Kings sign Jeriah Horne, Alex O’Connell to Exhibit 10 contracts

The Sacramento Kings have signed forward Jeriah Horne and guard Alex O’Connell to Exhibit 10 contracts, according G.M. Monte McNair. These are nonguaranteed deals. Of course, the players inked deals right after the team waived Jordan Ford and Wesley Iwundu. Guard Sam Merrill signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Sacramento in August. Ford and Iwundu […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Hornets sign guard Theo Maledon to two-way contract

The Charlotte Hornets have signed guard Theo Maledon to a two-way contract. This move comes three days after he was waived by the Houston Rockets. Guard Bryce McGowens occupies the other two-way spot. A week ago, the Hornets inked forward Xavier Sneed to an Exhibit 10 contract. And forward Isaiah Whaley was waived by the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pistons to waive Kemba Walker before Monday’s deadline

The Detroit Pistons are expected to waive Kemba Walker prior to Monday’s deadline. This move will bring the team’s roster to 15 guaranteed spots. According to several reports, Pistons G.M. Troy Weaver plans to buy out Walker’s contract and waive him in the coming days, allowing the guard to become a free agent. Per multiple […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
John Wall on returning to Washington: “Hopefully I’ll get that big stand ovation”

Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall joined Maverick Carter, Paul Rivera, and Brownie Blendz in the latest episode of HBO’s “The Shop: Uninterrupted” to discuss his return to Washington and new chapter of his NBA career. During a segment of the episode, Wall opened up on his Wizards-Rockets trade in 2020. “I never had the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Puma set to release LaMelo Ball’s MB.02 sneakers on October 21st

Puma will release LaMelo Ball’s new MB.02 sneakers next Friday on October 21, 2022. The popular sports brand confirmed the launch date. His second signature shoes are marked for $130. The sneakers will be available to purchase through Puma.com, Champs Sports, Foot Locker, and Puma NYC. Ball’s second signature sneakers feature colors ranging from bright […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pacers pick up third-year option on Isaiah Jackson

The Indiana Pacers are exercising Isaiah Jackson’s $2,696,280 team option for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the four-year, $12.16 million rookie scale contract he signed with the team last August. Pacers G.M. Chad Buchanan had until Oct. 31st to make a decision on the forward’s 2023-24 club option. Jackson has another team option […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Jazz center Udoka Azubuike practices for first time in seven months

On Thursday, Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike practiced with his team for the first time in seven months. He finally received clearance to play. “I was excited about it,” Azubuike told reporters after the scrimmage. “We did some exercises in the morning before practice, and that felt good. Then, me going out there, getting a […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Allen Iverson: “He was never scared to be himself”

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching Hall of Famer Allen Iverson play in the NBA. Not only does A.I. hold a special influence on Gilgeous-Alexander on the court, but the effect is also visible fashion-wise. During an interview with Bryan Kalbrosky of For The Win, the 24-year-old talked about the Philadelphia 76ers […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022
Did Grant Williams reject the Celtics’ contract extension offer?

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams signed a four-year, $11.8 million rookie scale extension with the team in 2019. His $4,306,281 team option for the 2022-23 season was exercised last November. Nonetheless, the wing has not yet inked a new contract with the Celtics. Per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, an unnamed source told the NBA […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022