The 76ers are matching a three-year, $23 million offer sheet for Paul Reed to keep him in Philadelphia

Over the weekend, Philadelphia’s Paul Reed almost signed with the Utah Jazz. The 24-year-old was a restricted free agent this offseason. On Saturday, Reed signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Jazz. After three seasons in Philly, it looked like Reed was on his way out. That was until the very last minute […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Jul 2023
Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. is happy to have Ime Udoka as his new head coach for the 2023-24 season and beyond

In the NBA 2k24 Summer League, the Houston Rockets are being led by 20-year-old, Jabri Smith Jr. He was the the third overall pick in the 2o22 NBA Draft. Media members around the league questioned why a lottery pick like himself would be playing. Smith Jr. felt like he lost a year of development under […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Jul 2023
Luka Doncic proposes to longtime girlfriend Anamaria Goltes

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Anamaria Goltes, in Slovenia on Friday. The four-time All-Star got down on one knee at Lake Bled, an iconic alpine lake surrounded by mountains and forests, to pop the question. Doncic, 24, and his new fiancée revealed their engagement in social media posts. “💍❤️ […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Jazz waive former Wizards center Vernon Carey Jr.

The Utah Jazz are waiving 6-foot-9 center Vernon Carey Jr., who signed a non-guaranteed deal on Apr. 8. The Florida native was selected 32nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Duke. Carey Jr. made four starts in 19 appearances of his rookie 2020-21 season with Charlotte. He averaged 2.4 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Warriors, Dario Saric agree to a one-year contract

The Golden State Warriors and free agent forward Dario Saric have agreed to a one-year contract, according to agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports. As part of a trade restriction, the wing cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. Saric, 29, was selected 12th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2014 […]

James Foglio  •  08 Jul 2023
Strive for Greatness wins 63-54 over Mokan Elite in Nike EYBL Peach Jam

On Thursday, Strive for Greatness won 63-54 over Mokan Elite in the Nike EYBL Peach Jam. Brayden Burries of Long Beach Polytechnic High School recorded 18 points and seven assists. The 6-foot-4 combo guard is a four-star recruit for the Class of 2025. Bryce James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, added […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Cleveland’s second-round pick Emoni Bates has signed a two-way deal with the Cavaliers

Under the league’s new CBA, teams are allowed to have up to three players signed to two-way contracts. The Cleveland Cavaliers were the first team to fill all three of those roster spots. Today, the 49th overall pick in the 2023 NAB Draft, Emoni Bates, was signed to a two-way contract. He’ll look to earn […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers demanding four first-round picks, two quality players for Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are seeking four first-round draft picks and two quality players in a Damian Lillard trade. For the organization to receive such compensation in a package, a three-team trade is the most logical. The seven-time All-Star prefers a trade to the Miami Heat. “[Agent Spencer] Goodwin added that in no way does […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Chicago’s Zach LaVine has been discussed in trade talks with the 76ers and Trail Blazers

For the last two-to-three seasons, the Chicago Bulls have tried to make it work. Their core of Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar DeRozan have not been able to get it done. While it’s not the first time, LaVine is being discussed in trade talks. Reportedly, the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers have had […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023