New Zealand Pro Basketball League Elevates Women’s Pay: A Game-Changing Move

New Zealand Pro Basketball League Elevates Women’s Pay: A Game-Changing Move

New Zealand’s professional women’s basketball league, Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa, is set to pay its female players more than their male counterparts. The league’s decision to double player salaries stems from the remarkable success of its initial seasons, enabling them to break away from the previous model tied to the men’s National Basketball League wages. /*!…

NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards Dominates with 32 Points, Wolves Triumph Over Jazz

NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards Dominates with 32 Points, Wolves Triumph Over Jazz

In a thrilling NBA showdown, Anthony Edwards showcased his prowess by scoring 32 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a commanding 114-104 victory over the Utah Jazz. Despite having a poor start, Edwards finished with a team-record 27th 30-point game of 2023–24 after making 13 of 23 shots from the field, including one of…

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic Dominates as Nuggets Triumph Over Celtics 115-109

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic Dominates as Nuggets Triumph Over Celtics 115-109

Nikola Jokic showcased his brilliance once again, notching up his 20th triple-double of the season with an impressive performance of 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a hard-fought 115-109 victory over the Boston Celtics. After the All-Star break, Denver had won seven of the last eight games and won…

NBA fines P.J. Tucker of the Clippers $75,000 for making public trade demands

NBA fines P.J. Tucker of the Clippers $75,000 for making public trade demands

In response to remarks made by P.J. Tucker, a forward with the Los Angeles Clippers, “expressing a desire to be traded to another team,” the NBA fined Tucker $75,000 on Thursday. Tucker, although healthy, has only participated in 15 games this season, none since November 27. Although Tucker was a part of the three-team transaction…

The Magic retire Shaquille O’Neal’s jersey, making him the first player in franchise history to do so

The Magic retire Shaquille O’Neal’s jersey, making him the first player in franchise history to do so

Along with Wilt Chamberlain and Pete Maravich, O’Neal is the third player to have his jersey retired by three different teams. His numbers 34 and 32 are retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, respectively.In many respects, Shaquille O’Neal was Orlando’s first. first overall draft choice, ranked #1. The first Magic player…