DJ Steward signs contract with Sacramento Kings

DJ Steward has signed a new deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple sources. It’s unknown whether Steward will attend training camp with the Kings or return to Stockton via an Exhibit 10 contract. The Sacramento Kings have signed 12 players to guaranteed contracts. During the offseason, guard Keon Ellis and center Neemias Queta […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo tweaks ankle at EuroBasket vs. Estonia

On Thursday, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo tweaked his ankle at EuroBasket in Greece’s 90-69 win over Estonia. The Greek Freak finished his performance with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Eric Nehm of The Athletic watched the play live. “The broadcast just showed the play where Giannis Antetokounmpo got hurt,” explains Nehm. “Looked […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Warriors reserving final roster spot for Andre Iguodala

The Golden State Warriors have one final roster spot open, and G.M. Bob Myers wants to reserve the spot for Andre Iguodala. The All-Star forward has played seven seasons with the team. Iguodala was selected ninth overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2004 NBA Draft. From 2004–12, the wing played for the Sixers. In […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Mavericks extend Maxi Kleber on three-year, $33 million contract

The Dallas Mavericks have signed Maxi Kleber to a three-year, $33 million contract extension. Kleber was entering the final year of his deal. His salary for the 2022-23 season is $9 million. He’s now under contract through the 2025-26 season. In 59 appearances with the Mavericks last season, the 6’10” forward averaged 7 points, 5.9 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Jeff Van Gundy: “Knicks not on same level as Celtics, 76ers”

Jeff Van Gundy once coached the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, and now the ESPN commentator is calling out the flaws of the Knicks’ roster. In a phone interview with the New York Post outside his home, he told the media outlet, “The Knicks have good players, but you line it up against the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Warriors’ Stephen Curry picks between his NBA championships

On “This Or That” of Sports Illustrated with host Ashley Nicole Moss, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was asked by Moss if he agreed with fellow teammate Draymond Green for saying the team’s latest NBA championship was the most impressive. In response, the four-time champ said, “You don’t find me ugly crying on the […]

James Foglio  •  07 Sep 2022
Tim Hardaway Sr. ready to be inducted into Hall of Fame

On Saturday, Tim Hardaway Sr. will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He is the father of Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. Hardaway Sr. played 13 years in the NBA with four teams: Golden State Warriors (1989–96), Miami Heat (1996–01), Denver Nuggets (2002), and Indiana Pacers (2003). In 867 career […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Kemba Walker stalls contract buyout with Pistons

Kemba Walker and the Detroit Pistons are working toward a contract buyout, but the 11-year NBA veteran is concerned that other teams aren’t interested in signing him. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the four-time All-Star might be hesitant to accept a contract buyout if he thinks other teams aren’t interested in […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Magic guard RJ Hampton wants to dunk on LeBron James

Orlando Magic guard RJ Hampton wants to dunk on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. While on the fubo Sports “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” podcast, the second-year NBA player said he would love to dunk on King James. After co-host Josiah Johnson asked Hampton which player he’d like to dunk on — past or […]

James Foglio  •  07 Sep 2022