Columbus, OH

Detroit, MI

The Detroit Pistons have hired J.B. Bickerstaff as their next head coach. The decision comes on the eve of free agency opening, where the Pistons project to have more than $50 million in cap space. New front office leader Trajan Langdon is attempting to remake the Pistons from the top...

Pistons Hire JB Bickerstaff As Head Coach

Toronto Raptors On SI

The Toronto Raptors have opted to pick up Bruce Brown's team option for next season and plan to continue holding him as a trade chip

Raptors Announce Decision On Bruce Brown's Future

Memphis, TN

Yardbarker

Marcus Smart and virtually the entire Memphis Grizzlies roster were bit hard by the injury bug in the 2023-24 season. The former Celtics guard, acquired via trade last offseason, played in just 20 games but averaged 14.5 points, 4.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and a career-best 2.1 steals per game.While Smart, 30, is expected to be a key piece of the Grizzlies roster in 2024-25, teams have had plenty of interest in potentially acquiring the three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team guard. According to Bleacher Report's Chris B. Haynes, Smart is a "name to look out for" as "multiple contending teams" have been calling...

'Multiple' contending teams calling Grizzlies about Marcus Smart trade

The Memphis Grizzlies have declined their $14.8 million option on Luke Kennard for the 24-25 season. Both Kennard and the Grizzlies have interest in a restructured contract. The Grizzlies would have been over the first apron had they picked up their option on Kennard. Kennard averaged 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds...

Luke Kennard, Grizzlies To Discuss New Contract After $14.8M Team Option Declined

Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo rode hard work and a remarkable growth spurt into what Toronto hopes is a successful NBA career

Raptors New Forward Shares Remarkable Journey to NBA

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

NBA Draft Digest On SI

Following the first day of the 2024 NBA Draft, there were a handful of surprises, one being Memphis selecting Zach Edey in the No. 9 slot. Let's delve into how he might fit with the Grizzlies.

2024 NBA Draft: Examining the Memphis Grizzlies' Gamble on Zach Edey

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

The Toronto Raptors will have plenty of options available to them as they get set to make the 31st pick in Thursday's NBA draft

These 5 Prospects Remain Available as Raptors Get Set to Make 31st Pick

West Palm Beach, FL

Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes celebrated Jonathan Mogbo being selected with the 31st pick in Thursday's NBA draft

Scottie Barnes Shares Emotional Moment With New Raptors Teammate

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The Memphis Grizzlies entered the 2024 NBA Draft with a clear need: an interior presence to complement their high-octane, grind-it-out style. Recall that they were fresh off a disappointing 2023-24 season where they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Sure, questions linger around their selections. However, the Grizzlies made intriguing picks throughout the draft, aiming to bolster their roster and remain contenders in the ever-competitive Western Conference.

Grizzlies 2024 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Toronto Raptors have added Branden Carlson on a two-way deal and three other prospects who will join the team in Summer League next month

Raptors Add Undrafted Free Agents As Summer League Nears

Sacramento, CA

ESPN

The Kings have gotten under the luxury tax by trading Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov and the 45th pick to the Raptors in exchange for Jalen McDaniels, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Kings trade Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov to Raptors

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Minneapolis, MN

JUNE 28, 10:33am: The Timberwolves will acquire a future second-round pick from the Grizzlies to move down from No. 53 to No. 57, and cash considerations from the Raptors for No. 57, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link). JUNE 27, 5:16pm: The Timberwolves are swapping the No. 53...

Grizzlies To Acquire No. 53 Pick Cam Spencer From Wolves

With the NBA Draft in the rearview, the focus now turns to NBA free agency and trade season. The Toronto Raptors made one of the first moves of the offseason in choosing to pick up the contract option on Bruce Brown as per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Bruce Brown is due $23 million on his […]
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Raptors make $23 million decision on Bruce Brown ahead of free agency

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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Raptors Sneak Back into 2nd Round to Add 18-Year-Old Prospect

The Toronto Raptors traded back into the second round to select Cameroonian center Ulrich Chomche with the 57th...

Raptors Sneak Back into 2nd Round to Add 18-Year-Old Prospect

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