Gordon Hayward Ends NBA Career After 14 Seasons

Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA after 14 seasons, he announced Thursday on social media. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,” Hayward wrote. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.” Gordon Hayward was selected ninth overall by […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2024
Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen Signs Three-Year, $91M Max Extension

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen agreed to a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension that will guarantee him $131 million over the next five seasons, his agent Derrick Powell announced Wednesday. Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen had two years remaining on the five-year, $100 million contract he signed with the team in 2021 Allen, 26, […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2024
Knicks Re-Sign Precious Achiuwa to One-Year, $6M Contract

The New York Knicks are re-signing forward/center Precious Achiuwa to a one-year, $6 million contract, his representative, Raymond Brothers, informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. New York Knicks acquired Precious Achiuwa from Toronto Raptors in a trade deal last December Achiuwa, who turns 25 on Sept. 19, was acquired by the Knicks last season in the OG […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2024
Grizzlies Re-Sign Luke Kennard to One-Year, $11M Contract

The Memphis Grizzlies and free agent guard Luke Kennard agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract, according to multiple reports. Re-signing Kennard for $11 million will put the Grizzlies about $1 million into the luxury tax. That can be worked around with a smaller move. NBA teams are not required to be under the tax […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2024
Jayson Tatum Joins LeBron James as Only NBA Players to Lead Playoff Series in All Stats

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum joined LeBron James as the only NBA players since 1973-74 to lead a single playoff series in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. While with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, James led all other players with 208 points, 79 rebounds, 62 assists, […]

James Foglio  •  16 May 2024
Tyrese Maxey Wins 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday. Maxey, 23, is receiving the Joe Dumars Trophy just weeks after winning his first NBA Most Improved Player Award. Presented since 1995-96, the NBA Sportsmanship Award honors the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. That includes […]

James Foglio  •  16 May 2024
Luka Doncic Tied For 5th Most 30-Point Playoff Triple-Doubles in NBA History

Luka Doncic posted his third career 30-point playoff triple-double, tying James Harden and Stephen Curry for the fifth most in NBA history, in the Dallas Mavericks‘ 104-92 Game 5 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals series. LeBron James leads the all-time list with 16 such games, followed by Oscar Robertson […]

James Foglio  •  16 May 2024
Stephen Curry Wins PBWA’s 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the winner of the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award, the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) announced Wednesday. The award is named in honor of NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who the writers association describes as “the ideal model” for this achievement. The annual award is voted on […]

James Foglio  •  15 May 2024
Nikola Jokic Joins Chris Paul as Only NBA Players With This Playoff Record

Denver Nuggets center and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic joined Chris Paul on Tuesday night as the only NBA players to record at least 40 points and 10 assists in a playoff game without a turnover, in Denver’s 112-97 Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. Paul had 41 points, 10 […]

James Foglio  •  15 May 2024