Spurs sign center Charles Bassey to two-way contract

The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Charles Bassey to a two-way contract. This news comes hours after the team waived two-way forward Jordan Hall. Per sources, Dominick Barlow still occupies the other spot. Bassey was selected 53rd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2021 NBA Draft.ย During the 2021-22 season, the rookie center averaged […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Hawks, Bucks seek trade for Suns forward Jae Crowder

The Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks are interested in trading for Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder. During the offseason, the 10-year veteran agreed to remain away from the team as both sides work out a trade. While the Miami Heat have not yet reached out to Suns G.M. James Jones, the Heat were mentioned as […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
NBA Twitter roasts Lakers after 0-3 start to begin 2022-23 season

NBA Twitter users are currently roasting the Los Angeles Lakers for their 0-3 start to begin the 2022-23 season. On Sunday afternoon, the Lakers lost 106-104 against the Portland Trail Blazers. During the postgame press conference, LeBron James hit the nail on the head. “We can’t shoot a penny in the ocean,” said the four-time […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Lakers interested in trading for Terry Rozier, Josh Richardson

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a slow start to begin the 2022-23 NBA season, and now reports are mounting that G.M. Rob Pelinka is interested in trading for Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier and/or San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Richardson. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers and Hornets held discussions […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pistons rookie Jalen Duren appreciates Isaiah Stewart’s mentorship

Detroit Pistons rookie center Jalen Duren values the advice he’s receiving from third-year player Isaiah Stewart. After all, both teammates play the same position and want to win together. “It’s because we have the same goals,” Duren told James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. “We want to be the best players we can be, […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Heat center Bam Adebayo says ‘there’s a little dogfight’ in history against Celtics

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was quick to downplay the significance of his team’s rivalry with the Boston Celtics on Friday night. After losing 111-104 against the Celtics, the Heat dropped to 0-2 for the first time since the 2007-08 season. Following the loss at FTX Arena, Adebayo gave his take on the Celtics-Heat matchups. […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pistons forward Kevin Knox has no resentment towards Knicks

Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox was traded by the New York Knicks last season. In the offseason, the University of Kentucky product signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Pistons. On Friday night, following Detroit’s 130-106 loss against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, the wing was asked by reporters if he holds any […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Luka Doncic says Mavericks ‘can be great’ this season

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is more optimistic for the 2022-23 NBA season. Although the Mavericks lost 107-105 against the Phoenix Suns on opening night, Doncic is confident in his team’s ability to bounce back. “The way we played for the first half and part of the fourth quarter, I think we can be great […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Thunder rookie Jalen Williams undergoes surgery for orbital bone fracture

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Jalen Williams has undergone surgery to repair an orbital bone fracture he sustained in the opening-night matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the second quarter of the Thunder’s 115-108 road loss, the rookie was elbowed in the face while attempting to defend a dunk attempt by Jaden McDaniels. Williams was […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024