Category: NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is opting into the five-year, $40 million contract he signed in 2022. That means he is under contract for two more seasons with the Wolves, team sources told The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski on Friday. Tim Connelly Pushed Back Opt-Out Clause Amid Ownership Battle Connelly’s deal originally had […]
The Dallas Mavericks have decided to waive-and-stretch former 2023 first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to create a roster spot for Dante Exum and save salary cap space under the second apron. Mavericks To Carry Dead Cap Hit For Olivier-Maxence Prosper By using the waive-and-stretch provision, Prosper’s remaining salary for the upcoming season was spread out over […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Rise to the Top Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career has been on a steady climb since he joined the Oklahoma City Thunder. Learning from Chris Paul during his early years, Gilgeous-Alexander directed the Thunder through losing seasons and earned respect for his resilience. At 6-foot-6, with length, skill, and discipline, he developed into a complete […]
Rockets’ Rapid Rise The Houston Rockets shocked the NBA last season by leaping from a 41-41 record in 2023-24 to a 52-30 finish in 2024-25. That surge secured them the Western Conference’s second seed, a major step forward in their rebuild. Although they suffered a disappointing first-round playoff loss to the Golden State Warriors, the […]
The Athletic’s Bounce Newsletter recently released its long-awaited ranking of the NBA’s top 40 wings. The list places the league’s most versatile players into seven distinct tiers, showcasing scorers, defenders, and playmakers who shape their teams’ identities. Elite Tier: LeBron, Durant, Kawhi LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard sit alone at the top. Despite […]
Memphis Grizzlies star center Zach Edey got a mouthful from a cop after he was busted for speeding earlier this year, as the newly released police body cam video shows an officer berating the 23-year-old for allegedly driving over 100 mph on a roadway. Zach Edey Clocked Driving 101 Mph In 55-Mph Zone Per TMZ […]
The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Haywood Highsmith in a trade deal with the Miami Heat a couple of weeks ago, but his playing career in the Big Apple could be short-lived. “I fully expect, furthermore, that we will be speaking often about Haywood Highsmith after Dec. 15, when he becomes trade-eligible once again,” NBA insider […]
Pacers’ all-star PG Tyrese Haliburton recently appeared on the Impaulsive podcast. While on the show, Haliburton discussed several topics. At one point, he got to speaking about one of his most unique friendships in the NBA. Tyrese Haliburton explained how he has a close friendship with Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid. He’s known for being secluded and […]
ABC/ESPN has demoted Hall of Fame broadcaster Doris Burke from its NBA Finals team and promoted network commentator Tim Legler to its No. 1 team, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported Thursday. ESPN Promoted Doris Burke To NBA Finals Team In 2023 Legler will now work alongside longtime lead play-by-player Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson […]
In recent history, injuries have unfortunately held the Pelcians back. Top draft picks and players they’ve traded for have missed significant time for New Orleans. Despite it being the offseason, members of the NBA will play for their national team in the summertime. It’s a common practice each year. Pelicans’ backup PG Jose Alvarado is […]
