Marc Gasol made an appearance on the “Out of the Mud” podcast, where he caught up with his former teammates Zach Randolph and Tony Allen, sharing a comical story involving himself, Nikola Jokic, and his two siblings. Gasol recounted that he first encountered Jokic’s brothers at Darko Milicic’s wedding in Serbia. “I’m at Darko’s wedding, and I spot these two …
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High Stakes Friday: Playoff Dreams on the Line in the 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament
• Download the NBA App The concluding day of this year’s SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament will finalize the No. 8 seeds for each conference. Prepare for the excitement with detailed previews and forecasts for Friday’s games. The victor: Will progress to face Cleveland in the opening round as the No. 8 seed. The defeated: Will be eliminated. Regular-season outcomes: Tied, …
Read More »Headline: Sacramento Kings and GM Monte McNair Separate After Disappointing Playoff Run and Controversial Moves
Monte McNair is no longer the general manager for the Sacramento Kings, following a mutual decision made by both parties, as reported by Shams Charania and various U.S. news sources. The Kings’ defeat to the Mavericks in the opening round of the Western Conference Play-In Tournament served as the catalyst for this parting of ways. During his final year, McNair …
Read More »Headline: Damian Lillard Overcomes Deep Vein Thrombosis, Set for On-Court Comeback Ahead of Playoffs
•Download the NBA App•2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule•NBA Playoffs: Complete Bracket and Coverage Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has received medical clearance regarding the deep vein thrombosis affecting his right calf, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Although Lillard will sit out Game 1 against the Pacers, he has a window to return to contact practices and prepare for a comeback, Charania …
Read More »From Court to Cannabis: Carmelo Anthony Launches STAYME7O to Empower Communities and Elevate Representation
NBA icon Carmelo Anthony has made his entry into the cannabis sector with his new brand, STAYME7O (pronounced “Stay Melo”). This brand is a part of his recently established enterprise, Grand National, formed in collaboration with cannabis innovator Jesce Horton and marketer Brandon Drew Jordan Pierce. STAYME7O made its initial launch in Portland, Oregon, and is now set to expand …
Read More »Headline: Pelicans Appoint Louisiana Native Joe Dumars as New Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, Aiming for Championship Glory
NEW ORLEANS – Today, Gayle Benson, the Governor of the New Orleans Pelicans, announced the appointment of Joe Dumars as the team’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, effective April 21. Dumars comes with over 30 years of extensive experience, having established an illustrious career as a Hall of Fame player, NBA champion, and notable executive within the league and …
Read More »Rising Star Izan Almansa Joins 2025 NBA Draft Class After Stellar International Career
Izan Almansa, a forward for the Perth Wildcats, has made his intentions clear by officially entering the 2025 NBA Draft, as confirmed by his agent Guillermo Bermejo to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. At just 19 years old, the Spanish player has shone while representing Spain at various national levels, including the senior team. He received the MVP award at the FIBA …
Read More »Giannis Antetokounmpo Reflects on Life-Changing Encounter with Michael Jordan: Your Hard Play is Inspiring
Giannis Antetokounmpo reflected on the 2022 NBA All-Star Game and the encounter he had with Michael Jordan during the halftime celebration for the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. While he had previously stated that it was his first meeting with the legendary player, he offered new insights into their exchange this time around. “I believe he recognized who I was, but …
Read More »Breaking New Ground: Kings and GM Monte McNair Part Ways After Transformative Tenure
**Download the NBA App** SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The Sacramento Kings have mutually decided to part ways with general manager Monte McNair, two years after his efforts helped the team break the longest playoff drought in NBA history. A source familiar with the situation revealed that the decision to separate was reached shortly after the Kings concluded their season with …
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