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BREAKING: New York Knicks and forward Mikal Bridges have agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension, per Shams Charania. The new deal includes a player option for 2029-30 and a trade kicker. Big move for the Knicks. A 4-year, $150M extension averages $37.5M per year, signaling they see Mikal Bridges as a core piece alongside Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle. The player option in 2029-30 gives Bridges flexibility, and a trade kicker means he gets extra money if traded. ✅ 1. Salary Cap Impact Extension Details: 4 years, $150M → AAV of $37.5M starting in 2026-27 (since…
ANALYSTS JUST GAVE UNC BASKETBALL EXTRA MOTIVATION TO SILENCE HATERS WITH OFFSEASON GRADES… The pressure is on Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels to get off to a fast start. That’s the prevailing message coming from Jeff Goodman and Randolph Childress on ‘The Field of 68’ podcast. Both analysts agree that UNC has made some good moves to fortify the roster, by adding big-man Henri Veesaar and guard Kyan Evans. Goodman also credited Hubert Davis for a strong recruiting class that includes five-star forward Caleb Wilson. They’ve got some good freshmen…Caleb Wilson, man, he is fun to watch,”…
This is not speculation, but confirmed: Luka Dončić indeed signed a three‑year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring a player option in 2028. His agent made the announcement to Shams Charania on August 2, 2025 . 📌 Deal Details: Length & Value: 3 years, approximately $165M (max-level extension) Player Option: In the third year (2028), giving Doncic the right to opt out and pursue a bigger supermax deal What it replaces: This replaces his previous player option for 2026‑27 and secures him under contract through 2028, avoiding free agency in 2026 …
SHOCKWAVES ACROSS THE GLOBE: LUKA DONČIĆ PLEDGES $5 MILLION TO HELP 77 ASPIRING ATHLETES CHASE THEIR DREAMS A Superstar’s Promise: Impact Beyond the Court After sealing a $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA sensation Luka Dončić stunned the world not just with his performances—but with a philanthropic act that reflects his heart as much as his talent. He committed $5 million through the Luka Dončić Foundation to empower 77 young athletes around the world, aged roughly 12–15, giving them a chance to pursue their basketball dreams. Why 77 Kids? Why $5 Million?…
Armando Bacot signs an Exhibit 10 contract with the Utah Jazz. shortly after he went undrafted in the NBA Draft. The move was officially reported on June 27, 2024 An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, minimum-salary deal that allows a team to convert it into a two-way contract before the regular season begins. It’s essentially a training camp agreement, giving Bacot a chance to showcase his skills in summer workouts and the NBA Summer League, with the hope of earning a two-way spot . To sum up: Date signed: June 27, 2024 Team: Utah Jazz Contract type: Exhibit 10…
FIVE-STAR RECRUIT COMMITS TO UNC; LANDS RECORD-BREAKING $5 MILLION NIL DEAL. INSIDE HIS DECISION:QUOTES STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE“I WANTED A SCHOOL THAT FELT LIKE HOME… A Tar Heel Takeoff: Elite Recruit Joins Carolina In a stunning recruiting victory, the No. 1 catcher in the nation and a two-time College World Series champion has formally committed to the University of North Carolina and sealed a historic $5 million NIL contract—a package that surpasses any previously extended to a college baseball player. He declined offers from powerhouse programs like LSU, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt to pledge his future to Chapel Hill. (extrasoccernews.com)…
COACH WILLIAM MARKS BIRTHDAY WITH $14 MILLION DONATION — A LEGACY OF GIVING, NOT JUST WINNING.COACH WILLIAM’S CHARITABLE GIFT IS BEING STRATEGICALLY DISBURSED ACROSS FOUR PRIMARY SECTORS: In a world where sports headlines often focus on stats, rivalries, and trophies, Coach William is shifting the spotlight — this time, to generosity. To celebrate his birthday anniversary, the beloved coach and community leader has pledged an astonishing $14 million to various charitable causes, making waves far beyond the sidelines. A Birthday Gift to the World Instead of lavish parties or extravagant gifts, Coach William chose to honor…
Ivan Matlekovic is officially a Tar Heel! 🐏🔥 A transfer from High Point, Matlekovic is a 7’0, 245 center from Sisak, Croatia. Averaged 2.6 pts, 1.8 reb and 75% FG in limited minutes last season. 📌 Snapshot: Ivan Matleković A 6’11” (listed at ~7’0″), 245-pound center originally from Sisak, Croatia . Played just five games at High Point during the 2024–25 season, appearing in only 31 total minutes before January 11, scoring 13 points, grabbing 9 rebounds and having 4 blocks — most production came in a game against NAIA opponent Carolina University . Averaged 2.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg,…
“BOLD COMMITMENT: NATION’S NO.1 CATCHER & TWO‑TIME CWS CHAMP SNUBS LSU, TEXAS A&M & VANDERBILT — CHOOSES UNC!”HE EMPHASIZED PERSONAL REASONS FOR… A Game-Changing Decision for Tar Heel Baseball In a seismic recruiting move, the No. 1 catcher in the nation—a decorated two-time College World Series champion—has officially declined powerhouse programs like LSU, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt, to fully commit to the UNC Tar Heels baseball program at Coach Scott Forbes’s request. Chapel Hill erupted as the announcement came: “I’m coming home,” he declared, adorned in Carolina Blue in a packed press conference at Boshamer Stadium. …
CONGRATULATIONS: UNC MEN’S BASKETBALL LEGEND MICHAEL JORDAN HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN SPORTS BY TIME 100 MAGAZINE, MARKING A MILESTONE THAT CEMENTS HIS REPUTATION AND…. CONGRATULATIONS: UNC Men’s Basketball Legend Michael Jordan has been named one of the 100 most influential people in sports by TIME 100 magazine, marking a milestone that cements his reputation. In an extraordinary news that has sent shockwaves across the sports universe, Michael Jordan, the famous figure synonymous with greatness in basketball, has been officially designated one of the 100 most important persons in sports…