Ten NBA teams are still operating in luxury tax territory in the wake of last Thursday’s trade deadline, but this season’s total projected luxury tax payments – and the clubs projected to be taxpayers – have declined significantly in recent weeks. As of January 23, a total of 14 teams projected to be taxpayers, Bobby Marks of ESPN (Twitter links) observes, with the 16 … [Read more...] about Projected NBA Taxpayers For 2024/25
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White House bars Associated Press from spaces like Oval Office and Air Force One
The White House is citing the news outlet's decision declining to recognize the Trump administration's name change from Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. … [Read more...] about White House bars Associated Press from spaces like Oval Office and Air Force One
Change in California law could provide path to freedom for a convicted killer
The family of Justine Vanderschoot, a California teen murdered in 2003, is fighting for justice after learning a change in state law could provide a path to freedom for one of her convicted killers. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports. … [Read more...] about Change in California law could provide path to freedom for a convicted killer
Kevin Durant’s Admissions Illuminate Rockets Offseason Possibility
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is no stranger to switching teams, having played for four different franchises since being drafted. If the Seattle SuperSonics –rebranded as the Oklahoma City Thunder –are counted, that’s another. Still, the Slim Reaper looked like he could really make his last stand in the desert. Kevin Durant’s Admissions Illuminate Rockets Offseason … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant’s Admissions Illuminate Rockets Offseason Possibility
Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day and who was Saint Valentine?
Happy Valentine's Day! Learn more about its history and what it's all about in 2025. … [Read more...] about Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day and who was Saint Valentine?