NBA to Shut Down G League Ignite After This Season, Cites NCAA’s NIL Policy

The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, citing the NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy and the advent of collectives and the transfer portal” as its primary reasons, the league announced Thursday. NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim said in a statement: “Four years ago, […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2024
Is Kevin Huerter (shoulder) playing tonight against Wizards?

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (dislocated left shoulder) remains out for Thursday night’s road game against the Washington Wizards. The six-year veteran suffered the shoulder injury in Monday’s 121-111 overtime win versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Huerter was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder after being fouled by Desmond Bane in the first quarter. The 6-foot-7 […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2024
Ex-Timberwolves Staffer Charged With Stealing ‘Stategic NBA Info’ on Hard Drive

Former Minnesota Timberwolves staff member Somak Sarkar has been fired, arrested, and charged with felony third-degree burglary for allegedly stealing thousands of internal files, including “strategic NBA information,” from a team executive, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday. Per Paul Walsh of the Star Tribune, Sarkar was accused of stealing strategic information from the hard drive of […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2024
Kyrie Irving Believes Victor Wembanyama can be Defensive Player of the Year

Dallas Mavericks star, Kyrie Irving, recently heaped high praise on San Antonio Spurs rookie, Victor Wembanyama. Irving commented on Wembanyama’s defensive prowess going as far to suggest he could win the Defensive Player of the Year award. “You got to be aware of him late challenging, and he has the timing of a guard. I […]

Mathew Huff  •  20 Mar 2024
Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson to miss rest of season with blood clot

Detroit Pistons rookie forward Ausar Thompson will miss the remainder of the season while being treated for a blood clot, the team announced on Wednesday. Thompson, 21, was selected fifth overall by Detroit in last year’s NBA draft. “I’m just glad the doctors caught it,” Pistons coach Monty Williams said. “From all of the information […]

James Foglio  •  20 Mar 2024
Nick Nurse “Pretty Confident,” in Joel Embiid Returning for NBA Playoffs

Many Philadelphia 76ers fans have been wondering how soon their superstar, Joel Embiid, will return to action. Head coach, Nick Nurse, gave a cautious, but optimistic response when asked when the star big man could return. “I think there’s always stages of how these things progress,” Nurse said. “Everyone wants to know “Well how long […]

Mathew Huff  •  19 Mar 2024
Paul George: Clippers “Don’t Have an Identity”

The Los Angeles Clippers have slipped a bit as of late. It is showing in the Western Conference standings as the New Orleans Pelicans are now only one game back of the fourth seed as of March 18th , 2024. Star shooting guard, Paul George, has taken notice of Los Angeles’ shortcomings. This statement came […]

Mathew Huff  •  19 Mar 2024
Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell (nose) to miss at least one week

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell will miss at least one week after having surgery Tuesday to repair a nasal fracture. Mitchell suffered the injury Saturday in a 117-103 loss to the Houston Rockets. Mitchell will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, the Cavaliers announced in a statement. The five-time All-Star appeared to sustain a bloody […]

James Foglio  •  19 Mar 2024
Paul Pierce’s Los Angeles Home Robbed of Over $100K, Luxury Watches

NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce’s Los Angeles home was robbed on Friday night, according to the official report from TMZ Sports. Over $100,000 in cash and luxury watches were stolen. The Boston Celtics legend reportedly wasn’t home at the time of the burglary. Law enforcement officers informed the news organization that the thieves got […]

James Foglio  •  19 Mar 2024