In a recent private deal brokered by Goldin Auctions, a 1961-62 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain rookie card fetched an astounding $1.7 million. This sale marks the highest amount ever paid for a vintage basketball card predating 1980. The previous record was held by a 1980-81 Topps Larry Bird/Magic Johnson rookie card, which sold for $861,000 in
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The feud between Rudy Gobert and Shaquille O’Neal reached a new level when O’Neal appeared on Complex’s “GOAT Talk” podcast with his son Myles O’Neal. In response to Myles asking who the worst NBA player of all time was, Shaq named Gobert, adding insult to injury by also calling Ben Simmons a “bum.” Shaq further
New Jersey is pulling out all the stops in an effort to entice the Philadelphia 76ers to make the move across the river. With a whopping $400 million in tax credits on the table, combined with the proposal for a massive mixed-use waterfront development in Camden, the state is making a bold play to become
Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis has received a postponement from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan federal court. Judge Valerie E. Caproni granted him an extension until October 22 to begin his sentence for defrauding an insurance plan for NBA players and their families. This
LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac has signed a lucrative three-year, $58.6 million contract extension that will keep him with the team until the 2027-2028 season. His agents, Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of Excel, confirmed the news to ESPN, with Zubac set to receive a maximum deal under the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement. Zubac had
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell has solidified his future with the team by agreeing to a four-year, $45 million contract extension that will keep him with the franchise until the 2028-29 season. This new deal, negotiated by Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports, is a significant upgrade from his previous salary of $9.3
Stephen Curry, the star guard of the Golden State Warriors, recently agreed to a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension. This deal, confirmed by his agent Jeff Austin of Octagon, will keep Curry with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season. With this extension, Curry joins the elite club of NBA players who have earned over $500
Next season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his son Bronny James will face the challenge of transitioning from a father-son relationship to teammates on the court. In a recent episode of Uninterrupted’s “The Shop,” LeBron discussed one particular aspect of this unique situation – how Bronny should address him while in a basketball
Recently, two U.S. senators, Marsha Blackburn and Jeff Merkley, took a stand against the NBA’s alleged prioritization of profit over principles. In a scathing letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the senators accused the league of hypocritically cozying up to dictators like Rwandan President Paul Kagame, despite positioning itself as a champion of social justice.
When Floyd Mayweather Jr. made his way to the ring for his rematch against John Gotti III, fans were surprised to see Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis accompanying him. This unexpected pairing added an element of intrigue to the fight night in Mexico City. Despite being known for his prowess on the basketball court,
Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, has recently secured new deals with both the NBA and the NHL. These agreements ensure that Diamond will continue to broadcast games for teams under its portfolio at least through their upcoming 2024-25 seasons. The new deals also involve changes to both linear and direct-to-consumer
The passing of Nick Mileti marks the end of an era for Cleveland sports. A true pioneer in the world of sports, Mileti was not just a leader; he was a dreamer who transformed his visions into reality for countless fans in Cleveland. His impact on the city’s sports landscape in the 1970s was immeasurable,