Jae’Sean Tate says Rockets will surprise fans in 2022-23 season

Jae’Sean Tate of the Houston Rockets believes his team will shock a lot of fans in the 2022-23 season. The team’s aggressive playstyle could be the key. Last season, the Rockets finished dead last in the Western Conference. While several NBA teams could use COVID-19 as an excuse, the Rockets are not one of them. […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2022
Hornets sign forward Xavier Sneed to Exhibit 10 contract

The Charlotte Hornets have signed forward Xavier Sneed to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to sources. This is a nonguaranteed contract. In 2020, Sneed went undrafted out of Kansas State. On November 30, 2020, the 6’5″ wing originally inked an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hornets. However, he was waived months later in December. In […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2022
Walter Tavares on NBA return: “I’m very comfortable at Real Madrid”

Walter Tavares was selected 43rd overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2014 NBA Draft. However, months later, Tavares returned to Gran Canaria, a professional basketball club based in Las Palmas, Spain. At the end of the 2014-15 season, the 7’3″ center was selected to the All-EuroLeague First Team. During the 2015 NBA offseason, Tavares […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2022
LeBron James on Victor Wembanyama: “He’s more like an alien”

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James added his two cents on top 2023 NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama. When asked about the young star’s impact on the game, the four-time MVP provided his honest take. “Uh, what do I think about him? I probably think the same as what everybody else thinks,” explained the 18-time […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2022
NBA executives believe Grant Williams is worth $12-13 million

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was selected 22nd overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, and some NBA executives believe the first-round pick out of Tennessee is worth $12-13 million. Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, four unknown NBA executives think Grant’s annual value should be in the $12-13 million range. This applies especially for a contract […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2022
Patrick Beverley, Austin Reaves will start tonight for Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guards Patrick Beverley and Austin Reaves will start tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tonight’s matchup is the Lakers’ third preseason game on their schedule. As a starter, in Los Angeles’ 119-115 loss versus the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Reaves amassed 6 points, 7 boards, 9 assists, […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2022
Terry Rozier on Miles Bridges: “That’s my brother. We definitely miss him.”

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier has spoken out in support of former teammate and restricted free agent Miles Bridges who is facing domestic violence and child abuse charges. Bridges faces a preliminary court hearing in Los Angeles on Friday following his arrest in July on felony domestic violence charges. The 24-year-old pled not guilty to […]

Joe Lyons  •  06 Oct 2022
Draymond Green ‘forcefully struck’ Jordan Poole at Warriors practice

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is facing disciplinary action following a physical altercation with teammate Jordan Poole at practice on Wednesday, according to reports. Green, 32, is entering his 11th season in the NBA and has a total of four championship rings with Golden State but the forward’s future in the Bay appears to […]

Joe Lyons  •  07 Oct 2022
Kings exercise team option on Davion Mitchell for 2023-24 season

The Sacramento Kings have picked up Davion Mitchell’s $5,063,640 team option for the 2023-24 season. Mitchell was selected ninth overall by the Kings in the 2021 NBA Draft. Last August, the Baylor product signed a four-year, $20.9 million rookie scale contract with Sacramento. Of course, the guard’s multi-year deal is fully guaranteed. Mitchell also has […]

James Foglio  •  05 Oct 2022