ESPN releases Western Conference prediction ahead of new NBA season.
The 2022/2023 NBA season witnessed exciting drama which lasted until the last day of the regular season, with at least four teams in contention for two Play-in spots. Ahead of the 2023/2024 NBA season, ESPN has released its prediction for the western conference. In the 2022/23 season, the Memphis Grizzlies finished second, behind the Nuggets who proceeded to win the NBA championship. With the acquisition of Derrick Rose and Ja Morant’s imminent return, ESPN has tipped the Grizzlies to top the western conference regular season table with 48.4 wins. The Timberwolves, Nuggets and Warriors have also been predicted to finish second, third and fourth respectively.
ESPN’s Western Conference predictions:
1. Grizzlies: 48.4 wins
2. Timberwolves: 47.7 wins
3. Nuggets: 46.4 wins
4. Warriors: 43.7 wins
5. Suns: 43.5 wins
6. Pelicans: 43.2 wins
7. Kings: 43.1 wins
8. Lakers: 41.5 wins
9. Mavericks: 41.4 wins
10. Clippers: 40.3 wins— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 7, 2023
David Beckham knows the right people to reclaim Man United glory days.
Manchester United has encountered their worst run over the last decade and some of these problems have emanated from the complacency of the club’s owners. Last year, the Glazers put the club up for sale and despite the bidding process intensifying this summer between Sir. Jim Radcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad , the sale has not been actualized. Fans are convinced that the club needs new owners to steer it in a new direction and Manchester United legend, David Beckham is the latest to weigh in on this discourse. Beckham agreed that the takeover slow-down has affected the club’s on-pitch performances and further revealed that he knew the right people to take over the club’s ownership.
🗣️ David Beckham: “I believe I know the right people to take Manchester United back to the top.”
Interviewer: “Could that be Sheikh Jassim?”
Beckham: “(Smiles) We’ll see.” pic.twitter.com/RdSjzssNoY
— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) October 7, 2023
Diego Simeone set to renew his contract with Atletico Madrid.
Diego Simeone has elevated Atletico Madrid since taking up the club’s managerial role in 2011. With eight trophies and two champions league final appearances, Simeone has proven to be the most successful manager in Atletico Madrid’s history. With his contract set to expire in 2024, negotiations have been in place with the manager for a new contract. However, new reports from Madrid are suggesting that the new contract with Simeone has been agreed upon and the announcement will be confirmed soon.
🚨 Diego Simeone will renew his contract with Atlético Madrid! Everything is agreed. 🤝
(Source: @MatteMoretto) pic.twitter.com/c4IqjI3RtH
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) October 7, 2023
Juventus expected to part ways with Pogba after ratified positive drug test.
Paul Pogba was earlier confirmed to have failed a doping test, causing him to face an imminent four year ban from football. The Juventus midfielder had afterwards admitted to have taken some nutritional supplements with no awareness that they contained testosterone. Sources have just revealed that Pogba tested positive again after undergoing a B sample doping test. With the imminent ban, Juventus is expected to terminate Pogba’s contract. Speculations flying around insists that the Frenchman, who is now 30 years old, might consider retirement. This is perhaps, a bad end to a promising career.
🚨 Juventus are expected to part ways with Paul Pogba after his positive drug test was ratified by the counter-analysis.
The French midfielder could receive a four-year ban from football.
(Source: @Gazzetta_it) pic.twitter.com/yOHgLr18Qh
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) October 7, 2023
Mr. Eazi reveals why he decided to be an independent artiste.
Nigerian singer/songwriter, Mr. Eazi rose to the limelight in 2016 with hit singles including “Anointing” and “Ohema”, as well as a co-sign from Wizkid. Since, he has also succeeded in venturing into the business aspect of music. Presently the founder of Empawa Africa, a music recording company that has produced some of the biggest artistes in Nigeria and Ghana like Joeboy and Fave. Mr. Eazi has just revealed that artistic freedom was the most important factor that influenced his decision to remain an independent artiste, despite efforts from some of the biggest record labels to sign him.
Why I chose to stay independent
– Mr Eazi pic.twitter.com/wfdWSJm6vr
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) October 7, 2023
