Assistant coach and former NBA player Tiago Splitter was named interim coach of the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday after Chauncey Billup…
Category: Pro Basketball
FBI Probe Uncovers Damon Jones’ Role in Leaking LeBron James Injury Info for Mafia-Linked Betting Ring
Court documents from a federal investigation reveal that former NBA player and coach Damon Jones—a longtime friend of LeBron James—allegedly leaked confidential injury details about the Lakers star as part of a massive prop betting scheme. The revelations stem from an FBI probe into an illegal gambling network with ties to organized crime. According to…
NBA Gambling Scandal: Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones Arrested in Widening Federal Investigation
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday as part of a pair of investigations r…
Edgecombe scores most points in NBA debut since Wilt as 76ers top Celtics 117-116
VJ Edgecombe stole the show Wednesday at TD Garden, dropping 34 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 117-116 season-opening victory over the Bo…
NBC’s $27 Billion NBA Deal Faces Early Skepticism Despite Hopes for Long-Term Growth
NBC’s highly publicized $27 billion deal to regain NBA broadcasting rights has sparked debate inside the network, with some executives expressing skepticism about whether the massive investment will ultimately pay off. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing anonymous insiders, NBC could face annual losses between $500 million and $1.4 billion during the early…
Pacers extend Aaron Nesmith on 2-year, $40.4M deal
The Indiana Pacers and forward Aaron Nesmith reached an agreement Monday on a two-year, $40.4-million contract extension, his agent told Sha…
Nuggets sign Christian Braun to 5-year, $125M rookie extension
The Denver Nuggets and guard Christian Braun agreed to a five-year, $125-million rookie extension, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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Hawks sign Dyson Daniels to 4-year, $100M rookie extension
The Atlanta Hawks and guard Dyson Daniels agreed to a four-year, $100-million rookie contract extension, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charani…
Kevin Durant Becomes the Highest Career Earner in NBA History with New $90 Million Extension
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has reached another milestone — not just on the court, but in financial history. The two-time NBA champion has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension with Houston, according to his business partner and Boardroom CEO, Rich Kleiman. The deal includes a player option for the 2027–28 season, ensuring…
Warriors waive Seth Curry
The Golden State Warriors have waived guard Seth Curry with the expectation that he will return to the team at some point in the first coupl…