DeMar DeRozan Explains Why Raptors Didn’t Need Kawhi to Win 2019 Title

Back when the Raptors earned their first-ever NBA title back in the 2018-19 campaign, Kawhi Leonard spent most of the competition injured on the sidelines. This is one of the reasons why DeMar DeRozan, who used to wear the Toronto jersey, believes the team didn’t really need the Clippers star to conquer the Larry O’Brien […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  16 Sep 2024
Cavaliers, Isaac Okoro Agree to Three-Year, $38M Contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers and restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract Saturday afternoon, agents Michael Tellem, Jeff Schwartz, and Marcus Monk told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cleveland Cavaliers extended a one-year qualifying offer worth $11.83 million to Isaac Okoro in June Okoro, 23, was selected fifth overall by the Cavaliers […]

James Foglio  •  15 Sep 2024
Bronny James’ NBA Summer League Game-Worn Debut Jersey Sells for $38,400 in Auction

Bronny James’ NBA Summer League game-worn debut jersey sold for $38,400 at Sotheby’s “Summer League Selects” auction on Friday. Bronny, who turns 20 on Oct. 6, is the eldest son of LeBron James and was the No. 55 overall selection by the Los Angeles Lakers in this year’s NBA draft. Despite being a second-round pick, […]

James Foglio  •  14 Sep 2024
Lakers Frontrunners to Sign Christian Koloko

The Los Angeles Lakers are frontrunners to sign 7-foot-1 center Christian Koloko, who is finalizing a return to the NBA, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Koloko, 24, is awaiting clearance to play from the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play panel. Other teams interested in the Cameroonian big man include the Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers, and […]

James Foglio  •  14 Sep 2024
Ex-NBA Player Mitchell Wiggins, Father of Andrew Wiggins, Dies at 64

Former NBA player Mitchell Wiggins, the father of Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins, died Monday at the age of 64. Wiggins’ daughter, Angey, confirmed Mitchell’s passing on her Instagram account. The National Basketball Retired Players Association posted this message on X: “The basketball community has lost a Legend. Our hearts are with the family, […]

James Foglio  •  14 Sep 2024
AJ Griffin Considering NBA Retirement After Two Seasons

Houston Rockets forward AJ Griffin is “seriously considering” stepping away from basketball after two NBA seasons at the age of 21, according to Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Griffin, who was selected 16th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 draft out of Duke, did not provide a reason why he’s […]

James Foglio  •  13 Sep 2024
Jonathan Kuminga Is ‘Currently’ Unlikely to Receive Warriors Max Contract Offer

Over a month ago, it was reported that Jonathan Kuminga desired a max contract from Golden State, but now it seems like a more distant possibility and the young player will not be honored with the proposal he is expecting. NBA insider Anthony Slater assures that the Warriors simply aren’t “currently prepared” to extend the […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  13 Sep 2024
Dwayne Wade to become first Heat player honored with a statue outside Miami arena

Whenever you think about Dwayne Wade, it is impossible not to relate him with the Heat franchise, and this is why the Florida team have decided to acknowledge this fact with a historical homage. The retired NBA star will become the first player in Miami history to ever be honored with a statue outside their […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  13 Sep 2024
Adam Silver praises Clippers’ Intuit Dome as it prepares for its’ first NBA match

Last week, Adam Silver attended the press as usual after his periodical meeting with the league’s Board of Governors. After the reunion, the commissioner talked about a umber of things, including a new rule change that will allow referees to review an entire play in the monitors, the situation with potential NBA expansions, and also […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  13 Sep 2024