Category: NBA AM
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is aiming to elevate his performance in the 2022-23 season. Last season, the 10-time All-Star missed games due to a lingering hamstring injury. This time around, Harden hopes he can still play with the same level of explosiveness he did while with the Houston Rockets. In the 2018-19 season, the […]
On Sunday, the Adelaide 36ers of the NBL made history in their 134-124 win over the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first Australian-based club to defeat an NBA team. At one point, the 36ers had a 16-point lead. The 36ers became the first non-NBA team to win a preseason game in the United States since Fenderbahce […]
The Miami Heat and guard Tyler Herro have agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract extension. Per sources, $120 million is fully guaranteed. This multi-year contract also includes $10 million in incentives. While the incentives are unknown, several NBA players receive bonuses for receiving All-NBA honors and playing in a certain number of games. Plus, […]
Since Robert Sarver is selling the Phoenix Suns, Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is set to join billionaire Jeff Bezos in a bid to purchase the NBA franchise. Per sources, Bob Iger might buy a share as well. Following an investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct involving Sarver, the Suns owner was suspended one year […]
This month’s Lakers-Warriors season opener on Oct. 18 is the second most expensive NBA regular season game of all time. Per TickPick, the average purchase price is $897 at Chase Center. The Warriors will also unveil their seventh championship banner during the pregame ceremony. They won their fourth title in eight years against the Boston […]
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will not play in either of his team’s preseason games in Japan, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Due to previous injuries, this appears to be the best move. “Just feel more comfortable giving him a little more of a ramp up,” Kerr announced following the Warriors’ 96-87 win […]
Damian Lillard is 531 points shy of passing Clyde Drexler for the Trail Blazers all-time scoring record. Of course, Drexler set the franchise scoring record in his 12th season. For the 2022-23 season, Lillard is projected to own the team’s all-time scoring record in his 11th season. Last season, the six-time All-Star only appeared in […]
On Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Derrick Favors, Ty Jerome, Moe Harkless, Theo Maledon, and a 2025 second-round draft pick to the Houston Rockets for David Nwaba, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, and Marquese Chriss. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Thunder acquired two trade exceptions and dropped roughly $10 million under the luxury tax. […]
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic is now seeking a multi-year contract extension with his new team. Last Thursday, the Pistons traded center Kelly Olynyk and guard Saben Lee to the Utah Jazz for Bogdanovic. The 33-year-old is expected to earn $19.55 million for the 2022-23 season. This is the final year of his four-year, $73.1 […]
In 2004, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban allowed Steve Nash to sign as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns, and it turns out that was the billionaire’s biggest regret. During an exclusive interview with OSDB, Cuban discussed his experiences as the team’s owner. The 64-year-old has owned the Mavericks for nearly 23 years. When […]
