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2024 FSGA Summer Conference In Boston Features Speakers From ESPN, NBC Among Others
BOSTON, MA — The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association’s 2024 Summer Conference is coming to Boston on July 22 and 23. The conference, which is just one of the events that the FSGA hosts annually, is an opportunity to connect and network with industry leaders from the fantasy sports and sports betting space. This year’s […]
8 Takeaways From Team USA’s 2024 Training Camp
LAS VEGAS, NV — Team USA is boasting some of the biggest names heading into Paris for the upcoming Olympic games with LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant among the NBA stars set to represent USA Basketball. The team participated in training camp and faced off against Canada before departing the United States on […]
Derrick White Set To Make History On 2024 Team USA Olympic Roster
As rumored, Derrick White is replacing Kawhi Leonard on USA Basketball’s 2024 Men’s Olympic team. The Celtics will now have three members from their roster on the team. It’ll be the third time in history that Team USA will feature three players from one NBA team. Derrick White joining Team USA's roster gives the Celtics […]
Team Canada’s Training Camp Roster: Jamal Murray, Dillon Brooks Among 2024 Paris Olympics Hopefuls
Team Canada will embark on its tenth all-time Olympics appearance this summer in Paris. The country has only won one medal in basketball, dating back to 1936 when it took home the Silver. Expectations for the Canadians are arguably the highest they’ve ever been with 12 NBA players among the 20 players on their training […]
Sports Biz: How Patrick Mahomes Is Following Kobe Bryant’s Business Blueprint
Patrick Mahomes, the three-time Super Bowl MVP, is making a significant impact on and off the field. At just 28 years old, Mahomes is poised to become the youngest athlete billionaire, a testament to his business acumen and strategic planning. As PlayersTV outlined, Mahomes has invested in several notable ventures, including the Kansas City Royals […]
2024 NBA Draft: Top 60 Prospect Rankings (Big Board)
The 2024 NBA Draft is around the corner and we have you covered with our top 60 prospects. Only 58 players will be selected on draft night since the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns both lost a second round pick for violating the league’s tampering rules (Philly’s offense was the 2022 signings of PJ Tucker […]
Key Points: Banchero, Wagner, Suggs All Score Over 20, Magic Force Game 7 Vs. Cavs
ORLANDO — The Magic entered Game 6 on the brink of elimination. Down 3-games-to-2, the team knew it was do or die. With the home crowd at the Kia Center behind them, the Magic were able to pull off the win over the Cavaliers by a score of 103-96, forcing a Game 7. Paolo Banchero, […]
12 NBA Players Set To Play For Team USA In 2024 Paris Olympics
USA Basketball has announced its roster for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker were among the 11 NBA players who were initially reported to have made the 2024 roster. It was previously reported that the organization would leave one roster spot open for competition ahead of July’s training […]
Key Points: LeBron James Scores 30, Lakers Cut Series Deficit To 3-1
The Los Angeles Lakers were on the brink of elimination down 3 games to 0. With their backs completely against the wall, the Lakers pulled off an impressive 119-108 to cut the series deficit against the Nuggets to 3 games to 1. The Lakers find themselves down despite leading the most minutes of this series […]
Key Points: Franz Wagner Scores 34, Magic Ties Series With Cavaliers At 2-2
The Orlando Magic came into game 4 of this first-round series down 2-1 with another game at home in front of their home Orlando fans. The Orlando Magic took care of homecourt winning the game over the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-89. The series is now 2-2 returning to Cleveland on Tuesday, April 30th. Franz Wagner led […]
Key Points: Paolo Banchero Scores 31, Leads Magic Past Cavaliers To Cut Series Deficit To 2-1
The Orlando Magic came into game 3 of this series down 2-0. The Cavaliers took care of home in the first two games. The Magic took the first step to attempt to tie this series with a 121-83 route of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Paolo Banchero has played great in his career’s first three playoff games. […]
Key Points: Tyler Herro Scores 24 Points, Heat Ties Series At 1-1
The Miami Heat came into game two down 0-1 to the Boston Celtics. After a stellar three-point shooting performance the Heat won 111-101 and tied the series 1-1. The Heat shot a blazing 23-for-43 from the three-point line. The Heat’s previous playoff record was 20 threes made against the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 Playoffs. […]
The 7 Real 2024 NBA Championship Contenders (and Why 9 Teams Aren’t)
Our weekly column at FortyEightMinutes.com brings you an in-depth look at different basketball and football storylines. This week, we’ll preview the field of NBA playoffs teams breaking them into two categories: The 9 Non-Contenders for the 2024 NBA Championship The 7 Real NBA Championship Contenders The analysis is conducted through the lens of whether or not […]
NBA Draft Notes: Ryan Dunn, Hawks, Zach Edey, Wizards
Virginia’s Ryan Dunn has declared for the NBA Draft. “I had an amazing two years at UVA,” Dunn said in a statement (via ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. “I’m focused on the next step in my life now. I got really good feedback from the NBA and am ready for the next level. I am all in.” Dunn […]
11 Team USA Roster Spots Finalized For 2024 Paris Olympics: Report
USA Basketball is expected to announce 11 of it’s 12 man roster for the 2024 Olympics in Paris with ESPN reporting that LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum and Bam Adebayo among the players making the cut. It was previously reported that James was likely to spearhead a group that included Curry and […]
22 Former Wizards Set To Impact 2024 NBA Playoffs
Our weekly column at FortyEightMinutes.com brings you an in-depth look at different basketball and football storylines. This week’s edition examines the 22 former Washington Wizards who’ll suit up in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, ranking the players in terms of how much impact they’ll have this postseason. Former Wizards Present For 2024 Playoffs Fringe Contributors Key […]
Key Points: Paolo Banchero Scores 24, Leads Magic Past Bulls in Orlando
The Orlando Magic are currently sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference. They earned a 113-98 victory to improve to 46-32 overall. The Magic are also 28-12 at home as well. Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosely spoke about the team’s win and their focus coming into this last week of the season. The Magic […]
Washington Notes: Wizards, Commanders, Draft, Defenders, Trades
Our weekly column at FortyEightMinutes.com brings you an in-depth look at some basketball and football storylines. This week’s edition contains notes from the DMV, including: Good news for the Wizards’ draft outlook ahead of what’s expected to be an underwhelming 2024 draft class. What to watch for in the D.C. Defenders’ home opener. Our 7-round […]
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Nearing Return Ahead of 2024 NBA Playoffs
Joel Embiid is nearing a return to the court and it could come as soon as Tuesday night against the Thunder, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com reports. Embiid, who has only played in 34 games this season, has been out since January 30 because of a knee injury, for which he underwent left meniscus surgery. In […]
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