Ziaire Williams on improving: “I want to be the best in everything”

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams is hoping for a breakout performance in the 2022-23 season. He’s also working to improve every aspect of his game. At the NBA level, Williams wants to be the best in everything. In an interview with HoopsHype at Herbalife Nutrition — the official nutrition partner of Impact Basketball — when […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2022
Caris LeVert unlikely to receive extension from Cavaliers

According to multiple sources, Caris LeVert is unlikely to receive a contract extension from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Cavaliers are hesitant to offer LeVert a new deal at the current moment. “To my understanding, there’s no rush for Cleveland to do anything right now regarding a Caris LeVert contract extension,” […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2022
Sacramento Kings have longest playoff drought in four major US sports

The Sacramento Kings not only have the longest playoff drought in NBA history, but it’s the longest out of the four major US sports. They have not qualified for the postseason since 2006. That’s a 16-year playoff drought! During this stretch, their highest win total in a season was 39 — set back in the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
LeBron James, Drake sued for $10M over ‘Black Ice’ documentary

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, Maverick Carter and rapper Drake are being sued for $10 million over the production of the Black Ice documentary. The film is about the segregated hockey league known as the Colored Hockey League. Billy Hunter, the former head of the National Basketball Players Association, claims he holds the legal […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
Trail Blazers sign forward Devontae Cacok to Exhibit 10 contract

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Devontae Cacok to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a non-guaranteed deal. On Sunday, the team waived center Norvel Pelle and signed Olivier Sarr to a training camp deal. Sarr, 23, will compete with other backups, Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford, for a roster spot during training camp. An […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
NBA coaches allowed to wear casual attire for 2022-23 season

NBA coaches are allowed to wear casual attire for the 2022-23 season, according to a leaguewide survey regarding dress code preference. For years, head coaches were required to wear suit jackets and dress pants. Ten years ago, the dress code expanded, requiring them to wear collared shirts. In the 2020 Orlando bubble and last season, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Larsa Pippen dating Michael Jordan’s son Marcus

Larsa Pippen, Scotty Pippen’s ex-wife, is now dating Marcus, Michael Jordan’s son. Last year, the Pippens divorced after 14 years of marriage. The couple separated in 2018. The Pippens had three sons and a daughter together: Scotty Jr., Preston, Justin, and Sophia. In June, Scotty Pippen Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
Trail Blazers sign center Olivier Sarr to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Olivier Sarr to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a non-guaranteed deal. On Sunday, the team also waived center Norvel Pelle. Sarr, 23, will compete with other backups, Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford, for a roster spot during training camp. This deal can be converted into a two-way contract […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
Marcus Smart on ankle injury: “I’m pretty close to 100 percent”

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart still needs more time to recover from an ankle injury, but the eight-year NBA veteran will be ready to go for training camp later this month. Smart sustained this injury against the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics went on to defeat the […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022