NBA players react to the death of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

Bill Russell, widely known as one of the greatest winners in sporting history sadly passed away on Sunday aged 88 and tributes from across the basketball world have flooded in. Russell’s family released a statement on Sunday on his Twitter account which has gained almost 400,00 likes in under 24 hours with fans from all […]

Joe Lyons  •  01 Aug 2022
Eric Paschall signs two-way contract with Timberwolves

Free agent forward Eric Paschall has signed a two-way contract with the Timberwolves. One report suggested that Paschall would sign with a pro-basketball club in Panathinaikos, Greece. The leaks were untrue, so his time in the NBA has not yet come to an end. Anyway, the 6’6″ forward was selected 41st overall by the Warriors […]

James Foglio  •  02 Aug 2022
Draymond Green tried recruiting DeMar DeRozan to Warriors in 2021

Draymond Green attempted to recruit DeMar DeRozan to the Warriors during free agency in 2021. However, DeRozan didn’t give Green the response he was hoping for. During Thursday’s edition of “The Draymond Green Show,” the four-time NBA champion remembered asking DeRozan to come to the Bay Area. Though, the former Raptor replied back, “F**k no, […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2022
Warriors sign Ryan Rollins to three-year, $4.8 million rookie contract

The Warriors have signed guard Ryan Rollins to a three-year, $4.8 million rookie contract. On Thursday, the terms of this deal were not disclosed. However, leaks now confirm this as a multi-year deal. According to his signed offer, Rollins’ first two years in the NBA are fully guaranteed. Golden State’s front office used a small […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2022
Dwight Howard Crashes WWE SummerSlam to Pursue Pro Wrestling

Dwight Howard crashed the 2022 WWE SummerSlam Tryout in Nashville on Thursday, since the NBA center is more than willing to pursue a career in pro wrestling. The company executives enjoyed his promo. If Howard remains unsigned entering the 2021-22 NBA season, the eight-time All-Star has a potential future in the ring. During the SummerSlam […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2022
Paolo Banchero signs endorsement deal with Jordan Brand

2022 NBA Draft first overall pick and Orlando Magic guard Paolo Banchero is finalizing an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 19-year-old rookie Paolo Banchero has signed his first endorsement deal as an NBA player, joining forces with Jordan Brand alongside Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson and plenty more […]

Joe Lyons  •  29 Jul 2022
DeMar DeRozan on play with Bulls: “I’m trying to inherit ghost of Michael”

DeMar DeRozan was the Bulls‘ MVP last season, considering he sank 55.6% of his shots in the final minute of games while within three points. What drove his higher level of play? The five-time NBA All-Star is crediting the ghost of Michael Jordan for helping him elevate his performances. Not to mention, DeRozan believes an […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2022
Zion Williamson at risk of losing guaranteed money due to weight clause

Zion Williamson is at risk of losing guaranteed money due to a weight clause in his new contract with the Pelicans. The exact dollar amount is unknown. The second-year player is required to meet a specific weight and body-fat percentage. At last year’s training camp, Williamson weighed over 300 lbs. Per Christian Clark of NOLA.com, […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2022
Grizzlies sign Jacob Gilyard to Exhibit 10 contract

The Grizzlies have signed Jacob Gilyard to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 5’9″ guard went undrafted last month out of the University of Richmond. He will now have the chance to play for this NBA team. Through a total of 154 games played with the Spiders, Gilyard averaged 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists and […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jul 2022