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NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood revealed in a recent interview on Showtime Basketball’s “KG Certified” how he missed out on an estimated $2 billion with Nike earlier on in his playing career. This occurred in 1973, when Haywood was a wing for the Seattle SuperSonics. Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight […]
The Milwaukee Bucks presented Giannis Antetokounmpo his max extension offer just days before trading for Damian Lillard, according to sources. Last Friday, the two-time MVP became eligible for a three-year, $186.6 million extension. If the Bucks star waits until next offseason to sign a new deal, the 2021 NBA champ could ink a four-year deal […]
The Miami Heat have signed free agent guard R.J. Hampton to a two-way contract, according to reports. Hampton, 22, was selected 24th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA Draft. Following the draft, the Bucks traded the former National Basketball League (NBL) star to the Denver Nuggets. In 25 games off the bench […]
The Atlanta Hawks have waived forward Chris Silva, per sources. Silva, 27, went undrafted out of South Carolina in 2019. The 6-foot-8 wing signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Miami Heat. Ahead of the 2019-20 season, his training camp deal with Miami was converted into a two-way contract. In 44 games off the bench […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks for Deandre Ayton in a three-team deal with the Phoenix Suns. In addition to Ayton, Portland is receiving Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected first-round draft pick, and unprotected Milwaukee swap rights in 2028 and 2030. Phoenix lands Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, […]
The Golden State Warriors are signing free agent forward Rudy Gay to a one-year contract, per sources. Gay, 37, was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder in July after initially being traded by the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks. Gay will compete for the Warriors’ open roster spot in training camp. Other teams that were […]
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton made it clear during an NBA online fantasy draft live stream that if Buddy Hield was traded, he’d be the first one to know. “If you think a trade’s happening and I’m not aware, you’re a clown,” he said. “Just kidding, it happens all the time. But I would know, […]
Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens expects center Kristaps Porzingis to participate in the opening training camp practice after undergoing 4-6 weeks of rehab for plantar fasciitis. In August, the 7-foot-3 big man was experiencing pain after workout sessions. “Kristaps has been running up and down the court the last few days,” Stevens said. “I […]
Kai Jones’ future with the Charlotte Hornets remains uncertain after the 6-foot-11 center dissed his teammates on social media and refused to participate in optional team drills. The big man isn’t expected to attend training camp next week. “Hornets seem concerned about Kai Jones, whose odd behavior on social media has raised eyebrows and worried […]
James Harden demanded a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers this past June after he exercised his $35.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season, and since the 10-time All-Star has yet to be traded, NBA insiders are speculating that he’ll skip Sixers Media Day next Monday. Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer provided his take […]
