Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray Fractures Left Hand in Season Opener

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sustained a fractured left hand in Wednesday night’s season-opening 123-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple reports. MRI tests confirmed the injury to the eight-year veteran. Murray, 28, ended his night with 14 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in his debut for New Orleans. He was […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2024
NBA to Investigate 76ers Over Joel Embiid’s Player Participation

The NBA is expected to launch an investigation later this week into the Philadelphia 76ers concerning the player participation of seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Philadelphia 76ers ruled Joel Embiid out for the first three games of the season for left knee injury management Joel Embiid, 30, didn’t […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2024
Timberwolves Agree to Three-Year Extension With Rudy Gobert

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a three-year contract extension with their reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert. The deal is for reportedly $110 million. As a result, the French big man will decline his $46.6 million player option for 2025-26 which gives the Timberwolves more flexibility and some longer-term flexibility for Gobert […]

Mathew Huff  •  23 Oct 2024
76ers Rule Out Joel Embiid (Knee) For Week

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Joel Embiid and Paul George will both miss Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid, 30, will also miss Friday’s game in Toronto and Sunday’s game in Indiana. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will remain sidelined this week for left knee injury management The 7-footer didn’t play in the […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2024
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun Agrees to Five-Year, $185M Extension

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has agreed on a five-year, $185 million rookie extension, his agents Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Basketball announced Monday. His extension begins next season and includes a player option for the fifth season in 2029-30. Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun signed a five-year rookie extension with a player […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2024
Hawks, Jalen Johnson Agree to Five-Year, $150M Extension

The Atlanta Hawks and fourth-year forward Jalen Johnson have agreed to a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and representative Lucas Newton announced on Monday. Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and minutes played last season Johnson, who Atlanta selected 20th overall in […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2024
Nuggets, Aaron Gordon Agree to Four-Year, $133 Million Extension

The Denver Nuggets have officially locked up a key part of their core four (Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon) for the foreseeable future. The team has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract extension with the high-flying Aaron Gordon. The deal is for $133 million. He will opt into $23 million […]

Mathew Huff  •  21 Oct 2024
Orlando Magic, Jalen Suggs Agree to Five-Year Extension

The Orlando Magic are retaining one of their best perimeter defenders. The team has reportedly agreed to a five-year, $150.5 million contract extension with Jalen Suggs. Suggs, the fifth pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, has made a name for himself as one of the scrappiest players in the league over the past few seasons. […]

Mathew Huff  •  21 Oct 2024
Pelicans, Trey Murphy Agree to Four-Year, $112M Extension

The New Orleans Pelicans and fourth-year guard Trey Murphy III have agreed to a four-year, $112 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The deal includes no incentives and no player option. Per Spotrac, Murphy is entering the final season of his current four-year, $14.78 million rookie contract. In […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2024