Kyrie Irving on NBA career: “My dad said to have backup plans”

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is grateful to have the NBA career he has. Despite all evidence to the contrary over the last 10 months, the 11-year veteran made his point clear on Twitter. In his first message, Irving tweeted: “is it true there have only been a little over 5,000 total individuals ever (4,502 […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2022
Celtics sign free agent forward Bruno Caboclo

The Boston Celtics have signed free agent forward Bruno Caboclo to a training camp deal. The seven-year veteran was selected 20th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2014 NBA Draft. According to Ryan Mahan of SJ-R Sports, Caboclo is the third player named Bruno in NBA history to play for the Celtics. The other […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Thunder G.M. Sam Presti has no regrets drafting Chet Holmgren

When Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti was asked if he had any regrets drafting Chet Holmgren, the NBA executive gave the best response he could. “If you asked me before the lottery… you could pick between one or you could pick eight, or the other option is you could have Chet Holmgren, but […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2022
De’Aaron Fox only 2017 draft class star without playoff appearance

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox is the only player of the 2017 draft class to receive a max extension without earning an All-Star selection or playoff appearance. Fox signed a multi-year deal with the Kings after getting drafted fifth overall in 2017. After the 2019-20 season, he re-signed on a five-year, $163 million max contract […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Hawks sign forward Chris Silva to Exhibit 10 contract

The Atlanta Hawks have signed forward Chris Silva to an Exhibit 10 contract. Silva went undrafted out of South Carolina in 2019. On July 11, 2019, the 6’8″ forward signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Miami Heat. Three months later, he signed a two-way contract with Miami. In his rookie 2019-20 season, through 44 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Dennis Rodman cancels trip to Russia, cannot help Brittney Griner

Retired Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman announced plans to visit Russia to negotiate Brittney Griner’s release earlier this week. However, Rodman’s trip to Russia has now been canceled. In an interview with NBC News last Saturday, the five-time NBA champion explained, “I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl. I’m trying to go […]

James Foglio  •  25 Aug 2022
Jazz trade Patrick Beverley to Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker

The Utah Jazz have traded Patrick Beverley to the Los Angeles Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The full details of this NBA trade are unknown right now. Of course, Beverley was selected 42nd overall by the Lakers in the 2009 NBA Draft. Though, his draft rights were then traded […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Spurs sign free agent guard Tommy Kuhse

The San Antonio Spurs have signed free agent guard Tommy Kuhse, a source told HoopsHype analyst JD Shaw. Per team policy, terms of this deal were undisclosed. Kuhse went undrafted out of St. Mary’s. The 6’2″ guard played five seasons at the college. In 149 appearances and 91 starts, the Arizona native averaged 7.6 points, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren to miss entire 2022-23 season

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren will miss the entire 2022-23 season due to a Lisfranc injury sustained to his right foot. Holmgren was selected No. 2 overall in this year’s NBA draft. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed the news on Thursday. The 7′ tall center out of Gonzaga suffered the injury on Saturday while defending […]

James Foglio  •  25 Aug 2022