Norris Cole, Vander Blue enter 2022 NBA G League Draft

Former Miami Heat guard Norris Cole and ex-Boston Celtics guard Vander Blue will enter the 2022 NBA G League Draft. The Cleveland Charge possess the No. 1 overall pick. Cole was selected 28th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2011 NBA Draft. However, he was then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Days later, Minnesota […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Celtics’ Grant Williams on rejecting offer: “You never want to take a bad deal”

The Boston Celtics and forward Grant Williams had until Monday evening to agree on a contract extension. Of course, the two sides fell short on negotiating a new deal. Williams is entering his fourth season with the team. In 2019, he signed a four-year, $11.8 million rookie scale extension with the Celtics. His $4,306,281 team […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Raptors forward Pascal Siakam not extended ahead of deadline

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam was not offered a contract extension ahead of the Monday deadline. In 2019, the New Mexico State product signed a four-year, $136.9 million rookie scale contract extension. His current contract runs through the 2023-24 season. If he receives an All-NBA honor again this season, Siakam will be eligible for a super […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Warriors’ Klay Thompson on extension: “I fully expect to earn another NBA contract”

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is not sweating his next contract extension. In July 2019, the Washington State product signed a five-year, $190 million max contract with the team. His current deal ends at the end of the 2023-24 season. If Warriors G.M. Bob Myers does not offer Thompson a new deal, he will […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Hawks, De’Andre Hunter agree to four-year, $95 million extension

Prior to the Monday deadline at 6 p.m. ET, the Atlanta Hawks and forward De’Andre Hunter agreed to a four-year, $95 million contract extension. Entering his fourth NBA season, Hunter is guaranteed $90 million in his deal. Per sources, the wing is eligible to receive an additional $5 million via incentives. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Thunder sign Isaiah Joe to three-year, $6 million contract

The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing free agent guard Isaiah Joe to a three-year, $6 million contract. His deal includes a fully guaranteed salary of $1.836 million for the 2022-23 season. Also, Joe’s contract includes a $2,164,993 team option for the 2024-25 season. Plus, the deal contains a trade restriction. The guard cannot be traded […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Trail Blazers sign Nassir Little to four-year, $28 million extension

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Nassir Little to a four-year, $28 million contract extension ahead of the Monday deadline. This is a fully guaranteed deal. Little was selected 25th overall by Portland in the 2019 NBA Draft. During his rookie 2019-20 season, in 48 appearances, the forward averaged 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Rockets, Kevin Porter Jr. agree to four-year, $82.5 million extension

The Houston Rockets and guard Kevin Porter Jr. have agreed to a four-year, $82.5 million contract extension. Only the first season is fully guaranteed for $15.86 million. Porter Jr. was selected 30th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, he was then traded to the Detroit Pistons. And the Pistons then […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Boston Celtics reveal new City Edition jerseys

The new Bill Russell-inspired Boston Celtics City Edition uniform for the 2022-23 season which will be debuted on opening night against the Philadelphia 76ers has been revealed. The uniform is inspired by Boston’s Slade’s Bar & Grill, which was owned by Russell in the 1960s. There are also 11 gold diamonds on the sides of […]

Joe Lyons  •  12 Aug 2024