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NBA Fan Passes Away At Kings Vs. Pelicans Game

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Unfortunate news is coming out of the NBA this morning as TMZ reports an NBA fan died at the Sacramento Kings Vs. New Orleans Pelicans game. Overall, this was a big game for both teams as it was the quarter-finals for the In-Season Tournament. Fans were packed inside the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento for the match. However, as reports explain, a fan in his 30s had a “medical emergency” during the first quarter. Subsequently, paramedics rushed to the scene, however, the fan could not be revived.

“EMS immediately responded and administered CPR,” the Kings said in a statement. “Tragically, these efforts were unsuccessful and the guest passed away. The organization offers its deepest condolences to the guest’s family and loved ones.” This tragedy is one that is being felt all across the NBA. As for players on the Kings, they only found out about this following the match. Kings star Keegan Murray spoke on the incident, and in the clip below via TMZ, he expressed condolences to the fan’s family.

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Condolences For NBA Fan

“As a team, we give our condolences to the passing,” he said. “Obviously I want to tell all of our guys that. Hopefully the family is being taken care of.” Overall, this is just a very sad situation. Sporting events are supposed to be a place of joy, and you never want to see something like this go down. Like Murray said, we hope the fan’s family will get taken care of. Although it is not the team’s fault, it would still be a nice gesture given what has gone down here. No matter what, it is a horrible thing to have happen during a game.

Let us know what you think of this development, in the comments section down below. What do you think of safety at sporting events? Is it enough? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. Overall, we will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.

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Phoenix Suns Owner Vows To Make Games Free To Watch

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Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is ready to make NBA games more accessible for fans. Ishbia spoke to the media in Phoenix about making games free for fans to watch at home. With the NFL’s recent massive contract for their viewership, it’s surprising to hear someone wanting to broadcast free games. However, the money isn’t a priority for the Suns owner. Although many billionaires probably wouldn’t put anything over money, Ishbia seems to have a different take.

“We’re not focusing on money. We’re focusing on winning, success, and taking care of fans, taking care of the community,” Ishbia commented when discussing the future of the organization. Fans of the league have long been frustrated with the way games are handled. Many markets see blackouts. Blackouts mean the game isn’t available in certain markets. So, for instance, if you wanted to watch your team out of market, you’d more than likely have to purchase the NBA League Pass.

Phoenix Suns Want To Deliver Free Games

While the theory of free games sounds amazing. However, the NBA will more than likely not be on board with this dream. Streaming services are bidding for the rights of every major professional sports league. One has to imagine the NBA’s price wouldn’t be cheap. But if things become too expensive, there will be no fans watching the product. Which is the big reason Ishbia could be looking into making games more accessible.

Teams will not lose money by giving more fans a chance to see their team. However, don’t expect any other franchises to make these same claims. Maybe Ishbia is just saying loud statements to get fans on his side. Since he is the newest owner of an NBA franchise. However, one thing is for certain, this statement will not be going away any time soon. Would you like to see teams follow the Phoenix Suns lead and attempt to show games free? Are you more likely to watch more basketball if games were offered locally? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.