Bill Chisholm Secures Financing To Complete Acquisition Of Celtics

Mikal Bridges signed a four-year, $150 million extension with the Knicks, opting for a deal slightly below the maximum of $156 million, despite the possibility of earning up to $200 million if he waited for the 2026 offseason. The upcoming free agency class is expected to lack star players, while his teammate OG Anunoby secured a five-year, $212.5 million extension in 2024. Want More Context? 🔎

Adam Silver met with Real Madrid leaders in Paris to discuss a potential partnership for the NBA's new European league, which could cause other top clubs to follow if Real Madrid leaves EuroLeague after 2026. This week, Silver also engaged with private equity firms and Turkish club Galatasaray, while exploring discussions with German team Alba Berlin and monitoring potential defectors like Barcelona, ASVEL Basket, and Fenerbahce. Want More Context? 🔎

The SLAM team spent 10 months debating and researching to create an updated ranking of the top 500 NBA players, emphasizing cultural impact alongside traditional stats. A diverse group contributed to the list, which reflects evolving perspectives since the original 2011 issue, inviting the basketball community to celebrate and discuss the game's history and greatness. Want More Context? 🔎