Pacers, T.J. McConnell Agree to Four-Year, $45M Extension
The Indiana Pacers and reserve guard T.J. McConnell have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension that takes him through the 2028-29 season, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports announced on Friday. McConnell, 32, had been...
Clippers, Ivica Zubac Agree to Three-Year, $58.6M Extension
The Los Angeles Clippers and center Ivica Zubac have agreed to a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension, tying him to the franchise for $70 million through the 2027-2028 season, his agents Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of Excel informed ESPN...
LeBron James Reacts to Tragic Deaths of NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau, His Brother Matthew
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared a heartfelt message on X following the tragic deaths of NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau. LeBron James offers his thoughts and prayers to the Gaudr...
Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium to Host 2031 NCAA Men’s Final Four
The NCAA Men’s Final Four is heading to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2031 after the COVID-19 pandemic nixed the city’s previous bid four years ago. The Division I Men’s Basketball Committee announced Thursday that the...
Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan Crashes $240K Porsche In Texas
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan crashed his $240,000 Porsche 911 GT3 RS on a highway in Texas last weekend, per a source that confirmed the incident to TMZ Sports. San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan was heading south in the 15800 block of ...
Stephen Curry, Warriors Agree to One-Year, $62.6M Extension
Two-time MVP guard Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors agreed to a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension, his agent, Jeff Austin of Octagon, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was onl...
Celtics Sign Lonnie Walker IV to Exhibit 10 Contract
The Boston Celtics are signing free-agent guard Lonnie Walker IV to an Exhibit 10 contract, his agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, told The Athletic’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Boston Celtics guard Lonnie Walker IV will likely play...
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Will Be Ready For Training Camp
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will be ready for training camp on Oct. 1 as he recovers from a knee injury. The last time Leonard was spotted on the court was in July at Team USA’s camp in Las Vegas before he was replaced on the roster by B...
Gonzaga Forward Steele Venters Suffers Season-Ending Achilles Injury
Gonzaga forward Steele Venters will miss his second consecutive season after tearing his left Achilles tendon this week, the men’s basketball program announced Tuesday. Gonzaga wing Steele Venters averaged 13.5 points, 3.0 rebounds per game with ...
Malika Andrews Marries Fellow ESPN Reporter Dave McMenamin
ESPN host Malika Andrews married ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin at their Bay Area wedding on Aug. 24, which is Kobe Bryant Day. Andrews, who is the host of “NBA Today,” and McMenamin, a longtime NBA reporter who makes regular appearances on the daily sho...