Hornets sign guard Dennis Smith Jr. to one-year deal

The Charlotte Hornets have signed free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. to a one-year deal. Per team policy, the terms of this contract were undisclosed. The fifth-year guard was selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2017 NBA Draft. During his rookie 2017-18 season, in 69 starts, Smith Jr. averaged a career-high 15.2 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Pacers G.M. Chad Buchanan: “Myles Turner will start the season”

Indiana Pacers G.M. Chad Buchanan reiterated on Wednesday morning that center Myles Turner will start for his team in the 2022-23 season. Turner was mentioned in Lakers trade rumors the last couple of weeks. However, Buchanan reassured the fanbase on “1075 The Fan” that the seventh-year player is staying put in Indiana. Not to mention, […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2023
Suns forward Jae Crowder would welcome return to Heat

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder would welcome a return to the Miami Heat. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Suns are in trade negotiations at the moment. “A lot of them are centered around Jae Crowder,” explained Windworst when asked about tradable veterans. “Jae Crowder is a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2022
Jazz sign centers Micah Potter and Cody Zeller

The Utah Jazz have signed center Micah Potter to a two-way contract and center Cody Zeller to a training camp deal. Potter went undrafted in 2021 out of Wisconsin. During the NBA 2K23 Summer League, while with the New York Knicks, Potter averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in five appearances. God is […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Luka and Giannis open as early MVP favorites

The NBA MVP has been a hot topic for the last few seasons. While the NFL regular season is in full swing, the NBA preseason is just around the corner. With that, comes early predictions and odds for NBA awards. The MVP award this season perhaps has the most candidates that could realistically win it […]

Mathew Huff  •  20 Sep 2022
Cavaliers sign forward Mamadi Diakite to Exhibit 9 contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Mamadi Diakite to an Exhibit 9 contract. This is a non-guaranteed deal. Of course, the 25-year-old can get waived at any given point. Exhibit 9 contracts are for one full season at minimum salary. Since Diakite’s signing does not include an Exhibit 10 clause, this particular NBA contract cannot […]

James Foglio  •  20 Sep 2022
WATCH: Eagles CB Darius Slay gifts James Harden ball after interception

Watch Eagles CB Darius Slay gift 76ers guard James Harden the ball after intercepting Kirk Cousins’ pass during Monday Night Football. Following the Eagles’ 24-7 win over the Vikings, Slay also signed the football for the 10-time NBA All-Star. While on second down in Philadelphia territory, the play occurred at the 10-minute mark during the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Kyrie Irving on loss to Celtics: “We needed that humbling experience”

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving feels his team will improve after getting swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs last season. As a guest on “The Boyz Night Podcast” with hosts KaiCenat, YourRage, and Bruce Ray, the seven-time All-Star believes the Nets can learn from their playoff struggles. “Get […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Sacramento Kings sign KZ Okpala to two-year contract

The Sacramento Kings have officially signed forward KZ Okpala to a two-year contract. His deal was first signed last Wednesday. According to JD Shaw of HoopsRumors, $250,000 is guaranteed for the 2022-23 season. If he isn’t waived before the first game, he can earn as much as $500,000. However, Okpala’s salary is non-guaranteed for the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023