Tag: Spartans in the NBA

WATCH: Mat Ishbia’s first press conference as owner of Phoenix Suns

Watch Mat Ishbia take the podium for the first time as the owner of the Phoenix Suns:

Mat Ishbia has joined the ranks of NBA ownership, purchasing the Phoenix Suns. The owner of United Wholesale Mortgage, and Spartan basketball alumnus, is starting his career as the head man of the Suns.

Today, Ishbia took the podium for the first time as the owner of the Suns, discussing his vision for the franchise.

You can watch the press conference via the Phoenix Suns’ Twitter page:

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WATCH: Jaren Jackson Jr. to Xavier Tillman for highlight reel play

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Xavier Tillman hooked up for a highlight reel worthy play on Wednesday night:

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Xavier Tillman have very special places in Michigan State fan’s hearts. Now, the two are together as teammates in the National Basketball Association with the Memphis Grizzlies.

On Wednesday night, Jackson and Tillman hooked up for a highlight reel worthy play against the San Antonio Spurs.

You can watch the play via the Memphis Grizzlies’ Twitter page:

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Michigan State basketball alum Mat Ishbia set to purchase Phoenix Suns

According to reports, Mat Ishbia is set to purchase the Phoenix Suns in the near future

Mat Ishbia has made a splash in the NBA world on Tuesday when it was announced that he is in agreement to purchase the Phoenix Suns. Ishbia, the leader of United Wholesale Mortgage, has been prospecting purchasing a professional sports franchise for a while, and is now going to be given an opportunity.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news, announcing the deal should be completed in the near future.

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WATCH: Gabe Brown throws down posterizing dunk

WATCH: Gabe Brown threw down a poster worthy dunk on Tuesday

Gabe Brown went undrafted after four years with Michigan State, but quickly caught on within the NBA circle with a solid showing in the NBA Summer League.

Now, Brown is playing for the Raptors 905, the G-League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors.

In the 905’s game against the Greensboro Swarm, Brown drove the lane and threw down a monster dunk over a defender.

You can watch the poster worthy dunk here:

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WATCH: Jaren Jackson Jr. throws down posterizing dunk

Jaren Jackson Jr. made another posterizing dunk on Friday:

Jaren Jackson Jr. has had a knack for making highlight plays throughout his basketball career. That didn’t change on Friday night in the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Early in the second quarter, Jackson got the ball at the top of the key and he would put the ball on the ground and took it to the rack, finishing it off with a posterizing dunk.

You can watch the crazy dunk here:

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Marcus Bingham Jr. suffers season ending injury

Marcus Bingham Jr. has suffered a season ending injury

Marcus Bingham Jr. was set to play the 2022-23 season with the Texas Legends, the NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks.

Unfortunately, Bingham will not suit up for the Legends after suffering a season ending injury per the team’s roster report.

The nature of the injury was not released with the report:

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Draymond Green among group purchasing sports team

Draymond Green is part of a group purchasing an MLP sports team

Draymond Green is officially getting into the professional sports industry as an owner. With the surge in popularity of pickleball in the United States, Green is taking an opportunity to get into an ownership group in the sport’s professional league.

Green will be teaming up with LeBron James and Kevin Love to purchase a team in Major League Pickleball as part of the league’s expansion. There is no name for their team yet.

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Former Michigan State basketball star Gary Harris suffers knee injury

Gary Harris has suffered a knee injury that will keep him out of action for a while

Gary Harris was a star during his time at Michigan State, being a key component to Tom Izzo’s program for his two years with the team. Since then, Harris has carved out a nice NBA career for himself with the Denver Nuggets and now the Orlando Magic.

Unfortunately, Harris’s ninth year in the league is going to start with a hiccup. It has been reported that Harris has suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee. His timetable for a return is not yet known.

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Former Michigan State basketball F Gabe Brown signs with Toronto Raptors

Gabe Brown has his NBA home

Gabe Brown has found his NBA home, signing a deal with the Toronto Raptors. The deal comes after Brown played in the NBA Summer League with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Toronto is a very good spot for someone like Brown, as the Raptors are known for their player development, which will allow Brown to grow into the NBA player he can be.

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Max Christie signs deal with Los Angeles Lakers

Max Christie has signed his first NBA contract

Max Christie was drafted 35th overall in the second round of this year’s NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Christie has had an up and down showing in summer league so far, but has shown that he has the foundation to build upon.

The next step in his NBA dream is complete, as Christie has reportedly agreed to his first contract with the Lakers. It appears that Christie has signed a two-year, 2.74 million dollar deal that is fully guaranteed.

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