Michael Scotto: I’ve heard there’s no truth to any reports that Irving has a handshake deal with Dallas on a new max contract for four years with a player option at this time. Not to say he won’t be back in Dallas. They certainly have all the motivation to keep him after trading for him and the financial resources to make him the best offer possible, but nothing’s done as of … [Read more...] about No truth to reports Kyrie Irving, Mavericks have handshake deal ahead of free agency
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No truth to reports Kyrie Irving, Mavericks have handshake deal ahead of free agency
Michael Scotto: I’ve heard there’s no truth to any reports that Irving has a handshake deal with Dallas on a new max contract for four years with a player option at this time. Not to say he won’t be back in Dallas. They certainly have all the motivation to keep him after trading for him and the financial resources to make him the best offer possible, but nothing’s done as of … [Read more...] about No truth to reports Kyrie Irving, Mavericks have handshake deal ahead of free agency
Draft Decisions: Tshiebwe, Phillips, Brown, More
In one of this year’s most anticipated decisions, Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe announced that he will keep his name in the NBA draft pool, tweets Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Tshiebwe was selected as the national player of the year in 2022 after averaging 17.4 points and 15.1 rebounds per game as a junior, and he was an All-American again this season with 16.5 PPG and 13.7 RPG. … [Read more...] about Draft Decisions: Tshiebwe, Phillips, Brown, More
What meteorologists are tracking as Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis. … [Read more...] about What meteorologists are tracking as Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The risks of taking off-brand Ozempic for weight loss, according to a doctor
The FDA issued a new warning about some of the popular diabetes drugs being used for weight loss after the agency "received adverse event reports after patients used compounded semaglutide." That's the generic name for medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. New York endocrinologist Dr. Florence Comite joins CBS News to discuss the risks of taking off-brand versions. … [Read more...] about The risks of taking off-brand Ozempic for weight loss, according to a doctor
Kyrie Irving: If You Hear Something About My Career, It’s Going To Happen Direct
Kyrie Irving took to Instagram Live on Wednesday and talked about his upcoming free agency. Irving made sure fans would know that any news about his career would come directly from him. "If you hear something about my career, it's going to happen direct like this," Irving said. "I am an independent agency. It's just me." Irving said he's in no rush to make a decision about … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving: If You Hear Something About My Career, It’s Going To Happen Direct
NBA Draft Prospects react to possibly playing with Luka
Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/NBAE via Getty Images Doncic has a growing fanbase among young player. The NBA Draft is less than a month away. With the Dallas Mavericks holding the No. 10 pick, speculation about whether the team will use the pick or trade it is ramping up. At the NBA Draft Combine in May, top prospects weren’t concerned with the needless conjecture … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Prospects react to possibly playing with Luka
Kobe Bufkin might be reach at ten but could be a valuable option if Mavs trade back
Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK A high-IQ rookie who understands defense could be the perfect player for Jason Kidd. Kobe Bufkin, a young, raw prospect out of Michigan, would be a stretch pick for the Dallas Mavericks at pick ten in the NBA draft. However, if the Mavericks were to move down in the draft and acquire additional assets, Bufkin might be an interesting gamble. … [Read more...] about Kobe Bufkin might be reach at ten but could be a valuable option if Mavs trade back
He saw that quality in Brooklyn last season, where Bruce Brown adapted his game alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, morphing from a backcourt ball handler to a pick-and-roll partner for the Nets’ pair of All-Stars. Brown emerged as Brooklyn’s third-most important player, with a long dossier of floating finishes in the paint, “But I knew after the season, the way I played … [Read more...] about