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Rudy Gobert: Gambling Hurts The NBA

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8 months ago

March 9, 2024

Joshua

Rudy Gobert: Gambling Hurts The NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, which saw Rudy Gobert foul out, and now he is saying the league and their officials are corrupted by gambling.

During the game, Gobert flashed a money gesture towards officials, resulting in a technical foul. After the game, the veteran believes these decisions are more than just mistakes.

“I made some mistakes. I airballed a dunk. Mistakes happen. Referees make mistakes, too,” Gobert said. “But sometimes I think it’s more than mistakes. I think everyone that’s in this league knows. I think it’s got to get better.”

Gobert, who doesn’t mind being the “bad guy” to speak “the truth,” is doubling down on his claims of gambling being a horrific negative for the league.

“I think it’s hurting our game. I know the betting and all that is becoming bigger and bigger, but it shouldn’t feel that way,” Gobert said.

This season, like those in the past, has had players and coaches speak out on officiating and how it can look to be corrupted.

Jalen Suggs

Jalen Suggs Signs $150 Million Extension With Magic

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12 hours ago

October 21, 2024

Joshua

Jalen Suggs Signs $150 Million Extension With Magic

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic and Jalen Suggs have come together for a three-year contract. The deal is worth $150.5 million.

There is no player or team option included in this deal, as Suggs is the fifth player to get an extension coming out of the 2021 draft.

The 23-year-old has been vocal about staying in Orlando and not changing teams. Orlando’s Media Day was the most recent time Suggs was vocal about his contract situation.

Last season was his best and most consistent season. Suggs averaged 12.6 points (career-high), 3.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 steals in 75 games.

In previous seasons, he was plagued by injury. However, as demonstrated last season, Suggs is a valuable asset to Orlando when not riddled with injuries.

Jalen Green

Jalen Green Signs $106 Million Extension With Rockets

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13 hours ago

October 21, 2024

Joshua

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jalen Green has signed a $106 million extension with the Houston Rockets. It has been inked for three years.

This deal will see Green make $33.3 million in the first year and $36 million in the second and third years as well. A player option has been attached to the end of this deal.

The 22-year-old is the first player to negotiate a 2-plus-1 rookie extension on a nine-figure deal. This isn’t atypical behavior from Green, as he’s also the first-ever G League player to sign an NBA contract straight out of the draft.

Last season, in all 82 games, Green averaged 19.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 31.7 minutes.

In separate but related news, Houston has extended Alperen Sengun to a five-year, $185 million deal.

Alperen Sengun

Alperen Sengun Signs $185 Million Extension With Rockets

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13 hours ago

October 21, 2024

Joshua

Alperen Sengun Signs $185 Million Extension With Rockets

According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Houston Rockets and rising star Alperen Sengun agreed to a contract worth $185 million.

He will make roughly $37 million a year for the next five years, which sees him having a player option in his fifth season.

The 22-year-old had a massive jump in his third season with Houston; Sengun averaged 21.1 points (career-high), 9.3 rebounds (career-high), 5.0 assists (career-high), and 1.2 steals (career-high).

Houston also extended Jalen Green to a three-year, $106 million contract.