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(Photo by Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images) The 2021-22 NBA season is fast approaching, with less than two months to go until the games resume. The Eastern Conference landscape has changed dramatically this summer, with big-name acquisitions (Kyle Lowry in Miami, Kemba Walker in New York) and looming deals …

Former Baylor goaltender Davion Mitchell was selected as the 9th pick in the NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. Photo courtesy of David Kaye By Marquis Cooley | Sports editor Baylor basketball fans had something to celebrate this summer as 2021 National Championship squad Davion Mitchell and Jared Butler were …

Boston Celtics fans have waited a long time. Larry Bird was selected with the sixth overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft, but he didn’t make his professional debut until 1979. Unable to strike a contractual deal, Bird opted to return to school. for another year. He eventually made a …

It’s incredibly hard to imagine a scenario in which Ben Simmons will play for the Philadelphia 76ers this coming season. There is too much lingering friction. The point of no return has been passed. Simmons and the Sixers both seem to know that. The problem is, they’re determined to get …

The NBA Summer League is a time of potential for several reasons. On the one hand, the youngest stars in the league get the chance to show off their skills and show what they could someday become. And it’s also a time when a number of NBA power brokers and …

The Los Angeles Lakers entered free agency with the need to form a whole new roster around their big three, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis and LeBron James, while under heavy financial restrictions on the salary cap. The result was a flurry of moves in the first 24 hours and a …

Transactions to be noted from Free Agency Night 1 via Athleticism‘s Shams Charania: Lonzo Ball accepted a $ 85 million four-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told Charania. The Bulls send Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple and a second-round pick to New Orleans for Ball. ” …

Notable agreements (reported) • G Young Traé • G Stephen curry »Warriors: 4 years, 215 M $ (extension)• F Jimmy butler »Heat: 4 years, over $ 184 million (extension)• G Shai Gilgeous-Alexandre »Tonnerre: 5 years, 172 M $ (extension)• G Chris Paul »Suns: 4 years, up to $ 120 million• …

There are many factors that helped the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Championship this year, but Menominee Nation business officials believe the tribe’s maple ground has a lot to do with it. The Bucks basketball court is made from lumber produced in the Menominee Forest, which provides a sustainable harvest …

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 12: Auburn Tigers forward JT Thor (10) during the game between Auburn … [+] Tigers and the Memphis Tigers on December 12, 2020 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Wade / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Sportswire icon via Getty Images JT …