Thunder re-sign guard Lindy Waters III to a two-way contract

The Oklahoma City Thunder have re-signed guard Lindy Waters III to a two-way contract. In June, Waters declined his $1.93 million player option for the 2023-24 season. His option is part of the two-year, $6.29 million rest-of-season contract he signed with OKC in February. Waters, 26, went undrafted out of Oklahoma State University in 2020. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Trail Blazers sign G League guard Ashton Hagans to a one-year deal

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed G League guard Ashton Hagans to a one-year deal, according to sources. Hagans, 24, went undrafted in 2020 out of the University of Kentucky. The 6-foot-3 guard signed a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of his rookie 2020-21 season. However, after two NBA appearances off the bench, […]

James Foglio  •  19 Aug 2023
WATCH: Warriors’ Stephen Curry Loses to Dell in 3-Point Shooting Contest

Watch Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry lose to his father, Dell, in a 3-point shooting contest at Baltimore’s Under Armour showcase. On Thursday, the father and son competed head-to-head, and the 59-year-old held his own against the four-time NBA champion. Curry’s father played 16 years in the NBA, making 1,245 career 3-pointers on 40.2% […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2023
Pelicans had 30 nationally televised games during Zion Williamson’s 2019-20 rookie season, now have only 12 for 2023-24

The New Orleans Pelicans received 30 nationally televised games during Zion Williamson’s 2019-20 rookie season, but now the Western Conference contender has only 12 for the 2023-24 season. Injuries have wrecked havoc on Williamson’s NBA career. Knee, foot, and hamstring injuries limited him to 114 games in his first four seasons. He’s missed 194 regular-season […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2023
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on roster: ‘We feel great about our group’

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is optimistic about his roster heading into the 2023-24 season. However, fans are still wondering whether Miami will give the Trail Blazers a king’s ransom to acquire superstar Damian Lillard. “We had most of our work done,” Spoelstra said as Team USA assistant coach to ESPN during an interview in […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2023
Lakers, Clippers among L.A. sports teams to donate $450,000 to Hawaii wildfire victims

The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers are among the L.A. sports teams to each donate $450,000 to the American Red Cross to help Hawaii wildfire victims. Other L.A.-based teams to contribute include the Anaheim Ducks, Angels, Angel City Football Club, Chargers, Dodgers, Galaxy, LAFC, Kings, Rams, and Sparks. “In the wake of the Maui wildfires, […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2023
Shannon Sharpe will debate Stephen A. Smith twice weekly on ESPN’s ‘First Take’

NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, the former co-host of FS1’s “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed,” will debate Stephen A. Smith twice weekly this fall on ESPN’s “First Take“ show, according to the New York Post. However, Smith disputed the report on social media on Thursday night. “It’ll be great to have him. Here’s the issue, […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2023
Hornets remain the only NBA team to never play a Christmas Day game

The Charlotte Hornets remain the only NBA team to have never played a Christmas Day game. The Memphis Grizzlies appeared in their first Dec. 25 game last season against the Golden State Warriors. Golden State defeated Memphis 123-109 at Chase Center. The NBA has scheduled games on Christmas Day ever since the league made it […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2023
Hornets sign forward Tre Scott to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Charlotte Hornets are signing forward Tre Scott to an Exhibit 10 contract. Scott, 26, went undrafted in 2020 out of the University of Cincinnati. The 6-foot-8 wing appeared in only two games with the Cleveland Cavaliers in his rookie 2021-22 season. He averaged 3.0 points, 1.0 rebound, and 5.5 minutes per game. Training camp […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2023