Category: NBA AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks during Wednesday’s edition of Bleav’s “48 Minutes” podcast. The seven-time All-Star was blunt. “As long as we play and we approach the game the right way every single day, and we sacrifice for the common goal, I can see myself being a Milwaukee Buck […]
Lamar Stevens is currently an unrestricted NBA free agent, and the 6-foot-6 forward is reportedly drawing interest from the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat. After the Celtics signed Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year deal, Boston now has 14 players with either a fully or partially guaranteed contract and one roster spot […]
In 2013, LeBron James was among a number of professional athletes investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for allegedly using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) from the now-defunct rejuvenation clinic Biogenesis of America. The federal Biogenesis investigation was dubbed “Operation Strikeout.” A disgruntled ex-employee, irritated over missing back-pay, leaked clinic records that were “clear in […]
The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed guard Trent Forrest to a two-way contract, per sources. Forrest, 25, went undrafted out of Florida State University in 2020. The 6-foot-4 guard inked a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz in November 2020. In 30 games off the bench of his rookie 2020-21 NBA season, Forrest averaged 2.9 points, […]
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder revealed plans to build a new arena in time for the 2029-30 season, if not sooner, with the project cost estimating to be at least $900 million. The plan for the new arena is contingent on a Dec. 12 vote by OKC residents to pass a temporary one-cent sales […]
Ex-NBA player Brandon Hunter died on Tuesday at the age of 42 after collapsing at the end of a yoga class. His cause of death is unknown. “We are terribly saddened to learn of the loss of our former teammate, Brandon Hunter,” the Orlando Magic announced. “We send our deepest condolences to the entire Hunter […]
The Sacramento Kings are waiving centers Nerlens Noel and Neemias Queta, according to sources. This roster move comes a few weeks after Sacramento signed former Dallas Mavericks big man JaVale McGee. Kings coach Mike Brown’s center rotation for the 2023-24 season now includes Domantas Sabonis, Alex Len, and McGee. In July, Noel signed a one-year, […]
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has been charged with second-degree assault and strangulation in New York City after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, at the Millennium Hilton. He’s accused of punching Gondrezick repeatedly in the face with a closed fist. Porter’s alleged attack left the woman with a fractured […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are signing free agent center Tristan Thompson to a one-year contract, his agent Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul announced on Monday night. The 6-foot-9 center last played for the Chicago Bulls in the 2021-22 season. Thompson, 32, was selected fourth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA Draft out of […]
The San Antonio Spurs have waived veteran guard Cameron Payne, according to sources. Payne, 29, is interested in joining a contending team that will offer him a larger role. In July, the Phoenix Suns traded Payne, $5.6 million cash, and a 2025 second-round draft pick to San Antonio for a 2024 second-rounder. Among the NBA […]
