Celtics pick up Payton Pritchard 2023-24 team option

Boston Celtics have picked up guard Payton Pritchard’s team option for the 2023-24 season, according to a report. According to The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach, the Celtics have re-signed Pritchard through the 2023-24 season following a successful spell with the team since 2020. The 24-year-old has featured in two of Boston’s five regular season games […]

Joe Lyons  •  29 Oct 2022
Magic guard R.J. Hampton to hit free agency next summer

Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton is set to become a free agent next summer. The Magic exercised their third-year options on Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, along with the fourth-year options of Cole Anthony and Chuma Okeke. However, Hampton’s $4,220,057 club option for the 2023-24 season will not be picked up. This is part of […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Josh Primo releases statement, steps away from NBA for mental health

Former San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Primo has announced plans to step away from the NBA to focus on his mental health. This news comes a day after the team waived the 2021 first-round draft pick. On Friday, Spurs CEO R.C. Buford released this statement: “It is our hope that, in the long run, this […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Lakers’ Russell Westbrook willing to ‘sacrifice whatever it is that needs to be sacrificed’

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is off to a disappointing start to begin the 2022-23 season. On Wednesday, the nine-time All-Star missed the Lakers’ 110-99 loss against the Denver Nuggets due to a hamstring injury. Through four games, the 15-year veteran is averaging 12.3 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1.8 steals. As a […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Spurs waive 2021 first-round pick Josh Primo

On Friday, the San Antonio Spurs waived 2021 first-round pick Josh Primo, according to sources. The reason for the guard’s release is unknown at this time. Spurs CEO R.C. Buford released this statement: “It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua.” […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Russell Westbrook Expected To Come Off Bench For Lakers For The Foreseeable Future

The LA Lakers are off to a rough 0-4 start and will have a tough matchup against the Timberwolves. Russell Westbrook has caught a lot of attention dating back to last season with his inconsistent play.  Westbrook was once the MVP of the league and now he barely averages 10 points a game. He was […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Oct 2022
Russell Westbrook upgraded to probable against Timberwolves

On Friday, Russell Westbrook was upgraded to probable for the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Tonight’s game starts at 8 p.m. ET. Due to a hamstring injury, Westbrook was sidelined in the Lakers’ 110-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. However, with or without the nine-time All-Star, the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Marcus Smart says Celtics have to play better defense

Marcus Smart is impressed by the Celtics’ 3-1 start to begin the 2022-23 season, but the Defensive Player of the Year wants the C’s to play better defense. On Friday, following a shootaround with the team, Smart spoke with reporters. “We have to start defending like we used to,” said Smart. Based on a few […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Mavericks forward Christian Wood wants to be an All-Star

Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood has his sights set on becoming an All-Star. Wood has bounced around from seven different teams throughout the course of his six-year career. Through 226 career NBA games, the UNLV product is averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Plus, he is shooting 52.1% from the field and 38.6% […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024