NBA Rumors: Celtics, Payton Pritchard Negotiating Extension After Jrue Holiday Trade

In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Boston Celtics are having “opened extension talks” with guard Payton Pritchard after trading center Robert Williams III and guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Portland Trail Blazers. Pritchard, 25, is eligible for restricted free agency. Therefore, if he plays well in the 2023-24 season and waits to sign […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2023
Celtics trade Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon to Trail Blazers for Jrue Holiday

On Sunday, the Boston Celtics traded center Robert Williams III and 2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Portland Trail Blazers for ex-Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday. Portland is also receiving a 2024 first-round pick via Golden State and a 2029 first-round pick. The Blazers are expected to pair Williams […]

James Foglio  •  05 Oct 2023
Bucks sign guard Cameron Payne to a one-year deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent guard Cameron Payne to a one-year contract, according to reports. Payne, 29, was selected 14th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Murray State. The Tennessee native has played for OKC (2015-17), Chicago Bulls (2017-19), Cavaliers (2018-19 season), and the Phoenix Suns (2019-23). […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2023
Hornets sign guard Edmond Sumner to a one-year deal

The Charlotte Hornets are signing free agent guard Edmond Sumner to a one-year contract, per sources. Sumner, 27, was selected 52nd overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Xavier University. The Michigan native was then traded to the Indiana Pacers for $1 million cash on draft night. In July […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2023
Hornets re-sign guard Theo Maledon to a two-way contract

The Charlotte Hornets are re-signing free agent guard Theo Maledon to a two-way contract. Maledon, 22, was selected 34th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, the 6-foot-4 guard was then traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, along with Al Horford, Vasilije Micic, and a 2025 first round draft pick for […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo calls Jrue Holiday his ‘brother for life’ after Damian Lillard trade

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was crushed when he found out Jrue Holiday was part of Wednesday’s blockbuster trade package to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. “Jrue is my fu—ing brother for life,” Antetokounmpo told Bleacher Report. “I love his family. I love him. I appreciate him. I wish him nothing but the […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2023
Ex-NBA Star Spencer Haywood Missed Out On $2 Billion With Nike

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 […]

James Foglio  •  29 Sep 2023
Bucks delivered max extension offer to Giannis Antetokounmpo before Damian Lillard trade

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 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
NBA Players With Most Mike Breen ‘Bang Calls’ Last 10 Seasons

Here is the list of NBA players with the most “Bang Calls” from legendary sports broadcaster Mike Breen over the last 10 seasons. Breen, 62, is currently the lead voice for the NBA on ESPN and ABC. Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets was the announcer’s 100th […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023