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Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Keyontae Johnson has launched a new nonprofit organization, “The Key to My Heart,” in collaboration with Heartfelt Cardiac Connections dedicated to saving lives through critical cardiac initiatives. Likewise, the organization aims to improve cardiac health and emergency preparedness by providing communities with access to life-saving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiac screenings to […]
The Charlotte Hornets and restricted free agent forward P.J. Washington have agreed to a new three-year, $48 million contract, LIFT Sports Management agent Kevin Bradbury and Washington Sports Group’s Paul Washington Sr. announced on Saturday. His new deal pays $16 million annually. In June, the Hornets extended Washington’s $8.49 million qualifying offer, allowing him to […]
Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at USC’s Galen Center in July, and the James family announced on Friday that Bronny has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The “probable cause” of Bronny’s sudden cardiac arrest was an “anatomically […]
If die-hard NBA fans in the U.S. are interested in watching all the games, most will have to continue paying for three streaming services: YouTube TV for covering primetime games, NBA League Pass for out-of-market games, and Bally Sports+ to watch local games. In 2023, NBA fans are still complaining that games are difficult to […]
Stan Van Gundy’s wife, Kimberly Jane Abbott Van Gundy, of 25 years has died suddenly at the age of 61. She passed away last Wednesday, Aug. 16, and her death was kept private by the family until this week. The cause of death is unknown. “Kimberly’s kindness and love for all around her was shown […]
Former NBA player A.J. Hammons’ Marion County party house in Indiana will be up for auction at a sheriff’s sale later this year. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Hammons’ home in the 9000 block of Fall Creek Road will be available to bid. A sheriff’s sale is a type of public […]
The NBPA has filed a grievance to an arbitrator disputing the NBA’s $100,000 fine on Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden for public comments made toward Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. His recent statements violated collective bargaining agreement rules against public trade demands. “We respectfully disagree with the league’s decision to discipline James Harden […]
The NBA has issued Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden a $100,000 fine for his public comments made toward Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. On Saturday, the league launched an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the 10-time All-Star bashing Morey and calling him a liar during an Adidas event in China last […]
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer sold his Okauchee Lake home in Wisconsin for $7 million. According to state records, the five-bedroom, 6.5-bath home was sold in Merton on Monday, Aug. 14. Budenholzer listed the house on the market on June 1. The lot size is 3.04 acres. The 8,441-square-foot house is located at W333N5495 […]
The saga of the Philadelphia 76ers continues to add more drama. With James Harden recently admonishing Daryl Morey, many peers around the league believe it is only a matter of time before MVP, Joel Embiid, asks for a trade. Embiid recently took the 76ers out of his Twitter bio, but eventually back-pedaled saying it was […]
