• Warriors exercise contract options on Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody

    Updated: 2023-10-31 18:49:11
    The Golden State Warriors have exercised the fourth-year contract options on forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Moses Moody. Kuminga, 21, is averaging 11.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.00 steal and 21.6 minutes in three games this season. Selected by Golden State with the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, he became the youngest player … Continue reading "Warriors exercise contract options on Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody"

  • Sixers will reportedly trade James Harden to Clippers

    Updated: 2023-10-31 07:07:14
    Per the LA Times: As teams with NBA title ambitions in Milwaukee and Boston fortified their rosters in recent weeks and days, the Clippers arrived at training camp with a roster virtually unchanged from the end of last season. That began to change late Monday, when after months of discussions with Philadelphia, the Clippers and … Continue reading "Sixers will reportedly trade James Harden to Clippers"

  • NBA Players of the Week, Week 1: Nikola Jokic and Tyrese Maxey

    Updated: 2023-10-31 06:00:21
    Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey were named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 1 of the 2023-24 season (Oct. 24-29). Other nominees: West: Stephen Curry (GSW), Anthony Davis (LAL), Luka Dončić (DAL), Kevin Durant (PHX), De’Aaron Fox (SAC), Paul George (LAC), Shai … Continue reading "NBA Players of the Week, Week 1: Nikola Jokic and Tyrese Maxey"

  • A glance at upcoming NBA media rights negotiations

    Updated: 2023-10-31 05:50:40
    Per the New York Times: The companies holding the rights to show N.B.A. games — Disney, which owns ESPN and ABC, and Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of TNT — are collectively paying the league $24 billion over nine years for that privilege. But their contracts expire after next season, and the N.B.A. hopes … Continue reading "A glance at upcoming NBA media rights negotiations"

  • Magic Johnson is reportedly now a billionaire

    Updated: 2023-10-31 01:07:28
    Per ESPN.com: NBA Hall of Famer and businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. Johnson joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tiger Woods as the fourth athlete to earn billionaire status. Earlier this year, he added a minority stake in the Washington Commanders to his portfolio. He also has a 2.3% … Continue reading "Magic Johnson is reportedly now a billionaire"

  • Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons out with thumb injury, will undergo surgery

    Updated: 2023-10-28 01:19:28
    Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons injured his right thumb during Wednesday’s game at LA Clippers. A subsequent MRI conducted Thursday evening revealed a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the right thumb. Simons is set to have surgery and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Per the Oregonian: “Expected to be the … Continue reading "Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons out with thumb injury, will undergo surgery"

  • On Klay Thompson and the Warriors

    Updated: 2023-10-28 01:10:12
    Per the Bay Area News Group: It seems likely Klay Thompson will be playing out the final year of his contract this season without an extension, but he’s not complaining. Rather than bemoan the lack of a contract beyond this year, the 33-year-old Thompson sees it as an opportunity to “savor” what could technically be … Continue reading "On Klay Thompson and the Warriors"

  • Timberwolves exercise contract option on Wendell Moore Jr.

    Updated: 2023-10-28 00:09:48
    The Minnesota Timberwolves have exercised their team option on guard Wendell Moore Jr. Moore Jr., 22, enters his second season in the NBA after appearing in 29 games (two starts) in his rookie campaign last season, averaging 1.4 points on 41.9% shooting, 0.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists. In his first career start during the Nov. … Continue reading "Timberwolves exercise contract option on Wendell Moore Jr."

  • Contract year for Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas

    Updated: 2023-10-27 23:37:45
    Per the New Orleans Times-Picayune: The productive and durable Valanciunas made it clear in the offseason that he is comfortable in New Orleans. But he and the team could not agree on an extension, so Valanciunas will play out the final year of his contract without knowing what’s on the other side of it. “I’m … Continue reading "Contract year for Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas"

  • Pacers sign head coach Rick Carlisle to contract extension

    Updated: 2023-10-27 02:30:03
    The Indiana Pacers have signed Head Coach Rick Carlisle to a contract extension. “It goes without saying that Coach Carlisle is one of the most creative and successful coaches in the history of the league, so there was never a question that he continues to be the right person to lead our team,” said President … Continue reading "Pacers sign head coach Rick Carlisle to contract extension"

  • Nets exercise contract options on Day’Ron Sharpe and Cam Thomas

    Updated: 2023-10-26 22:23:01
    The Brooklyn Nets have exercised the fourth-year team options for center Day’Ron Sharpe and guard Cam Thomas. Sharpe appeared in 48 games (three starts) during the 2022-23 season and averaged 4.7 points and 4.2 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game. The 21-year-old also played in two contests as a reserve during the 2023 postseason, registering … Continue reading "Nets exercise contract options on Day’Ron Sharpe and Cam Thomas"

  • Magic sign Cole Anthony to contract extension

    Updated: 2023-10-25 03:47:52
    The Orlando Magic yesterday signed guard Cole Anthony to a contract extension. Anthony’s extension is reportedly a three-year, $39 million deal. Anthony (6’3”, 198, 5/15/00) appeared in 60 games (four starts) last season with Orlando, averaging 13.0 ppg., 4.8 rpg. and 3.9 apg. in 25.9 minpg., while shooting a team-high .894 (152-170) from the free … Continue reading "Magic sign Cole Anthony to contract extension"

  • Timberwolves sign Jaden McDaniels to contract extension

    Updated: 2023-10-25 02:22:47
    The Minnesota Timberwolves yesterday signed forward Jaden McDaniels to a multi-year contract extension. McDaniels’ deal is reportedly a five-year, $136 million extension. McDaniels, 23, has played all three of his NBA seasons with Minnesota, appearing in 212 games (137 starts), holding averages of 9.6 points on 48.2% shooting, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 27.0 … Continue reading "Timberwolves sign Jaden McDaniels to contract extension"

  • Detroit Pistons injury updates on Bojan Bogdanovic, Monte Morris and Isaiah Livers

    Updated: 2023-10-25 02:08:04
    Some Detroit Pistons injury updates were announced today, on the opening night of the 2023-24 NBA regular season: Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic is out with a right calf strain. He will be reevaluated in four weeks. Pistons guard Monte Morris suffered a right quad strain during a recent rehab session that ramped up basketball activities … Continue reading "Detroit Pistons injury updates on Bojan Bogdanovic, Monte Morris and Isaiah Livers"

  • Mavericks sign Josh Green to contract extension

    Updated: 2023-10-25 02:00:13
    The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with guard Josh Green. Green’s deal is reportedly a three-year, $41 million extension. Green (6-6, 210) enters his fourth season having increased his averages in each one prior. In 2022-23, he posted career-high averages of 9.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 25.7 minutes. Green … Continue reading "Mavericks sign Josh Green to contract extension"

  • Trail Blazers sign Duop Reath, waive Ibou Badji

    Updated: 2023-10-24 23:03:57
    The Portland Trail Blazers yesterday signed center Duop Reath to a two-way contract. The team have also requested waivers on center Ibou Badji. During the 2023 Preseason, Reath appeared in four games and averaged 7.8 points (47.6% FG, 33.3% 3-PT, 72.7% FT), 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 16.2 minutes per game for the Trail Blazers. … Continue reading "Trail Blazers sign Duop Reath, waive Ibou Badji"

  • Pistons convert Stanley Umude deal to two-way contract

    Updated: 2023-10-23 23:59:06
    The Detroit Pistons have converted Stanley Umude’s contract to a two-way contract. Umude signed an Exhibit 10 deal on August 7. Umude (6-6, 210) appeared in 43 games for the Motor City Cruise, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, last season and averaged 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.5 minutes … Continue reading "Pistons convert Stanley Umude deal to two-way contract"

  • Wizards add John Butler Jr., waive Taj Gibson and Xavier Cooks

    Updated: 2023-10-23 23:56:44
    The Washington Wizards announced their opening night roster, with the season beginning Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Indiana against the Pacers. Washington added John Butler Jr. in its final two-way spot and waived Xavier Cooks and Taj Gibson to bring the final roster to 18.

  • Pacers sign Aaron Nesmith to contract extension

    Updated: 2023-10-23 23:37:26
    The Indiana Pacers have signed forward Aaron Nesmith to a contract extension. Nesmith’s deal is reportedly a three-year, $33 million extension. “Since Aaron Nesmith’s arrival a year and a half ago, he has continually and consistently grown to become a respected teammate and an important part of what we’re building here,” said President of Basketball … Continue reading "Pacers sign Aaron Nesmith to contract extension"

  • Pelicans waive Izaiah Brockington, Jalen Crutcher, Malcolm Hill, Trey Jemison and Tevian Jones

    Updated: 2023-10-23 23:32:55
    The New Orleans Pelicans yesterday waived Izaiah Brockington, Jalen Crutcher, Malcolm Hill, Trey Jemison and Tevian Jones. Additionally, the Pelicans have been awarded the two-way contract of forward Matt Ryan off waivers. Ryan, 6-7, has appeared in 35 career games with the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves. The University of Tennessee at … Continue reading "Pelicans waive Izaiah Brockington, Jalen Crutcher, Malcolm Hill, Trey Jemison and Tevian Jones"

  • Kings exercise contract options on Keegan Murray, Chris Duarte and Davion Mitchell

    Updated: 2023-10-23 23:30:05
    The Sacramento Kings yesterday exercised the third-year option on Keegan Murray and fourth-year options on Chris Duarte and Davion Mitchell, according to Kings General Manager Monte McNair. The Kings acquired Duarte in July from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2030 second-round pick. Originally selected as the 13th overall … Continue reading "Kings exercise contract options on Keegan Murray, Chris Duarte and Davion Mitchell"

  • Hawks exercise contract options on Jalen Johnson and AJ Griffin

    Updated: 2023-10-23 23:25:49
    The Atlanta Hawks yesterday exercised the fourth-year (2024-25) contract option on forward Jalen Johnson and the third-year (2024-25) option on guard AJ Griffin. Johnson, the 20th overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Hawks, has appeared in 92 career games (six starts) tallying 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 12.6 minutes (.496 FG%, … Continue reading "Hawks exercise contract options on Jalen Johnson and AJ Griffin"

  • Celtics sign Nathan Knight, waive Jay Scrubb

    Updated: 2023-10-23 04:50:16
    The Boston Celtics have signed forward/center Nathan Knight to a two-way contract. In a corresponding roster move the Celtics have waived guard Jay Scrubb. Knight (6-10, 253) has appeared in 108 career games (two starts) with the Atlanta Hawks (2020-21) and Minnesota Timberwolves (2022-23). He owns career averages of 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in … Continue reading "Celtics sign Nathan Knight, waive Jay Scrubb"

  • The NBA regular season starts Tuesday

    Updated: 2023-10-22 03:52:28
    That’s your entire update in this blog entry! Rest assured, future updates will be a bit more in-depth.

  • Trail Blazers convert Justin Minaya deal to two-way contract

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:29:38
    The Portland Trail Blazers have converted the contract of guard Justin Minaya to a two-way contract. Minaya appeared in four games during the 2022-23 season for the Trail Blazers and averaged 4.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists in 22.3 minutes per game. Prior to joining the Trail Blazers, Minaya played in 27 games (25 starts) … Continue reading "Trail Blazers convert Justin Minaya deal to two-way contract"

  • Jazz sign, then waive, Isaiah Miller

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:27:09
    The Utah Jazz have signed and subsequently waived guard Isaiah Miller. Miller (6-0, 190, UNC Greensboro) spent the 2022-23 season with Utah’s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, where he saw action in 29 games (four starts) and averaged 7.8 points and 4.2 rebounds during the regular season. The Covington, Ga., native played … Continue reading "Jazz sign, then waive, Isaiah Miller"

  • Trail Blazers add Ish Wainright off waivers

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:25:48
    The Portland Trail Blazers have claimed forward Ish Wainright off waivers. During the 2022-23 season, Wainright appeared in 60 games (two starts) and averaged 4.2 points (37.0% FG, 32.9% 3-PT, 83.9% FT), 2.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 15.3 minutes per game for the Phoenix Suns. In two seasons, Wainright appeared in 105 games (two starts) … Continue reading "Trail Blazers add Ish Wainright off waivers"

  • Magic waive Mac McClung, Daeqwon Plowden and Brandon Williams

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:24:35
    The Orlando Magic have waived guard Mac McClung, guard-forward Daeqwon Plowden and guard Brandon Williams. McClung (6’2”, 185, 1/6/99) appeared in three preseason games with Orlando, averaging 5.3 ppg., 1.7 rpg. and 1.0 apg. in 10.1 minpg. He was originally signed as a free agent on Sep. 13. Plowden (6’6”, 216, 8/29/98) played in one … Continue reading "Magic waive Mac McClung, Daeqwon Plowden and Brandon Williams"

  • Magic convert Trevelin Queen deal to two-way contract

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:22:44
    The Orlando Magic have converted the contract of guard Trevelin Queen to a two-way contract. Queen (6’6”, 190, 2/25/97) was originally signed as a free agent by Orlando on Sep. 12 and played in four preseason games with the Magic, averaging 9.2 ppg., 1.8 apg., 1.2 rpg. and 1.25 stlpg. in 13.4 minpg. Last season … Continue reading "Magic convert Trevelin Queen deal to two-way contract"

  • Thunder exercise contract options on five players

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:21:30
    The Oklahoma City Thunder exercised their third-year contract option on forward Ousmane Dieng, forward/center Chet Holmgren, guard/forward Jalen Williams and its fourth-year contract option on guards Josh Giddey and Tre Mann. Dieng appeared in 39 games (one start) during his rookie season with the Thunder and averaged 4.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in … Continue reading "Thunder exercise contract options on five players"

  • Mavericks convert Dexter Dennis and Greg Brown III deals to two-way contracts

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:15:42
    The Dallas Mavericks have converted guard Dexter Dennis and forward Greg Brown III to Two-Way contracts. Dennis (6-5, 210) appeared in all four of Dallas’ preseason games and averaged 3.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game. Dennis went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft after finishing his college career as a graduate … Continue reading "Mavericks convert Dexter Dennis and Greg Brown III deals to two-way contracts"

  • Timberwolves sign Brian Bowen II and Javonte Cooke

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:13:26
    The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward Brian Bowen II and guard Javonte Cooke. Bowen II, 25, most recently played in all five games for the Timberwolves entry in the NBA 2K24 Summer League 2023, averaging 4.8 points on 47.4% shooting and 1.6 rebounds in 13.9 minutes per game. The Saginaw, Mich. native played in 15 … Continue reading "Timberwolves sign Brian Bowen II and Javonte Cooke"

  • Sixers waive Ricky Council IV and David Duke Jr.

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:05:33
    Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced yesterday that the team has waived Ricky Council IV and David Duke Jr.

  • Raptors waive Justise Winslow, Mouhamadou Gueye and Jeff Dowtin Jr.

    Updated: 2023-10-22 02:03:56
    The Toronto Raptors yesterday waived guard Jeff Dowtin Jr., and forwards Mouhamadou Gueye and Justise Winslow. Toronto finished the preseason with a 4-0 record. The Raptors will open the 2023-24 regular season Wednesday night when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet / Sportsnet 590 The FAN).

  • Timberwolves waive Trevor Keels, Tyrese Martin, DJ Carton and Matt Ryan

    Updated: 2023-10-20 23:41:21
    The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guards D.J. Carton, Trevor Keels, Tyrese Martin and forward Matt Ryan. Carton spent the 2022-23 season with the Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Timberwolves, where he saw action in 41 games (23 starts). He averaged 14.5 points on 55.9% shooting from the field, including 34.0% from … Continue reading "Timberwolves waive Trevor Keels, Tyrese Martin, DJ Carton and Matt Ryan"

  • NBA Fantasy Leagues 101: A Guide for Beginners

    Updated: 2023-10-07 17:19:44
    : Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More NBA Fantasy Leagues 101 : A Guide for Beginners October 7, 2023 For fans who crave more involvement in the basketball season than just donning their favorite player’s jersey or cheering from the stands , NBA fantasy leagues offer the perfect solution . A blend of strategy , prediction , and sheer passion for the game , fantasy basketball takes your fandom to new heights . If you’re a newbie eager to jump into this virtual court , you’re in the right place . Let†s break down the . basics 1. What Is NBA Fantasy Basketball At its core , NBA fantasy basketball is a game of strategy . Participants that’s you create virtual teams comprising real NBA

  • What we learned about Panathinaikos in defeat to Olympiacos – Euroleague

    Updated: 2023-10-06 20:28:26
    Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More What we learned about Panathinaikos in defeat to Olympiacos Euroleague October 6, 2023 There were moments to enjoy from Panathinaikos but the Greens are a long way from where Ergin Ataman wants them to be . Emmet Ryan on the good and the bad from their Euroleague opener against Olympiacos Before we get going . Olympiacos fans , all the love . Before this game started , I decided to focus this piece on Panathinaikos . They†ve had so much roster turnover that their Euroleague debut was going to be worth writing . about Opportunistic instead of explosive Normally when we talk about a guard being opportunistic , it refers to them making steals . That is

  • We need to talk about London Lions and Paris Basketball – Eurocup

    Updated: 2023-10-04 21:31:20
    Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More We need to talk about London Lions and Paris Basketball Eurocup The challenge of being in big markets October 4, 2023 For all the progress being made in on the court performance , London Lions and Paris Basketball have one common problem . Their arenas are rather empty . The wins for both in Eurocup this week offer some small . promise The on the court performances of London Lions and Paris Basketball this week were ideal . Paris Basketball heavily influenced by last year†s Bonn team , looked great against BC Wolves . London Lions had to fight for their win over Reyer Venezia . There†s promise in both but the hill is . steep That name is odd but

  • Preview: Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos – Euroleague Round 1

    Updated: 2023-10-04 18:12:23
    : Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Preview : Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos Euroleague Round 1 The season opens with a bang October 4, 2023 The Euroleague 2023 24 season kicks into action with round 1 of games under way . Our preview and prediction focus for Friday is the Greek derby between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos It†s the derby of eternal enemies as Ergin Ataman leads Panathinaikos against Olympiacos in their first battle of the new Euroleague . season Key details Who : Panathiaikos 0-0 vs Olympiacos 0-0 Where : Oaka , Athens When : 6 October at 21.15 Athens 19.15 London 14.15 New York Key battles It†s really hard to look beyond the clash of Kostas Sloukas Panathinaikos and

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