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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
This family became the first to win a Stanley Cup and NBA title
This family became the first to win a Stanley Cup and NBA title Keeping up with the Joneses just got a lot more difficult. On Tuesday night, as Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones lifted the Stanley Cup for the first time in his career, the veteran skater's family completed arguably the most rare sports feat we've seen. The Joneses just became the first family to win both a Stanley Cup and NBA championship. It's a feat so stunning you almost don't think it could ever happen. Seth Jones father, Popeye, was a 10-year NBA forward who eventually won a title as an assistant coach with the Denver Nuggets in 2023. At the time the Nuggets won, it didn't seem like Seth was going to come particularly close to a title of his own anytime soon. The veteran defenseman was stuck as the captain of a Chicago Blackhawks club that had made itself nice and comfortable at the bottom of the NHL standings. That all changed this February, when Jones demanded a trade and found himself heading to the defending Stanley Cup champions days later. Fast forward a few months and Jones is lifting the Cup himself. Congrats to the Jones family, who we have to assume will come for Major League Baseball or the NFL next to keep adding to their mantle.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pacers made surprising trade during the NBA Finals
It's not every day that you see a team in the middle of the NBA Finals making a trade. Really, the only other time I can remember it happening was a few years ago when the Denver Nuggets made one of the weirdest, most inconsequential deals for a 2024 first-round pick by trading a pick in 2029. Denver did that to add another cheap salary to its roster immediately. It also created a bit of space for the Nuggets to pay the players on its roster who were about to win a championship. Advertisement Here we are, a few years late,r and the Indiana Pacers are doing the same thing. Indiana agreed to trade the No. 23 overall pick in the draft and the rights to Mojave King to the Pelicans to reclaim the team's own 2026 first-round pick that had previously been traded away, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. While this trade might feel a bit insignificant in the moment, it does quite a bit of work for the Pacers' offseason moving forward. The Pacers save a bit of money by trading away their first-round pick for this season, which makes it easier for Indiana to sign Myles Turner while avoiding the luxury tax, NBA cap expert Yossi Gozlan says. It also gives Indiana a bit more firepower to potentially make a significant deal down the line. Indiana owns all of its draft picks through 2026 through 2032. If the Pacers see a player they desperately want, they can package those picks and potentially make a deal similar to what the Orlando Magic did with Desmond Bane. Advertisement MORE MAGIC: Who won the trade between the Magic and Grizzlies? This trade doesn't matter for the Pacers in this moment. It won't help them in the finals. But it does make the path forward for keeping this team together and potentially improving it a tiny bit easier. That matters a lot for a smaller market like the Pacers — especially now that this team is officially a title contender and maybe an NBA champion. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Pacers made surprising trade during the NBA Finals
Newsweek
3 days ago
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- Newsweek
EuroLeague Team Denies Interest in Russell Westbrook
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The NBA offseason is shaping up to be one that many will remember for years to come. The 2019 offseason was one for the books, as it involved a significant amount of player movement that has somewhat shaped the league as it is today. More NBA news: Russell Westbrook Could Receive Unprecedented Offer From EuroLeague Team: Report The 2025 offseason could have a similar impact, shaping the league's landscape for the next half-decade or so. Many superstars will be at the forefront of the summer, including former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook. Westbrook declined his player option for the 2025-26 season with the Denver Nuggets and will be an unrestricted free agent in a few weeks. His market is unclear, but one thing that is clear: EuroLeague powerhouse Hapoel Tel Aviv is not interested in the nine-time All-Star. Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena on April 2, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena on April 2, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Photo byInitial reports suggest that Hapoel Tel Aviv was set to offer Westbrook a historic contract, but the team announced that there was never any interest in signing Westbrook. "To be serious – it's not true. There was no interest, and no one approached him." Hapoel Tel Aviv says they have zero interest in Russell Westbrook 'To be serious – it's not true. There was no interest, and no one approached him.' (h/t @TalkBasket ) — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 17, 2025 The Israeli club is coming off a EuroCup title, and initial reports suggested that they would be interested in acquiring Westbrook. Westbrook has a $3.4 million player option for next season, and after a strong showing this past year. The 36-year-old quietly put together a productive season with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from beyond the arc across 75 games. While he's no longer the explosive MVP force he once was in Oklahoma City, Westbrook still finds ways to impact the team's winning efforts. His effort, energy, and ability to shift momentum in spurts were evident during his time in Denver, and it wouldn't be surprising if another team offers him a meaningful role. The former UCLA standout just wrapped up his 17th NBA season and has now appeared in 1,237 career games. The nine-time All-NBA guard could gain a ton of traction amongst NBA teams as free agency approaches. More NBA news: Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Addresses Trade Speculation Amid NBA Finals Dell Curry Drops Major Update on Steph Curry's NBA Future Kevin Durant Was Reportedly Interested in Joining Celtics at Deadline Lakers' LeBron James Provides Crucial Update on Knee Injury Caitlin Clark Talks Shooting Contest With LeBron James and Steph Curry For more Russell Westbrook and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Israeli Team GM Reacts to Russell Westbrook Signing Rumors
Israeli Team GM Reacts to Russell Westbrook Signing Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Nine-time All-Star NBA point guard Russell Westbrook is reportedly entering free agency this summer. Marc Stein of The Stein Line/Substack reported that the 6-foot-4 UCLA product will decline his $3.5 million player option after one season with the Denver Nuggets and explore the open market. Advertisement Long past his All-NBA prime, the 2017 league MVP remains surprisingly athletic, even at age 36, although his defense, late-game decision making, and proclivity to stop the ball could give interested teams pause. Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) moves the ball up court against the A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Still, clubs desperate for a veteran point guard presence (I'm talking to you, Sacramento Kings) might not be able to help themselves and opt to take a flier on the future first ballot Hall of Famer. A rumor emerged that Westbrook might look to take his game abroad, after 17 seasons in the NBA. Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv has been floated as an interested party, at a bloated price point. In a new interview with Vuk-Milos Petrovic of Basketball Sphere, Hapoel Tel Aviv general manager George Hinas has vehemently shut down the trade buzz, bemoaning it as "100 percent fake news." Advertisement 'There were numbers mentioned — $50 million per year — which is crazy,' Hinas told Petrovic. 'I get that Hapoel Tel Aviv draws attention because we're spending money. I counted 37 players who were linked with us. It's good we'll have three rosters, because when you have 37 players, it makes things easier (laughs). To be serious — it's not true. There was no interest, and no one approached him.' In 75 regular season bouts for Denver, Westbrook averaged 13.3 points on .449/.323/.661 shooting splits, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds a night. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Celtics Player Reacts to Major Russell Westbrook News
Ex-Celtics Player Reacts to Major Russell Westbrook News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook just completed his 17th season and first with the Denver Nuggets. Now 36 years old, Westbrook is no longer the player he was during his prime with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but is still coming off a strong season. Advertisement In 75 games (36 starts) this season, Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists on 44.9% from the field. While he played through a fractured hand in the postseason, Westbrook was integral in Denver's seven-game first round victory over the LA Clippers in which he averaged 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals. Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4)© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Owning a $3.5 million option for the 2025-26 NBA season, Westbrook has reportedly declined that option and will enter free agency (via ESPN). This does not mean Westbrook will leave the Nuggets, but it does give him the opportunity to test free agency. Following Westbrook's major contract move, NBA legend Stephen Marbury shared his thoughts with a one-word message. Advertisement "Good," he commented on ESPN's Instagram post. NBA legend Stephen Marbury makes an Instagram / Instagram After a five-year run with the New York Knicks, Marbury spent the final season of his 13-year NBA career with the Boston Celtics. In that season (2008-09), he appeared in 23 games (four starts) and averaged 3.8 points. While this one-word message from Marbury did not come with much context, it seems he feels Westbrook is worth more than the $3.5 million he turned down. A now expired Instagram story from Marbury suggested this, as he stated Westbrook is worth more money than he was set to make in Denver. Related: Nuggets Predicted to Land Celtics Star After Russell Westbrook News Related: Russell Westbrook, Celtics Report Surfaces After Major Career Decision This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
