Celtics’ Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown’s $304 million extension: ‘Much deserved, it was a no-brainer’

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum expressed his support for teammate Jaylen Brown, who signed a five-year supermax extension worth up to $304 million in July, during his first visit to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday. “Much deserved, it was a no-brainer,” Tatum told The Boston Globe. “So, I’m happy for […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2023
Pinson Valley High School Basketball Star Caleb White Dies At 17 After Collapsing During Workout

On Thursday afternoon, Pinson Valley High School senior Caleb White, the No. 3 high school basketball player in Alabama, collapsed on the hardwood floor during a workout. White became ill around 1:15 p.m. while practicing with his teammates, according to his grandfather, George Varnadoe Jr. Life-saving efforts were performed on the 17-year-old at the school. […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2023
Spurs Jerseys Worth $100,000 Stolen In Storage Locker Heist In Roswell, Georgia

Almost a dozen San Antonio Spurs jerseys valued at approximately $100,000 were allegedly stolen from former NBA player Kevin Willis in a storage locker heist. According to the police report obtained by TMZ Sports, the theft was first reported by Willis on Tuesday afternoon. The 2003 NBA champ noticed 10 uniforms belonging to his former […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Heat re-sign forward Jamal Cain to his qualifying offer, a two-way contract

The Miami Heat have re-signed forward Jamal Cain to his qualifying offer, which is a two-way contract. In June, Miami extended his $1.8 million qualifying offer, allowing him to become a restricted free agent. Cain, 24, went undrafted last year out of Oakland University (MI). In July 2022, the 6-foot-7 forward signed an Exhibit 10 […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2023
NBA Christmas Day Games 2023 Include Celtics vs. Lakers, 76ers vs. Heat

NBA Christmas Day games for the 2023-24 season include Celtics vs. Lakers and 76ers vs. Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to Nielsen ratings, the NFL on Christmas Day last year averaged 21.9 million viewers over its three-game slate, surpassing the NBA’s 4.34 million audience. Football remains America’s No. 1 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023
Lakers’ Austin Reaves says Nikola Jokic should have won MVP over Joel Embiid

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves revealed on the “Full Send Podcast” that he believes Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic should have won MVP over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. “I personally thought he should’ve [won]. The way that he plays is so unique for a big man, but obviously, Joel’s really good and dominates […]

James Foglio  •  14 Aug 2023
Former Wizards star John Wall donates new basketball court at Roberts Park Community Center

Former Washington Wizards star John Wall, through his family foundation, will donate a new basketball court at Roberts Park Community Center in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. The photo above is the older outdoor court. “This is my favorite time of the year,” the five-time All-Star said in a news release. “To have the […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023
Mercury set WNBA record with 45-point first quarter against Sun

The Phoenix Mercury (9-20) set a new WNBA record Thursday night, scoring 45 points in the first quarter of their 90-84 win over the Connecticut Sun (21-8). Phoenix missed only one field goal attempt (16-of-17), and the Mercury’s 94.1% field goal shooting was the highest in any quarter (minimum of 15 attempts). Phoenix star Brittney […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2023
Warriors sign 7-foot center Jayce Johnson to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Golden State Warriors are signing center Jayce Johnson to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to sources. Johnson, 26, went undrafted in 2020 out of Marquette University. As a 7-footer, Johnson will be the tallest player at Warriors training camp. Dario Saric is 6-foot-10, whereas Kevon Looney is 6-foot-9. Training camp deals are one-year, minimum-salary […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023