moranelkarifnews : Several notable NBA veterans on the move as teams swing trades ahead of draft night
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers Sunday in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. When the Thunder hoisted the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy, it also marked the official start of the offseason. Although the offseason is just a couple of days old, teams have been active in the trade market as the NBA […]
moranelkarifnews : Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder celebrate NBA championship parade alongside fans: 'Don't ever forget this'
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder got a hero’s welcome from their fans as they paraded the Larry O’Brien Trophy around Oklahoma City after winning the NBA title on Sunday. In a grueling, seven-game series against the gritty Indiana Pacers, the league MVP led OKC to its first title since the franchise was moved […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA Draft 2025: The Nets suddenly hold 5 first-round picks, and all the power, after landing Terance Mann
The Brooklyn Nets may now be in the best position of any team entering the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. The franchise, thanks to a three-team deal with the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday afternoon, now holds five picks in the opening round of the draft. The Nets will have six total, too, […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA offseason trade tracker: Kristaps Porzingis headed to Atlanta
While the 2024-25 season did not officially end until Oklahoma City took care of Indiana in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, the news cycle has already moved on to the 2025-26 season. Houston acquired Kevin Durant from the Suns hours before Game 7, and there have already been three more deals […]
moranelkarifnews : Dylan Harper’s fit with Spurs, NBA comparisons, family history
Two years ago, the Basketball Gods bestowed a once-in-a-generation gift upon the San Antonio Spurs, giving them the top pick in the NBA Draft the year that Victor Wembanyama was going pro. Last season, the Spurs picked fourth and selected Stephon Castle, who went on to be the Rookie of the Year. The Basketball Gods […]
moranelkarifnews : Independent Women’s Forum bus allegedly egged at New Mexico event with Linda McMahon in attendance
The Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) alleged their custom tour bus was egged at an event in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Monday. The group held a stop on its bus tour to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the Title IX, featuring an appearance by U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon. The group was showing off its […]
moranelkarifnews : 49ers’ George Kittle catches passes at Tight End University after historic contract extension
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was getting back to regular season form on Tuesday as he took part in workouts at the annual Tight End University event in Nashville, Tennessee. Kittle had a memorable offseason as he and the 49ers agreed to a massive four-year contract extension reportedly worth $74.6 million, with […]
moranelkarifnews : Vikings tight end raves about JJ McCarthy, says quarterback ‘has that switch’ and ‘insane’ arm
The biggest question heading into training camp for the Minnesota Vikings revolves around quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the team’s first-round pick who didn’t get to touch the field during the regular season last year due to a torn meniscus. Head coach Kevin O’Connell and the rest of the organization have been adamant that McCarthy, the Michigan […]
moranelkarifnews : Isaiah Likely says Ravens enter 2025 NFL season with renewed focus on fundamentals after tough playoff exit
For the past few years, the Baltimore Ravens have been one of the best teams in the regular season, but they haven’t been able to get over that hump and make a Super Bowl run. Led by two-time league MVP Lamar Jackson at quarterback, the Ravens possess a team that has all the capabilities of […]
moranelkarifnews : Celtics trading Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks in three-team deal: Report
Celtics trading Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks in three-team deal: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Boston Celtics have made another significant roster move in what should be an exciting offseason for the NBA. The Celtics are trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday. Porzingis […]