Raptors sign guard Garrett Temple to a one-year, $3.2 million contract

The Toronto Raptors have signed free agent guard Garrett Temple to a one-year, $3.2 million contract, according to Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. The Raptors will be Temple’s 12th team in 14 years. Temple, 37, was waived earlier this month by the New Orleans Pelicans. By doing so, the Western Conference contender saved $5.401 million for […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2023
When Does The 2023 NBA Season Start? Key Dates, In-Season Tournament, & Paris Game

Here are the key dates for the 2023-24 NBA season, including the In-Season Tournament and Paris game as well. Notable dates include Aug. 7, 2023, when Team USA takes on Puerto Rice in the USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend (Springfield, MA) is also scheduled from […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2023
Victor Wembanyama rookie cards are selling for $200-$2,400 on eBay

Victor Wembanyama was selected No. 1 overall by the San Antoino Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft, and although the 7-foot-3 center has yet to make his official NBA debut, his rookie cards are already selling for between $200-$2,400 on eBay. The “2023 Topps Now Victor WEMBANYAMA #D1 NBA 1ST Topps RC PSA 10 Gem […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2023
Not one 8th grade student at LeBron James’ ‘I Promise School’ has passed a state math test in over 3 years

Not one incoming eighth-grade student at LeBron James’ I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, has passed a state math test in over three years, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Students have not passed the state’s math test since the third grade, per the report. The inaugural class was in the third grade in the […]

James Foglio  •  04 Aug 2023
Michael Jordan’s 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 Lorinser to be sold for $23

Michael Jordan’s 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 Lorinser will be auctioned off for $23 as a nod to his Chicago Bulls jersey number. The NBA Hall of Famer’s former car is available on Whatnot, a social marketplace for users to buy or sell collectible items. According to the site, the vehicle’s estimated value is $120,000. To purchase available […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2023
Bronny James spotted with LeBron at Giorgio Baldi restaurant for first time since cardiac arrest

Bronny James, LeBron’s eldest son, attended a family dinner on Friday night in Santa Monica at Giorgio Baldi restaurant, and this was the USC freshman’s first public appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at Galen Center on Monday. The consensus four-star recruit was spotted walking inside the Italian restaurant with the […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2023
Bucks re-sign free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Milwaukee has now reached the maximum 15 guaranteed contracts on their roster. Thanasis, 31, is the older brother of two-time MVP teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, 28. The Athens, Greece, native was selected 51st overall by the New […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2023
Udonis Haslem officially retires from NBA after 20-year career

Miami Heat power forward/center Udonis Haslem has officially retired from the NBA after a 20-year career. The Heat legend posted this farewell message on Instagram: “It’s impossible to put into words what these past 20 years have meant, but y’all know me. I’m damn sure gonna try. … I consider myself extremely blessed to say […]

James Foglio  •  29 Aug 2023
Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu calls Chicago ‘beautiful,’ says to ignore stereotypes

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu was born in raised in Chicago, Illinois, and he believes the Windy City gets a bad rap because of the unlawful actions of a few individuals. “I do understand in the city of Chicago, it is neighborhoods, it is certain blocks where it can be labeled as that. Only thing […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jul 2023