The Dream Shake 8 hours ago
James Harden, Eric Gordon to skip on FIBA World Cup
Photo by David Ramos/ The Rockets are down two out of three guys from the FIBA squad. James Harden and Eric Gordon are two of the latest players to announce they will not participate in the FIBA World Cup this summer. Harden, fresh off the announcement of his stake in the Houston Dynamo-Dash ownership group, told San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich on Friday that he will not be joining the team in China next month. The 2018 NBA MVP said that his primary focus this offseason is preparing with the new Rockets roster. Saturday, Gordon followed Harden’s lead. The former Sixth Man...
ClutchPoints 1 hour ago
Isiah Thomas explains how Russell Westbrook and James Harden will fit together on Rockets
NBA icon Isiah Thomas joined the set of First Things First on Monday morning. Amid the wide-ranging discussion, the former Pistons point guard was asked to comment on the Rockets’ pairing of James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Some experts feel that Harden and Westbrook will struggle to find a rhythm...
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Tommy Sheppard says Washington has no plans to trade Bradley Beal if he declines extension
The Washington Wizards are hopeful that Bradley Beal will re-affirm his commitment by signing a multi-year extension later this week. But even if the ever-improving guard opts against putting pen to paper, general manager Tommy Sheppard is adamant Washington will hang on to him. Sheppard, appointed the Wizards’ full-time chief decision-maker last week after holding […] The post Tommy Sheppard says Washington has no plans to trade Bradley Beal if he declines extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News 12 mins ago
New Jersey pizzeria is using their boxes to help find missing pets
Put down the “Missing Pet” flyers, a New Jersey pizzeria has found a way to help reunite lost animals with their owners. John Sanfratello, owner of Angelo’s Pizza in Matawan, N.J., came up with the idea to attach missing animal flyers to their pizza boxes, in hopes of finding missing pets. "Growing...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News 13 mins ago
MTA transit chief says software glitch caused Friday’s subway snafu, reports show system has been buggy for months
The subway snafu that stranded riders for hours and caused long delays Friday evening was caused by a third-party software error, NYC Transit President Andy Byford said Monday. “We have determined the reason. This was due to a software bug,” Byford told members of the Metropolitan Transportation...
ClutchPoints 24 mins ago
John Calipari confident Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can lead a potential OKC rebuild
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was more of a nominal point guard during his standout rookie season, and might play even more off the ball during his debut campaign with the Oklahoma City Thunder. When it comes time for the second-year guard to take the reins of Billy Donovan’s offense, though, John Calipari has no doubt he’ll be […] The post John Calipari confident Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can lead a potential OKC rebuild appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sports Illustrated 27 mins ago
Wizards to Offer Bradley Beal Three-Year, $111 Million Extension
Beal will become eligible to sign on Friday.
DeseretNews.com 31 mins ago
Fan petition hopes to convince Utah Jazz to build a Jerry Sloan statue
Sloan has been hesitant to have the attention placed on him, but many Jazz fans believe it's time to give him the same honor...
ClutchPoints 32 mins ago
3 questions remaining for the Bucks after free agency
The Milwaukee Bucks had a relatively quiet free agency period, re-signing Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez and seeing Malcolm Brogdon join the Indiana Pacers while Nikola Mirotic went back to Spain. They also made smaller moves such as bringing back George Hill, signing Wesley Matthews and Robin Lopez, and acquiring Kyle Korver. The Bucks are […] The post 3 questions remaining for the Bucks after free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 35 mins ago
Wizards news: Washington to offer Bradley Beal 3-year, $111 million max extension when eligible Friday
The Washington Wizards have every intention to offer shooting guard Bradley Beal a three-year, $111 million maximum contract extension when first eligible on Friday, July 26, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “At the very first moment allowed, we are going to offer Bradley the full max extension,” said newly-named general manager Tommy Sheppard. Beal would […] The post Wizards news: Washington to offer Bradley Beal 3-year, $111 million max extension when eligible Friday appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 42 mins ago
Wizards news: Bradley Beal’s agent says no decision made yet on possible extension with Washington
The Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal have an important date coming up this week. The Wizards can offer Beal a three-year, $111 million extension on July 26, but it sounds like the two sides aren’t close to striking a deal just yet. In an interview with Candace Buckner of The Washington Post, Beal’s agent, Mark […] The post Wizards news: Bradley Beal’s agent says no decision made yet on possible extension with Washington appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Swarm and Sting 1 hour ago
Charlotte Hornets: Are Fans Right For Seeking New Ownership?
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan may be the best basketball player to ever do it, but his performance as an owner thus far has been far from extraordinary. The Charlotte Hornets have been a bottom feeder team in the NBA for a long time. Yes, they have had multiple playoff berths since the franchise’s return […] Charlotte Hornets: Are Fans Right For Seeking New Ownership? - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
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Bulls’ Denzel Valentine hoping to show improvement after recovering from reconstructed ankle
Denzel Valentine is hoping to tackle his third season in the league with a vast show of improvement. The Chicago Bulls wing is coming off a reconstructed ankle after lingering issues took away his third season in the league in 2018-19. What was once a moderate ankle sprain ultimately led to a reconstructive procedure that […] The post Bulls’ Denzel Valentine hoping to show improvement after recovering from reconstructed ankle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Candace Buckner / Washington Post 1 hour ago Bradley Beal withdraws from USA Basketball camp, no indications on extension decision
Beal will miss a second straight year with Team USA due to the birth of a child.
Lakers Nation 1 hour ago
Lakers News: Anthony Davis Would ‘Definitely Consider’ Playing For Bulls One Day
Five months after initial discussions, the New Orleans Pelicans eventually traded Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers...
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Former All-Star Kevin Garnett ordered to pay $100k in child, spousal support
Retired 15-time All-Star big man Kevin Garnett is in some hot water right now following the release of a recent court order demanding him to shell out $100,000 a month in relation to his legal battle with estranged wife Brandi Garnett. Daniel Goldblatt of Yahoo Entertainment provides the details of the recent ruling, which will […] The post Former All-Star Kevin Garnett ordered to pay $100k in child, spousal support appeared first on ClutchPoints.
