2024 NBA Free Agency Has Been Really Boring

Jayson Tatum is back with the Boston Celtics on a five-year deal, but this free agency has been underwhelming. PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Paul George sent shockwaves throughout the NBA when it was reported in the wee hours of Monday morning that the nine-time All-Star had agreed to a four-year, $212 million maximum contract…

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Blackhawks attempt to reload in free agency flurry

(File photo) Tyler Bertuzzi (59) dives for the puck as Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nikita Zaitsev (22) starts skating up ice in the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Blackhawks hit free agency with full force on Monday, agreeing to terms with forward Tyler Bertuzzi and bringing back 29-year-old…

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2024 NBA Free Agency Way Too Early Grades

Fast and furious is insufficient to describe the blastoff into NBA free agency on the first day of open bidding on players with expired contracts.  The Philadelphia 76ers spent $416 million in guaranteed deals to extend the contract of point guard Tyrese Maxey and add unrestricted free agent Paul George, grabbing headlines and giving Philly…

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Hollywood Agency Partners With Tech Start-up Over A.I. Protection

The talent agency WME announced a partnership with the technology firm Vermillio on Tuesday that it hopes will protect its clients from having their likenesses misused through artificial intelligence technology. Vermillio has created a platform, Trace ID, that could insulate WME clients from thefts of their likeness and intellectual property by using A.I. technology to…

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