Author: Mikesportz
Bobby Portis is ready to keep shining with the Milwaukee Bucks. The power forward plans to sign a three-year, $44 million contract. he heart and soul of the Milwaukee Bucks, Bobby Portis, is about to lock in his future with the team that has seen him grow and thrive. According to ESPN sources, Portis will sign a three-year deal worth $44 million, with a player option for the 2027-28 season. This agreement not only secures a key player but also strengthens the team’s chemistry and competitive spirit. Portis, who has won over Bucks fans with his intensity and dedication in…
Five Major League Baseball players from the Detroit Tigers, members of their families and team staff visited the Pentagon today ahead of the team’s three-game series tomorrow against the Washington Nationals. During the visit, the more than two dozen visitors from the Midwest were given a full VIP Pentagon tour, followed by the opportunity to take photos inside the press briefing room. “We’re so happy to have you join us today. You all represent so much more than just baseball; you really embody the spirit of Detroit — the grit of the Midwest,” Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson told the…
Devin Booker, the star whose heart beats for Michigan, made a return to Detroit that fans won’t soon forget. With the spotlight fixed on him at Comerica Park, Booker tossed the first pitch for the Detroit Tigers before serving up something more than just baseballs—he gifted pitcher Tarik Skubal and some teammates with his signature Nike Book 1 cleats, bearing a testament to his dual passions for basketball and his Detroit roots. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Booker has never shied away from showing pride in his roots, often donning the Detroit Tigers’ revered Old English “D” at games. Yesterday’s…
Pacers Rookie Kam Jones Expected to Make Immediate Impact The Indiana Pacers took Kam Jones out of Marquette during the NBA Draft second round and an NBA insider sees him potentially contributing next season. Jones is a guard who comes out as a senior at the age of 23. He plays with a good sense of maturity due to his age and comes out more ready to contribute compared to a raw teenager. The Pacers are going to be without Tyrese Haliburton for the upcoming season after the guard tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The…
Starting at 6 p.m., Monday, NBA teams can begin negotiating with other team’s upcoming free agents and can officially sign them July 6. Team president Kevin Pritchard and general manager Chad Buchanan declined season exit interviews following the Finals defeat and didn’t speak to media following last week’s NBA draft, so there’s no fresh intel from them. Indiana answered one question in the draft after acquiring a higher second-round pick and selecting Marquette’s Kam Jones at No. 38. He’s poised to be the team’s third point guard behind Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell while Haliburton will likely miss the entire…
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell passes Michael Jordan with crazy Game 1 feat Cavs star Donovan Mitchell accomplished a feat that only Michael Jordan achieved in any Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. In 33 minutes of action of Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell finished with a stat line of 33 points, five rebounds, four assists, and a steal. He shot 13-of-30 from the field and 6-of-9 from the free-throw line throughout Sunday evening. Mitchell has been diligent in making sure he comes out strong on the scoring front, especially in Game 1. With this latest outing, he scored 30…
Kristaps Porzingis Makes Strong Statement After Another Celtics Collapse vs. Knicks The Boston Celtics had the chance to go up 2-0 in their playoff series against the New York Knicks, but after two blown leads they now find themselves in a massive hole. Despite the turn of events, Kristaps Porzingis is maintaining his optimism and a sense of perspective on the series. The Celtics allowed another 20-point comeback from the Knicks on Wednesday, losing 91-90 after going cold in the fourth quarter. Porzingis was still nursing an illness that forced him out of the second half of Game 1, coming…
CELTICS REPORTEDLY TRADE KRISTAPS PORZINGIS TO HAWKS Updated Jun. 24, 2025 7:12 p.m. ET The Boston Celtics reportedly traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal. The Hawks sent Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets, and Georges Niang to the Celtics. Porzingis is the second piece the Celtics have moved in as many days as they attempt to dump significant contracts from their books to avoid the punitive second-apron. The Lithuanian big-man was key to the Celtics’ success over his two seasons in Boston, but wasn’t much…
On Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shook the NBA world by choosing to opt into his deal for the 2025-26 season with L.A. but seemingly leaving the door open for a departure. Comments made by James’ agent Rich Paul to ESPN sparked speculation about the possibility of James requesting a trade at some point if he doesn’t believe in L.A.’s title chances. LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Paul told ESPN. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative…
BREAKING NEWS: Indiana Pacers Sign Giannis Antetokounmpo in Stunning Move That Shakes the NBA In a shocking turn of events that has sent the basketball world into a frenzy, the Indiana Pacers have reportedly signed Milwaukee Bucks forward and two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The blockbuster deal is being hailed as one of the most unexpected and transformative moves in recent league history. Details surrounding the contract are still emerging, but early reports suggest the Pacers secured Antetokounmpo on a multi-year max deal that not only shakes up the balance of power in the Eastern Conference but also signals Indiana’s…