76ers coach Doc Rivers on Tyrese Maxey: “He’s never had a bad day”

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers praised guard Tyrese Maxey on the latest episode of ESPN’s “The Woj Pod.” The 2008 NBA champ also discussed the James Harden-Joel Embiid partnership. “First of all, he’s never had a bad day,” Rivers said of Maxey. “And he helps me — I think, since he’s been here, he’s […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
76ers sign Patrick McCaw to training camp contract

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed guard/forward Patrick McCaw to a training camp contract. This deal occurred shortly after the team waived forward Justin Smith and guard Mac McClung. Guard Charlie Brown Jr. and wing Julian Champagnie occupy the Sixers’ two-way spots. An Exhibit 10 contract can be converted into a two-way deal prior to the […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
Celtics waive Luka Samanic, sign AJ Reeves to Exhibit 10 contract

The Boston Celtics are waiving forward Luka Samanic and signing guard AJ Reeves to an Exhibit 10 contract. Two other players inked Exhibit 10 contracts during the offseason: forward Jake Layman and guard Brodric Thomas. If Samanic signs a contract with the Maine Celtics — the team’s NBA G League affiliate — and remains with […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert wants to play for a championship

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has his sights set on winning a championship with his new team in the 2022-23 season. On Sunday, following the Timberwolves’ 119-117 preseason win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Gobert made his ambitions clear to Mark Medina of NBA.com. “Every night will be an opportunity for us to get better,” […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Bronny James signs NIL deal with Nike

Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, has signed an NIL deal with Nike. The young star plays for Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California. He recently celebrated his 18th birthday. Bronny is also one of five athletes to sign a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike on Monday. Caitlin […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Jazz sign guard Darryl Morsell to Exhibit 10 contract

The Utah Jazz have signed guard Darryl Morsell to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a nonguaranteed deal. On Sunday, the team also waived Saben Lee. Morsell went undrafted out of Marquette. He played his first four seasons with Maryland. In 157 appearances in the NCAA, the shooting guard averaged 9.6 points, 4 rebounds, and […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Magic guard Jalen Suggs out 4-6 weeks due to knee injury

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will reportedly miss between 4-6 weeks due to a left knee injury he sustained during Friday’s preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. According to Dr. Tony Wanich, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York, a capsule sprain typically takes 2-4 weeks to heal. Though, […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Nets, Mavericks, Bulls could trade for Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma

The Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, and Chicago Bulls are in need of a young wing, so a potential trade could involve Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. According to Heavy Sports, an unnamed Western Conference executive believes Wizards G.M. Tommy Sheppard would be more than willing to deal Kuzma. Of course, the price has to be […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Wizards’ Bradley Beal contemplated leaving during free agency

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal came close to leaving during free agency. While on J.J. Redick’s “The Old Man and The Three” podcast, he admitted his inner desire to play for another team. “I was definitely being human and thinking about it,” explained Beal on exploring his free agency options. “I was thinking about what […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022