Heat president Pat Riley calls Dwyane Wade ‘the greatest player’ to ever wear a Miami uniform

Miami Heat president Pat Riley praised three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade ahead of his Class of 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement. During a conference call with reporters Tuesday afternoon, the NBA executive labeled Wade “the greatest player” to ever wear a Miami uniform. “As a Heat player, Dwyane is the greatest player […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2023
NBA’s Local TV Rights Draw Interest From YouTube, Apple, Amazon, & Disney

The NBA’s local TV rights are drawing interest from YouTube, Apple Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Walt Disney Co. Bally Sports Regional Networks holds the broadcasting rights for local markets. Bally Sports was first acquired by Diamond Sports Group from Walt Disney Co. in 2019. Disney was ordered by the U.S. Department of Justice to divest […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2023
Mavericks sign Greg Brown III, Joe Wieskamp to Exhibit 10 contracts

The Dallas Mavericks are signing free agent forwards Greg Brown III and Joe Wieskamp to Exhibit 10 contracts. Training camp deals are one-year, minimum-salary contracts. These agreements are non-guaranteed, allowing teams to waive the signee without taking a cap hit. An Exhibit 10 contract can be converted into a two-way deal before the regular season […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2023
WATCH: Bronny, LeBron James Exit Terza Ristorante After Mayo Clinic Visit

Watch Bronny and his father, LeBron James, exit Terza Ristorante after visiting the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, over the weekend. The McDonald’s All-American guard suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at USC’s Galen Center on July 24. Bronny, 18, required further medical treatment over the weekend, which led to a trip to […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2023
NBA Trade Rumors: Raptors Trading Pascal Siakam Is Inevitable

In the latest round of NBA trade rumors, the Toronto Raptors are expected to trade veteran forward Pascal Siakam. The 6-foot-9 wing was selected 27th overall by the organization in the 2016 NBA Draft out of New Mexico State University. “It seems inevitable; the Toronto Raptors will deal Siakam. It’s become increasingly clear the Raptors […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
NBA Rumors: Zach LaVine, Tyler Herro Potential Trade Targets For Jazz?

According to the latest NBA rumors, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro are potential trade targets for the Utah Jazz. Per Andy Larson of The Salt Lake Tribune, the Jazz are expected to make a blockbuster trade in the coming months. Since Utah has about $7.7 million in cap space to […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Celtics interested in re-signing Blake Griffin for the 2023-24 season

The Boston Celtics are reportedly interested in re-signing Blake Griffin ahead of the 2023-24 season. According to CLNS’s Bobby Manning, the “door remains open” for another stint for Griffin in Beantown. “I’ve heard the door remains open for his return despite the distance from family and his home on the west coast,” Manning said. “Given […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Blasts NBA For Attacking His Policies

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the NBA’s National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, after the league’s union criticized a political donation made by the Orlando Magic to a pro-DeSantis super PAC. DeSantis, 44, is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The NBA franchise donated $50,000 to Never […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2023
NBA Rumors: Christian Wood remains ‘Top Choice’ for Lakers

In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers remain interested in signing free agent ex-Dallas Mavericks center Christian Wood. The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat were reportedly pursuing the 6-foot-10 big man in July. However, neither of the three aforementioned teams have negotiated a deal for Wood. “The Bulls are suddenly viewed […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023