Lakers sale sets record with $12.5bn valuation
Joshua Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital, will become the controlling shareholder of the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal valued at $12.5bn, announced on August 12, according to Hindustan Times. Bob Iger,…
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Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey on Feb 28
The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on February 28 after a home game against the Boston Celtics. Sportstar reports Garnett becomes the second player in franchise history to…
LeBron James credits children for strength through NBA pressure
LeBron James became a father at 19, just as his NBA career began. His first child, Bronny, was born in 2004, and LeBron, who grew up without his own father, said his…
NBA triple-double king Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons
Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209, has announced his retirement after 18 seasons. The 37-year-old point guard posted a video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan, captioned: “You…
Iger and Kushner buy Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5 billion
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, the highest price ever paid for a North American sports team,…
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to buy LA Lakers for $12.5 billion
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter for more than $12 billion, ESPN reported. The deal values the NBA franchise at a record…
NBA Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson dies at 86
Hall of Fame NBA coach Don Nelson passed away at 86, his family confirmed on Sunday. Nelson won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics from 1966 to 1976, and…
NBA legend Don Nelson dies at 86
Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson died Sunday at 86, his family announced. He played 11 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning five NBA championships, and later coached for 31 seasons with…
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from heroin, cocaine effects
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, died from the combined effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner ruled on Friday. His death, on May 11 in…
James Harden’s gun charge dismissed by Texas judge
A misdemeanor gun charge against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was dismissed by a Texas judge after he completed an alternative resolution programme, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex…
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