NBA Suspends Rockets’ Amen Thompson, Heat’s Terry Rozier For Fight

The NBA has suspended Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson for two games and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a skirmish in the final moments of Miami’s 104-100 win over Houston at Toyota Center on Sunday night. The league also issued $145,000 in fines from that matchup. NBA fined […]

James Foglio  •  31 Dec 2024
Former UMass Basketball Star Mike Babul Dies At 47

Former college basketball star Mike Babul passed away on Monday after suffering a heart attack at the age of 47. The University of Massachusetts Amhurst (UMass) said in a heartfelt statement that the Minutemen fanbase is grieving the loss of a legendary member of the community. Mike Babul earned All-Conference, Gatorade Player of the Year, […]

James Foglio  •  31 Dec 2024
Pelicans Trade Rumors: New Orleans Prioritizing Brandon Ingram Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly focused on finding a suitable trade partner for veteran forward Brandon Ingram, who is in the midst of his contract year. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks, trading Ingram “is the priority” for the Pelicans prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Pelicans Trade Rumors: Brandon Ingram […]

James Foglio  •  31 Dec 2024
Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. To Undergo Surgery On Right Hand

Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. will undergo surgery for a broken bone in his right hand. The Hawks announced that imaging confirmed a fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand, and a timeline for Nance’s return won’t be known until after the procedure. Atlanta Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. fractured the fourth metacarpal bone […]

James Foglio  •  31 Dec 2024
LeBron James Says He Could Probably Play Another 5-7 More Years

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, and although the 20-time All-Star is currently in his 22nd season and has gray in his beard, James told reporters after Lakers practice that he feels he could probably play for another five to seven more years. But context here is important. “I […]

James Foglio  •  31 Dec 2024
Nets Trade Rumors: Brooklyn Wants Multiple 1st-Round Draft Picks For Cam Johnson

The Brooklyn Nets are seeking “multiple first-round picks” in return for small forward Cam Johnson, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The hefty asking price for the 28-year-old could potentially be too high when compared to other recent trades involving similar players. Nets Trade Rumors: Brooklyn Acquired D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, And Three Second-Round Picks […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2024
Lakers Trade Rumors: L.A. Will Continue To Scour Trade Market

The Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks (2027, 2030, and 2031) to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton on Sunday. However, the Lakers are still looking for potential upgrades ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. Lakers Trade Rumors: […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2024
Michael Jordan Rookie Card Expected To Sell For $400K At Auction

A rare Michael Jordan rookie card, complete with a Chicago Bulls team set, will hit the auction block at Heritage Auctions on Friday, January 24, the multi-national auction house informed TMZ Sports on Saturday. Bidding begins Friday, January 3. The 1984 Star Co. Michael Jordan rookie card is in “near mint condition” with an 8.5 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2024
Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Missing At Least Two Games With Strained Calf

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is sitting out at least two games due to a right calf strain, coach Michael Malone announced before the Nuggets lost 149-135 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon suffered the right calf strain injury in Wednesday’s loss against the Phoenix Suns Although Malone said he doesn’t […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2024