Hornets sign center Marques Bolden to a 10-day contract

The Charlotte Hornets are signing free agent center Marques Bolden to a 10-day contract, agent Michael Johnson Jr. of All Day Group told Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.  Bolden, 25, went undrafted in 2019 out of Duke University and signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was waived by Cleveland […]

James Foglio  •  20 Feb 2024
Phoenix police set court date this weekend after Isaiah Stewart’s assault on Drew Eubanks

Last week, Isaiah Stewart was arrested after punching opponent Drew Eubanks before a Pistons vs. Suns matchup in Phoenix. The State’s police later released the big man after being issued a citation for a misdemeanor assault, but now must face a court date this February 23.  The Phoenix Police Department issued a statement about this […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Feb 2024
Bucks sign guard Ryan Rollins to a two-way contract

The Milwaukee Bucks are signing free agent guard Ryan Rollins to a two-way contract, agents Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier of Equity Basketball announced Monday. Rollins, 21, was waived by the Washington Wizards on Jan. 8 after being accused of stealing from a Target store at Potomac Yards in Alexandria, Virginia, on multiple occasions. According […]

James Foglio  •  20 Feb 2024
All-Star Nikola Jokic opens the door to teaming up with Luka Doncic in Denver

Probably one of the most tender stories of this past All-Star Weekend was the bromance between Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic. They are well known friends off the court, but it was certainly special to see them spend time side by side during the league’s showcase activities in Indianapolis. We witnessed them sharing the same […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Feb 2024
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith rants over why LeBron James is directly responsible for Slam Dunk demise

Just a year ago, the press was talking about how Mac McClung saved the Slam Dunk Contest, which for years has become a rather boring segment of the All-Star Weekend. This past weekend, the media is already making drastic statements again, assuring that the competition is back to being a disgraceful part of the show.  […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Feb 2024
Tyrese Haliburton averaging 17.5 assists per 48 minutes, tied for 6th best all time

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.5 assists per 48 minutes this season, tied for the sixth best in NBA history. The two-time All-Star trails only John Stockton (19.1 AP48M in 1987-88, 18.7 AP48M in 1989-90, 18 AP48M in 1990-91, 1991-92) and John Lucas (17.9 AP48M in 1983-84). Haliburton, 23, could also become the […]

James Foglio  •  20 Feb 2024
Anthony Edwards admits players don’t contest All-Star Game: ‘Nobody wants to come and compete’

Remember the times when the All-Star Game used to be competitive and would end up being one of the most exciting games of the year? Those were the good old days. However, in the past decade it seems as if those memorable exhibitions are now long gone, and modern stars are in no hurry of […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Feb 2024
Giannis reveals how changing coaches in Milwaukee has affected the team: ‘It’s draining’

Respecting a coach’s process seems to be one of the best moves for a healthy team, even though sometimes squads need to be shaken up from their core in order to react positively on the basketball court. However, the Milwaukee franchise has had four head coaches in the past six months, and their players are […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Feb 2024
Damian Lillard leaves teammate Giannis off his dream starting five

Despite the game itself rapidly declining in terms of ratings, All-Star weekend does produce a lot of great content. And, of course, the game’s best rapper, Damian Lillard (aka Dame D.O.L.L.A), had to contribute to the social sound bite. Unfortunately, what he said could be a little bit concerning for fans of the Milwaukee Bucks. Dame’s Dream Starting Five […]

Mat Issa  •  20 Feb 2024