Kings sign center Nerlens Noel to a one-year, $3.1 million contract

The Sacramento Kings have signed free agent center Nerlens Noel to a one-year, $3.1 million deal, his agent George Langberg of GSL Sports Group announced on Tuesday. Noel, 29, was waived by the Detroit Pistons in February after reaching a buyout agreement and signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets in April. The 6-foot-11 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Heat star Jimmy Butler: ‘I believe that with all my heart, that we, I, will win a championship’

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is not allowing his team’s 2023 NBA Finals loss to the Denver Nuggets discourage him from winning a championship with Miami. The six-time All-Star believes with all his heart that he can win his first chip in his 12-year career at South Beach. “I believe that with all my heart, […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2023
Miles Bridges apologizes for the ‘pain and embarrassment,’ grateful for second chance

Miles Bridges accepted a one-year, $7.92 million qualifying offer from the Charlotte Hornets earlier this month and recently met with Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak to apologize for the “pain and embarrassment” he caused the NBA community. Bridges was arrested in June 2022 for a felony domestic violence charge involving his wife, Mychelle Johnson, and […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2023
Jazz sign center Omer Yurtseven to a two-year, $5.83 million contract

The Utah Jazz have signed center Omer Yurtseven to a two-year, $5.83 million contract, per sources. He’s projected to earn $2,841,629 in 2023-24 and has a non-guaranteed salary of $2,983,710 in 2024-25. His new deal also includes a trade restriction. Yurtseven, 25, cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. The 7-foot center went undrafted out […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2023
Watch: Pistons’ rookie Marcus Sasser drops 40 in final Summer League game

The NBA Summer League is a time when rookies and other players get a chance to prove their worth. In the 2023 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons had two selections. With the 5th overall pick, they took Ausar Thompson from Overtime Elite. Near the end of the first round, they took Marcus Sasser out of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  18 Jul 2023
College Basketball Recruiting: Cooper Flagg may reclassify, would be No. 1 Class of 2024 recruit

Cooper Flagg is a high school basketball player who has shined in the last year. The 16-year-old just finished his sophomore season at Montverde Academy in Florida. Flagg’s skill level for his age is insane and that’s why sources say he could consider reclassifying to 2024. If he does in fact reclassify, he would be […]

Zach Wolpin  •  18 Jul 2023
Raptors waive forward Joe Wieskamp

The Toronto Raptors have waived forward Joe Wieskamp, according to reports. Wieskamp, 23, signed a two-year, $4.38 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs last August. The 6-foot-6 wing was then waived by San Antonio two months later. Wieskamp signed a pair of 10-day contracts this past January with Toronto and a Rest-of-Season contract, which […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Despite varying reports, members of the 76ers’ organization believe Joel Embiid wants to play for Philly his entire career

For the past three seasons, Joel Embiid and the 76ers have fizzled out in the second round of the playoffs. The 2022-23 league MVP knows his team is capable of much more than an exit in the Semi-Finals. There’s been speculation that Embiid might be disgruntled and could want a change of scenery. However, league […]

Zach Wolpin  •  18 Jul 2023
Cleveland’s Isaiah Mobley won the NBA 2K24 Summer League championship game MVP award

Last night, the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers met in the NBA 2K24 Summer League championship. Both teams were 5-0 heading into the contest, but only one could walk away with a perfect record. Taking over the game for the Cavaliers in the championship was second-year pro, Isaiah Mobley. He had 28 points and 11 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  18 Jul 2023