Courtesy of Fan Recap The Miami Heat’s offseason can be described as disappointingly quiet, marking them as one of the less successful teams in terms of bolstering their roster. The Heat made minimal additions, with shooter Alec Burks being the notable new face. However, the departure of Caleb Martin to the Philadelphia 76ers – with a four-year contract worth $35 million – was a significant blow to the team’s depth and versatility. Martin’s exit underscores a broader issue: Miami’s lack of significant moves to strengthen their squad further, particularly after…
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Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Team USA, Derrick White to be replacement
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has withdrawn from the US Olympic team, USA Basketball announced Wednesday morning, per The Athletic’’s Shams Charania. Leonard has been dealing with chronic soreness and inflammation for the past few months. Boston Celtics forward Derrick White has been selected to replace Leonard. White, 30, is a versatile defender who is a more than capable three-point shooter. White will accompany the team when they travel to Abu Dhabi, where they will practice and play this week. The team is set to take on Canada in the USA…
Read MoreCoach Prime’s daughter signs NIL deal
The daughter of Deion Sanders, Alabama A&M guard Shelomi Sanders, has signed a NIL deal with Dexcom U. Dexcom U is the NIL arm of Dexcom, the company is a “pioneer in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). CGM is a way of observing and checking glucose levels via a small wearable device. Dexcom U is the NIL arm of Dexcom and touts itself as “the only NIL program dedicated to supporting college athletes with diabetes.” The program shines a light on collegiate athletes with diabetes and has a goal of inspiring…
Read MoreMilwaukee Bucks introduce their 2024-25 coaching staff
Courtesy of the Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks have completed their assistant coaching staff for the 2024-25 season by hiring Darvin Ham and Greg Buckner and retaining Dave Joerger, Rex Kalamian, Joe Prunty, Vin Baker and Pete Dominguez as assistant coaches on head coach Doc Rivers’ staff. Jack Herum has been promoted to assistant coach/head of player development while Jason Love and Spencer Rivers have been appointed for assistant coach/player development roles. Ham returns to the Bucks after serving as an assistant coach with the organization from 2018-22 where he was…
Read More7 July 2024 WNBA StatCap: Record-breaking nights for Reese and Wilson
Player Spotlight- A’ja Wilson & Angel Reese A’ja Wilson scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Las Vegas Aces 104-85 thumping of the Los Angeles Sparks. The 28 points pushed the two-time League MVP into the all-time leading scorer at 4,301 points, just ahead of Sophia Young-Malcolm’s 4300. Wilson also leads the league in scoring, putting up 27.0 ppg. Angel Reese scored 17 points and pulled down 14 rebounds in the Chicago Sky’s 84-71 loss to the Seattle Storm. Though it came in a losing effort, the performance…
Read More6 July 2024 WNBA StatCap
Player Spotlight- Caitlyn Clark Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double. In the Fever’s 83-76 win over the New York Liberty, Clark scored 19 points, handed out 13 assists and grabbed 12 rebounds. Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm Opp MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Caitlin Clark IND NYL W 38:28 7 17 .412 3 12 .250 2 2 1.000 0 12 12 13 2…
Read MoreDeMar DeRozan sent to Kings in three-team sign and trade
Free agent guard DeMar DeRozan was acquired by the Sacramento Kings in a three-team sign-and-trade, inking a 3-year, $74 deal. The deal sends forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs, while the Chicago Bulls receive guard Chris Duarte, two-second draft picks and cash. Barnes, 32, appeared in and started, all 82 games for the Kings, averaging 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per contest. Along with recently acquired Chris Paul, the veteran forward can provide steady play for a very young San…
Read MoreDeMar DeRozan to Sacramento in the works?
In our recent video “Where DeMar DeRozan should NOT sign”, Sacramento was raised, albeit briefly as a potential landing spot for DeRozan. It appears that video may prove to be prophetic. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, DeRozan is headed to Sacramento to meet with the Kings’ brass. Charania adds the Kings have been in hot pursuit of the six-time All-Star and that discussions have begun between the two sides. A sign and trade between the Bulls and Kings seems to be a real possibility. As this is a…
Read MoreLakers interested in Kyle Kuzma reunion
Courtesy of Fan Recap Kyle Kuzma has emerged as a standout player for the Washington Wizards, contributing impressive numbers while operating on a team-friendly contract that appeals to other NBA teams. His performance has caught the eye of multiple franchises, including the Los Angeles Lakers, who have expressed interest in reacquiring the forward. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka, under pressure after missing out on key free agents, views Kuzma as a potential asset to bolster the roster around LeBron James in their quest for another NBA championship. Reports suggest that…
Read MoreLeBron James agrees to 2-year, $104 million with Lakers
It seems that Kendrick Perkins was proven right as James didn’t take a pay cut, agreeing to a 2-year deal worth $104 million. The deal allows James to continue to seize the Lakers on the base of their snarglies, as it includes both a player option and a no-trade clause. James, 39, opted out of the last year of his previous deal that would have paid him $51,415,938. Before the start of free agency, he hinted that he may have been willing to take a pay reduction to help pave…
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