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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hill calls out WNBA revenue structure
Jemele Hill joins the Dan Le Batard Show to discuss the WNBA's nine percent player revenue share, calls the league a "safe tax bunker" for the NBA's billionaire owners, and exposes the lack of real investment in players.
NBC Sports
19 hours ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
Hill calls out WNBA revenue structure
Jemele Hill joins the Dan Le Batard Show to discuss the WNBA's nine percent player revenue share, calls the league a "safe tax bunker" for the NBA's billionaire owners, and exposes the lack of real investment in players.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
After 20th season, Chris Paul would play 'at the most, a year' more in the NBA
Chris Paul turned 40 in May, but he more than held his own this past season with the San Antonio Spurs. In fact, the decorated point guard was just one of three players on the team to take the court for all 82 regular-season games. He started all of them, too. Paul chipped in 8.8 points and 7.4 assists per game while shooting 42.7% from the field and 37.7% from 3. Advertisement The 12-time All-Star could keep playing into his 40s if he wants. Paul was asked about his retirement timeline in a recent interview with Jemele Hill at the American Black Film Festival in Miami. "I think it's fair to say that, even though you are playing at a high level, you're in the twilight of your NBA career," Hill said. "So how much longer do you intend to play?" "At the most, a year," Paul said with a slight chuckle. "I just finished my 20th season, which is a blessing in itself. I've been in the NBA for more than half of my life, which is a blessing. But these years you do not get back with your kids, with your family." Advertisement Paul continued: "My granny, who watches every single game that I play every single night, those moments, I just don't get to see her and hug her, along with all my uncles and aunts as much as I'd love to." Paul is an unrestricted free agent for the second summer in a row. Last time around, he signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Spurs. He finally linked up with Hall of Fame head coach Gregg Popovich, plus he got a chance to play with the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, 7-foot-3 center Victor Wembanyama. A return to the playoffs felt achievable for San Antonio, which has had to watch the postseason from home since the 2019-20 season. Advertisement But Popovich suffered a mild stroke nine days into the season, giving way to interim-turned-full-time head coach Mitch Johnson. And Wembanyama missed the second half of the season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder. Although oozing with potential — thanks to this year's NBA Rookie of the Year, Stephon Castle, and deadline acquisition De'Aaron Fox — the Spurs finished 34-48 and didn't even make the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. Paul remained thankful for his opportunity to play for the organization, but he's expected to look elsewhere in free agency as San Antonio leans into its young and talented backcourt, which now also includes No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper. Advertisement Paul told Hill at the time of the interview that he doesn't know his plan yet for next season. He's played for seven franchises and, even though an NBA championship has escaped his résumé, he's collected a laundry list of accomplishments, including 11 All-NBA selections and nine NBA All-Defensive Team nods. Additionally, Paul has led the league in assists five times and in steals six times. Paul started his career with the New Orleans Hornets, whom he played for from 2005-11. Then he played for the Los Angeles Clippers (2011-17), Houston Rockets (2017-19), Oklahoma City Thunder (2019-20), Phoenix Suns (2020-23), Golden State Warriors (2023-24) and San Antonio Spurs (2024). He has averaged 17.0 points, 9.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game in his career.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's controversial All-Star player votes get harsh reality check
The post Caitlin Clark's controversial All-Star player votes get harsh reality check appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Indiana Fever are in high spirits after winning their first WNBA Commissioner's Cup title on Tuesday. Advertisement Despite missing star guard Caitlin Clark for the third straight game due to a groin injury, the Fever hacked out an impressive victory over the Minnesota Lynx in the finals to capture the in-season tournament crown. Fans are hoping that Clark could return to action soon, especially with Indianapolis hosting the upcoming All-Star Game. The reigning Rookie of the Year was the top vote-getter for the midseason spectacle, and fans obviously want to see her hoop. The same, however, cannot be said for her fellow players. Or so it seems. The Fever playmaker only placed ninth among guards in player votes, which many fans quickly deemed as a sign of jealousy and hatred toward Clark. It's no secret that she has had run-ins and altercations with their opponents since entering the league last year. For veteran reporter Jemele Hill, the players made a 'valid' decision on Clark, who has only played nine games this season, as she also missed five straight outings due to a quad injury. Advertisement 'Fever have played 16 games. She's missed half of those games with injuries,' wrote Hill on X on Tuesday. 'She's also averaging a league-high six turnovers a game, shooting 29 percent from three and 39 percent from the field. 'I have zero problem with CC being an AS because she's who millions of fans want to see. Still a great player, but no, she has not had a great season.' The 23-year-old Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and team-highs of 8.9 assists and 1.6 steals. The Fever went 5-4 in the nine games she's played so far. Amid the continued indignation of Fever fans over the issue, Hill doubled down on her strong take. Advertisement 'The players are judging her by what they've seen from her this season, and I don't think it's all that crazy or controversial to look at her stats and see why they came to that conclusion,' said Hill. Fever coach Stephanie White recently said they are making sure that Clark is 'feeling good' before allowing her to return to action. The All-Star Game is set on July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Related: Caitlin Clark gets final injury update for blockbuster Aces clash Related: Tyrese Haliburton reveals girlfriend's message after Fever's Commissioner's Cup win
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jemele Hill Has Blunt Message For Sophie Cunningham On Tuesday
Jemele Hill Has Blunt Message For Sophie Cunningham On Tuesday originally appeared on The Spun. Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham may have made an enemy out of not one, but two major sports cities with a comment she made on Tuesday. Advertisement This week the WNBA announced that they will be adding three more expansion teams over the next five years, bringing the WNBA back to the city of Detroit while adding teams in Cleveland and Philadelphia. But Cunningham doesn't seem particularly keen on the idea. Speaking to reports, she said that she's not sure how "excited" people are going to be to play in Detroit or Cleveland. "I also think you want to listen to your players too, like, where do they want to play? Where are they going to get excited to play and draw fans?" Cunningham explained. "Miami would've been a great one, Nashville is an amazing city, Kansas City— amazing opportunity with a huge arena downtown that no one's using." "I'm not so sure what the thought process is there," the 28-year-old admitted. "... I don't know how excited people are to be going to Detroit or [Cleveland]." Advertisement Those comments didn't sit well with former ESPN personality Jemele Hill. Taking to X after Cunningham's comments, Hill mocked Cunningham for saying that since she plays in the state of Indiana. "Sis, you play in Indiana. No disrespect," Hill wrote. But Indiana basketball fans quickly pushed back on Hill's attempt at mocking Cunningham, pointing out that Indiana is a major basketball state: "Indiana is a basketball state tho? Amazing basketball fans!" one user wrote. "Who can forget 'Spartans' the classic Gene Hackman movie depicting the deep connection between Michiganders and high school basketball," another pointed out. Advertisement "Indiana…basketball hotbed for a hundred years. You're only disrespecting yourself with that comment you made," a third wrote. INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 11: Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever speaks to the media during an introductory press conference on March 11, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)"Damn if only Indiana and basketball were synonymous… you're dumber than a bag of rocks." "Yes, Indiana is exponentially better than Detroit and Cleveland. What did she say that was wrong?" Detroit already has an NBA team and tons of other pro sports teams. They also previously had their own WNBA team, the Detroit Shock, which later relocated to Tulsa and is now the Dallas Wings. As for Cleveland, that city also has no shortage of major sports teams and plenty of infrastructure to support more. Advertisement Maybe both of them are wrong... Related: Sophie Cunningham Takes Shot At Two Major U.S. Cities Jemele Hill Has Blunt Message For Sophie Cunningham On Tuesday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
