NBA In-Season Tournament: Next Steps Ahead for Adam Silver
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by Hussein Abdullahi
3M ago
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver received high praises following the success of the In-Season Tournament. The Inaugural NBA in-season tournament was dubbed successful by players, fans, executives, coaches, and the architect, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Before the start of the season, there was skepticism about whether the tournament was conducive to the league from an entertainment perspective. "I've loved the enthusiasm from the players and the teams. By far in a way that has been the best part, Silver said. With increased global viewers, fan engagement, and buy-in from the players, Commission ..read more
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Adam Silver On NBA's Global Reach, In-season Tournament, Expansion Plans
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by Hussein Abdullahi
4M ago
With a month into the 2023-24 season, The NBA is looking to provide new experiences for their global fan base. One season ago, The NBA had 22.2 million total fans in attendance -- a new record. Under NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's stewardship, Globalization has been the league's top priority among the advancement of new media and expansion franchises. One can argue that the product of the NBA is what continues to grow their $10 Billion dollar business exponentially in emerging markets outside of U.S borders. With the iteration of the in-season tournament and regulations around player particip ..read more
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Caleb Martin's electrifying performance propels Heat to NBA Finals
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by Hussein Abdullahi
10M ago
Miami Heat's Caleb Martin is no longer the NBA's best-kept secret  Photo by Getty Images Miami Heat’s Caleb Martin's unconventional path to the NBA dates back to being undrafted, waived, and signing a two-way deal. Now Martin has earned a starring role on a Championship contending team. In a Game 7 rematch against the reigning Conference Champs, Martin posted a career-best performance, scoring 26 points, including a barrage of three-pointers to claim a 103-84 victory over the Boston Celtics. "It doesn’t surprise us. We have seen it every single day. I’m so proud and happy for him. I thin ..read more
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Inaugural WNBA Canada Game Exceeds Expectations with 19,000 in Attendance
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by Hussein Abdullahi
11M ago
Sky prevail in WNBA Canada pre-season match against Lynx 82-74 Toronto - The Inaugural WNBA Canada Game, presented by Tangerine Bank, hosted a pre-season matchup with the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky at Scotiabank Arena. The Chicago Sky defeated the Minnesota Lynx 82-74 in a pre-season clash north of the border. Kahleah Copper scored a game-high 18 points to lead to way. Ontario native Bridget Carleton had three points and two rebounds in 12 minutes. Carleton was greeted by thousands of fans, friends, and family ahead of Saturday's game and received a warm ovation in front of a packed house ..read more
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Raptor seeks new rebuild and parts ways with Coach Nick Nurse
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by Hussein Abdullahi
1y ago
Raptor seeks new rebuild and parts ways with Coach Nick Nurse  (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Image) After a tumultuous season for the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri announced that the Raptors parted ways with Coach Nick Nurse.  After serving five seasons as the Raptors' head coach, Nick Nurse received the 2020 Coach of the Year award following his Championship run in 2019. Raptors President Masai Ujiri addressed the media following the announcement expressing his concerns about their organization. The Raptors finished this season with a 41-41 record before losing to t ..read more
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Women's Final Four Puts up Historical Numbers
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by Hussein Abdullahi
1y ago
(AP Photo/Darron Cummings) TORONTO — The Women's Final Four has been exciting and inspiring for basketball fans globally. The highly anticipated double-header featured Naismith POTY Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, defending National Champions South Carolina, and a well-seasoned LSU program. Both games attracted over 19,000 fans at the American Airlines Centre in Dallas. The added media coverage by ESPN has catapulted this year's final viewership numbers. The Iowa-South Carolina game was the most-watched semifinals in history, thanks to Caitlin Clark’s Steph Curry-like performance. The game averaged 5.5 ..read more
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Nike Supports Grizzlies' Star Ja Morant after Viral IG Live Video
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by Hussein Abdullahi
1y ago
Nike Stands in Support of Grizzlies’ Ja Morant after Viral Video Nike has decided to support their youngest superstar Ja Morant following an Instagram live video circulating online. This comes months after the corporate sneaker giant cut ties with NBA star guard Kyrie Irving. In the video, Morant brandished a firearm while at a nightclub in Denver. In the following hours, the Memphis Grizzlies suspended Morant for two games. On Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Ja Morant is suspended for eight games for conduct detrimental to the league. The suspension covers the six games missed ..read more
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NBA All-Star Weekend 2023 Losing popularity as ratings hit record low
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by Hussein Abdullahi
1y ago
All-Star Weekend comes to an end. The festive time in Salt Lake City featured highlights and lowlights. The All-Star game between Team LeBron and Team Giannis has left the NBA community questioning the art of competition, with the NBA's biggest stars disengaged. An underwhelming All-Star weekend in Utah has shed light on the current state of the modern NBA. What was the highlight of the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend? Was it a near-perfect performance from Mac McClung, Damian Lillard capturing his first three-point title, or Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's head-to-head battle at the All-Star game ..read more
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Kyrie Irving trade overshadows Nets' management woes
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by Hussein Abdullahi
1y ago
The Kyrie Irving saga ends in Brooklyn, just days after his trade demands left the NBA world in a frenzy. Many questioned the timing of Irving's request, but both sides were unable to reach agreeable terms for a long-term deal. This sheds a light on the fractured relationship between Irving and Nets Owner Joe Tsai. Earlier this season, Irving received an eight-game suspension for promoting a movie with antisemitic material. Following the suspension, the Nets Owner asked Irving to complete remedial demands before returning to the court. This left Irving and Tsai in some turmoil. The fact that ..read more
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WNBA Pre-season Game Comes to Canadian Soil for First time
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by Hussein Abdullahi
1y ago
WNBA Canada Game Presented by Tangerine Bank For the first time, the WNBA is coming north of the border. The WNBA Canada Game, presented by Tangerine bank, will feature a pre-season match-up between the Chicago Sky and the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday, May 13th, at the Scotiabank Arena. The Ontario natives Natalie Achonwa and Bridget Carelton will play in their first WNBA homecoming for the Minnesota Lynx. The Chicago Sky are coming off a disappointing loss in the WNBA playoffs and will start their quest for a title run in May. The 2022 WNBA Commissioner Cup runner-up was led by All-star Candan ..read more
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