Bailey Bassett Articles - Page 24

Seemingly every offseason, a superstar NBA player signs a massive contract that breaks the record for the biggest deal in NBA history. That was proven true again this offseason, as Jayson Tatum just signed a five-year, $315 million extension to stick around with the Boston Celtics. The deal that will kick in next year is […]

LeBron James has had a long and legendary NBA career. Along the way he has made a lot of money, and it is always one of the most dramatic times in the league when the NBA great is due a new contract. James ranks first in NBA history in terms of career earnings. The former […]

We are at the halfway point in the MLB season, and that means that the 2024 MLB Draft is right around the corner. The draft coincides with the Midsummer classic. While baseball fans admire the league’s best current players during the All-Star Game, they also have a chance to prepare for the next wave of […]

Zach Wilson’s fiancée is Nicolette Dellano. Wilson has had a bumpy start to his NFL career. The quarterback burst onto the scene in his junior season at Brigham Young University, throwing for 3,692 passing yards to soar up NFL Draft boards. The New York Jets eventually selected Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in […]

NBA free agency is expected to be hectic, but one superstar who is set to hit the open market has gone a little bit under the radar. That player is DeMar DeRozan, the Chicago Bulls wing who is an unrestricted free agent. His free agent status means that he will be free to agree to […]

The Golden State Warriors had a dynasty that won four championships together. Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson formed one of the greatest trios the league has ever seen, but that era of Warriors basketball is seemingly coming to a close. The Warriors have been handicapped by the salary cap for years, and it […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not known for making huge moves during free agency. In fact, past-their-prime versions of Patrick Patterson and Caron Butler are the biggest-name external free agents that the team has ever signed. To get premier talent in free agency, you have to be willing to pay a premier price, and the […]

Bronny James’ net worth in 2024 is reported to be around $10 million. Few NBA prospects are worth so much, but the son of LeBron James isn’t your average prospect. The younger James has been dedicated to blazing his own trail, and that has now come to fruition, as the guard from USC was just […]

The talk during every NBA Draft always centers around the prospects, and rightfully so, as draft day is their day. Prospects work their whole life to get to this moment, and they deserve all of the attention they get. However, sometimes family members and significant others draw the spotlight during the draft, and that was […]

Before the 2024 NBA Draft even started, the Houston Rockets were the talk of the league. After a spending spree in free agency last offseason, the Rockets improved from 22 wins to 41 wins. The team’s future looked bright, especially after a late-season 11-game winning streak that nearly landed them in the NBA Play-in Tournament. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a great 2023-24 season that saw them advance all the way to the Western Conference Finals for only the second time in franchise history. They were looking for the missing piece to get them over the hump in the 2024 NBA Draft, and they just may have found it. The team […]

The offseason is here, and there is no offseason tradition quite like predicting Los Angeles Lakers trades. Being the most prestigious team in the league, the Purple and Gold are always in win-now mode, and there are always rumors of the team making blockbuster trades in order to fit that philosophy. Los Angeles’ desire to […]

All eyes have been and will continue to be on the Houston Rockets this offseason. Despite improving drastically and nearly making the NBA Play-in Tournament, the Rockets ended up with the number three pick in the 2024 NBA Draft because they own the Brooklyn Nets’ selection. Houston improved from 22 wins two seasons ago to […]

The Denver Nuggets didn’t reach the NBA Finals this season. The year prior, they not only made the championship series, but they also won their first title. Denver has an understanding of how to win it all, and they have the itch to get back to the NBA’s highest stage. For the most part, Denver […]

Jiri Prochazka’s net worth in 2024 is $1 million. When he broke onto the scene in the UFC, he was viewed as one of the biggest up-and-comers and one of the brightest future stars in the company. His unique style and lovable personality helped him get a title shot in only his third UFC fight, […]

The Orlando Magic’s rebuild is nearly complete. In only two seasons they went from winning 22 games and owning the number one pick in the NBA Draft to making the NBA playoffs and advancing to a Game 7 where a win would have advanced them to the second round. The team is improving and has […]

For years, it looked like the big man was going out of style. As spacing increased, so did the popularity of small ball lineups. Luckily for centers, the position has been revitalized, as it is once again viewed at as a franchise cornerstone. Nikola Jokic just won his third MVP award, and Joel Embiid won […]

The 2023-24 NHL season is officially over. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup Finals champions, and the rest of the league will now need to do what it takes to catch them. The Stanley Cup Finals were a thrilling series that nearly saw the Edmonton Oilers overcome a 3-0 deficit. It wasn’t meant to be, […]

The 2024 NBA season is officially over, so every NBA team will now turn their attention to the NBA Draft. This year’s draft is just around the corner, as the first round is on June 26. One team that has thrived with the draft in recent years is the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder underwent […]

The NBA season is over, and with the Boston Celtics winning their league-record 18th championship, every team is working on adding the pieces that can help them dethrone the Celtics. The draft order has already been determined, and every team is focused on evaluating the 2024 NBA Draft prospects who can help them take the […]

When the fight card for UFC 300 was announced, some fans were disappointed when Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill headlined the massive event. However, Pereira put on an impressive show in the centennial event and announced his presence as a true megastar en route to helping UFC 300 become one of the most memorable UFC […]

It is a quick turnaround from the NBA playoffs to the offseason. The 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics have barely had any time to celebrate their record-breaking 18th title, and yet they already have to move on to tinkering their roster for next season while they join the offseason madness. The NBA Draft is on […]

There are a couple of intriguing power forwards who have a chance to become free agents during the 2024 NBA offseason, but there is obviously no bigger name set to hit the open market than LeBron James. The Lakers megastar is one of the greatest and most well-known basketball players of all time, and now […]

For the 18th time, the Boston Celtics are NBA champions, and that means there will be a championship celebration for the 18th time in franchise history. Boston just beat the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the 2024 NBA Finals. No team has won more titles than the Celtics have, and the team and their […]

The 2024 NBA free agent class has everything to offer when it comes to the small forward position. There will be stars and role players alike set to hit the open market this offseason. After the Boston Celtics dominated their way to their 18th championship, teams around the league will be coveting small forwards who […]

Shooting is a coveted trait in the NBA. Luckily for shooting-needy teams, there will be plenty of it available this offseason, specifically at the shooting guard position. The two-guard spot is arguably the deepest when it comes to 2024 free agents, and in this article, we are going to rank the top 15 shooting guards […]

With the 2023-24 NBA season officially over, it is now time for teams to evaluate their rosters and see what went wrong or diagnose how they can improve. With free agency approaching, teams will need to sign replacements for the players they are slated to lose and add upgrades to their weakest positions. Although some […]

The NBA Draft is the best way to acquire the talent to help your team get to the next level in the NBA. Of course, this most commonly happens with the picks themselves. These days, there are two rounds and 60 picks, meaning there are 60 chances for the next NBA star to enter the […]

No. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft can make or break a franchise. While it is a lofty expectation, the goal for all first-overall selections is that they will become megastars who even have Hall of Fame caliber careers. Of course, it doesn’t always work out that way, and some of the biggest draft […]

It is official: The Boston Celtics are now the winningest team in NBA history. Boston’s 2024 NBA Finals victory over the Dallas Mavericks broke a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers to give them sole possession of the most titles in league history. Boston has now won 18 championships. Some of their championships were more […]

The NBA postseason is over, so every fan can now look forward to the offseason. The Boston Celtics dominated all season long and capped their season off with an impressive NBA Finals performance that makes every other team believe that they may have a lot of work to do to catch the champs. Luckily, the […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and more so than ever, NBA teams will be looking to find hidden gems in the draft. This year’s draft class is considered one of the weakest in recent memory. Good players come out of every draft class, though; it is just a matter of identifying […]

Zach Edey’s legendary collegiate career with Purdue culminated with a trip to the national championship game. The 7-foot-4 center became the rare college player to be named the National College Player of the Year twice, and he is now looked at as one of the best college players of the 21st century because of it. […]

There are eight Super Regional winners from the NCAA Division I baseball tournament, and those eight teams are headed to Omaha, Nebraska. The Men’s College World Series is one of the most exciting events in sports, and the action is just around the corner. In this article, we will detail everything you need to know […]

At the time of his death, Jerry West’s net worth was around $50 million. Nicknamed “The Logo,” West is one of the most important people ever for the sport of basketball. He was one of the league’s first superstars, and his excellent play on the court has stood the test of time, as he is […]

Since its inception in 1996, the WNBA has been a superstar-driven league. With the league spiking in popularity this season, largely because of the emergence of a rookie superstar named Caitlin Clark, there has never before been more fans of the sport. Fans tuning into the WNBA for the first time this season came at […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be playing in the 2024 NBA Finals, and Daniel Gafford is a big reason why. The former Washington Wizards’ center was traded to Dallas at the NBA trade deadline, and since his arrival, the Mavericks went from a fringe playoff team to one of the best teams in the league. Gafford […]

The Boston Celtics are officially set to take on the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals, and one of their best players, Derrick White, has only seen his star brighten during this postseason run. White is averaging 17.8 points per game in the postseason, and he even had a three-game stretch where he made […]

Al Horford ranks third all-time in total postseason games played without a championship to his name, as the big man has played in 181 postseason games but still hasn’t had the chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. He now has a chance to get that coveted ring, as his Boston Celtics are set to […]