Former NBA Star Nate Robinson Says Social Media Hinders Players

Former NBA star Nate Robinson was asked a series of questions by Sam Yip of HoopsHype during a recent interview, and one of them pertained to why a number of NBA players aren’t as interested in social media. “Do you think a lot of higher-caliber players not wanting to be involved has to do with […]

James Foglio  •  14 Feb 2024
Luka Doncic eligible to sign a five-year, $367M max extension in 2025 after making All-NBA First Team this season

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will become eligible to sign a five-year, $367 million supermax extension in 2025 after he makes All-NBA First Team in the 2023-24 season. The five-time All-Star guard would earn $73.4 million per season on such a deal. Doncic, 24, is currently making $40.04 million this season. This is part of […]

James Foglio  •  14 Feb 2024
Knicks file protest with the NBA to dispute Jalen Brunson foul call on Aaron Holiday

The New York Knicks are filing a protest with the NBA to dispute the final-second foul call during Monday night’s 105-103 loss to the Houston Rockets. The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report and game crew chief Ed Malloy acknowledged Tuesday that the foul call on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson against Houston’s Aaron Holiday inside the final second […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2024
Kyle Kuzma Reveals Why He Rejected Mavericks Trade to Remain With Wizards

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma revealed in a recent interview with Josh Robbins of The Athletic that Wizards president Michael Winger had offered him the choice of whether he wanted to be dealt to the Dallas Mavericks prior to last week’s NBA trade deadline. Kuzma, 28, decided to stay put. “There was a point in […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2024
Stephen Curry passes Mookie Blaylock for 41st on the NBA’s all-time assists list

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry moved up from No. 42 to 41 on the NBA’s all-time assists list, passing Mookie Blaylock, in Monday night’s 129-107 win over the Utah Jazz. Curry, 35, has recorded 5,977 assists across his 15-year playing career. After passing Blaylock (5,972), he’s now 49 dimes away from overtaking Baron Davis […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2024
Suns sign veteran forward Thaddeus Young

The Phoenix Suns are signing free agent forward Thaddeus Young, according to reports. Young has played 17 seasons for seven NBA teams — 76ers (2007-14), Timberwolves (2014-15 season), Nets (2015-16), Pacers (2016-19), Bulls (2019-21), Spurs (2021-22 season), and Raptors (2022-24). He’s averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds in 1,162 regular-season games. The 6-foot-8 wing averaged […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2024
Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford grabs a career-high-tying 17 rebounds against Wizards

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford grabbed a career-high-tying 17 rebounds against his former team, the Washington Wizards, in Monday night’s 112-104 victory. In addition to recording 17 rebounds, Gafford ended his performance with 16 points, two assists, two steals, and five blocks in 25 minutes as a starter. He also shot 7-of-13 (53.8%) from the […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2024
Victor Wembanyama 5th NBA player since 1990 to record 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, & 10+ blocks in a game

San Antonio Spurs rookie forward/center Victor Wembanyama became the fifth NBA player since 1990 to post a triple-double of at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 blocks in a single game, during Monday night’s 122-99 win over the Toronto Raptors. The victory snapped San Antonio’s seven-game skid. Wembanyama, 20, is the youngest NBA player […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2024
Utah Jazz applied for exception of NBA’s jersey rule, to ditch yellow uniforms for rest of season

The Utah Jazz are required by the NBA to wear their Association white jerseys and the Icon yellow jerseys at least 10 times each this season, but the Jazz have only worn their yellow jerseys in just one game. The black Statement jersey must also be worn six times, and each of the purple City […]

James Foglio  •  12 Feb 2024