The NBA Draft was overshadowed today when news broke that LeBron James will be opting out of his contract with the Miami Heat. The four-time MVP had been rumored to be leaning towards opting out, but today his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Management, confirmed that LeBron informed the Heat of his decision. Unlike four years ago, LeBron no longer shares an agency with Chris Bosh or Dwyane Wade. Today LeBron James is his own entity, and having endured a
LeBron James has notified the Miami Heat that he is exercising his Early Termination Option, which will make him a free agent. Will he go back to Cleveland? Will he stay in Miami? [Read more…]
Every year, Steve Nash holds a soccer tournament called “Show Down” for the Steve Nash Foundation to help raise money for a good cause. This year, the proceeds will benefit Educare and child abuse research and prevention. To find more details, click here. Nash always manages to bring in a crowd of NBA players to join the cause, and his friend Dirk Nowitzki will be a participant. Here’s what the German did the last time he hit the soccer field: [Read more…]
With the 2014 NBA Draft fast approaching, teams have a tough decision to make due to Joel Embiid’s unexpected foot injury. After having surgery on his right foot – believed to be a very serious type of injury – the 7-footer is expected to miss four-to-six months of action. Not surprisingly, this has caused teams to reconsider their plans of drafting the center. The Cleveland Cavaliers, in particular, are looking at Jabari Parker and Andrew Wiggins now. They may even simply trade
Sometimes, men and women of fame make innocent comments that are misconstrued by the masses. Other times, men and women of fame pull the ultimate trolls that feed into wild and opinion-based speculation. You can decide which you think Savannah James was guilty of on her personal Instagram account. For those unfamiliar, Savannah James is the wife and high school sweetheart of four-time NBA MVP LeBron James. She’s the mother of his two sons and a native of Akron, Ohio. That last bit of information
It’s NBA Draft Week, and the Cavaliers are on the clock. Cleveland has eliminated Joel Embiid as a candidate for the top overall pick. According to sources, the Cavaliers currently have Jabari Parker rated above Andrew Wiggins by a razor-thin margin. Both small forwards were in Cleveland last week, and while Wiggins was more impressive than Parker, the Cavs are intrigued by Parker’s ability to make an impact as a rookie. There is still a chance the Cavs could opt for Wiggins,
Some prominent NBA athletes are still recuperating from injuries, taking necessary time off to recover, heal and rest from weariness and prolonged seasons that may have gone deep in the playoffs. Some, like Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash, among others, are in Brazil enjoying the 2014 FIFA World Cup. There are plenty, like LeBron James, who are on vacation, spending time with their families. Still, there are those who are already hard at work, trying to improve for the 2014-15 NBA season.
The folks in Houston are hoping they have a good shot to land Carmelo Anthony in free agency. Or LeBron James, for that matter, should he somehow find Houston more appealing than remaining in Miami or returning to Cleveland. In my opinion, ‘Melo’s choices rank like this: New York, Dallas, Houston/Chicago, with the latter two tied for third. Money is going to be a factor, and the fact that the Knicks can work off a starting salary of $23.2 million and offer