NBA Legend Paul Pierce Settles With SEC Over EthereumMAX Scandal

Crypto regulations deepen as regulators continue to announce actions against the crypto industry. Today, the NBA Hall of Fame player Paul Pierce settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SE...

NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce Charged by SEC for Touting EMAX Tokens – Bitcoin News

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce for touting EMAX tokens and making misleading comments about unregistered crypto securities. The form...

With Financial Turmoil At Bally Sports Networks, Major Leagues Gear Up For A Future Without Cable

‘Linear’ broadcast TV combined with streaming games offer the best alternatives to reach the most fans, insiders say. But regional sports networks like the one owned by Sinclair are getting in the way...

Joel Embiid Faces Another Uphill Battle In 2022-23 NBA MVP Race

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards Nikola Jokic #15 of … [+] the Denver Nuggets at the Wells Fargo Center on January 28, 2023 in Philadelphia, ...

SEC warns celebrities after charging NBA Hall of Famer over crypto promotion

Policy • February 17, 2023, 11:30AM EST NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce settled charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for unlawfully touting tokens sold by EthereumMax.   ...

Bulls’ Last Hopes For A Spark Could Rest On Russell Westbrook’s Decision

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Russell Westbrook could be the Bulls’ last hope for a spark Getty Images Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen aren’t coming through those doors. After T...

Forget The Gobert Trade; It’s Time To Focus On Anthony Edwards

DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 13: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against … [+] the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on February 13, ...

NBC wants the NBA back

Cue up John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock” – “The NBA on NBC” may be returning, if NBC Sports gets its way. Comcast‘s NBCUniversal is preparing to make a bid to win back N...

Mikal Bridges Holds Key To Brooklyn Nets Future

Brooklyn Nets’ Mikal Bridges (1) goes to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, … [+] during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, ...

Dewayne Dedmon Isn’t Likely To Solve The Sixers’ Backup Center Problem

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 10: Dewayne Dedmon #21 of the Miami Heat looks on during the second half … [+] of the game nio Spurs at FTX Arena on December 10, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO ...

Damar Hamlin’s Brush With Death Will Save Lives Outside The NFL

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at the Super Bowl week reminding us how the nation was riveted when Damar Hamlin lay motionless on the field and his heart stopped beating. Luckily they got it going aga...

Kyrie Irving Trade Is Tipping Point For NBA Collective Bargaining Talks

Kyrie Irving’s frustrated look mirrors his view of the Brooklyn Nets which led him to demand a trade … [+] (Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) MediaNews Gr...

LeBron Just Broke the NBA Scoring Record—Now His NFTs Are Flying

LeBron James broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record on Tuesday, scoring his 38,388th point and surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 39-year-old mark in the process. Since then, LeBron hype is apparently ...

The Boston Celtics Wisely Stand Pat During A Busy NBA Trade Deadline

Mike Muscala, formerly of the Oklahoma City Thunder, ended up being the only major addition to the … [+] Boston Celtics roster after a trade deadline that altered the entire NBA landscape. (Phot...

Sixers Duck Luxury Tax, Round Out Rotation With Matisse Thybulle-Jalen McDaniels Trade

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 14: Jalen McDaniels #6 of the Charlotte Hornets guards Jayson … [+] Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter during their game at Spectrum Ce...

Durant To Suns, Bamba To Lakers And More

Topline The NBA landscape changed radically Thursday as team executives rushed to complete deals ahead of the league’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, with a handful of teams coming out big winners in the resh...

Kevin Durant Trade To Suns Shakes Up NBA Title Odds

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 25: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during Game Four of the … [+] Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Cent...

7 Possible Targets For The Sixers At The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 16: Jarred Vanderbilt #8 of the Utah Jazz goes up for a shot past Kyle … [+] Anderson #5 and Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of th...

NBA Star NFT Sells for $187,000 on Sorare

The single edition non-fungible token (NFT) of professional basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo was sold for 113.9 ETH ($187,000) on Sorare NBA over the weekend. Sorare NBA is a licensed NFT-driven ...

How LeBron James Became The NBA’s Top Scorer, Highest-Paid Player—And First Active Billionaire

Getty Images The legacy of LeBron James has never been in question, yet the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has managed to pull off another unparalleled accomplishment. On Tuesday, James scored 38 points...

Why Dick’s Sporting Goods succeeded where Sports Authority failed

In 2022, the sporting goods business had an estimated market size of $67.2 billion and was enjoying its ranking as one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. since 2018. The most significant pl...

LeBron James Breaks Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA All-Time Points Record—Renewing Debate Over Greatest Of All Time

Topline Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James made history Tuesday night when he broke former Lakers great Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s all-time NBA points record—putting him at 38,388 career points and re...

Nets, Mavericks Title Odds Change Drastically After Kyrie Irving Trade

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday against … [+] the New York Knicks, Jan. 28, 2023, in New York. The Nets won 122-115. (AP Photo/Mary Al...

The Tricky Line The Indiana Pacers Have To Tightrope At The NBA Treade Deadline

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 02: O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket … [+] while defended by Chris Duarte #3 and Oshae Brissett #12 of the Indiana Pacers at Gain...

NFT of “Greek Freak” Sold for Record-Breaking $187K on Sorare NBA

The NFT of a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player sold for $187K on Sorare NBA. Sorare is famous for its NFT-based fantasy soccer game, but has since added Major League Baseball and NBA spino...

Giannis Antetokounmpo NFT Sells for Record-Breaking $187K on Sorare NBA

Sorare NBA, an officially licensed and NFT-driven fantasy basketball game, set a new milestone on Sunday when a 1/1 NFT of Giannis Antetokounmpo sold for $187,000 worth of ETH—by far the highest sale ...

Brooklyn Nets Reflect On Kyrie Irving And Then Get Ready To Move On

FILE – Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the … [+] Detroit Pistons Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in New York. All-Star guard Kyrie Irving ...

What A New Contract Could Look Like For Kyrie Irving If He Re-Signs With The Dallas Mavericks

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 30: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles during the second … [+] half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center on January 30, 2023 in the Br...

The Sixers’ Biggest Needs At The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 31: Monte Morris #22 of the Washington Wizards goes to the basket against … [+] the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at Capital One Arena on October 31, 20...

Kyrie Irving Reportedly Traded To Dallas Mavericks From Brooklyn Nets

Topline Controversial NBA player Kyrie Irving has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks, owned by billionaire Mark Cuban, several outlets reported Sunday, days after Irving—who has faced criticism for a...

Adam Silver, NBA Bosses Need To Put A Choke Hold On These Fights

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 03: Members of the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves get into a … [+] scrum in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on February 03, 2023 in Minn...

Bitbuy Shifts Super Bowl Ad Focus From ‘Missed Opportunities’ to ‘Trust’

Canadian crypto exchange Bitbuy’s upcoming Super Bowl ad has a different vibe than the company’s 2022 spot after an eventful year shook the industry.   Bitbuy is expected to be among the onl...