Dan Roundfield, a former NBA All-Star, tragically drowned while helping his wife in Aruba.
The couple was swimming off the southeastern coast when they were caught in rough water.
Roundfield tried to assist his struggling wife, but was swept away by a strong current and his body was found 90 minutes later trapped by rocks underwater.
He was remembered as a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Roundfield played 11 seasons in the NBA, notably with the Atlanta Hawks, and was known for his physical play and gentle nature.
Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay Area with his new team, the Dallas Mavericks, will be a highlight of the opening night of the 2024-25 Emirates NBA Cup schedule on November 12, when they face the Golden State Warriors. This marks Thompson’s first visit back since signing a three-year, $50 million deal with Dallas after spending 13 seasons with the Warriors.
The NBA Cup, an in-season tournament, will have its group stage games on Tuesdays and Fridays, with matchups including the Knicks vs. 76ers and Lakers vs. Spurs. The group stage will feature four games for each team, and the top teams will advance to the knockout rounds. The semifinals and final will take place in Las Vegas on December 14 and 17.
Key group stage games include the Bucks vs. Pacers, Mavericks vs. Nuggets, and Lakers vs. Suns. The tournament is designed to add excitement to the regular season, culminating in a championship in Las Vegas.
