Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (Hamstring) To Practice Next Week

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has begun the conditioning phase of his rehab from a left hamstring strain and is expected to return to full practice next week, the team announced Tuesday. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain since Nov. 6 Williamson has been out since […]

James Foglio  •  24 Dec 2024
Heat Guard Dru Smith Out For Season With Torn Achilles Tendon

Miami Heat reserve guard Dru Smith suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during Monday’s 110-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Miami Heat backup guard Dru Smith has an extensive history of knee injuries across his three-year career As Smith dribbled near the 3-point arc during a possession early […]

James Foglio  •  24 Dec 2024
NBA Referee Jenna Schroeder Admits She ‘F–ked Up’ Andre Drummond Ejection

NBA referee Jenna Schroeder was overheard telling Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse that she made a mistake when she ejected Andre Drummond and reinstated him back into the game during the Sixers’ 111-106 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. NBA Referee Jenna Schroeder ejected 76ers’ Andre Drummond after San Antonio’s […]

James Foglio  •  24 Dec 2024
Pacers’ T.J. McConnell Tied For 4th-Most 10-Point, 10-Assist Games Off The Bench

Indiana Pacers backup guard T.J. McConnell posted his 15th career NBA game with at least 10 points and 10 assists off the bench, in Sunday’s 122-95 road win over the Sacramento Kings — that’s tied for the fourth most of all time. Indiana Pacers’ T.J. McConnell trails only John Stockton, Russell Westbrook, John Lucas, and […]

James Foglio  •  24 Dec 2024
Lakers Trade Rumors: Pacers’ Myles Turner Not ‘A Legitimate Candidate’

The Los Angeles Lakers have “been very high on” Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner for the past few seasons, but they might not be able to acquire him in a trade, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. Lakers Trade Rumors: Pacers Center Myles Turner Is In The Final Season Of A Two-Year, $58 Million Contract […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2024
Knicks Bring Back Veteran Guard Landry Shamet

The New York Knicks have agreed to a contract with free agent guard Landry Shamet, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. New York Knicks waived Landry Shamet after suffering a dislocated shoulder in preseason game against Charlotte Hornets Shamet, 27, had signed on with the Knicks […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2024
Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla Fined $35K For Aggressively Pursuing Ref

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Saturday “for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official” at the end of his team’s 117-108 home loss to the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden on Thursday night. Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla lashed out at referee Justin Van Duyne […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2024
NBA Rumors: Alex Caruso Says It ‘Would Be Awesome’ To Sign Extension With Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso told Jake Fischer of “The Stein Line” during a recent interview that he would welcome a contract extension offer from the Western Conference contender. The eight-year veteran said it “would be awesome” to sign a potential four-year deal future with this group. Update: Oklahoma City signed Caruso to a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2024
Dwight Howard Announces Engagement to Rapper Amy Luciani

Former NBA champion Dwight Howard and rapper Amy Luciani revealed their engagement Friday in separate Instagram posts. Howard, 39, also shared photos of them at the movie screening for Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera in Atlanta, Ga., on Wednesday, which Howard hosted. “Happy,” he wrote, including the hashtags, “black love” and “prayed for this.” Amy […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2024