Lakers sign rookie forward Alex Fudge to a two-way contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed undrafted rookie forward Alex Fudge to a two-way contract, his agent Shayaun Saee of One Legacy Sports told vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka on Wednesday. Los Angeles is also expected to waive two-way forward Cole Swider. Fudge, 20, made 12 starts in 61 career […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jul 2023
Ice Cube, Tucker Carlson Slam NBA Commissioner Adam Silver For Not Supporting Black-Owned BIG3

Rap legend Ice Cube and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for not supporting Black-owned businesses, such as BIG3, a 3-on-3 basketball league founded by the 54-year-old songwriter on Jan. 11, 2017. While on Carlson’s “Tucker on Twitter” show, the actor and film producer called out Silver for marketing the […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jul 2023
NBA Rumors: Pelicans guard Kira Lewis slated to become trade candidate

In the latest round of NBA rumors, New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis could become a potential trade candidate this offseason. Lewis, 22, was selected 13th overall by New Orleans in the 2020 NBA Draft out of the University of Alabama. The 6-foot-1 guard then signed a four-year, $17.19 million deal with the Pelicans. His […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Dillon Brooks’ shot selection led to his Grizzlies departure

Dillon Brooks’ shot selection with the Memphis Grizzlies led to his sign-and-trade with the Houston Rockets earlier this month. “I think the reasons the Grizzlies were ready to move on from him are misunderstood,” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said on The Lowe Post. “The nonsense was kind of like at a point where culturally it was […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Anthony Edwards wants to play Warriors ‘because Draymond Green talks so much trash’

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves revealed in a recent interview with HEIR that his much-awaited matchup in the NBA playoffs would have to be the Golden State Warriors because Draymond Green is a big trash talker. “I want to play the Warriors [in the playoffs]. Wherever they at, I want to get to them,” […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jul 2023
Pistons sign free agent guard Zavier Simpson to a one-year deal

The Detroit Pistons are signing free agent guard Zavier Simpson to a one-year deal, according to his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management. Simpson, 26, went undrafted in 2020 out of the University of Michigan. Although Simpson signed deals with Science City Jena of the German ProA and the Los Angeles Lakers that year, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Spurs considered offer sheet for Austin Reaves at $21 million annually

The San Antonio Spurs considered an offer sheet for Austin Reaves at $21 million annually before the 6-foot-5 guard re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $56 million contract. His deal includes a $14,898,786 player option for the 2026-27 season and a 15% trade bonus. Before he re-signed with the Lakers, the guard […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jul 2023
Suns: League sources say that Phoenix is ‘targeting’ Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell in a trade

Ahead of the 2023-24 season, the Phoenix Suns have been working to upgrade their roster. They’ve acquired Bradley Beal this offseason and have revamped their bench. Next season, the Suns plan to start Beal at PG, but that’s not his natural position. The NBA veteran has played SG his entire career. After Beal, their depth […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jul 2023
76ers: Head coach Nick Nurse wants to mold Paul Reed into a ‘Pascal Siakam-type player’

Entering this offseason, Sixers big man Paul Reed was a restricted free agent. The Utah Jazz signed Reed, but Philly had a chance to match that offer sheet. He was then re-signed by the 76ers to a three-year, $23 million deal. Next season, the Sixers have a new head coach in Nick Nurse. Reed’s new […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jul 2023