Lakers Assign Bronny James to G League Affiliate South Bay

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate, and sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania that he is expected to debut for the team Saturday against Salt Lake City. The 20-year-old has played no more than five minutes in a single game with the Lakers so […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2024
Jazz Forward Taylor Hendricks Undergoes Surgery For Leg, Ankle Injuries

Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle. Hendricks, who turns 21 on Nov. 22, suffered the season-ending injury midway through the third quarter of a 110-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 28. Utah Jazz selected Taylor Hendricks No. 9 overall by […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2024
Joel Embiid Suspended 3 Games For Shoving Columnist

The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for three games without pay for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes after Saturday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the league announced Tuesday. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will lose $1,063,778 in pay during his three-game suspension According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Embiid will lose $1,063,778 in […]

James Foglio  •  05 Nov 2024
DJ Augustin Retires From NBA After 14 Seasons

Former Orlando Magic guard DJ Augustin announced his retirement from the NBA on Sunday after 14 seasons. The 5-foot-11 Augustin, who turns 37 on Nov. 10, posted his heartfelt farewell message on Instagram: “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the game I’ve loved for so long. Basketball has been more than a sport, it […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2024
Ron Artest III Celebrates Halloween Wearing ‘Malice at the Palace’ Costume

Ron Artest III, the son of All-Star forward Ron Artest, who changed his name to Metta World Peace and then to Metta Sandiford-Artest, celebrated Halloween on Thursday night dressed as his ex-NBA star father from his infamous “Malice at the Palace” brawl. Ron Artest III wore his father’s torn No. 91 Pacers jersey from the […]

James Foglio  •  01 Nov 2024
Lakers Decline Jalen Hood-Schifino’s Third-Year Option

The Los Angeles Lakers are declining the third-year rookie option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino worth $4 million for next season, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Los Angeles Lakers declined the third-year rookie option of Jalen Hood-Schifino to create roster flexibility According to Charania’s report, the move will make Hood-Schifino an unrestricted free agent […]

James Foglio  •  31 Oct 2024
Stephen A. Smith Stunned By Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns’ 44-Point Performance

ESPN “First Take” commentator Stephen A. Smith was shocked by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns’ 44-point outing in Wednesday night’s 116-107 come-from-behind win over the Miami Heat. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith praises Karl-Anthony Towns for helping the New York Knicks rally against the Miami Heat More importantly, Towns had the fourth-most points for the […]

James Foglio  •  31 Oct 2024
Warriors Exercise Brandin Podziemski’s Third-Year Option

The Golden State Warriors announced Wednesday in a press release that they have exercised their third-year option on shooting guard Brandin Podziemski. His $3.68 million salary for the 2025-26 season is now guaranteed. Golden State Warriors reserve guard Brandin Podziemski signed a four-year, $16 million rookie-scale contract in July 2023 Podziemski, 21, also holds a […]

James Foglio  •  31 Oct 2024
Bulls’ Lonzo Ball Out At Least 10 Days With Grade 1-2 Wrist Sprain

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has between a Grade 1 and Grade 2 sprain in his right wrist, an MRI revealed on Wednesday. The UCLA product will be sidelined for at least 10 days. Ball, 27, suffered the injury while bracing for a fall after a steal attempt in the first quarter of Monday’s 126-123 […]

James Foglio  •  30 Oct 2024