Goran Dragic has announced his retirement from basketball. Dragic will play a farewell game in Slovenia later this season and then will call it a career. Over 15 NBA seasons, Dragic played in 946 regular season games. He appeared in an additional 62 playoff games, over seven different postseason runs. Dragic retires holding career averages of 13.3 points and 4.7 assists per … [Read more...] about Goran Dragic Announces Retirement
Celtics-Lakers Christmas Day Game Averages 5M Viewers, Down 18% From Last Year
The Christmas Day game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics averaged 5 million viewers, representing an 18% decline from last year's window. Despite the decline, it was the most watched game of the season thus far. At least four out of the five games saw a decline from last year, with figures not available for the Warriors-Nuggets matchup. The opening game between … [Read more...] about Celtics-Lakers Christmas Day Game Averages 5M Viewers, Down 18% From Last Year
Bucks, Heat Maintain Interest In PJ Tucker
The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks have a "healthy level of admiration" for PJ Tucker, sources told Marc Stein of Substack. Tucker, who was traded to the Clippers as part of the James Harden deal, has not played since November 27. Tucker is making $11 million this season and has one more guaranteed year. … [Read more...] about Bucks, Heat Maintain Interest In PJ Tucker
Jimmy Butler To Miss Christmas Game Vs Sixers
Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler will miss his team's Christmas night matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Butler is dealing with a calf strain that has already cost him the last two games for the Miami Heat. The Christmas night game will also be without Joel Embiid. The reigning MVP is recovering from a sprained ankle suffered on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler To Miss Christmas Game Vs Sixers
Heat To Retire Udonis Haslem No. 40 Jersey On January 19
The Miami Heat will retire Udonis Haslem's No. 40 jersey in a ceremony on January 19. Haslem will become the sixth player in franchise history with the distinction. The 43-year-old spent his entire 20-year career with the Heat, winning 3 NBA titles. "It's about a great legacy, a Thank You moment that has been earned over 20 years of being an incredible championship player and … [Read more...] about Heat To Retire Udonis Haslem No. 40 Jersey On January 19