Jazz waive former Wizards center Vernon Carey Jr.

The Utah Jazz are waiving 6-foot-9 center Vernon Carey Jr., who signed a non-guaranteed deal on Apr. 8. The Florida native was selected 32nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Duke. Carey Jr. made four starts in 19 appearances of his rookie 2020-21 season with Charlotte. He averaged 2.4 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Warriors, Dario Saric agree to a one-year contract

The Golden State Warriors and free agent forward Dario Saric have agreed to a one-year contract, according to agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports. As part of a trade restriction, the wing cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. Saric, 29, was selected 12th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2014 […]

James Foglio  •  08 Jul 2023
Strive for Greatness wins 63-54 over Mokan Elite in Nike EYBL Peach Jam

On Thursday, Strive for Greatness won 63-54 over Mokan Elite in the Nike EYBL Peach Jam. Brayden Burries of Long Beach Polytechnic High School recorded 18 points and seven assists. The 6-foot-4 combo guard is a four-star recruit for the Class of 2025. Bryce James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, added […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Cleveland’s second-round pick Emoni Bates has signed a two-way deal with the Cavaliers

Under the league’s new CBA, teams are allowed to have up to three players signed to two-way contracts. The Cleveland Cavaliers were the first team to fill all three of those roster spots. Today, the 49th overall pick in the 2023 NAB Draft, Emoni Bates, was signed to a two-way contract. He’ll look to earn […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers demanding four first-round picks, two quality players for Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are seeking four first-round draft picks and two quality players in a Damian Lillard trade. For the organization to receive such compensation in a package, a three-team trade is the most logical. The seven-time All-Star prefers a trade to the Miami Heat. “[Agent Spencer] Goodwin added that in no way does […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Chicago’s Zach LaVine has been discussed in trade talks with the 76ers and Trail Blazers

For the last two-to-three seasons, the Chicago Bulls have tried to make it work. Their core of Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar DeRozan have not been able to get it done. While it’s not the first time, LaVine is being discussed in trade talks. Reportedly, the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers have had […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Spurs renounce the free agent rights to Romeo Langford

The San Antonio Spurs have renounced the free agent rights to Romeo Langford, per sources. His $16,902,771 cap hold for the 2023-24 season has been removed from San Antonio’s list. If the Spurs go over the salary cap this offseason, these cap holds will not count against their total cap figure. Renouncing these cap holds […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Jaxson Hayes expressed his desire to want to win and felt that the Lakers offered him the best chance to do that

As a former lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Jaxson Hayes has had a bumpy start to his career. The 23-year-old has not found consistency and he felt a change of scenery was the best move. Hayes signed a two-year veteran’s minimum contract with the LA Lakers this offseason. He expressed his desire to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Tonight, Victor Wembanyama will play his fist Summer League game in front of a sold-out crowd in Las Vegas

Every season, the Summer League is a chance for players to continue their NBA journeys. Top draft picks get their first taste of the NBA. Others are fighting to keep that NBA dream alive. Tonight, the #1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Webanyama, will be playing in his first Summer League game. He’ll […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023