Luka Doncic celebrates launch of new Luka 2 ‘Lake Bled’ Jordan Brand shoes during 3-on-3 tournament on floating court in Slovenia

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic celebrated the official launch of his new Luka 2 “Lake Bled” shoes from Jordan Brand on Saturday by hosting a 3-on-3 tournament on Lake Bled in Slovenia. Grosbasket Basketball Shop and Jordan Brand co-hosted the event. Doncic, 24, started his partnership with Jordan Brand after signing a multi-year endorsement deal […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2023
Celtics sign center Neemias Queta to a two-way contract

The Boston Celtics are signing free agent center Neemias Queta to a two-way contract, per sources. Queta, 24, was waived by the Sacramento Kings earlier this week. The 7-footer had re-signed with the Kings on a one-year contract in August. Queta was selected 39th overall by Sacramento in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Utah State […]

James Foglio  •  16 Sep 2023
Cavaliers president Koby Altman arrested on OVI charge in Ohio

Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman was arrested by Ohio State Highway Patrol officers for an operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) charge on Friday night for impaired driving. The incident occurred at 8:53 p.m., when Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers saw a white 2022 Lexus committing a traffic violation on Route […]

James Foglio  •  16 Sep 2023
Stephen A. Smith On Max Kellerman: ‘I Didn’t Like Working With Him,’ Says They Haven’t Spoken Since

Stephen A. Smith revealed why he forced Max Kellerman off ESPN’s First Take in an interview on Hot 97 in September 2021. The sports television personality and journalist told radio hosts Ebro Darden and Peter Rosenberg, “Yes, I did [want him off the show].” Smith went on to explain that it was never personal. Rather, […]

James Foglio  •  16 Sep 2023
Lakers, Jarred Vanderbilt agree to a four-year, $48 million extension

The Los Angeles Lakers and forward Jarred Vanderbilt have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Erika Ruiz announced on Friday. His new deal is set to begin in the 2024-25 season. Vanderbilt, 24, is slated to earn $4.64 million in 2023-24. For his upcoming contract, he’s […]

James Foglio  •  16 Sep 2023
Dwight Howard To Meet With Warriors Next Week

Dwight Howard hasn’t played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but now the 6-foot-10 center is expected to meet with the Golden State Warriors next week. “The team has been exploring signing a reserve veteran big man, and now the 2020 Lakers championship center will visit with Warriors officials […]

James Foglio  •  15 Sep 2023
Magic sign undrafted guard Alex Morales to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Orlando Magic are signing free agent guard Alex Morales to an Exhibit 10 contract, per sources. Morales, 25, went undrafted out of Wagner College in 2022. He was waived last October after signing a training camp deal with the NBA team. The 6-foot-6 guard then signed a deal with the Lakeland Magic, Orlando’s G […]

James Foglio  •  15 Sep 2023
Kings convert guard Jordan Ford’s Exhibit 10 deal into a two-way contract

The Sacramento Kings are converting guard Jordan Ford’s Exhibit 10 deal into a two-way contract, according to sources. Ford, 25, signed a training camp deal with Sacramento this past Tuesday. The 6-foot-1 guard went undrafted out of Saint Mary’s College in 2020. Ford signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, he was waived by […]

James Foglio  •  14 Sep 2023
Former Spurs guard Cameron Payne clears waivers, now an unrestricted free agent

On Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs waived veteran guard Cameron Payne to open a roster spot. Payne, 29, is now officially an unrestricted free agent after clearing waivers. Payne is interested in joining a contender that will offer him a larger role. In July, the Phoenix Suns traded Payne, $5.6 million cash, and a 2025 […]

James Foglio  •  14 Sep 2023