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Edmonton Journal
4 hours ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
No bigger winner in the business of sport this week than the Florida Panthers
Article content The Association, on the other hand, is playing an NBA Finals Game 7 for the first time in nine years, when LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in 2016. Moreover, the NBA is in one of those scenarios where they'll have a compelling storyline and first-time champion, either way. That won't fully mitigate against the small-market matchup when it comes to TV ratings, but it will at least make the most of the showdown between the 25th biggest TV market in the U.S. (Indianapolis) and the 47th largest (OKC). It was also a bullish week for emerging sport business tycoon Mark Walter, who announced that he will be adding the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA to his impressive list of sport properties, one that has featured the defending World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers since 2012. The deal between Walter, who is building on a personal net worth that was estimated at US$6.1 billion in February, and the longtime Buss family ownership group values the Lakers at US$10 billion, a record franchise transaction in North American pro sport.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark Pays Homage to Steph Curry Before Fever-Valkyries Game
Caitlin Clark Pays Homage to Steph Curry Before Fever-Valkyries Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Advertisement Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors play their home games at the Chase Center, so it was only right that Clark paid homage to Curry. After the Fever finished shootaround, Clark yelled out "Curry" as she made a 3-pointer, according to Kendra Andrews of ESPN. Curry, the basketball legend who has spent his entire career with the Warriors, has made the most 3-pointers in NBA history. Clark has appeared in six games this season for the Fever, who are 6-5. The All-Star point guard is averaging 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists while shooting 44.7% from the floor, 40.0% from beyond the arc and 75.9% from the foul line. Advertisement The Fever are 2-0 since Clark returned from a left quad injury. Indiana has defeated the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark paid homage to Steph Curry at the Chase Center. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Clark and Co. clinched a spot in the Commissioner's Cup championship game with an 88-71 win over the Sun on Tuesday at home. The Fever, who made the playoffs last year for the first time since 2016, will face the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner's Cup championship game. "Obviously, we're excited. It's a big deal," Clark said on Tuesday. "It's a hard thing to do, and why wouldn't we celebrate that? We're getting to play for a pool of money -- that's pretty fun -- and you're competing to win a trophy. It's an extra game for us to get better, as well." Advertisement The Valkyries are 5-6 on the season. This is their first year in the WNBA. Related: Indiana Fever Make Caitlin Clark Post After Heated Win Over Connecticut Sun This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eastern Conference Team Urged to Trade For Steph Curry's Warriors Teammate
Eastern Conference Team Urged to Trade For Steph Curry's Warriors Teammate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Warriors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of this year's playoffs in five games. Advertisement Two-time MVP Steph Curry suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Game 1 and missed the rest of the series. The Warriors won Game 1 in Minnesota but lost the next four games without Curry. Golden State's core for next season is projected to be Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green. Jonathan Kuminga becomes a restricted free agent this offseason, so the Warriors control his future. As a restricted free agent, the Warriors can match any offer sheet Kuminga signs. The Chicago Bulls have been urged to pursue Jonathan Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images However, according to Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, Kuminga and the Warriors are expected to explore sign-and-trade options this summer, and Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report believes the Chicago Bulls should make a push for Kuminga. Advertisement "At the very least, Kuminga's elite athleticism, self-creation and free-throw-drawing prowess could balance out some of Josh Giddey's deficiencies," Hughes wrote. "Since we have to assume the Bulls aren't going to tear their roster down any time soon, prioritizing players in their early 20s would at least offer some upside in their annual pursuit of 42 wins." Kuminga appeared in 47 games for the Warriors this season. He averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 45.4% from the field, 30.5% from 3 and 66.8% from the foul line. Kuminga turns 23 in October. He has career averages of 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists Advertisement The Bulls haven't made the playoffs since 2022. They could use a talented young player like Kuminga. Related: Warriors Urged to Pair Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler With $112 Million Forward This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Steph Curry's Dad Issues Strong Statement on Warriors Star's NBA Future
Steph Curry's Dad Issues Strong Statement on Warriors Star's NBA Future originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Warriors selected Steph Curry with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. Since then, the Dubs have made six NBA Finals and won four championships. Advertisement Curry, 37, has won two MVPs, one Finals MVP and two scoring titles. He has career averages of 24.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 1,026 NBA games. An 11-time All-Star, Curry has made the most 3-pointers in NBA history. He has nothing else to prove in the NBA and will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer one day. Curry has two years left on his contract. He'll make $59.6 million next season and $62.6 million in 2026-27. Steph Curry's dad doesn't think his son will retire from the NBA soon. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Some fans and pundits believe Curry could retire from the NBA in 2027. However, his dad doesn't see that happening. "He still loves the game,' Dell Curry said about his son, via "He's a competitive guy. He wants to win another title, so we're not even close to that window yet. But when the time comes, I think he'll make the right decision.' Advertisement Curry appeared in 70 games for the Warriors this season. He averaged 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 44.8% from the field, 39.7% from beyond the arc and 93.3% from the free-throw line. The Warriors beat the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 playoffs in seven games but lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round in five games. Curry suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Game 1 of the Timberwolves series and missed the rest of the best-of-seven series. It will be fascinating to see if Curry wins another championship before retiring from the NBA. Related: Eastern Conference Team Urged to Trade For Steph Curry's Warriors Teammate This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Warriors Predicted to Make Big Trade This Offseason
Warriors Predicted to Make Big Trade This Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Warriors made a blockbuster trade in February, acquiring six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. Advertisement On February 6, the day the Warriors acquired Butler, Steph Curry and Co. lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, dropping to 25-26 on the season. Golden State, though, went on a run after Butler made his Dubs debut, going 23-7. The Warriors finished the season as the seventh seed in the Western Conference and played the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 postseason. Behind Curry and Butler, the Warriors beat the Rockets in seven games. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Golden State in the second round in five games. Curry got hurt in Game 1 of the conference semifinals and missed the rest of the series. Golden State Warriors stars Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry may have new teammates next season. Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Butler, Curry and Draymond Green are expected to be the Warriors' core next season. What about Jonathan Kuminga, though? He was the third-leading scorer on Golden State this season, averaging 15.3 points in 47 games. Advertisement The Warriors control Kuminga's future since the forward becomes a restricted free agent this summer. The team can either re-sign Kuminga or execute a sign-and-trade deal. NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report thinks Golden State does the latter. "Prediction: The Warriors find a sign-and-trade with a mystery team," Pincus wrote. Kuminga turns 23 in October. He has career averages of 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists with the Warriors. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Kuminga "has visions of becoming an All-Star." That may not be possible in Golden State since the team has Curry and Butler. Advertisement 'Kuminga, league sources said, still has visions of becoming an All-Star, not fitting into an ever-moving mid-tier rotation role. He wants to be a featured player in an NBA offense and chase the 20-point-and-beyond dreams he's spent his life chasing and the last week of his fourth season tasting,' Slater wrote. Related: Steph Curry's Dad Issues Strong Statement on Warriors Star's NBA Future This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
