WATCH: Jimmy Butler Scores Point Off Carlos Alcaraz During US Open Charity Match

Watch Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler score a point off Spanish pro Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 1-ranked tennis player in the world in 2023, at the US Open charity exhibition match at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday night. The six-time All-Star was serving as an honorary ball boy in a match between Alcaraz and France’s Tiafoe. During the […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
Lakers to officially unveil Kobe Bryant statue on February 8, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to unveil a bronze statue of NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena in L.A. on August 8, 2024, and now the official date is February 8, 2024, before the scheduled Nuggets-Lakers game at 10 p.m. ET. The original 8/8/24 date was chosen to […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
Stan Van Gundy’s wife, Kimberly, of 25 years dies suddenly at the age of 61

Stan Van Gundy’s wife, Kimberly Jane Abbott Van Gundy, of 25 years has died suddenly at the age of 61. She passed away last Wednesday, Aug. 16, and her death was kept private by the family until this week. The cause of death is unknown. “Kimberly’s kindness and love for all around her was shown […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
76ers center Montrezl Harrell undergoes right knee surgery, remains out indefinitely

Philadelphia 76ers center Montrezl Harrell underwent successful surgery Wednesday on his right knee. The 6-foot-7 big man remains out indefinitely. Earlier this month, an MRI revealed that Harrell had torn both his ACL and medial meniscus in his right knee after experiencing swelling following team workouts. Harrell, 29, declined his $2.7 million player option in […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
Usman Garuba now a free agent, Thunder have $2.6 million in dead cap

Usman Garuba was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, and now OKC has an additional $2.6 million in dead cap after clearing waivers. This amount represents 1.7% of the team’s total salary cap. Of course, 2023-24 dead/retained cap is based on players who have been released or served 10-day contracts. NBA free agent […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
James Harden unfollowed 76ers exec Daryl Morey on X, formerly known as Twitter

James Harden has now unfollowed Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey on X, formerly known as Twitter. NBA Alerts, an account that reportedly uses bots to track activities from NBA players, coaches, and executives, first leaked the news Wednesday evening. This move by the 10-time All-Star comes one day after the league issued […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2023
Miles Bridges was roasted by Hornets fans after he mentioned they should bring back their Bobcats uniforms

During the 2022-23 season, PF Miles Bridges did not play in a single contest. The 25-year-old was dealing with some off-the-court issues with domestic violence. After the NBA made a suspension, Bridges will miss the first 10 games of the 2023-24 season. He signed a one-year, $7.92 million qualifying offer to stay with the Hornets. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Aug 2023
Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis on injury: ‘The foot hurts after exercise, during the training process’

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is undergoing 4-6 weeks of rehab for plantar fasciitis and is expected to be cleared for the start of NBA training camp, but the 7-foot-3 big man continues to experience pain after exercise. “The foot hurts after exercise, I feel almost nothing when walking, it’s a really funny injury,” Porzingis […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2023
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra: ‘It’s hard not to look at Anthony Edwards and not see Dwyane Wade in him’

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was asked which Team USA player reminds him of Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, and the veteran coach mentioned Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. “We know who that is,” Spoelstra said. “It’s hard not to look at Anthony Edwards and not see Dwyane Wade in him. […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2023