MSG Sports open to selling a minority stake in Knicks

In February, MSG Sports President and COO David Hopkinson announced his company would be interested in selling a minority stake in one of the owned sports franchises, and the New York Knicks were mentioned as one of the teams. “We have no plans to sell either team,” Hopkinson told investors. “No current plans there, but […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2023
NBA Rumors: Trail Blazers showing no interest in trading Damian Lillard to Heat

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly not interested in engaging in any further negotiations with the Miami Heat about a potential Damian Lillard trade. Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin is still asking for four first-round draft picks and at least one quality player in return. “Meanwhile, as of […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2023
76ers star James Harden has expressed interest in playing a season in China

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has always enjoyed his visits to China, and now the 10-time All-Star is interested in playing at least one full basketball season over there. “Every time I come here, the love is just like … it’s crazy, you know what I mean?” Harden said. “So I feel like they deserve […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2023
Knicks fully guarantee Jericho Sims’ $1.93 million salary for the 2023-24 season

The New York Knicks have fully guaranteed Jericho Sims’ $1.93 million salary for the 2023-24 season. Sims, 24, also has a $2.1 million club option for 2024-25. These salaries are part of the three-year, $5.66 million contract he signed with the Knicks last July. The 6-foot-10 power forward/center was selected 58th overall by the Knicks […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2023
In a recent pickup game vs Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren showed off his skills with an easy 31 points

In the 2021 NBA Draft, Chet Holmgren was taken second overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He missed the entire 2022-23 season after rehabbing from a Lisfranc injury. Holmgren has been staying active this offseason to be prepared for his first NBA season. During a recent pickup game with some other NBA talent, Holmgren dropped […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Aug 2023
Patrick Beverley thinks Trae Young has the ability to be an elite PG like Steph Curry

At this point in his career, Trae Young has often been overlooked. At six-foot-one, Young doesn’t have the two-way abilities that other guards have. However, Young has been this size for a while now and has developed his game accordingly. His handles and three-point shooting are some of the best in the NBA. On his […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Aug 2023
Hawks waive former Thunder guard Vit Krejci after one season

The Atlanta Hawks have waived guard Vit Krejci, the team announced Wednesday. Krejci, 23, had a $1.83 million non-guaranteed salary for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the four-year, $6.31 million deal he signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder in September 2021. Atlanta has 15 players signed to guaranteed contracts and two under two-way […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2023
Former NBA player Jason Thompson hosting Elite Basketball Camp in New Jersey

Former NBA player Jason Thompson is hosting his elite basketball camp at the River Winds Community Center in West Deptford, New Jersey, this week to help young hoopers improve their game. The five-day program costs $150. About 200 kids were in attendance at the camp on Wednesday. Thompson’s elite basketball camp runs from Monday, Aug. […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2023
Mavericks’ Josh Green on potential contract extension: ‘I want to be in Dallas’

Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green is hoping to receive a contract extension this offseason. However, an extension is something the University of Arizona product is trying to ignore. “Honestly, I haven’t really put too much thought into it,” Green told ESPN’s Olgun Uluc. “I’ve really just focused on this [2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup]. Whatever […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2023