Georgia Man Guilty of Defrauding Ex-NBA Players Dwight Howard, Chandler Parsons of $8M

Georgia businessman Calvin Darden Jr. was convicted Friday on five counts by a federal jury in Manhattan of defrauding former NBA players Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of a combined $8 million in 2021. Prosecutors said they will push for Calvin Darden Jr. to serve between 11 and 14 years in prison Darden was found […]

James Foglio  •  1H
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Girlfriend Sparks Engagement Buzz With Diamond Ring

After the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks, the 7-footer’s girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, spurred engagement buzz via social media Thursday when she showed off a massive diamond on her ring finger in Instagram photos. Woods, who sported a blue and orange Knicks sweatshirt, captioned her post with an orange heart emoji. […]

James Foglio  •  22H
Patrick Ewing Rejoins Knicks As Basketball Ambassador

NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, the New York Knicks’ all-time leading scorer with 23,665 career points, has rejoined the franchise as an ambassador to assist both basketball and business operations, the team announced Friday. Ewing, 62, will work directly with Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau and the team’s front office. Patrick Ewing played 15 NBA […]

James Foglio  •  23H
Pelicans’ Trey Murphy Out At Least Three Weeks With Hamstring Strain

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III will miss at least three weeks due to a right hamstring strain, the NBA team announced. Murphy, 24, is scheduled to be reevaluated in three weeks after an MRI confirmed that he suffered a strain during Thursday evening’s practice at their training camp in Nashville, Tennessee. New Orleans […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2024
Paolo Banchero is hoping to secure Orlando’s homecourt this upcoming season

It only took Paolo Banchero two campaigns in the NBA to lead the Magic back into the playoffs, and after his first taste of the big stage, he assured everyone that he’s learned his fair share of valuable lessons. Not only did he witness firsthand the fierce competition and intensity in postseason, but also how […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  03 Oct 2024
Dallas’ superstar duo concur that Klay Thompson is key to title aspirations

“Championship.” That was the word that Luka Doncic chose when he was asked for one word that could summarize what will be the Mavericks’ approach to this upcoming NBA season. He only needed a couple of seconds to come up with the perfect answer, during the team’s media day before departing to Las Vegas for […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  03 Oct 2024
Knicks reportedly don’t want to talk extensions with Mikal Bridges until 2025

Even though Mikal Bridges is already eligible to sign a two-year contract extension worth around $61 million since the start of October, it doesn’t seem as if the Knicks will take this option, at least not any time soon. Apparently, the Manhattan organization will try and wait it out until next year, as the forward […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  03 Oct 2024
“Legitimate Chance,” Rockets and Alperen Sengun Sign Extension

Houston Rockets center, Alperen Sengun, is hopeful that he will be granted a contract extension before the October 21st deadline.  “We’ve been talking,” Sengun said. “I want to get the contract, and (the Rockets are) trying to negotiate with us and we’re trying to negotiate with them. So, it’s been good. We’re going to make […]

Mathew Huff  •  02 Oct 2024
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic to Sit Out At Least a Week with Calf Injury

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be sidelined at least one week due to a left calf contusion, the team announced Wednesday. Doncic, who is entering his seventh NBA season, suffered the injury during a workout. According to ESPN’s Tim Macmahon, the Mavericks are not concerned about Doncic’s availability for their regular-season opener against the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2024