Lauri Markkanen To ‘Delay’ Signing Contract Extension With Jazz

Lauri Markkanen reportedly plans to delay signing his contract extension with the Utah Jazz in order to become untradeable during the 2024-25 NBA season, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. Although Markkanen is eligible to sign his extension with Utah on Tuesday, he is waiting until Wednesday or later to ink his new deal, making […]

James Foglio  •  05 Aug 2024
Team USA Routs Puerto Rico for Top Seed in Medal Round

Team USA finished off Olympic pool play 3-0 with a 104-83 victory over Puerto Rico to clinch the top overall seed in the medal round of the Paris Olympics. The U.S. will now face Brazil in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at Bercy Arena. Team USA defeats Puerto Rico by 21 points to advance to the […]

James Foglio  •  03 Aug 2024
Lakers Unveil New Kobe Bryant, Daughter Gianna Statue Outside of Crypto.com Arena

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue depicting Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant during a private tented ceremony Friday outside of Crypto.com Arena. The statue is the second of three planned monuments to the NBA Hall of Famer and Lakers legend. Kobe and Gigi died in a helicopter crash along seven others in […]

James Foglio  •  03 Aug 2024
Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center Locker Sells For Record $2.9M At Auction

The Los Angeles Lakers home locker that NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant used at Staples Center from 2003-04 to his final season in 2015-16 has sold for a record-setting $2.9 million, the auction house that brokered the sale said Friday. According to Sotheby’s, it’s the most valuable sports locker to ever sell at auction. […]

James Foglio  •  03 Aug 2024
Bronny James Featured In New NBA 2K25 Trailer, Throws Alley-Oop To LeBron

Bronny James, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 55th overall pick from this year’s NBA draft and the eldest son of LeBron James, was featured in the new NBA 2K25 trailer. Bronny, LeBron James will become the first father-son duo in NBA history in the 2024-25 season In July, Bronny signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with […]

James Foglio  •  02 Aug 2024
Chris Paul Sells California Mansion For Over $15M

San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul recently sold his mansion in Encino, California, for $15,150,000, according to TMZ Sports. The 12,830-square-foot property boasts eight bedrooms and twelve bathrooms. It also features luxurious amenities such as a home theater, saltwater pool, a home gym, a glass wine cellar, and a basketball court. Paul, 39, put the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Aug 2024
NBA Rumors: Marcus Morris to Sign With 76ers or Cavaliers

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams showing interest in veteran free agent forward Marcus Morris. Philadelphia 76ers traded Marcus Morris to San Antonio Spurs last season; he then signed with Cleveland Cavaliers after buyout The Sixers missed his toughness and leadership qualities after they traded […]

James Foglio  •  02 Aug 2024
Kobe, Gianna Bryant Statue to Be Unveiled By Lakers in Private Ceremony

A statue depicting Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant will be unveiled in a private tented ceremony Friday outside of Crypto.com Arena, a source from the Los Angeles Lakers informed ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue depicting Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant on Friday The statue is the second […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2024
Former Magic Forward Chuma Okeke Signs Deal With Knicks

Ex-Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke agreed to a contract with the New York Knicks on Thursday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Okeke, who will turn 26 on Aug. 18, was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft out of Auburn. He spent his first four NBA seasons with Orlando. The Magic […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2024