Hornets Sign Center Harry Giles to One-Year Contract

The Charlotte Hornets and free agent center Harry Giles have agreed to a one-year deal, his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management, told Shams Charania of The Athletic on Monday. The Duke alum and North Carolina native returns home for a chance to compete for a roster spot with the Hornets. Giles, 26, was […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2024
Raptors to Retire Vince Carter’s No. 15 Jersey on Nov. 2

The Toronto Raptors will retire NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter’s No. 15 jersey on Nov. 2, when they host the Sacramento Kings, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena. Eight-time NBA All-Star Vince Carter will be the first Toronto Raptors player to […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2024
AJ Griffin, Rockets Agree to Contract Buyout Amid Retirement Talk

The Houston Rockets and forward AJ Griffin have reached terms on a contract buyout, per the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen. Griffin, the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, was set to enter the third year of his four-year, $17.1 million contract. The buyout is worth $250,000, according to Spotrac. The former first-round draft […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2024
Raptors’ Bruce Brown Undergoes Knee Surgery, Will Miss Several Weeks

Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the team announced Friday. He will be reevaluated in three weeks. The 6-foot-4 wing is expected to miss most, if not all, of training camp and the teams’ five preseason games. Toronto Raptors’ Bruce Brown has been dealing with a right knee injury for […]

James Foglio  •  20 Sep 2024
Joel Embiid, 76ers Agree to Three-Year, $192.9M Extension

Seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have reached a three-year, $192.9 million contract extension that guarantees the former MVP a total of $299.5 million through the 2028-29 season, according to multiple reports. Embiid, 30, will decline his $59 million player option for the 2026-27 season and sign the new contract extension. He […]

James Foglio  •  20 Sep 2024
Knicks’ Miles McBride Secures Luxurious NYC Pad For $15.5K Per Month

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride locked down the deal for a luxurious apartment at West Chelsea’s One High Line for $15,500 per month, according to Mary K. Jacob of the New York Post. According to Jacob, One High Line raked in a ridiculous $800 million in sales during the first half of 2024, including […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2024
Mike Conley’s Home Burglarized, Jewelry Stolen While He Was At Vikings Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley’s home was burglarized on Sunday while the former All-Star was at the Minnesota Vikings game. Minnesota Timberwolves star Mike Conley was a guest of honor at the Minnesota Vikings game on Sunday Conley, who turns 37 on Oct. 11, was a guest of honor at the Vikings game and received […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2024
Nets to Retire Vince Carter’s No. 15 Jersey on Jan. 25

The Brooklyn Nets will retire the No. 15 jersey of NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter during a Jan. 25 home game against the Miami Heat. The game is set to tip off at 6 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. Carter’s No. 15 will mark the seventh jersey retired by the Nets, joining the No. […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2024
Philadelphia Mayor Announces Deal to Build New 76ers Arena in Center City

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers to build a new arena in Center City and will send it to City Council. The decision comes just weeks after New Jersey’s governor offered $400 million in tax breaks to build the site across the river in Camden. […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2024