Category: NBA AM
In October 2017, forward/center Bobby Portis received an eight-game suspension by the Chicago Bulls for punching teammate Nikola Mirotić in the face at a practice, so will the Golden State Warriors discipline Draymond Green? Not only did Portis assault Mirotić, but the former Real Madrid star was then immediately transferred to the hospital. The Liga […]
The Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, and Miami Heat are potential trade partners for Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba. About to enter his fifth season, Bamba was selected sixth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. One of our investigative reporters here at Basketball Insiders managed to interview an Eastern Conference executive, who chose to remain […]
Boston Celtics center Mfiondu Kabengele is grateful to receive mentorship from teammate Jaylen Brown. The 25-year-old appreciates his help. In July, Kabengele signed a two-way contract with the Celtics. During training camp, Brown asked the 6’9″ center if he had studied all the plays. It turned out that Kabengele needed his assistance, hoping to earn […]
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is entering his 14th season in the NBA, and one of his goals as a veteran player is to maintain a healthy team culture on and off the court. A basketball coach is responsible for studying the skills of players, training prospects, and devising play strategies to help lead […]
While Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the face of the NBA franchise, teammate Bobby Portis believes he’s the face of Milwaukee. In an interview with Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Portis was asked in which ways playing for the Bucks changed his life. “In all ways, man, just obviously being on the […]
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards feels the chemistry between him and new teammate Rudy Gobert is growing during every practice. “We just been working on my lob throws,” said Edwards after practice. “I’ve never threw lobs before, so I’ve been working on em. It’s very effective.” A few NBA betting sites show the Timberwolves with […]
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wants more parity in the Western Conference. While he still enjoys beating below-.500 teams, the four-time All-Star believes competition keeps his fire alive. In a preview of the latest episode of Uninterrupted’s “The Shop,” Green made it clear that he feels he’s at his best against stronger teams. “It’s […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are picking up Keon Johnson’s $2,808,720 team option for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the four-year, $12.5 million rookie scale contract the guard signed last August with the Los Angeles Clippers. His multi-year deal is fully guaranteed. Johnson has another team option worth $4,474,291 for the 2024-25 season. For […]
Jae’Sean Tate of the Houston Rockets believes his team will shock a lot of fans in the 2022-23 season. The team’s aggressive playstyle could be the key. Last season, the Rockets finished dead last in the Western Conference. While several NBA teams could use COVID-19 as an excuse, the Rockets are not one of them. […]
The Charlotte Hornets have signed forward Xavier Sneed to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to sources. This is a nonguaranteed contract. In 2020, Sneed went undrafted out of Kansas State. On November 30, 2020, the 6’5″ wing originally inked an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hornets. However, he was waived months later in December. In […]
