3 months ago

NBA Investigates Clippers Over Kawhi Leonard’s $28M Aspiration Endorsement

Athletic’s Joe Vardon reported the NBA is investigating Clippers over Leonard’s $28M Aspiration endorsement, examining whether it functioned as salary-cap circumvention. Findings could shape the franchise’s future. Possible penalties include fines up to $7.5M, loss of future draft picks, voiding Kawhi’s contract, or suspensions for front-office members or owner Ballmer, depending on what investigators conclude next, ultimately.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo Urges Tacko Fall to Play “Like Shaq” in All-Star Celebrity Game

Down 24-18 against Team Anthony, with 8:40 left in the second quarter, Giannis looked to sub in Tacko Fall. He was frantically calling out, "Tacko," trying to get him into the game asson soon as possible. In a hilarious moment, Giannis told Fall, "Stop trying to be like Wemby, be like Shaq," urging him to dominate with physicality.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Shams Charania Seen on His Phone During All-Star Celebrity Game

Shams doesn't take a break, even when playing in the All-Star Celebrity game. He was caught looking at his phone while standing in front of Team Giannis' bench. Fans on X are guessing what Shams is doing on his phone. One said, "Bro went from the bench to breaking news in 0.2 seconds." Another said, "loading up the drafts 😂😂😂😂."

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Jalen Johnson Commits to Participating in the Dunk Contest “One Day”

When asked if he'd volunteer his skills for the Slam Dunk contest, Johnson said, "I will be in the dunk contest one day." Moments later, Richard Jefferson tried to get a rise out of Johnson, saying, "I don't think he has enough bounce to be in the Dunk contest." Jalen replied, "sounds great, we'll see when the time comes."

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

NBA Rising Stars Challenge Prize Money

All 4 teams in the Rising Stars Challenge, Team Melo, Team T-Mac, Team Vince and Team Austin, will receive a payday, with results impacting how much a player earns. Players on the winning team will receive $25,000 each. If they come in second place, players will each receive $15,000. Players on the remaining 2 team's will receive 10,000 each.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Shams Compared Himself to Steph Curry Before Scoring 0 Points in All-Star Celebrity Game

When asked about his player comp before the All-Star Celebrity game, Shams said, "I would say Steph Curry but I won’t be that audacious." However, he then changed it to Jannero Pargo, describing him as a "microwave scorer." Unfortunately, Shams wasn't able to live up to either comparison, scoring 0 points on 0-4 shooting and recording 3 turnovers.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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