Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons has had a difficult few seasons in the NBA. After being one of the league’s rising stars, he has only played 57 games since the 2021 season.Last year, Simmons averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game while shooting 58.1 percent from the field in 15 games. “It’s always a counterattack when I have the ball.” 🗣️- Ben Simmons after his impressive return to action (10 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB) pic.twitter.com/vFk2xnXTxX— NBA (@NBA) January 30, 2024Simmons was one of the best players in the NBA from 2019-21, when he appeared in three…
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This is the beginning of a new era for the Charlotte Hornets and an opportunity for this young team to take the next step and become a potential playoff team in the Eastern Conference. Charles Lee and Jeff Peterson aren’t ready to set expectations for the first year, but internally they probably have a win total they’d like to achieve. What do Hornets fans expect in terms of win count from this year’s team? That was this week’s Charlotte Hornets On SI fan poll on X. Here are the results below.20 wins or less – 16.7%21-30 wins – 22.7%31-40 wins…
Jerry Krause remains a polarizing figure in sports history. As general manager of The Chicago Bulls General manager from 1985 to 2003, he played a key role in building the team that dominated the NBA in the 1990s. Despite his contributions, Krause is often viewed as Michael Jordan’s adversary, although NBA legend and Jordan rival Isiah Thomas insists that the Bulls’ success depended on Krause’s leadership.Thomas prefaced his statement by describing it as bold, but said the Bulls would “never win a championship” without Krause. It’s a bold statement: the Chicago Bulls will never win a championship without Jerry Krause.…
It’s late August and the Cleveland Cavaliers still haven’t made a move regarding Isaac Okoro.Okoro is a restricted free agent, so the Cavaliers can match any offer made to him. However, Cleveland can also re-sign him outright, especially if no other teams show real interest.There is also the possibility that the Cavs could sign-and-trade Okoro, something that was discussed at length this summer.However, there has been very little movement on the Okoro front in general, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst revealed the reason why.”The Cavs have made firm moves with fellow restricted free agent Isaac Okoro,” Windhorst said on The Hoop…
6:18 PM August 23, 2024 CDTThe Dallas Mavericks are considering the official end of their stay at Bally Sports Southwest.Diamond Sports Group, which carries Bally’s regional sports channels, is ending its contracts with the Mavs and New Orleans Pelicans, pending approval, a league spokesperson confirmed Friday night. The announcement comes amid Diamond’s bankruptcy saga that began in March 2023.It’s not yet clear how fans will be able to watch Mavericks games next season, even though they will appear on national television 30 times in 2024-25. The team forwarded its inquiries to the league on Friday.“We have reached a new agreement…
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic led Serbia to the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jokic made history during that run, becoming the first player to lead the Olympics in total points, rebounds, assists and steals.Just minutes before the USA won the semifinals, Serbia was on the verge of winning the gold medal against France, but couldn’t finish the game. Instead of lining up against Germany for the bronze medal, Serbia put on an impressive performance and still left Paris with a medal.This historic tournament by Jokic in Paris allowed Serbia to get through a very difficult phase.One on…
Diamond Sports Group, the parent company of the Bally Sports stable of regional sports networks, has reached an agreement to continue carrying more than 20 NHL and NBA teams on linear television through the 2024-25 seasons, a move that is seen as a critical development as the company seeks to emerge from bankruptcy court.The deal includes the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons, whose games will continue to be streamed on Bally Sports Detroit and via the Bally Sports-Plus app.The deal was announced Friday and confirmed by Bally Sports Detroit.“We are grateful for the continued collaboration and long-term partnerships with…
The Golden State Warriors will be taking their talents to Brigham Young University-Hawaii.The NBA team will start its preseason with a training camp held at BYU-Hawaii, NBC Sports’ Monte Pool reported on Monday.The team will fly to Hawaii after media day on Sept. 30 and then practice on the campus from Oct. 1-4.“(Head coach Steve) Kerr and the members of front office all believe this four-day getaway at BYU-Hawaii on the pastoral north shore of Oahu will promote healthy bonding, with all parties benefitting,” Poole wrote.Steph Curry’s relationship with BYU-HawaiiThe BYU-Hawaii campus and Cannon Activities Center will be familiar to…
Jalen suggests’ net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Suggs is a starting guard for the Orlando MagicHe is a member of the All-Defensive Second Team. Let’s take a closer look at Jalen Suggs’ net worth in 2024.What is Jalen Suggs Net Worth in 2024?: $5 Million (Estimated)Jalen Suggs Net Worth in 2024 is $5 millionThis is what reputable media outlets such as Sportskeeda claim.Jalen Suggs was born on June 3, 2001, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He attended Minnehaha Academy. In high school, Suggs averaged 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a senior.With his…
THE Indiana Pacers are expected to air on Bally Sports Indiana in 2024-25.In court documents relating to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, Diamond Sports Group — the parent company of Bally Sports Regional Networks — agreed to modify terms of contracts with 22 professional sports teams, 13 NBA and nine NHL.Last month, Diamond Sports delayed a hearing to approve its Chapter 11 exit plan, but announced a Comcast contract renewal a few days later.In a statement, Diamond said it has made significant progress with the teams broadcast on Bally Sports, including the Pacers.This is kind of a big deal:Pacers VP…