Mavericks unruffled by Jalen Brunson, Knicks tampering inquiry

Dallas Mavericks G.M. Nico Harrison was asked about the league’s ongoing tampering investigation involving Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. The NBA executive is unfazed. “I’m not worried about it,” explained Harrison. “Honestly for me, it’s not even worth even thinking about because we’re so focused on our team. It really doesn’t matter after […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2022
Knicks not expected to extend Cam Reddish before deadline

The New York Knicks are not expected to extend Cam Reddish before his Oct. 17 deadline. His $5,954,454 team option for the 2022-23 season was exercised last October. This is part of the four-year, $19.33 million rookie scale contract he signed with the Atlanta Hawks in 2019. If Knicks G.M. Scott Perry refuses to offer […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2022
Pistons F Marvin Bagley III to miss time to start 2022-23 season

Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III will miss time to start the 2022-23 season. On Wednesday, an MRI on his right knee revealed a sprained MCL and a minor bone bruise. This is a non-contact knee injury. The wing is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bagley III was helped off […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2022
76ers forward Danuel House Jr. not concerned about accolades

Philadelphia 76ers forward Danuel House Jr. is committed to helping his team win a championship. He cares more about winning a chip than receiving an All-NBA honor. Following the Sixers’ 113-97 preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the wing addressed his team role to reporters. “My role is just to be energy,” explained the Texas […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2022
Celtics unlikely to offer extension to Grant Williams

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams is unlikely to be offered an extension by the team, according to Yahoo Sports insider Jake Fischer. There is less than one week remaining for the Boston Celtics to negotiate deals for their three extension-eligible players: Grant Williams, Jaylen Brown, and Al Horford. Brown and Horford are unlikely to sign […]

Joe Lyons  •  12 Oct 2022
Pacers pick up third-year option on Chris Duarte

The Indiana Pacers are exercising Chris Duarte’s $4,124,400 team option for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the four-year, $17.7 million rookie scale contract he signed with the team last August. His deal is fully guaranteed. The team had until Oct. 31st to make a final decision. If Duarte plays well in the 2022-23 […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2022
Lakers sign guard Nate Pierre-Louis to Exhibit 10 contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Nate Pierre-Louis to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a nonguaranteed deal. Of course, this move was made one day after the team waived Bryce Hamilton. Other players inked to Exhibit 10 deals with Los Angeles include guard Shaquille Harrison and center Jay Huff. Not to mention, forward […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2022
Draymond Green to rejoin Warriors on Thursday, will play opening night vs Lakers

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fined for punching teammate Jordan Poole in practice last week, but will return to team activities on Thursday according to head coach Steve Kerr. Green will be available to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night next Tuesday and will also feature in Golden State’s […]

Joe Lyons  •  12 Oct 2022
Spurs exercise 2023-24 options on Devin Vassell, Joshua Primo

The San Antonio Spurs have exercised Devin Vassell and Joshua Primo’s 2023-24 team options. Vassell’s option is for $5,887,899, whereas Primo’s team option is for $4,341,600. In November 2020, Vassell signed a four-year, $18.59 million rookie scale contract with San Antonio. His contract is fully guaranteed. According to some NBA betting sites, the Spurs have […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022