Knicks, Lakers, Jazz nearly pulled trigger on Westbrook, Mitchell trade

The Knicks, Lakers and Jazz negotiated a three-team trade that would have sent Donovan Mitchell to the Knicks and Russell Westbrook to the Jazz. Of course, Westbrook’s contract would have been bought out. And the Jazz would have received multiple first-round draft picks. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, this NBA blockbuster trade almost occurred. […]

James Foglio  •  06 Aug 2022
Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis and girlfriend Laura Vizla share France photos

Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis and girlfriend Laura Vizla shared photos of their trip to Paris, France on Instagram. Laura posted an image of her hugging Kristaps in front of the Eiffel Tower. In the caption box, translated from Latvian, she posted: “Today I sing to myself in a ‘small picture frame’ all dreams come true!” […]

James Foglio  •  05 Aug 2022
WATCH: Jayson Tatum rejects Deuce’s shot at basketball camp

Watch as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum rejects Deuce’s shot at basketball camp. On Thursday, Chaminade College Preparatory School hosted ProCamps for youth basketball players. The school is located in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Tatum’s 4-year-old son, Deuce, started walking toward the hoop with the ball. With the three-time All-Star guarding his son, Deuce attempted his […]

James Foglio  •  05 Aug 2022
LeBron James career earnings could increase to $487.6 million

If LeBron James re-signs with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension, the four-time MVP would increase his NBA career earnings to $487.6 million. This figure does not include endorsement deals or business investments. The amounts below only take into account NBA salaries. The 19-year veteran is already a billionaire. Nonetheless, […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2022
Jayson Tatum believes Celtics can win NBA championship next year

Jayson Tatum has said he believes the current Boston Celtics roster is capable of winning an NBA championship next season under coach Ime Udoka. When asked if he feels his team as currently constructed can win an NBA title, he responded: “What kind of competitor would I be if I said no?” Tatum told NBC […]

Joe Lyons  •  05 Aug 2022
James Harden debuts new Adidas Harden Vol. 7 sneakers

James Harden was spotted wearing the new Adidas Harden Vol. 7 sneakers at an NBA workout on Wednesday. He was seen testing the new edition at Rico Hines’ first summer run this offseason. In 2015, the 10-time All-Star signed a 13-year contract with Adidas worth up to $200 million. Now, the Philadelphia 76ers guard is […]

James Foglio  •  05 Aug 2022
Pacers sign guard Deividas Sirvydis to one-year contract

The Indiana Pacers have signed Deividas Sirvydis to a one-year contract on Thursday. The 6’8″ guard was selected 37th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, he was then immediately traded to the Detroit Pistons. In the 2K23 NBA Summer League, while with the New Orleans Pelicans for three games, Sirvydis […]

James Foglio  •  04 Aug 2022
Vernon Maxwell almost ‘stabbed the s—t out of’ Hakeem Olajuwon

Former NBA player Vernon Maxwell recalled the time when he nearly stabbed Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon during halftime of a game. On the “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” podcast, Maxwell explained the incident. The Rockets were on the road against the SuperSonics, and the team had a horrible first half. Maxwell complained to teammates […]

James Foglio  •  04 Aug 2022
Darvin Ham holds power to bench Russell Westbrook at end of games

Lakers coach Darvin Ham holds power to bench Russell Westbrook at the end of games, according to NBA sources. Fans thought G.M. Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss would have a bigger say. That’s not the case. Ham will be in the driver seat for the 2022-23 NBA season. Per Jovan Buha of The Athletic, […]

James Foglio  •  04 Aug 2022