Spurs sign center Gorgui Dieng to second 10-day contract

The San Antonio Spurs are signing center Gorgui Dieng to a second 10-day contract, according to sources. The 10-year veteran inked a one-year, $2.64 million deal with San Antonio on August 9, 2022. However, the team then waived the 6-foot-10 big man on Jan. 5, leaving behind $1,836,090 of dead cap. Dieng signed his first […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Michael Jordan 1997-98 Upper Deck autographed card sells for $840K at auction

A Michael Jordan 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Patch card autographed by the six-time Chicago Bulls champion sold for $840,000 at PWCC Marketplace Thursday evening. The high-value card features the legend’s 1992 All-Star Game jersey, along with his autographed signature. On the back of the collector’s item is a statement by President Brian M. Burr […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Stephen Curry joins Zach Randolph, Jamal Crawford for most 3s from 45+ feet since 1996-97

Stephen Curry knocked down an impressive 46-footer prior to halftime of the Golden State Warriors’ 121-118 overtime loss against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, and the two-time MVP now joins Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford for the most 3s from 45-plus feet since play-by-play was first tracked in the 1996-97 season. With a total of […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Jayson Tatum 10th player in NBA history to reach 9K points before 25

On Thursday night, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum became the 10th player in NBA history to reach 9,000 points before turning 25, in a 121-118 overtime win against the Golden State Warriors. The three-time All-Star recorded his 18th double-double of the season. He amassed 34 points, a career-high 19 rebounds, six assists, and three steals […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (foot/ankle) probable, Jeff Green (hand) questionable vs. Pacers

Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (right foot/ankle inflammation) is probable, and Jeff Green (left hand fracture) is questionable for Friday night’s home game against the Indiana Pacers. Peyton Watson (left adductor strain) and Collin Gillespie (left leg fracture) remain out indefinitely. Watson suffered his injury while on assignment with the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo lead 2023 NBA All-Star Game votes

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks lead the third and final round of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game vote count. James has received 6,506,682 votes, whereas Antetokounmpo’s count is 5,970,196. Both fan favorites lead their respective conferences. For the Western Conference frontcourt selections, Nikola Jokic of […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
Kings’ Domantas Sabonis (illness), Alex Len (illness) questionable vs. Thunder

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (illness) and center Alex Len (illness) are listed as questionable for Friday night’s home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Matthew Dellavedova (illness) is still questionable as well. These are all non-COVID illnesses, according to reports. Sabonis missed Wednesday night’s 116-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Although, the breakout […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. calls Steven Adams ‘the best screener in NBA history’

Memphis Grizzlies center and top Defensive Player of the Year candidate Jaren Jackson Jr. believes fellow teammate Steven Adams is the best screener in NBA history. The Michigan State product also feels that Adams is quite possibly the best offensive rebounder. “He’s the best screener in NBA history and probably the best offensive rebounder ever,” […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors not shopping Jonathan Kuminga, James Wiseman, and Moses Moody

One of the latest NBA trade rumors pertains to Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers dealing away Jonathan Kuminga, James Wiseman, and Moses Moody for a solid wing and future draft picks. However, that scenario is unlikely for a few logical reasons. “The Warriors have greater interest in adding a versatile multi-positional wing than […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023