Speaking to Sportico (Twitter video link), NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said one key component of the NBA Europe project is the league’s desire to address the fact that some of the biggest markets across the Atlantic don’t currently have basketball teams that are permanent members of the EuroLeague. “There’s no top-tier team in the U.K. at all. The U.K’s the biggest … [Read more...] about And-Ones: NBA Europe, Rising Stars, Blakeney, Draft
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Senate reaches deal to fund government, continue ICE talks
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday — and at least one Republican senator has pushed back. … [Read more...] about Senate reaches deal to fund government, continue ICE talks
Lindsey Vonn crashes in final downhill before Winter Olympics
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. … [Read more...] about Lindsey Vonn crashes in final downhill before Winter Olympics
Mavericks fans better pray this heartbreaking Lakers trade rumor doesn’t come true
The Los Angeles Lakers have shown interest in trading for Naji Marshall, and Dallas Mavericks fans better hope that the team doesn't engage in negotiations with Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Mavericks fans better pray this heartbreaking Lakers trade rumor doesn’t come true
Pacific Rumors: Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Sabonis, Suns
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura and his expiring $18.3MM contract are considered available as Los Angeles scours the market for help on the wing, according to reports from Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The team has also dangled Gabe Vincent ($11.5MM) and Maxi Kleber ($11MM) on the trade … [Read more...] about Pacific Rumors: Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Sabonis, Suns