Phoenix, AZ

Kevin Durant ranks among the top players in NBA history. Despite being one of the league’s best players, it’s hard to imagine that he may retire soon. The Phoenix Suns star will turn 36 before the 2024-25 NBA season begins. In a recent interview with TV One’s *Raising...

Kevin Durant Needs to Retire From the NBA

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The 2024 Olympics were a showcase for some of the best basketball talent the world has to offer. Here are 10 players who made a strong case for a shot in the NBA after their impressive performances in Paris.

10 Players Who Deserve A Chance In The NBA After The Olympics

Boston, MA

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Boston Celtics backup point guard Payton Pritchard is having himself an amazing year, and former NBA star Blake Griffin is now a big part of that. Back in June, the 26-year-old from Oregon helped lead the Celtics to an NBA Finals win over the Dallas Mavericks, securing his first ring. In July, Pritchard was named to the USA select team and practiced with the Olympic squad to prepare them for the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Sunday, Pritchard added to his 2024 experience by getting married to social media influencer Emma MacDonald.  Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown was in attendance for the wedding ceremony and posted a video on his Instagram story of Pritchard and MacDonald. To many fans' surprise, Griffin was officiating the wedding. 

Blake Griffin Officiated Boston Celtics Player's Wedding

Detroit, MI

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J.B. Bickerstaff diving deep into Detroit Pistons history for motivation.

Detroit Pistons Coach Drawing Inspiration From Previous Title Teams

Following their 98-87 victory over France in the Finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s men’s basketball team has won the gold medal once again. With this victory, Team USA has now earned a gold medal in the Olympics for the fifth straight time. However, despite Team USA winning a gold medal being the expectation, it was far from a cakewalk for the team. Other teams like Serbia, Germany, and France competed in the Olympics and became threats to take the gold away from Team USA. Now, following the completion of the 2024 Paris Olympics for the men’s basketball teams, FIBA has announced their All-Star 5.

Men’s Basketball 2024 Paris Olympics All-Star 5 Announced

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

South Carolina State

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When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

Miami, FL

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has been widely mentioned in trade rumors throughout the 2024 NBA offseason, but it looks like he’ll return to South Beach unless the team receives an offer they can’t refuse. Jimmy Butler was limited to 60 games during the 2023-24 season, and he...

Surprise Western Conference Team Lands Miami Heat Superstar Jimmy Butler In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Make Them Immediate Title Contenders

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Dallas, TX

According to NBA media personality Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks are poised for a breakout 2025 season with the blockbuster addition of Klay Thompson and key acquisitions of Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall, and Spencer Dinwiddie, setting the stage for a potential return to championship contention.

Shams Charania: Dallas Mavericks Win The 2024 Off-Season

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An impressive Olympic showcase, helping propel France's men's basketball team to the gold medal game in Paris, could earn a former Boston Celtics first-round pick a second chance in the NBA.

Former Celtics 1st-Rd Pick States Desire for NBA Return After Impressing at Olympics

Cincinnati, OH

The North American hard court swing will continue at the Cincinnati Open. It is a combined ATP/WTA tournament, and the women’s main draw matches begin on Tuesday. There is a strong WTA entry list for the event. French Open champion Iga Swiatek and the US Open winner Coco Gauff are the top women’s seeds. However, several WTA players have elected to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open. This article names those who have withdrawn and then lists their replacements in the draw.

Full List of WTA Players to Withdraw From Cincinnati Open

As a reward for leading Team USA to a gold medal in Paris, LeBron James was named the 2024 Olympic MVP. Afterwards, James spoke to Andscape’s Marc J. Spears about receiving the award, saying:. “It’s an honor. I don’t know who the voting committee, or whatever the case may...

LeBron James Opens Up After Beating Out Superstars For MVP

It may have taken four games to find his groove, but Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry eventually took his awe-inspiring show to the Olympic stage in helping Team USA claim the Gold Medal on Saturday. After a remarkable nine threes and 36 points against Serbia on Thursday, Curry came...

NBA world reacts to Stephen Curry's latest earth-shattering display

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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The Paris Olympics men's basketball tournament was the stuff of dreams. While LeBron James and Stephen Curry have teamed up during All-Star weekend, seeing the legends from the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers play serious ball was insane. There were some mishaps in some rotational calls but they eventually got the win against Serbia and France for the gold medal. However, much like a lot of Team USA fans, Christian Wood posits that these two should link up on a proper franchise.

LeBron James' Lakers teammate reveals Stephen Curry wish

Miami Heat On SI

Bam Adebayo might have become the only member of the Miami Heat to return home with a second gold medal, but coach Erik Spoelstra is a gold-medal winning coach.

Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra Adds To Accomplishments With Gold-Medal Victory

Team USA has beat France, 98-87, in impressive fashion to win their fifth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics as it also means some celebrating from fans of the Miami Heat. Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra were a part of the USA squad as video shows them embracing after the victory in what is no doubt a special moment between player and coach.

Heat's Bam Adebayo, Erik Spoelstra share special moment after gold medal win

Team USA’s talented roster might be the most accomplished group of basketball players ever assembled. And while Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday isn’t considered the best member of that star-studded squad, he achieved something during the 2024 Summer Olympics that none of his teammates have. After beating France 98-87 on Saturday, Holiday earned his second […]
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Celtics’ Jrue Holiday enters Scottie Pippen territory after 2024 gold medal

LeBron James and Stephen Curry surprised everyone with their dominating performances for Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Both star players gave their best efforts for the American men’s basketball team, resulting in another gold medal for the country. After witnessing the amazing skills of the duo, an NBA analyst proposed the idea of James and Curry playing together on the same NBA team.

Western Conference Powerhouse Lands LeBron James & Stephen Curry In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Blow Up Social Media And Completely Alter NBA History

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Four-Time NBA Champion: Pistons Big Deserved Olympic Spot

The 2024 Summer Olympics ended Sunday night, with the United States winning 126 medals this was the most of the Olympics. Of those, 40 were gold,...

Four-Time NBA Champion: Pistons Big Deserved Olympic Spot

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