76ers coach Nick Nurse intends to play Joel Embiid more next season

New Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse intends to give 2022-23 MVP center Joel Embiid more minutes next season. The six-time All-Star averaged a career-high 34.6 minutes per game last season. The ex-Toronto Raptors coach replaced former Sixers coach Doc Rivers in June. “I think that we are looking at it maybe a little different than […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2023
Spurs sign undrafted forward Seth Millner to a two-way contract

The San Antonio Spurs are signing rookie forward Seth Millner to a two-way contract, per sources. Millner, 23, went undrafted out of the University of Toledo. The 6-foot-7 wing made 99 starts across three college seasons (2020-23) with the Rockets, averaging 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 32.9 minutes per game. During his senior […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2023
76ers to sign forward Kelly Oubre Jr. to a one-year contract

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to sign free agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. to a one-year contract, per sources. Oubre, 27, was selected 15th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2015 NBA Draft out of the University of Kansas. Of course, the Louisiana native was immediately traded to the Washington Wizards. Oubre played his first […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2023
Is Hailey Van Lith Dating Jalen Suggs? LSU Star Never Called Magic Guard Her Boyfriend

LSU guard Hailey Van Lith, 22, is rumored to still be dating Orlando Magic star Jalen Suggs, also 22. But is it true? When the couple first began dating in 2021, Suggs played for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Magic guard revealed their relationship via an X post at the time. Considering the X and Instagram […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2023
WNBA Playoffs’ $500K Prize Pool: How much will each player make in bonuses?

Key Highlights: WNBA Playoff Bonus Pool Set At $500,000 WNBA Champions Will Receive $20,825 Bonus Per Player WNBA Playoff Bonus: Players To Earn At Least $1,616 WNBA Playoffs TV ratings up 27% and attendance up 16% The 2023 WNBA playoffs’ $500,000 prize pool has been leaked. For the league’s 27th postseason, each WNBA player, who […]

James Foglio  •  20 Sep 2023
Luka Doncic celebrates launch of new Luka 2 ‘Lake Bled’ Jordan Brand shoes during 3-on-3 tournament on floating court in Slovenia

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic celebrated the official launch of his new Luka 2 “Lake Bled” shoes from Jordan Brand on Saturday by hosting a 3-on-3 tournament on Lake Bled in Slovenia. Grosbasket Basketball Shop and Jordan Brand co-hosted the event. Doncic, 24, started his partnership with Jordan Brand after signing a multi-year endorsement deal […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2023
Former NBA player Iman Shumpert, singer Teyana Taylor separate after 7 years of marriage

Ex-NBA player Iman Shumpert, 33, and singer Teyana Taylor, 32, have separated after seven years of marriage. The couple tied the knot on Oct. 1, 2016. The “Google Me” singer denied rumors that the former Cleveland Cavaliers guard had been cheating on her. “AHT AHT! Not too much on my bestie! In all fairness, Iman […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2023
Celtics sign center Neemias Queta to a two-way contract

The Boston Celtics are signing free agent center Neemias Queta to a two-way contract, per sources. Queta, 24, was waived by the Sacramento Kings earlier this week. The 7-footer had re-signed with the Kings on a one-year contract in August. Queta was selected 39th overall by Sacramento in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Utah State […]

James Foglio  •  16 Sep 2023
Cavaliers president Koby Altman arrested on OVI charge in Ohio

Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman was arrested by Ohio State Highway Patrol officers for an operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) charge on Friday night for impaired driving. The incident occurred at 8:53 p.m., when Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers saw a white 2022 Lexus committing a traffic violation on Route […]

James Foglio  •  16 Sep 2023