Derrick Jones Jr. considered Heat return before signing with Mavericks

Earlier this month, former Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. considered returning to the Miami Heat before signing a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. “Derrick Jones Jr., league sources say, gave consideration to signing with Miami before opting to ink a one-year veteran minimum deal with Dallas on Aug. 18,” NBA insider Marc Stein […]

James Foglio  •  28 Aug 2023
Lakers, Knicks possible destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he leaves Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are potential destinations for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo if he decides to ask for a trade or declines his 2025-26 player option worth $51.93 million. In December 2020, the two-time MVP signed a five-year, $228.2 million contract extension with Milwaukee. His multi-year deal includes a 15% […]

James Foglio  •  28 Aug 2023
Bucks’ Thanasis Antetokounmpo almost signed with the Knicks

In July, the Milwaukee Bucks re-signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time MVP teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the 6-foot-6 wing revealed in a recent interview with BasketNews that he nearly signed with the New York Knicks last month. BasketNews: “Just how close were you to leaving Milwaukee for New York?” Thanasis Antetokounmpo: “Close. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Aug 2023
Clippers’ Brian Shaw, Wife Chef Nikki Shaw List Oakland Mansion For $7.9 Million

Former NBA player and Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Brian Shaw and his wife, chef Nikki Shaw, have listed their 9,220-square-foot mansion for sale for $7.9 million in Oakland, California. The five-bed, five-bath home is located at 13367 Campus Drive in Oakland Hills. Estimated monthly payments cost $54,359, according to Zillow. This is the first […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Chicago’s Lonzo Ball is confident that he will ‘play again’ in the NBA

Growing up, most NBA players have dreamed of being where they are at. Countless hours of practice and hard work led them to play on the world’s biggest stage. For Lonzo Ball, the ability to do what he loves has been taken from him. A serious knee injury has permanently delayed the 25-year-old’s career. Ball […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Aug 2023
Hornets, P.J. Washington agree to a new three-year, $48 million deal

The Charlotte Hornets and restricted free agent forward P.J. Washington have agreed to a new three-year, $48 million contract, LIFT Sports Management agent Kevin Bradbury and Washington Sports Group’s Paul Washington Sr. announced on Saturday. His new deal pays $16 million annually. In June, the Hornets extended Washington’s $8.49 million qualifying offer, allowing him to […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Brandon Ingram Signs Sneaker Deal With Jordan Brand

New Orleans Pelicans forward and Team USA star Brandon Ingram signed a sneaker deal with Jordan Brand Saturday morning. “Signing with Jordan Brand is a game-changer. A life-changer, and now that it is a reality, I can’t wait to do special things together on and off the court,” the seven-year veteran said in a statement.  […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2023
Wilt Chamberlain’s Leather Disco Suit to be Sold at Auction, Bids Start at $20,000

Wilt Chamberlain’s two-piece leather disco suit is on the block at SCP Auctions, and bids start at $20,000. “This lot offers one of the most unique items in the sports memorabilia realm in this Wilt Chamberlain personally owned and heavily worn two-piece disco suit from the 1970s,” the description reads. “The full leather suit is […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2023
Bronny James diagnosed with congenital heart defect, family confident he will return to basketball

Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at USC’s Galen Center in July, and the James family announced on Friday that Bronny has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The “probable cause” of Bronny’s sudden cardiac arrest was an “anatomically […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023