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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic became just the third reigning Finals MVP to open an NBA season with a triple-double, joining Magic Johnson (1982) and LeBron James (2016). In Denver’s 119-107 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, the two-time MVP recorded game highs of 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in 36 minutes of […]
On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets received their first NBA championship rings prior to taking on the Los Angeles Lakers to tip off the 2023-24 NBA season. Last season, the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in five games of the NBA Finals to win their first title in their 47-year franchise history. Nikola Jokic ended […]
For the latest Cleveland Cavaliers injury report, center Jarrett Allen (ankle bone bruise) is out for Wednesday night’s 2023-24 season opener at the Brooklyn Nets. Allen, 25, has been nursing a bone bruise in his ankle for the last couple of weeks. The injury caused him to miss all four preseason games and the rest […]
The Charlotte Hornets are bringing back 13-year veteran guard Ish Smith and waiving guard Edmond Sumner. Smith, 35, went undrafted in 2010 out of Wake Forest University. The North Carolina native is the only player in school history with at least 1,000 points (1,114) and 600 assists (612) in his college career. Furthermore, Smith has […]
In the latest round of NBA rumors, the New York Knicks are willing to make Julius Randle, R.J. Barrett, Evan Fournier, and Mitchell Robinson available to the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade for Joel Embiid. “Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose has made obtaining Embiid, if he becomes available, No. 1 priority, according to sources,” […]
The Dallas Mavericks and guard Josh Green agreed to a three-year, $41 million extension prior to Monday afternoon’s deadline. His new contract begins in 2024-25 and doesn’t carry any options. Green’s current deal included a $6.76 million qualifying option in 2024. This is part of the four-year, $13.64 million contract he signed with the Mavericks […]
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a three-year, $186 million extension before Monday’s deadline. His new deal includes a 2027-28 player option worth $66.82 million. Of course, salaries are subject to change based on cap alterations. The seven-time All-Star’s new contract begins in 2025-26. Antetokounmpo, 28, earned $42.49 million last season and is slated to […]
According to the latest NBA rumors, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is poised to become a free agent in the 2024 offseason. Thompson, 33, is owed $43.21 million in the 2023-24 season. This is part of the five-year, $189.9 million max contract he signed with the Warriors in July 2019. “There’s a significant gap […]
The Indiana Pacers and forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract extension, his agent, Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management, announced on Monday. Nesmith, 24, was selected 14th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Vanderbilt University. The 6-foot-5 wing made one start in 46 appearances with […]
The New Orleans Pelicans are claiming recently waived forward Matt Ryan for their final two-way spot, per sources. Ryan, 26, was released last Friday by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, he is set to join New Orleans’ two-way players, forward Kaiser Gates and guard Dereon Seabron. The 6-foot-6 wing went undrafted in 2020 out of the […]
