Breaking: 3 76ers takeaways from Summer League triumph over Spurs In their fourth game of the Las Vegas Summer League, the Philadelphia 76ers took on the San Antonio Spurs. The Sixers emerged victorious, winning 96-80. Despite San Antonio being one of only five teams to remain unbeaten in Vegas, the Sixers were mostly in control of the game. Two standout players for Philadelphia were Jared McCain and Adem Bona. McCain, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, showed his scoring ability early on in the game, knocking down a three-pointer and a running floater. His confidence as…
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The Spurs have completed their roster. Stephon Castle, Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes are the big additions, and the front office brought back some familiar faces to round out the roster. Barring an unexpected trade, the 15 players that will be on the main roster on opening night are set, and all that’s left to decide is who takes the two-way spots. The curious thing is that the Silver and Black used only cap space and minimum salaries to complete their roster, so they still have the room exception. In past years that would have been a sign of cheapness…
With the majority of top-level free agents off the market, only a handful valuable players remain to sign new contracts this offseason. According to NHL analyst Steve Silverman, the Florida Panthers can improve their squad by signing Mark Giordano, who previously played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Although Giordano will be 41 years old in October, he became a free agent on July 1 and intends to continue playing hockey for at least another year. Silverman penned a piece at Clutch Points recommending the Panthers sign the veteran. “One of the players (Florida Panthers GM Barry) Zito must consider is…
→Chelsea Football Club has confirmed they have initiated an internal disciplinary procedure after one of their players, Enzo Fernandez, posted a video on Instagram Live which has been deemed as racist by the French Football Federation. The video shows Fernandez and some of his Argentina teammates chanting a derogatory song which mocks the heritage of the France team after they won the Copa America final against Colombia. The incident has sparked outrage in the football community, with FIFA and the French Football Federation condemning any form of discrimination, and the latter even filing a legal complaint. Chelsea Football Club stated…
The Milwaukee Bucks find themselves in a tough spot, coming off three seasons that have fallen short of expectations, following their first NBA championship win in half a century in 2020-21. With Giannis Antetokounmpo entering his age-30 season, the team’s window of contention, with him as a young superstar, may be closing. The pressure is on the Bucks front office to make significant moves to upgrade the roster and satisfy their star player. Antetokounmpo’s discontent is a significant factor in the pressure facing the Bucks. They have made big moves in recent offseasons in an effort to upgrade the roster.…
The San Antonio Spurs extended their unbeaten start to the Las Vegas Summer League to three after beating the New Orleans Pelicans 90-85 in a Tuesday night affair in Sin City. In what was a close encounter all the way through, the Summer Spurs made just enough shots late to stave off the pesky Pelicans. With #4 Overall Pick Stephon Castle out for the rest of the week, the Silver & Black relied heavily on a collective team approach to pull themselves within reaching distance of the Summer League playoffs. The Pelicans had a few notable names on their roster, with 2023 lottery pick…
Since when the organization was founded in 1968, the Cincinnati Bengals maintained a tough and gritty identity that continued all the way up until the mid-2010s. The consistent primary focus on this team resided in the offensive line, particularly since the first player ever drafted by the team was a center (Bob Johnson). Following a mass exodus that included All-Pro left tackle Andrew Whitworth, right guard Kevin Zeitler and right tackle Andre Smith in 2017, this unit has been a shell of its former self and has consistently ranked near the bottom of the NFL. Following a dramatic Super Bowl loss in 2022 where the…
Paris Basketball plays in the LNB Pro A league, the top tier of pro basketball in France, and also competes in the EuroCup. They are coming off a highly successful 2023-24 season in which they won two trophies (the 2024 LNB Pro A Leaders Cup and the 2023-24 EuroCup title). As for Splitter, he is a former European basketball star himself who later made the leap to the NBA. He played for the Spurs from 2010-15 and was a starter on the team that made the 2013 NBA Finals and then won the 2014 NBA championship. Splitter would eventually play…
Breaking: Two Sentences in Connection to the Atlantic City Shooting Two individuals, Tawanne Williams of Philadelphia and Jessica Bryant of Atlantic City, have been sentenced for their involvement in a shooting incident that occurred on August 31, 2022, in Atlantic City. Bryant received a five-year sentence, including an 85% period of parole ineligibility under the No Early Release Act, followed by three years of parole supervision. The charges include second-degree aggravated assault and fourth-degree pointing a firearm. Williams was sentenced to five years without parole eligibility for charges including second-degree certain persons not to possess a handgun and fourth-degree obstructing…
Stephen A. Smith had a battle with LeBron James NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith recently spoke about his complicated history with Lakers star LeBron James during an appearance on the “OGs” show. Despite their rocky relationship, Smith acknowledged James’ greatness on and off the court. Smith expressed his desire for James to obtain an ownership stake in the new Las Vegas franchise and opened up about his frustration regarding James’ response to criticism. Smith previously criticized James during the 2011 NBA Finals when the Miami Heat lost to the Dallas Mavericks. He accused James of being afraid to shoot and…