Category: NBA AM
Phoenix Suns G.M. James Jones was interviewed by the Arizona Republic on Saturday. The NBA executive was asked questions related to 6’11” center Deandre Ayton and his offseason. When asked if relations are now positive between the front office and Ayton, Jones replied, “Yeah, we’re good.” In mid-July, the Suns matched the Pacers’ offer sheet […]
The New York Knicks are the most valuable NBA team in 2022, according to Forbes. Of course, the franchise was founded in 1946. They have won two championships in their 76-year history: 1970 and 1973. For an NBA comparison, the Knicks are worth $5.8 billion, followed by the Golden State Warriors ($5.6 billion), Los Angeles […]
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss hopes LeBron James will retire as a Laker. The 19-year NBA veteran has played with the team since 2018. In an interview with ClutchPoints, Buss told the sports outlet, “With LeBron we have a line of communication between the two of us, and he knows that he can reach […]
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Dereon Seabron to a two-way contract, and guards Daeqwon Plowden and John Petty Jr. inked Exhibit 10 deals. Seabron went undrafted out of NC State. In 56 career games played in the NCAA, the 6’7″ guard averaged 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. […]
Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaq O’Neal thought Russell Westbrook was “showing too much respect” last season, playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In an interview with Bill DiFilippo of Uproxx Sports, the Hall of Famer discussed his opinion on Westbrook’s performance in the 2021-22 season. “He was just being too nice,” explained Shaq. running […]
On Thursday, former Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo proposed to girlfriend Latoia Fitzgerald at NYFW. Her response was “yes” to the two-time NBA champion. The couple first started dating in 2020. Fitzgerald was hosting the NYFW event for “Lionne,” her new clothing brand. She works as a fashion designer. After the show ended, with his […]
DJ Steward has signed a new deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple sources. It’s unknown whether Steward will attend training camp with the Kings or return to Stockton via an Exhibit 10 contract. The Sacramento Kings have signed 12 players to guaranteed contracts. During the offseason, guard Keon Ellis and center Neemias Queta […]
On Thursday, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo tweaked his ankle at EuroBasket in Greece’s 90-69 win over Estonia. The Greek Freak finished his performance with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Eric Nehm of The Athletic watched the play live. “The broadcast just showed the play where Giannis Antetokounmpo got hurt,” explains Nehm. “Looked […]
The Golden State Warriors have one final roster spot open, and G.M. Bob Myers wants to reserve the spot for Andre Iguodala. The All-Star forward has played seven seasons with the team. Iguodala was selected ninth overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2004 NBA Draft. From 2004–12, the wing played for the Sixers. In […]
The Dallas Mavericks have signed Maxi Kleber to a three-year, $33 million contract extension. Kleber was entering the final year of his deal. His salary for the 2022-23 season is $9 million. He’s now under contract through the 2025-26 season. In 59 appearances with the Mavericks last season, the 6’10” forward averaged 7 points, 5.9 […]
