The New Orleans Pelicans have appointed Mike Hopkins as an assistant coach and head of player development, following his previous season with the Suns and tenure as head coach at Washington from 2017 to 2024. Hopkins previously worked with the Pelicans’ Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations, Troy Weaver, on the 2003 Syracuse team that won the national championship.
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A former Miami Heat security officer, Marcos Thomas Perez, 62, was charged with transporting stolen goods across state lines after allegedly stealing over 400 game-worn jerseys and memorabilia valued in the millions. Following an FBI investigation, it was revealed he sold items online for significantly less than their market value, including a LeBron James jersey sold for $100,000 that later fetched $3.7 million at auction. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Boston Celtics traded veteran Georges Niang and two second-round picks to the Utah Jazz for RJ Luis Jr., a move that saves them over $40 million in salary and tax. With the freed cap space, the Celtics signed Chris Boucher for the veteran minimum, enhancing their front line, while the Jazz acquired Niang as a reliable veteran likely to be flipped before the trade deadline. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Chicago Bulls have unveiled their new Statement Edition uniforms for the 2025-26 season, featuring a nostalgic black-and-red pinstripe design reminiscent of the 1990s, last worn in the 2012-13 season. Dennis Rodman, a key player from that era, celebrated the return of the jerseys in a video alongside current players, although the team is not expected to replicate past dominance, currently holding low title odds after a 39-43 season. Want More Context? 🔎
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