Kawhi Leonard's $28M Aspiration Deal Included a 'Beliefs Clause'

about 1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard's $28M Aspiration Deal Included a 'Beliefs Clause'

"I've never seen a player have the right to decline to do something due to 'beliefs,'" one agent told ESPN's Baxter Holmes. Leonard's reported $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration included a "beliefs clause," allowing him to turn down any promotional activity he felt wasn't "consistent with his beliefs." The clause had no known precedent in the industry.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Anthony Edwards Out vs. Pistons, Ineligible for NBA Awards

Edwards is out for Timberwolves vs. Pistons due to right knee pain and illness. By missing this game, Edwards has now been ruled out for NBA awards, including All-NBA teams, having played 59 games so far and unable to meet the 65-game minimum requirement. Despite averaging a career-high 29.3ppg, Edwards has missed games due to various foot and hamstring injuries.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Geno Auriemma Says UConn Winning It All Would Cement Azzi Fudd's Legacy

Azzi Fudd has done everything from win three US youth gold medals to being the 2025 Final Four Outstanding Player. "If we win tomorrow and we win Sunday, Azzi will be crowned as one of the greatest of all-time," said Geno. If they don't get a chance to play on Sunday, she will consider it a "disappointing" year.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Geno Auriemma Doesn't Trust His UConn Freshman Players

Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, a sophomore and senior combo, having been UConn primary duo. But Geno has leaned on his freshman a bit as well, especially Blanca Quiñonez, who's averaging 10.9 points and 3.2 rebounds. When asked how he trusts freshman players, Geno said, "I don't. I just cross my fingers, close my eyes and put them out there."

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

J.B. Bickerstaff Speaks on Pistons’ Depth, Highlights 11–4 Record Without Cade Cunningham

Bickerstaff praised his players for being able to step up in situations when Cunningham is injured and perform. "We have a ton of guys that we trust to help us go win basketball games," Bickerstaff said. He added that at some point this season, all 18 of his guys have played in games and helped the Pistons win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Dusty May Compares The Michigan Fab Five's Influence To Michael Jordan

The 'Fab Five' are on the Michigan-Arizona altcast and the Wolverines' head coach, Dusty May, has incredibly high praise for them. "Other than Michael Jordan... I don't think there's ever been a group [that's] changed the culture for the better of our sport [more] than the Fab Five." This is impressed given they never won the national championship.

By Samir Mehdi

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