Kings guard De’Aaron Fox to return soon, MRI reveals no structural damage

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise after bumping into Charlotte Hornets forward Nick Richards on Monday night. He played only nine minutes. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, an MRI revealed no structural knee damage for the sixth-year guard. Though, Fox will miss Wednesday night’s game […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Kyle Lowry responds to Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett for doubting Heat

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry has responded to Boston Celtics legends Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett for the comments they made in the latest episode of Showtime’s “KG Certified: Ticket & Truth.” “I predicted Miami to be in my top four, but right now, they not looking like a team that went to the finals […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Wizards guard Bradley Beal says team has to play more aggressive

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal knows he has a better team this season, and the three-time All-Star insinuated that his teammates need greater speed and aggression when attacking the basket. “It’s still a work in progress,” Beal told reporters on Monday after the Wizards’ 118-111 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. “We still have so many […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony have been in touch with Nets

Former Los Angeles Lakers stars Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony have been in contact with the Brooklyn Nets. Two weeks into the 2022-23 season, both players remain unsigned. On the “Club Shay Shay” podcast with Shannon Sharpe, Howard discussed the conversation he had with Brooklyn’s front office. In the YouTube video below, the conversation takes […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
NBA executive on Anthony Davis: ‘That back doesn’t look healthy.’

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis has struggled to stay healthy the last few seasons, and now one unnamed NBA executive believes the eight-time All-Star is playing through his pain. “I don’t like what I’ve seen from A.D.,” the anonymous source told Bleacher Report. “That back doesn’t look healthy.” Without Davis, the Lakers will potentially […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Heat G Jimmy Butler: ‘We’re still going to win the championship.’

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler remains confident in his team’s ability to return to the NBA Finals this season and win the championship. However, seven games into the 2022-23 season, the Heat are 2-5. “We’re still going to win the championship, and I don’t care what nobody says,” Butler told Sam Amick of The Athletic […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Pistons officially announce two-year, $39.1 million deal for Bojan Bogdanovic

The Detroit Pistons have officially announced a two-year, $39.1 million contract extension for Bojan Bogdanovic. On Sunday, he signed his new multi-year contract, which extends through the 2024-25 season. If certain conditions are met, the second year of the forward’s new deal is worth $19.03 million. So, it’s partially guaranteed; $2 million is the base […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Warriors exercise team option on James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moses Moody

The Golden State Warriors are exercising the fourth-year option of James Wiseman and third-year options of Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody before today’s deadline, according to sources. Wiseman’s $12,119,440 club option for the 2023-24 season was picked up. This is part of the four-year, $39.62 million rookie scale contract he signed with the team in […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Magic F Paolo Banchero: ‘I’m planning to play for the Italian national team’

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is already setting NBA records after going first overall in this year’s draft, and now he’s setting his sights on playing for the Italian national team in the future. Banchero received his Italian passport in the summer of 2020. The wing is also eligible to play for the country’s national […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024