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WNBA Stars Chiney Ogwumike, Alysha Clark Become Latest Athletes To Invest In PlayerTV
PlayersTV, known for its impressive roster of athletes from various professional sports leagues, has taken a significant step forward with its recent leadership additions and investments. The network, dedicated to showcasing lifestyle and culture through the lens of athletes, has 70+ athlete owners and investors across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB including Chris Paul, […]
Key Points: Anthony Davis Scores 34, Leads Lakers To Mentally Strong Road Win Over Bucks
The Los Angeles Lakers earned their 40th victory this season with a 128-124 win in double overtime over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers are now 40-32 overall and 13-20 on the road. Los Angeles was down double digits and could have packed it in, as they were without LeBron James and could have given up […]
Key Points: LeBron James, Anthony Davis Lead Charge, Propel Lakers to Victory Over Timberwolves in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Lakers earned their 36th victory of the season with a 120-109 win at home over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers now move to six games above .500 with a 36-30 record overall. They also improve to 24-11 at home. Anthony Davis spoke postgame about the Lakers’ win over a Minnesota team that […]
Key Points: Paolo Banchero Scores 22, Leads Magic to Road Victory Over Hornets
The Orlando Magic are on a roll. They have earned their 36th victory of the season. The Magic are now in fourth place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Their record is 36-26 overall and 15-18 on the road. The Magic have won 9-of-11 games. The Magic’s Head Coach Jamahl Mosely spoke postgame about his team’s […]
Key Points: Jimmy Butler Scores 26, Leads Heat to Win Over Pistons in Miami
The Miami improved to 35-26 overall with a 118-110 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Heat are now 17-13 at home as well. Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra spoke postgame about his team’s win and this upcoming final stretch of games. “These next 21 games, there’s probably going to be a lot of these,” Heat […]
Key Points: Paolo Banchero Scores 29, Leads Magic to Blowout Victory Over Pistons in Orlando
The Orlando Magic earned their 35th victory of the season with a 113-91 blowout victory over the Detroit Pistons. The Magic are now 35-26 overall and 21-8 at home. With their 35th victory the Magic have now surpassed last season’s win total. Magic Guard Markelle Fultz spoke about the Magic’s win and how the team […]
Key Points: Paolo Banchero Scores 29, Pushes Magic Past Jazz in Orlando
The Orlando Magic earned their way to the win column once again with a 115-107 victory over the Utah Jazz. The Magic are now 34-26 overall and 20-8 at home. Paolo Banchero returned to the lineup after missing Tuesday’s game with an illness. Banchero’s return proved to be huge as the Magic earned another win. […]
Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday Considered Locks for 2024 Team USA Olympic Roster
USA Basketball has listed 41 NBA players as finalists to be considered for its 2024 Paris Olympics team, though it’s becoming more clear which players will be named to the final 12-man roster. Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday are considered locks to represent Team USA, according to Joe Vardon and Shams Charania of […]
Key Points: Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier Return at Perfect Time, Lead Heat to Victory
The Miami Heat earned their 33rd victory of the season with a 106-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Heat were not at full strength in the victory. Tyler Herro missed his second straight game after his knee scare; no structural damage was found but the Heat kept Herro out as a precaution. The […]
Key Points: Franz Wagner Scores 21, Credits Team Energy in Magic Blowout Win Over Nets
ORLANDO, FL — The Orlando Magic earned their 33rd victory of the season with a 108-81 blowout victory over the Brooklyn Nets despite missing All-Star Paolo Banchero. The Magic cruised in the win, improving to 33-26 overall and 19-8 at home, behind Franz Wagner‘s big game. “I thought it was an important game for us, knowing […]
WNBA Star Chiney Ogwumike’s New Show Makes Waves in Basketball & Culture
In a move that merges the worlds of basketball and culture, WNBA star and sports analyst Chiney Ogwumike has unveiled her latest venture: “The Chiney Show.” Premiering on PlayersTV, this groundbreaking talk show promises to deliver a unique blend of hoops and culture, catering to both sports enthusiasts and pop culture fans alike. “The Chiney […]
2024 NBA Free Agent List: Top 25 Centers Available This Offseason
We’re months from NBA free agency but it’s never too early to look ahead (especially if your team disappointed at the 2024 trade deadline). Below is the list of centers who will be available on the free agent market this summer: Top Centers Available The restricted free agents at the center position include Precious Achiuwa […]
2024 NBA Free Agent List: Top 15 Point Guards Available
We’re months from NBA free agency but it’s never too early to look ahead (especially if your team disappointed at the 2024 trade deadline). Below is the list of point guards who will become free agents this summer. Top Point Guards Available The restricted free agents at the point guard position include Tyrese Maxey (Sixers), […]
Deni Avdija’s Career Night Fueled By ‘Hard Work And Patience’
Deni Avdija had himself a career night on Valentines Day, scoring a career-high 43 points while grabbing 14 rebounds as he led the short-handed Wizards in New Orleans. Avdija became the first Wizard to record 40+ points and 15+ rebounds since Moses Malone on Jan. 12, 1987, per the team’s PR staff. “It’s a little emotional,” Avdija […]
SB LVIII Crossover (Full Show): Exclusive Interviews, Chiefs-49ers Betting Props, Travis Kelce Acting Rumors, NFL-NBA Comparisons
Super Bowl LVIII is here and we have you covered with a whole slate of content to watch before the game begins. As we do every year at FortyEightMinutes.com, we produce coverage at the intersection of the NBA and NFL to celebrate the occasion. Among the topics covered in our Crossover Show include: Monumental Sports’ […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers, Jones, DeRozan, Wizards, Sixers, Kings, Cavaliers
Let’s take a look at the latest trade rumors as the 2024 NBA trade deadline comes to a close. Latest on the Lakers There have been over a dozen trades so far, though despite the Lakers being the most talked about trade deadline team, Los Angeles still hasn’t made one. TNT’s Chris Haynes reports that the […]
Raptors Trade For Kelly Olynyk, Continue To Build Canadian Olympic Hub
The Toronto Raptors have added another member of what’s expected to be Canada’s most talented Olympic team in decades. Hours ahead of the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline, Toronto has traded for Kelly Olynyk, who was the captain of Canada’s Mens National Team that brought home the country’s first-ever medal (Bronze) in FIBA World Cup tournament […]
Isaac Okoro Drawing Knicks’ Interest; Cavs Open To Trade?
Earlier in the year, it appeared that Cleveland could be one of the more active teams ahead of the 2024 trade deadline with rumors of Donovan Mitchell‘s future being in doubt. Yet, with the team finding success on the court, multiple reports this week indicated that the Cavs may not be too noisy at the […]
Lakers, Nets Among Teams Still Eyeing Tyus Jones Trade
Several teams are interested in trading for Wizards point guard Tyus Jones, including the Magic, Spurs, Nets, and Lakers, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Timberwolves were in the mix, though the team’s trade for Monte Morris takes them out of the Jones sweepstakes. Minnesota was rumored to have four second-round picks on the […]
X Reactions To Timberwolves Trading For Monte Morris
Detroit has made its third trade of the NBA season, sending Monte Morris to Minnesota in a deal that should stabilize the Wolves’ second unit. Let’s take a look at the details of the trade as well as immediate X reactions to it. Minnesota Timberwolves receive: Monte Morris Detroit Pistons receive: Troy Brown Jr. Shake […]
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