Pelicans coach Willie Green: “Zion Williamson looked amazing”

On Wednesday, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green heaped praise on Zion Williamson, 22, after a team practice. Williamson is entering his fourth year in the NBA. He missed the entire 2021-22 season due to a foot injury. After an intense scrimmage, Green spoke with reporters. “Z [Zion Williamson] looked amazing. His strength, his […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Lakers expected to pursue Irving, Grant, Turner, and Wiggins in 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to target Kyrie Irving, Jerami Grant, Myles Turner, and Andrew Wiggins in the summertime of 2023. This news comes from an unnamed Western Conference executive โ€” originally interviewed by Heavy Sports. “No matter what [the Lakers] do with trades or however they reconstruct this year, they are going to […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Jamal Crawford is frontrunner to replace Dwyane Wade on NBA on TNT

Retired Phoenix Suns guard Jamal Crawford is the frontrunner to replace Dwyane Wade on NBA on TNT. According to NBA correspondent Marc Stein, industry sources leaked the news. NBA on TNT is the network’s longest-running sports program. Of course, the show first launched in October 1988. The entertaining television program features pregame and postgame content, […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
LeBron James excludes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from Lakers list

LeBron James excluded Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from his all-time Lakers starting five list. In defense of the 19-year NBA veteran, putting together a top-5 list is challenging. It’s all a matter opinion. During NBA Media Week, the four-time MVP was asked by reporters to name his all-time Lakers starting five. “All-time starting five […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Cavaliers interested in trading for Suns’ Jae Crowder

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in trading for Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder. Per multiple reports, Cavaliers G.M. Mike Gansey wants to add another piece to his potential playoff team. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, trading for Crowder would give the Cavaliers an extra push against Eastern Conference contenders. “The Cavs are one […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Wizards sign free agent G Devon Dotson, waive G Davion Mintz

The Washington Wizards have signed free agent guard Devon Dotson and waived guard Davion Mintz. Per team policy, terms of this deal were undisclosed. However, according to sources, Dotson inked an Exhibit 10 contract. In 2020, Dotson went undrafted out of Kansas. On November 19, 2020, the 6’2″ guard signed a two-way contract with the […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Cavaliers’ J.B. Bickerstaff names almost half the roster as potential starters

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff named nearly half the roster when asked about the team’s final spot of his 2022-23 starting lineup. Although, it’s for a good reason: the Cavaliers have a lot of young talent. After the team’s first practice on Tuesday, Bickerstaff was convinced that he has one of the deepest rosters […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander thinks losing will end soon

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has faith in his team succeeding in the coming seasons. However, he never specified exactly when. During a podcast interview with Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic, the fourth-year guard opened up about expectations and trade rumors during the 2022 offseason. “I know what I signed up for when I […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Nikola Jokic: “I want to be the Tim Duncan of the Denver Nuggets”

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has high aspirations for the remainder of his NBA playing career. On Monday, the two-time MVP talked about winning multiple championships, like one in particular San Antonio Spurs legend. “I want to be the Tim Duncan of the Denver Nuggets, but I need to win a couple of championships to […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024