Marcus Morris on trade rumors: ‘I’m a Clipper until I’m not’

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris was mentioned in a number of trade rumors this offseason, especially a three-team deal involving the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards in July. Both Norman Powell and Morris were on the trade block. “The Clippers have been looking for a new home for Marcus Morris — while Norman Powell […]

James Foglio  •  04 Oct 2023
ESPN’s Malika Andrews granted restraining order against man for harassing her, Stephen A. Smith, and Molly Qerim

ESPN’s Malika Andrews, the host of “NBA Today,” was granted a restraining order against Ahmed Abubakar, a 41-year-old man from New Jersey. The order was first approved last Friday by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, according to TMZ Sports. Abubakar also allegedly harassed “First Take” commentator Stephen A. Smith and host Molley Qerim. […]

James Foglio  •  04 Oct 2023
LeBron James will be oldest player in the NBA for the first time in 2023-24 season

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will become the oldest player in the NBA for the first time of his 20-year career in the 2023-24 season. The four-time NBA champ turns 39 in December. Udonis Haslem (43) retired with the Miami Heat, and Andre Iguodala (39) remains unsigned. Besides James, not one player born in […]

James Foglio  •  04 Oct 2023
Michael Jordan Becomes First-Ever Athlete to Rank Among America’s 400 Wealthiest People

Michael Jordan is now the first-ever professional athlete in history to rank among America’s 400 wealthiest people, according to Forbes. The NBA Hall of Famer is ranked 379th on the media platform’s list. In June, the Chicago Bulls legend sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets for $3 billion to a group led by […]

James Foglio  •  04 Oct 2023
Ja Morant Practices With Grizzlies For First Time Since Suspension

Ja Morant was spotted practicing with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday for the first time since the NBA issued him a 25-game suspension to begin the 2023-24 season for brandishing a firearm on social media in June. This also came a day after the league announced he would be allowed to train with his team […]

James Foglio  •  04 Oct 2023
Donovan Mitchell on extension: ‘I still have the opportunity to sign next summer’

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is willing to wait until the 2024 offseason to sign an extension. “I want it to be known that I still have the opportunity to sign an extension next summer. I don’t think a lot of people understand that aspect,” he said. Mitchell, 27, is under contract for the next […]

James Foglio  •  04 Oct 2023
James Harden reportedly ‘wants to make the 76ers so uncomfortable they trade him’

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden skipped NBA Media Day on Monday, and this is just his latest move this offseason to ruffle feathers within the organization. In August, the 14-year veteran was fined $100,000 by the league for his public comments made toward Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. According to multiple NBA insiders, […]

James Foglio  •  04 Oct 2023
Heat exercise Nikola Jovic’s $2.4 million team option for 2024-25 season

The Miami Heat are exercising forward Nikola Jovic’s $2.4 million team option for the 2024-25 season, per sources. This is part of the four-year, $11.4 million rookie-scale contract he signed last July. Jovic, 20, is relieved to still be playing in a Heat uniform after last month’s Damian Lillard trade rumors surfaced. “I’m happy I’m […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2023
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic asks why Americans have so many guns

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was asked on NBA Media Day about what he feels puzzles him the most about American culture, and the 7-footer gave quite a controversial response when he mentioned guns. Nurkic, 29, was born and raised in Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Understand where he’s coming from. The Bosnian War lasted from […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2023