76ers news: Grant Riller is signed to two-way contract

Point guard Grant Riller has been signed by the Philadelphia 76ers to a two-way contract, according to an announcement made today by Daryl Morey, the team’s president of basketball operations. On November 30, 2020, the guard signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets. In the 2020-21 season, Riller spent time playing for both Charlotte […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
76ers rumors: Timberwolves, Raptors are pursuing Ben Simmons

According to MyBookie, the Sacramento Kings are the favorites (+250) to sign Philadelphia 76ers’ point guard Ben Simmons. Notwithstanding their current luxury tax space amount of $5,521,317, they are $25,465,197 over the cap. To add to that, the Minnesota Timberwolves have the second-best odds (+400) of trading for Simmons. While the Toronto Raptors’ odds show […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers rumors: Damian Lillard discussed playing in Los Angeles

After Russell Westbrook was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers fans began speculating that Damian Lillard would not be playing with LeBron James and Anthony Davis anytime soon. The salary cap complicates a scenario like this. Los Angeles also signed Carmelo Anthony and are frontrunners to sign Rajon Rondo. However, there was […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
The Lakers are favorites to sign Rajon Rondo after buyout with Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers are front-runners to sign four-time All-Star Rajon Rondo. Referencing betting odds from Bovada, the Lakers have -130 odds of signing the player, followed by the Memphis Grizzlies (+120) and Golden State Warriors (+500). On November 23, 2020, he signed a two-year, $15 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks. Then, he was […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls trade Lauri Markkanen to Cavaliers, part of three-way deal

As part of a three-way deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, the Chicago Bulls have traded restricted free agent forward Lauri Markkanen to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The contract signed was a four-year, $67 million deal. Furthermore, the Cavs are also sending forward Larry Nance Jr. to the Trail Blazers and a 2023 second-round draft pick […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Jaxson Hayes shoved police officer into wall, LAPD body cam reveals

On July 28, 2021, New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with Los Angeles police officers. The cops were called to the home in Woodland Hills around 3 a.m. over an alleged domestic violence dispute between Jaxson and his girlfriend. After a woman received worrisome text messages from her […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavaliers news: Sidney Lowe is hired as an assistant coach

Sidney Lowe is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s been 22 years. As an assistant, Lowe has now officially been added to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s coaching staff. This is the 61-year-old’s second stint with the organization after serving under Mike Fratello from 1994 through 1999. During this span, the Cavs had three playoff appearances […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors news: Pascal Siakim wants to avoid being traded

Power forward Pascal Siakim wants to remain on the Toronto Raptors. In the 2020-21 NBA season, the All-Star averaged 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 56 games played. During the offseason, the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings and Philadelphia 76ers were all participating in trade-talk negotiations with the organization. Bettors were also speculating […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
Knicks news: Ron Baker officially retires from the NBA

Former New York Knicks shooting guard Ron Baker has officially retired from the NBA. The 28-year-old from Wichita State went undrafted in 2016. Baker signed a contract with the Knicks on August 1, 2016. Then, he made his NBA debut on October 25, 2016 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the team’s 117-88 loss, Baker scored […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021