surgery on his knee since…
The selection of 19-year-old basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama by the San Antonio Spurs was a must-see. The first round of the NBA draft averaged a record 4,928,000 viewers on ESPN and ABC, according to Nielsen. This is the third year that the first round has been on both networks.It was also the most-viewed program across…
Nike released a statement in response to the NBA suspending Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for 25 games of the upcoming season, siding with the high-flying star “on and off the court.” Morant, 23, received the hefty suspension due to brandishing a firearm on social media a second time despite an eight-game punishment after the…
Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball player, is in the process of selling the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA franchise has announced. The team will be sold to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, with Plotkin already holding a minority stake in the Hornets since 2019. Schnall, on the other…
During Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets, former UFC champion Conor McGregor found himself involved in a midgame bit that took an unexpected turn. McGregor inadvertently knocked out the Miami Heat mascot, known as Burnie, during a stoppage in the third quarter, causing concern and requiring medical…
Nikola Jokić continues to rewrite the history books with his exceptional performances, and Game 3 of the NBA Finals was no exception for the Denver Nuggets’ record-breaking star. In the Nuggets’ impressive 109-94 victory over the Miami Heat on the road, Jokić etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player ever…
Michael Jordan is one of the most famous names, not only in basketball, but across sports. Heck, his popularity transcends the boundaries of sports and breached other aspects of the world as well. He’s also the richest athlete and a big part of that money comes from his deal with Nike. That often leaves people…
The New York Knicks managed to keep their season alive after winning Game 5 against the Miami Heat, which resulted in a Game 6. Following the victory, Julius Randle, the Knicks’ player, found his wife, Kendra, and the couple shared a kiss. However, one former NBA player did not approve of the postgame celebration. Kenyon…
This past weekend was a big one for sports in the USA, with several major events drawing in crowds, including celebrities. The Kentucky Derby and Miami Grand Prix were among the top headlines, but the NBA Playoffs also drew in big names. The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Golden State Warriors, and with…
LeBron James, whose Los Angeles Lakers are just two wins away from the West finals, spoke to the press on Saturday and said he was confident his team could go far after roster changes in February. “I knew we could play good basketball. I knew that. I knew that my teammates play for each other,…
