The Miami Heat are infamous at this point for signing contributors off of the street — Caleb Martin, Gabe Vincent, Duncan Robinson. They’ve too quietly reloaded their chest of higher-profile young talent, with the 2022 27th overall pick Nikola Jovic as possibly the most consequential. Jovic didn’t play much as a rookie and to begin…
The Mavericks have high hopes for Jaden Hardy’s continued development, especially with key backcourt piece Dante Exum sidelined after undergoing wrist surgery. Hardy’s impressive preseason performances, including his 21-point game against the Memphis Grizzlies, provide a basis for his readiness to contribute. As the Mavericks prepare for the regular season, Hardy’s ability to grow as a playmaker and…
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington and his wife Alisah Chanel are one of the most social media active NBA couples. Chanel regularly shares updates about her life with her followers. Chanel posted an image of a new addition to her glamorous accessories collection. She shared an Instagram story of a Louis Vuitton limited edition silver monogram miroir handbag,…
Former Toronto Raptors coach Sam Mitchell and Chris Miles hosted NBA TV’s Friday coverage of the game between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. They had superb chemistry and went back and forth about the game. Things went sideways when the issue about Dubs coach Steve Kerr not getting an Olympic gold medal came up. Mitchell…
Former NBA star Steve Francis criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham. Francis accused the Lakers of being swayed by Redick’s broadcasting background and his college career at Duke, despite Redick having no prior coaching experience at the professional level. “I love basketball, but…
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr provided an update on star forward Andrew Wiggins ahead of the team’s 109-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Wiggins, who has missed all three preseason games due to illness, is close to returning. Coach Kerr confirmed the one-time champion has resumed training with the team but has not participated…
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard’s ex-wife Kay’la Lillard dropped an emotional reaction to their firstborn son, Damian Jr., entering first grade. Kay’la took to Instagram to share a snap of the six-year-old and coupled it with a proud caption. “😭 my 1st grader ❤️” Kay’la captioned her IG story. Damian Lillard has three children with his…
According to Todo Fichajes (via SportBIBLE), Liverpool have agreed on a deal to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan in the summer of 2025. The Netherlands international is in the final year of his contract with the Italian giants and is available on a free transfer at the end of the current campaign. The Reds…
Former NBA champions-turned-podcast co-hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson have yet to interview Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan on their renowned “All The Smoke” podcast. However, Barnes remains optimistic they can land a sit-down with “His Airness.” Since launching “All The Smoke” in October 2019, Barnes and Jackson have become two of the NBA podcasting world’s preeminent voices. They…
Lauri Markkanen enters the 2024-25 season as the centerpiece of the Utah Jazz, and he is looking to build on a strong campaign where he averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over 55 games. Although Utah missed the playoffs in the ultra-competitive Western Conference last year, the franchise remains optimistic about its future with Markkanen…
