Category: Sports

Jaylen Brown Says He Was Willing to Stay in Boston Before Celtics Traded Him to Philadelphia

Brandon King

Credit Getty Images via AFP – Scanpix According to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, Brown was vacationing overseas when he discovered that Boston had attempted to trade him to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Brown was on a month long vacation that included stops in China, Africa and Europe when news of the Celtics’ trade discussions reached him. After the potential deal fell through, Brown reportedly informed Boston that he was willing to remain with the organization. However, the Celtics told him that they intended to trade…

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Kelsey Mitchell’s Indiana Fever Future in Question: Could the WNBA Star Join Angel Reese, Sabrina Ionescu or Gabby Williams?

Brandon King

Is Kelsey Mitchell preparing to turn the page on her Indiana Fever career? The WNBA offseason is already generating plenty of conversation, and Mitchell’s future has become one of the biggest developing storylines. Social media speculation intensified after fans noticed that Mitchell no longer follows the Indiana Fever’s official Instagram account. An additional report has alleged that the All-Star guard has told teammates, family members and coaches that she does not intend to return to Indiana for the 2027 WNBA season. Those claims have not been independently confirmed, and Mitchell…

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Nikola Jokić’s Future With Denver Nuggets Is Not Guaranteed, NBA Insider Says

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The Denver Nuggets may have some uncertainty surrounding the future of their franchise superstar. According to NBA insider Tim Kawakami, Nikola Jokić’s decision to sign a long-term contract extension with Denver is not guaranteed, despite expectations that the three-time NBA MVP will ultimately remain with the organization. “I’ve been hearing this for a little while. It’s an open thing. It’s an open thing. He’s very likely to go back to Denver, but it’s an open thing. There’s nothing guaranteed about him going back to sign a long extension with Denver,”…

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Tennessee Basketball Players Negotiate Model CBA, Offering Potential Blueprint for College Sports

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College athletics could be approaching another major turning point, and the University of Tennessee is giving the sports world a potential preview. Tennessee men’s basketball players have negotiated a model collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with university leadership, becoming what is believed to be the first college team to put together a model agreement through a player-led negotiation process. The process was facilitated by Athletes.org, an organization advocating for college athlete representation and collective bargaining. Three Tennessee players were selected to represent the team during negotiations: graduate student Tyler Lundblade, junior…

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant Back New Futures Basketball League for High School Players

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image via NBA.com LeBron James and Kevin Durant are expanding their influence in basketball beyond the professional level. The two NBA superstars are backing a new high school basketball league called the Futures Basketball League (FBL), which plans to launch with 12 teams in April 2027. One of the league’s most notable features is its proposed compensation structure. Eligible players could receive their name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation in cash, equity, or a combination of both. What We Know About Futures Basketball League The inaugural season will feature 120…

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Seven Tigers Score in Double Figures as Tennessee State Hammers Fisk 123-73

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73 Fisk 123 Winner TSU Team 1 2 F Fisk 36  37  73 TSU 54  69  123 mm NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State put on an offensive clinic Monday night, overwhelming Fisk University 123-73 in the Battle of Jefferson Street at the Gentry Center. The Tigers showcased their offensive depth with seven players scoring in double figures, all five starters reaching double-digit points, and a relentless defensive effort that kept Fisk from finding any sustained momentum. Aaron Bradshaw led the way with a game-high 23 points, while Arterio Morris and Ty-Laur…

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Austin Reaves Explodes for 43 Points as Lakers Hold Off Pistons for Fifth Straight Win

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image via Gary A. Vasquez Austin Reaves delivered a monster performance Sunday night, pouring in 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. With Luka Dončić sidelined because of lower-back tightness, Reaves took command of the Lakers’ offense and delivered one of the biggest performances of his NBA career. Reaves finished with 43 points, five rebounds and four assists, shooting 14-of-27 from the field, 4-of-6 from three-point range and a perfect 11-of-11 from the free-throw line. Los Angeles…

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New Balance Named Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of Dallas Mavericks in Multi-Year Deal

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New Balance is taking another major step in its basketball expansion. The Dallas Mavericks announced Sunday, November 8, that New Balance has signed a multi-year agreement to become the franchise’s official footwear and apparel partner. The partnership brings together the NBA franchise and a brand that has steadily increased its presence in basketball through athlete endorsements, performance footwear and signature player collaborations. The agreement will create opportunities for fans to connect with both organizations through co-branded merchandise, community initiatives, fan experiences and in-arena activations throughout the NBA season. Cooper Flagg…

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Philip Rivers Nearing Deal to Become NC State’s Next Head Football Coach

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Philip Rivers could be returning to Raleigh for the next chapter of his football career. North Carolina State is working to finalize a deal to make the former Wolfpack quarterback its next head football coach, according to reports from On3’s Chris Low, Pete Nakos and The Wolfpacker’s Noah Fleischman. Rivers has reportedly begun reaching out to potential front office and coaching staff candidates as the program works toward completing an agreement. The potential hire would bring one of the most recognizable players in NC State football history back to lead…

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LeBron James tries to Explains Why He Passed on a Potential Dunk to Avoid Injury

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During the Philadelphia 76ers’ October 28 matchup against the Indiana Pacers,LeBron James recently found himself on the, for him, the wrong side of a chase down block, however the 4-time MVP says there is more to that play meets the eye. The sequence began when James stole the ball from  Pacers forward Jalen Slawson and took off in transition. With an apparent fast-break opportunity ahead, Slawson hustled back and caught James from behind, emphatically swatting his layup attempt. But according to James, there was a method behind his decision not…

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