Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama to Compete in 2024 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama plans to commit to participate in the Skills Challenge during 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The 2024 Kia Skills Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17 inside Lucas Oil Stadium at 8 p.m. ET. The Skills Challenge features three […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2024
Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight (Jan. 15) in Celtics-Raptors game?

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (right knee hyperextension) has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s road game against the Toronto Raptors. The two-time All-Star has missed only two games this season. Brown, 27, is currently the only Celtics player listed on the injury report. Through 37 starts this season, the eight-year veteran is averaging […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2024
Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane, Jake LaRavia out indefinitely with ankle injuries

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane and forward Jake LaRavia are out indefinitely after suffering ankle injuries. Bane, 25, has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. The 6-foot-3 guard sustained the injury during the third quarter of Memphis’ 128-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. He will be reevaluated in […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2024
Pistons trade Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers to Wizards for Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala

On Sunday, the Detroit Pistons traded forwards Marvin Bagley III and Isaiah Livers and two future second-round draft picks to the Washington Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. The Wizards are reportedly receiving second-round picks in 2025 and 2026 to take on Bagley’s salary. Bagley is guaranteed $12.5 million for the 2024-25 season. The […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2024
NBA Teams Considering Gordon Hayward As A Buyout Possibility

NBA teams are reportedly considering Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward as a buyout possibility, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Charlotte has made the 14-year veteran available for a trade as well. “Gordon Hayward is absolutely for the taking, that on an expiring contract has more likelihood than ever to get moved… A lot […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jan 2024
Wizards Waive Ryan Rollins After Larceny Charge For Allegedly Stealing From Target

On Monday, the Washington Wizards waived guard Ryan Rollins in what seemed like a normal roster move until other details emerged. Rollins, 21, is accused of stealing from a Target store at Potomac Yards in Alexandria, Virginia, on multiple occasions. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, in documents on file at Alexandria General District […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jan 2024
Clippers to host 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at new Intuit Dome arena

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to host NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2026 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, once the details are finalized. Intuit Dome is the Clippers’ future home. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer will hold a news conference Tuesday at the under-construction arena to announce future plans […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jan 2024
Trail Blazers Have Lost By 113 Points Last 3 Games, the Second-Worst Point Differential in NBA History

The Portland Trail Blazers have lost by a combined total of 113 points over their last three games, which is the second-worst point differential over a three-game span in NBA history. Interesting enough, the worst point differential in three games also belongs to Portland from two seasons ago. In April 2022, the Trail Blazers lost […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jan 2024
Lakers, Heat, 76ers, Pistons, & Knicks Have Expressed Interest In Dejounte Murray

The Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and New York Knicks are expected to engage the Atlanta Hawks to inquire about Dejounte Murray. “The Hawks have been considered one of the more aggressive front offices this season, sources said, in terms of teams that have been willing to approach rival executives with […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2024