Chauncey Billups and Vince Carter joined a star-studded 2024 class inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday. The ceremony honored 13 inductees, including seven players, two coaches, and four contributors. Billups and Carter were two of the most decorated players in the class, showcasing exceptional skills and achievements throughout their illustrious careers.
The WNBA is making significant changes to its playoff format, expanding the Finals to a best-of-seven series and introducing other adjustments aimed at enhancing fan experience and player well-being. The league also boasted record-breaking attendance and viewership figures for the 2024 season.
NBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist Joel Embiid has signed a massive contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, committing to the franchise for the rest of his career. Embiid, alongside his teammates Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, forms a formidable Big Three that the 76ers believe will lead them to an NBA championship, ending a championship drought dating back to 1983.
The Super Kings Academy is expanding its reach with a new center in Vellore, while the Basketball Without Borders Asia 2024 camp brings together top young talent in Perth, Australia. Meanwhile, Vansh Nandal has secured a victory in the AITA men’s tennis tournament.
The Indiana Fever, led by rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, have secured a playoff spot in the WNBA, but the exact seeding and matchups remain uncertain. The WNBA regular season concludes this week, with multiple teams vying for playoff berths and seeding. Clark has made a significant impact, setting both the single-season assist and rookie scoring records.
Avelo Airlines, a proud partner of UConn Athletics, flew the NCAA championship men’s basketball team to Washington, D.C. for a White House victory ceremony hosted by President Biden. This is the second consecutive year Avelo has flown the team to the White House, highlighting their commitment to excellence and teamwork.
Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ star player and a former NBA MVP, has signed a one-year extension with the team, ensuring his presence until the 2026-27 season. This $62.6 million deal adds to his already impressive career earnings and solidifies his place as one of the NBA’s greatest players.
Take-Two Interactive’s NBA 2K25 has revealed its top 10 player ratings, showcasing a mix of international stars, seasoned veterans, and rising talents. Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the pack with a 97 overall rating, while LeBron James and Stephen Curry remain strong contenders with 95 overall ratings. The game will be available starting September 6th on various platforms.
The United States basketball teams, both men and women, defended their Olympic titles in Paris, securing their eighth and fifth consecutive gold medals respectively. The Americans faced fierce competition from France, Serbia, and Nigeria, showcasing the growing global talent pool in the sport. LeBron James and Stephen Curry led the men’s team to victory, while Diana Taurasi secured her sixth Olympic gold with the women’s team.
The 2024 Paris Olympics have come to an end, with the United States of America claiming the top spot in the medal tally after a thrilling victory in the women’s basketball final. The Games, which showcased 48 disciplines over two weeks, saw the US edge out China in a tightly contested race for gold. As the Paris Games draw to a close, the Olympic flame will be passed to Los Angeles, the host of the 2028 Games.
