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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is undergoing 4-6 weeks of rehab for plantar fasciitis and is expected to be cleared for the start of NBA training camp, but the 7-foot-3 big man continues to experience pain after exercise. “The foot hurts after exercise, I feel almost nothing when walking, it’s a really funny injury,” Porzingis […]
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was asked which Team USA player reminds him of Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, and the veteran coach mentioned Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. “We know who that is,” Spoelstra said. “It’s hard not to look at Anthony Edwards and not see Dwyane Wade in him. […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are not interested in trading superstar Damian Lillard to the Minnesota Timberwolves for center Karl-Anthony Towns, per sources. Likewise, the seven-time All-Star has no desire to play in the North Star State. However, Minnesota is still among the teams actively pursuing Lillard. Of course, the Miami Heat remain the betting favorite […]
NBA free agent veteran Blake Griffin talked about his experience with the Boston Celtics on Barstool Sports’ “Fore Play” podcast. “Boston is unbelievable,” said the six-time All-Star. “Living in Boston, playing in Boston, was like one of the best experiences. Dude, the fans are incredible.” Earlier this month, the Celtics were reportedly interested in re-signing […]
The Orlando Magic have signed former Utah Jazz guard Miye Oni to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to sources. Oni, 26, was selected 58th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Yale University. He was immediately traded to the Jazz for $2 million cash. During his rookie 2019-20 season […]
Former NBA player A.J. Hammons’ Marion County party house in Indiana will be up for auction at a sheriff’s sale later this year. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Hammons’ home in the 9000 block of Fall Creek Road will be available to bid. A sheriff’s sale is a type of public […]
The NBPA has filed a grievance to an arbitrator disputing the NBA’s $100,000 fine on Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden for public comments made toward Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. His recent statements violated collective bargaining agreement rules against public trade demands. “We respectfully disagree with the league’s decision to discipline James Harden […]
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to stretch-and-waive center JaVale McGee and re-sign forward Markieff Morris, according to sources. McGee, 35, signed a three-year, $17 million contract with Dallas last July. In seven starts and 42 appearances with the Mavericks in the 2022-23 season, the 7-foot center averaged 4.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 8.5 minutes per […]
The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Mac McClung — the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion — to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to sources. McClung, 24, went undrafted out of Texas Tech University in 2021. The 6-foot-2 guard joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2021 NBA Summer League and went on to sign […]
The NBA has issued Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden a $100,000 fine for his public comments made toward Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. On Saturday, the league launched an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the 10-time All-Star bashing Morey and calling him a liar during an Adidas event in China last […]
