Celtics sign forward Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year contract

The Boston Celtics signed forward Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year deal, per sources. Mykhailiuk, 26, was selected 47th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2018 NBA Draft out of the University of Kansas. The 6-foot-7 wing played 39 games off the bench with the Lakers in his rookie 2018-19 season before Los Angeles […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Ty Lue expects Paul George and Kawhi Leonard to be ready for the start of the Clippers’ training camp

Over the last four seasons, injuries have plagued the LA Clippers at the worst times. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard both joined the team for the start of the 2019-20 season. Since then, the two all-stars have not been on the court as much as they were prior to playing for the Clippers. Recently, head […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Sep 2023
Kings sign former Mavericks center JaVale McGee

The Sacramento Kings are signing free agent center JaVale McGee, according to multiple reports. McGee, 35, was waived by the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The Michigan native signed a three-year, $17 million contract with Dallas last July. McGee was slated to make $5.73 million in 2023-24. The Mavericks had until this week to execute a […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Hornets waive undrafted guard Kobi Simmons

The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Kobi Simmons, according to sources. Simmons, 26, was on a non-guaranteed contract for this upcoming season. The former Wildcat was slated to earn $2.1 million in 2023-24. Simmons went undrafted out of the University of Arizona in 2017. The Georgia native signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Victor Wembanyama’s first-ever signed rookie card sold for $67,333 at Goldin auction

Victor Wembanyama’s first-ever signed rookie card sold for $67,333 at a Goldin auction on Wednesday, setting a new all-time selling price for his cards. The 1-of-1 card is a Topps certified autographed issue. It is a Bowman University card in the SuperFractor style. The rookie card is inscribed “1st Ever” by Wembanyama with his Mets […]

James Foglio  •  31 Aug 2023
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Called Damian Lillard Amid Trade Rumors

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum attempted to recruit Portland Trail Blazers standout Damian Lillard to Beantown this offseason amid ongoing trade rumors. Lillard’s preferred team to play for is the Miami Heat. Andscape’s Marc J. Spears said on the Sports by Northwest podcast with Bill Oram that Tatum called Lillard in an attempt to convince him […]

James Foglio  •  31 Aug 2023
Bronny James is older now than LeBron James was when he made his NBA debut

Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers super star LeBron James, is older today than LeBron was when he first made his NBA debut. The incoming USC freshman is 18 years and 329 days old. Bronny turns 19 on Oct. 6. On Oct. 29, 2003, LeBron was 18 years and 303 days old […]

James Foglio  •  31 Aug 2023
17-year NBA veteran Rudy Gay has never played in second round of playoffs

Free agent forward Rudy Gay has been in the NBA for 17 years, but the former Utah Jazz wing has never played in the second round of the playoffs. Gay, 37, was selected eighth overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2006 NBA Draft out of UConn. The former Huskie was then immediately traded to […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Can Anthony Edwards break Team USA’s single-game scoring record held by Kevin Durant?

So far, Team USA is still undefeated in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. They won all their exhibition games and are 3-0 in Group play. The Americans have beaten New Zealand, Greece, and Jordan to advance to the second round. A player that’s been dominant offensively for Team USA is 22-year-old Anthony Edwards. He […]

Zach Wolpin  •  31 Aug 2023