Jamal Shead credits mentor Davion Mitchell for his growth and success with the Toronto Raptors. … [Read more...] about Rising Raptors youngster credits his old mentor for current breakthrough
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Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized U.S. oil assets after calling for ’blockade’
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump demanded Wednesday that Venezuela return assets that it seized from U.S. oil companies years ago, justifying anew his announcement of a "blockade" against oil tankers traveling to or from the South American country that face American sanctions. Read More … [Read more...] about Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized U.S. oil assets after calling for ’blockade’
Afseth’s Latest: Mavs, AD, Klay, Giannis, Morant, Kessler, More
Although Dallas’ front office is open to listening to offers on Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford and D’Angelo Russell, the Mavericks aren’t “aggressively shopping” any of those four veterans, sources tell Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com. As Afseth details, rival teams have gotten the impression that the Mavericks are currently evaluating not only their play … [Read more...] about Afseth’s Latest: Mavs, AD, Klay, Giannis, Morant, Kessler, More
The Knicks Players Who Benefited Most From NBA Cup Prize Money
The Knicks‘ team salary this season is nearly $208MM, which is the second-highest figure in the NBA, behind only the Cavaliers ($228MM+). However, five of the 14 players on New York’s standard roster are on minimum-salary contracts, while a sixth is earning just slightly above the minimum. So while the $530,933 bonus for winning the NBA Cup may be a drop in the bucket for the … [Read more...] about The Knicks Players Who Benefited Most From NBA Cup Prize Money
Raptors Gunning For 5x All-NBA Center, 3x All-Star, And A Surprise
TORONTO — Trade season has arrived, and Toronto has wasted little time engaging the market. League executives expect activity, and the Raptors already fit that profile. According to reporting from Jake L. Fischer, Toronto has placed exploratory calls on elite frontcourt talent. As Fischer wrote, “Sources with knowledge of the Raptors’ thinking have identified them as a team … [Read more...] about Raptors Gunning For 5x All-NBA Center, 3x All-Star, And A Surprise