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Who Was Bob Pettit? NBA’s First MVP And Hawks Legend Dies At 93

September 24, 2026 by SportsXplain Staff

Bob Pettit, one of the NBA’s first superstars and the first player ever to win the league’s Most Valuable Player award, has died at age 93. Pettit died peacefully at his home in Metairie, Louisiana, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, according to his family. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. The Hall of … Read more

Why Did The Hawks Trade Buddy Hield And Ryan Nembhard? Dorian Finney-Smith Deal Explained

September 23, 2026September 22, 2026 by SportsXplain Staff

The Atlanta Hawks traded Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to the Charlotte Hornets because Atlanta had too many guards, too many players on standard contracts and wanted to turn two expendable backcourt pieces into a veteran defensive forward who better fits its current roster. Atlanta sent Hield, Nembhard and cash considerations to Charlotte on September … Read more