Jeanie Buss on LeBron James: “I want to see him retire as a Laker”

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss hopes LeBron James will retire as a Laker. The 19-year NBA veteran has played with the team since 2018. In an interview with ClutchPoints, Buss told the sports outlet, “With LeBron we have a line of communication between the two of us, and he knows that he can reach […]

James Foglio  •  10 Sep 2022
Pelicans sign Dereon Seabron, Daeqwon Plowden, and John Petty Jr.

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Dereon Seabron to a two-way contract, and guards Daeqwon Plowden and John Petty Jr. inked Exhibit 10 deals. Seabron went undrafted out of NC State. In 56 career games played in the NCAA, the 6’7″ guard averaged 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2022
Shaq on Russell Westbrook: “When he plays freely, he’s a monster”

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaq O’Neal thought Russell Westbrook was “showing too much respect” last season, playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In an interview with Bill DiFilippo of Uproxx Sports, the Hall of Famer discussed his opinion on Westbrook’s performance in the 2021-22 season. “He was just being too nice,” explained Shaq. running […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Rajon Rondo proposes to girlfriend Latoia Fitzgerald at NYFW

On Thursday, former Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo proposed to girlfriend Latoia Fitzgerald at NYFW. Her response was “yes” to the two-time NBA champion. The couple first started dating in 2020. Fitzgerald was hosting the NYFW event for “Lionne,” her new clothing brand. She works as a fashion designer. After the show ended, with his […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2022
DJ Steward signs contract with Sacramento Kings

DJ Steward has signed a new deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple sources. It’s unknown whether Steward will attend training camp with the Kings or return to Stockton via an Exhibit 10 contract. The Sacramento Kings have signed 12 players to guaranteed contracts. During the offseason, guard Keon Ellis and center Neemias Queta […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo tweaks ankle at EuroBasket vs. Estonia

On Thursday, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo tweaked his ankle at EuroBasket in Greece’s 90-69 win over Estonia. The Greek Freak finished his performance with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Eric Nehm of The Athletic watched the play live. “The broadcast just showed the play where Giannis Antetokounmpo got hurt,” explains Nehm. “Looked […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Warriors reserving final roster spot for Andre Iguodala

The Golden State Warriors have one final roster spot open, and G.M. Bob Myers wants to reserve the spot for Andre Iguodala. The All-Star forward has played seven seasons with the team. Iguodala was selected ninth overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2004 NBA Draft. From 2004–12, the wing played for the Sixers. In […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Mavericks extend Maxi Kleber on three-year, $33 million contract

The Dallas Mavericks have signed Maxi Kleber to a three-year, $33 million contract extension. Kleber was entering the final year of his deal. His salary for the 2022-23 season is $9 million. He’s now under contract through the 2025-26 season. In 59 appearances with the Mavericks last season, the 6’10” forward averaged 7 points, 5.9 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Jeff Van Gundy: “Knicks not on same level as Celtics, 76ers”

Jeff Van Gundy once coached the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, and now the ESPN commentator is calling out the flaws of the Knicks’ roster. In a phone interview with the New York Post outside his home, he told the media outlet, “The Knicks have good players, but you line it up against the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023