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Ex-Lakers Executive Jim Buss Puts His L.A. Live Penthouse On The Market….Again

March 23, 2018 | No Comments

Ex-Lakers Executive Jim Buss Puts His L.A. Live Penthouse On The Market….Again Jim Buss, a part-owner of the Lakers and former team executive, has put his penthouse in downtown Los Angeles back on the market for $6.75 million. That is around 2 million not as much as when he first put the 4,300-square-foot unit up for sale two years prior, records show. Situated inside the Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live, where sprouting Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball now lives, the southeast-corner unit incorporates open-plan living and dining rooms, an office/den and a formal section. The kitchen has been remodeled and includes
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The NBA Is Taxing Sports Betting Operators

January 29, 2018 | No Comments

The NBA Is Taxing Sports Betting Operators Sports betting has become an integral part of the most polarizing worlds in our economy. All four major professional sports leagues have embraced the trade of allowing fans to place bets on their favorite team, player or event every year. The big business of sports betting is a multi-billion dollar industry. In an electric oasis in the desert and in casinos on Las Vegas Blvd., some even risk their entire monthly income on their favorite and sulk in their sorrows with watered-down rum and cokes. Vegas odds are keen to make appearances on
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Why Are NBA Players Making Record Salaries? Here’s Why:

June 30, 2017 | No Comments

Why Are NBA Players Making Record Salaries? Here’s Why: Amid the 2016-17 season, LeBron James was the main player in the NBA with a compensation of $30 at least million. Not exclusively is the quantity of players making $30 million going to develop, however a pack of players are soon going to sign gets that will incorporate pay rates nearing $50 million. Take Stephen Curry. This past season he made $12.1 million, a compensation littler than 81 different players. In any case, Curry’s deal contract is currently up and under the new aggregate haggling assention, he is qualified for an
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NBA Re-brands D-League into G-League; Gatorade Sponsors

June 26, 2017 | No Comments

NBA Re-brands D-League into G-League; Gatorade Sponsors The D-League’s makeover to the G League is legitimate. As of Monday night, the NBA’s Development League transitioned into the G League (Gatorade League) with a total redesign from a marking point of view. The move come only two days in front of the 2017 draft. The underlying organization was reported in February, however Monday night the group divulged its new social handles and logos. The 26-group association has been a demonstrating ground for NBA ability, and a year ago it saw 92 players, including 16 first-round picks from the 2016 draft, invest
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2017 NBA Draft Results

June 23, 2017 | No Comments

2017 NBA Draft Results The NBA Draft has arrived at an end. In spite of the considerable number of bits of gossip and dramatization entering the draft it wound up being genuinely manageable. The greatest news of the night was clearly Jimmy Butler being exchanged to the Timberwolves and that set the tone for some exchanges for the duration of the night. Be that as it may, of the picks really made none of them were especially shocking. The main three ran not surprisingly with the 76ers exchanging up to take the No. 1 pick and the Celtics exchanging down
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Lakers Trade D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov

June 20, 2017 | No Comments

Lakers Trade D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov The Lakers exchanged third-year monitor D’Angelo Russell and veteran focus Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets for focus Brook Lopez and the 27th pick for Thursday’s NBA draft, as per association sources. The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski‏ first announced the arrangement. The Lakers secured noteworthy compensation top alleviation that gives them more than $20 million in buying power in the 2018 offseason when Paul George and LeBron James may end up noticeably accessible. While Mozgov had three years staying on his $48 million contract, Russell had one more season on his tenderfoot contract worth
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NBA Forward Kris Humphries Makes Money on his Beverly Hills House

June 13, 2017 | No Comments

NBA Forward Kris Humphries Makes Money on his Beverly Hills House Two years subsequent to scoring a home in Beverly Hills for $6.2 million, proficient b-ball player Kris Humphries has sold the property for about $2 million more — $8.25 million. Posting operator Jason Oppenheim of the Oppenheim Group said Humphries redesigned the living arrangement before offering it. The home, worked in 1961, has around 3,300 square feet of living space, glass dividers and sky facing windows. The middle island kitchen is separated from the front room by a two-sided chimney. In the ace suite, there is a chimney and
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Lonzo Ball’s 2017 NBA Draft Workout with the Los Angeles Lakers

June 8, 2017 | No Comments

Lonzo Ball’s 2017 NBA Draft Workout with the Los Angeles Lakers A standout amongst the most proclaimed players in the current year’s draft, UCLA’s Lonzo Ball got the chance to flaunt his abilities face to face, as he worked out at the Lakers’ practice office on Wednesday. Leader of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson, general supervisor Rob Pelinka and head mentor Luke Walton were among the metal that directed the 6-foot-6 point watch’s individual session. Subsequently, Ball spoked to the media about an assortment of points, including his ability set, mindset and association with the Lakers. Below is a full transcription
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Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James’ Los Angeles Home Vandalized with Racial Slurs

May 31, 2017 | No Comments

Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James’ Los Angeles Home Vandalized with Racial Slurs A L.A. home possessed by LeBron James was the objective of an abhor wrongdoing – somebody splash painted the n-word on the front door and criminologists are currently exploring, cops disclose to TMZ Sports. This is what we know … different LAPD units and an area watch vehicle reacted to the home early Wednesday morning. We’re told the word was scribbled on the external door. LAPD received call this AM that the n-word was painted on Lebron's house gate. When cops arrived it was painted over. Police investigating —
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Remembering Craig

December 16, 2016 | No Comments

Remembering Craig The Life Craig Graham Sager was born Batavia, IL. on June 29, 1951. In 1973, Sager graduated from the illustrious Northwestern University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in speech. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and also served as the school’s mascot on occasions. Sager began his career in broadcasting with a small cable news channel in Sarasota, FL. After a stint at a small news network, he eventually landed a job with CNN on the networks sports show, CNN Sports Tonight. In 1990, Sager landed the role he’s most known for as the sideline
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Clipper’s Star Chris Paul Bounces From Bel-Air

August 22, 2016 | No Comments

Clipper’s Star Chris Paul Bounces From Bel-Air NBA All-Star PG Chris Paul listed his $11.5 Million dollar mansion in Bel-Air over the weekend. The 12,000 square-foot complex features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms with an entertainment area, pool, kitchen and a BBQ. Along with the expansive backyard, the home is fully automated, has a camera system, wine cellar, home theater, billiards room, a home gym and a sauna. Paul bought the house from Avril Levigne in 2012. This past summer, Chris Paul and his fellow Clipper teammates embarked on a recruiting campaign to bring Kevin Durant to the Clippers from the Oklahoma
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The NBA Ditches the All-Star Game in Charlotte

July 22, 2016 | No Comments

The NBA Ditches the All-Star Game in Charlotte Due to recent a recent state law, the NBA has decided to relocate the 2017 All-Star game from Charlotte. House Bill 2 denies many of the laws put in place to protect North Carolina’s LBGT community. The NBA’s league commissioner Adam Silver publicly opposed this bill. During the 2016 NBA finals, the commissioner himself voiced his opinion in press conference. His remarks profiled by the New York Daily News: This will have a significant impact on the city of Charlotte. The all-star game brings locals, fans and a massive jump in revenue to the
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Michael Jordan Can Sell His Shoes but Not His Mansion

July 21, 2016 | No Comments

Michael Jordan Can Sell His Shoes but Not His Mansion Michael Jordan’s shoes seem to be more popular than his multi-million dollar mansion. The nine bedroom, 15 bath massive complex has been on the market since 2007. Originally, the compound was listed at $29 million in the neighborhood of Highland Park which is about 28 miles outside of Chicago. The property is nearly 56,000 square feet and a natural oasis for any elite NBA athlete. The estate is equipped with a full-size basketball facility on the property, weight room, infinity pool and putting green. It wouldn’t be Jordan’s property if
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