Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center Locker Sells For Record $2.9M At Auction

The Los Angeles Lakers home locker that NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant used at Staples Center from 2003-04 to his final season in 2015-16 has sold for a record-setting $2.9 million, the auction house that brokered the sale said Friday. According to Sotheby’s, it’s the most valuable sports locker to ever sell at auction. […]

James Foglio  •  03 Aug 2024
Bronny James Featured In New NBA 2K25 Trailer, Throws Alley-Oop To LeBron

Bronny James, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 55th overall pick from this year’s NBA draft and the eldest son of LeBron James, was featured in the new NBA 2K25 trailer. Bronny, LeBron James will become the first father-son duo in NBA history in the 2024-25 season In July, Bronny signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with […]

James Foglio  •  02 Aug 2024
Chris Paul Sells California Mansion For Over $15M

San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul recently sold his mansion in Encino, California, for $15,150,000, according to TMZ Sports. The 12,830-square-foot property boasts eight bedrooms and twelve bathrooms. It also features luxurious amenities such as a home theater, saltwater pool, a home gym, a glass wine cellar, and a basketball court. Paul, 39, put the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Aug 2024
NBA Rumors: Marcus Morris to Sign With 76ers or Cavaliers

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams showing interest in veteran free agent forward Marcus Morris. Philadelphia 76ers traded Marcus Morris to San Antonio Spurs last season; he then signed with Cleveland Cavaliers after buyout The Sixers missed his toughness and leadership qualities after they traded […]

James Foglio  •  02 Aug 2024
Kobe, Gianna Bryant Statue to Be Unveiled By Lakers in Private Ceremony

A statue depicting Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant will be unveiled in a private tented ceremony Friday outside of Crypto.com Arena, a source from the Los Angeles Lakers informed ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue depicting Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant on Friday The statue is the second […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2024
Former Magic Forward Chuma Okeke Signs Deal With Knicks

Ex-Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke agreed to a contract with the New York Knicks on Thursday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Okeke, who will turn 26 on Aug. 18, was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft out of Auburn. He spent his first four NBA seasons with Orlando. The Magic […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2024
Gordon Hayward Ends NBA Career After 14 Seasons

Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA after 14 seasons, he announced Thursday on social media. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,” Hayward wrote. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.” Gordon Hayward was selected ninth overall by […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2024
Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen Signs Three-Year, $91M Max Extension

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen agreed to a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension that will guarantee him $131 million over the next five seasons, his agent Derrick Powell announced Wednesday. Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen had two years remaining on the five-year, $100 million contract he signed with the team in 2021 Allen, 26, […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2024
Knicks Re-Sign Precious Achiuwa to One-Year, $6M Contract

The New York Knicks are re-signing forward/center Precious Achiuwa to a one-year, $6 million contract, his representative, Raymond Brothers, informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. New York Knicks acquired Precious Achiuwa from Toronto Raptors in a trade deal last December Achiuwa, who turns 25 on Sept. 19, was acquired by the Knicks last season in the OG […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2024