Ben Simmons Rejects Knicks’ Minimum Offer as Insiders Fear His Career Is Nearing the End

11 months ago

Ben Simmons Rejects Knicks’ Minimum Offer as Insiders Fear His Career Is Nearing the End

Simmons reportedly turned down the one-year minimum offer, still hoping for more than veteran terms. Marc Stein said New York’s interest “shocked the organization” when Simmons passed. Jake Fischer noted his agent parted ways, calling it “indicative” of his decline. Stefan Bondy added that Simmons is even questioning whether he wants to continue playing next season.

By Adit Pujari

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Stephen Curry Congratulates Carlos Alcaraz For US Open Win

11 months ago

Stephen Curry Congratulates Carlos Alcaraz For US Open Win

Curry made a courtside appearance at the US Open Finals, joined by wife Ayesha and father Dell. The Warriors star applauded Alcaraz, who defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets to claim his second major title of 2025. Curry’s teammate Jimmy Butler, a close friend of Alcaraz, has often praised the young Spaniard’s fiery competitiveness.

By Raahib Singh

Sue Bird Explains Why Paige Bueckers Isn’t as Popular as Caitlin Clark

11 months ago

Sue Bird Explains Why Paige Bueckers Isn’t as Popular as Caitlin Clark

Bueckers is dazzling in her rookie season, but Bird says the media spotlight hasn’t matched Clark’s. On her podcast with Megan Rapinoe, Bird explained that Clark is seen as a “shooting star” who ignited women’s basketball, while Paige arrived second. Bird argued networks must expand WNBA coverage so players like Bueckers, Angel Reese, and A’ja Wilson also get their shine.

By Raahib Singh

Ramona Shelburne Reveals Aspiration Tried to Outbid Intuit for Clippers Arena

11 months ago

Ramona Shelburne Reveals Aspiration Tried to Outbid Intuit for Clippers Arena

Shelburne reported that Aspiration nearly doubled Intuit’s $550M deal for Clippers’ arena naming rights, but Ballmer chose Intuit for stability. The failed bid highlights the wild spending tied to the company now under federal scrutiny, accused of funneling $28M to Kawhi Leonard for a “no-show” job. The NBA’s investigation will review emails, phones, and documents to uncover the truth.

By Raahib Singh

LeBron James Makes History With China's State Run Newspaper

11 months ago

LeBron James Makes History With China's State Run Newspaper

LeBron becomes the first NBA players to write in China's state-run People's Daily Newspaper. "I hope I can contribute to the development of Chinese basketball," said LBJ while on tour in China. This comes 6 years after the Daryl Morey 'anti Chinese government' tweet that caused a rift. "The enthusiasm and kindness of Chinese friends deeply touch me."

By Samir Mehdi

Clippers Executives Equate Salary Cap Circumvention To Murder Charges

11 months ago

Clippers Executives Equate Salary Cap Circumvention To Murder Charges

Amid the Department of Justice's involvement in the Kawhi-Aspiration ordeal, Clippers sources say, "Regular tampering is like a speeding ticket. Salary cap circumvention is a red line. That's a murder charge." Punishments, if found guilt, could include $7.5 million+ in fines, forfeiting of draft picks, voiding of Kawhi's contract, and executives being fired. Ballmer said, "They [Aspiration] conned me."

By Samir Mehdi

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