Source: David Jensen / Getty After a long coaching search, the Charlotte Hornets announced this morning they are hiring Boston Celtics assistant, Charles Lee, as their next head coach. Lee will take over the role once the Celtics’ season comes to an end, which could be in the middle of June. Lee, who has 10 years of NBA experience, is now tasked with turning Charlotte back into … [Read more...] about Charlotte Hornets Hire Charles Lee as Next Head Coach
Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Faces 33 Years In Prison Over Gambling Scandal Guilty Plea
Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty Major sports leagues are making examples out of those who violate the recently legalized sports betting rules. First, Jontay Porter was banned from the NBA for life, and now Shohei Ohtani‘s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, will plead guilty after a gambling scandal. The guilty plea comes after he was charged with … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Faces 33 Years In Prison Over Gambling Scandal Guilty Plea
Shaq Steps All Over Nikola Jokic’s MVP Award Moment By Telling Him He Doesn’t Deserve It
Source: AAron Ontiveroz / Getty Nikola Jokic won his third NBA MVP award Wednesday night, but it was left up to Shaquille O’Neal to completely ruin the moment. Soon after Jokic found out he’d won MVP, he was tossed off to TNT’s Inside The NBA crew to talk about it, with O’Neal being a bit too honest out of the gate. "You're the best player in the league… I thought SGA … [Read more...] about Shaq Steps All Over Nikola Jokic’s MVP Award Moment By Telling Him He Doesn’t Deserve It
Wes & Walker React to Charles Lee Hire on WFNZ
Source: Streeter Lecka / Getty If you didn’t already know, the Charlotte Hornets hired Boston Celtics assistant, Charles Lee earlier today, to be the next head of the franchise, which has undergone a lot of changes off the court, with a change in ownership, a new Director of Basketball Operations has been hired, and now they have their new voice to lead the team into this new … [Read more...] about Wes & Walker React to Charles Lee Hire on WFNZ
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert named NBA Defensive Player of Year, Social Media Says Victor Wembanyama Was Robbed
Source: SUZANNE CORDEIRO / Getty Rudy Gobert blocked Victor Wembanyama from making history. Gobert has been named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, marking the fourth time he’s won the award. This ties him with two of the winningest big men in the game: Hall of Famers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace. The Timberwolves center previously won the award in 2018, 2019, and 2021 … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert named NBA Defensive Player of Year, Social Media Says Victor Wembanyama Was Robbed