Heat Star Tyler Herro’s Postgame Interview Interrupted By Fan Fight

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was more focused on a fight in the stands between fans at Kaseya Center than discussing his exhibition performance during a postgame interview, following Tuesday night’s 120-117 preseason win over the San Antonio Spurs. During Herro’s postgame interview, Herro paused for a second when he witnessed the wild moment after […]

James Foglio  •  16 Oct 2024
Grizzlies Sign Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. to Multi-Year Contract

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing two-way guard Scotty Pippen Jr. to a standard, multi-year contract, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Memphis reached an agreement with Pippen’s representatives, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Shy Saee. Pippen, who turns 24 on Nov. 10, had a decent NBA summer league outing for the Grizzlies […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2024
Kings’ De’Aaron Fox Turns Down Three-Year, $165M Extension

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is bypassing a three-year, $165 million maximum extension this year so he and his representative, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, can position the All-Star guard to sign a larger deal in the 2025 offseason, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Fox, who turns 27 on Dec. 20, has been eligible to sign […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2024
Paul George Suffers Hyperextended Left Knee in Preseason Win

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George suffered a hyperextended left knee in the second quarter of Monday’s preseason win in Atlanta and didn’t return. It was only his second exhibition matchup with the Sixers. George, 34, was defending Hawks forward Jalen Johnson on a drive with just over eight minutes remaining in the second quarter when […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2024
Lakers Exploring Trade Options to Add Depth at Center

With the Los Angeles Lakers set to open their 2024-25 season next Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team is reportedly exploring options to add depth at center to the roster, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Lakers Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka has yet to find a deal he likes. […]

James Foglio  •  14 Oct 2024
76ers to Rest Joel Embiid (Knee) for Remainder of Preseason

The Philadelphia 76ers announced Sunday that seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid will sit out for the remainder of the NBA preseason due to left knee injury management. Embiid, 30, wasn’t with the Sixers on the start of their three-game preseason road trip to Iowa Friday and at Boston on Saturday. The 7-footer instead met with […]

James Foglio  •  14 Oct 2024
Paul George Drops 23 Points in 76ers’ Preseason Debut Against T-Wolves

NBA veteran forward Paul George scored a game-high 23 points in his Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason debut on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In Philadelphia’s 121-111 loss to the Wolves in Des Moines, Iowa, George amassed six rebounds, two assists, and a steal while making 8 of 15 shots and draining four 3-pointers in 26 […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2024
Warriors to Host 2025 NBA All-Star Events at Oakland Arena

Oakland Arena, the former home of the Golden State Warriors, will host numerous events in the week leading up to the NBA All-Star Game in 2025. Oakland Arena, also once known as Oracle Arena, will host the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 14, and both the NBA All-Star Practice and NBA HBCU Classic […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2024
NCAA Study Unveils Widespread Online Abuse of Athletes, Coaches

The NCAA has partnered with Signify Group to investigate online harassment of college student-athletes, and the organization released its first online harassment study on Thursday. NCAA partnered with Signify Group using its Threat Matrix service powered by artificial intelligence The NCAA released the complete summary analysis from the Division I championships pilot study, which monitored […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2024