Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert wants to play for a championship

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has his sights set on winning a championship with his new team in the 2022-23 season. On Sunday, following the Timberwolves’ 119-117 preseason win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Gobert made his ambitions clear to Mark Medina of NBA.com. “Every night will be an opportunity for us to get better,” […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Bronny James signs NIL deal with Nike

Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, has signed an NIL deal with Nike. The young star plays for Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California. He recently celebrated his 18th birthday. Bronny is also one of five athletes to sign a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike on Monday. Caitlin […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Jazz sign guard Darryl Morsell to Exhibit 10 contract

The Utah Jazz have signed guard Darryl Morsell to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a nonguaranteed deal. On Sunday, the team also waived Saben Lee. Morsell went undrafted out of Marquette. He played his first four seasons with Maryland. In 157 appearances in the NCAA, the shooting guard averaged 9.6 points, 4 rebounds, and […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Magic guard Jalen Suggs out 4-6 weeks due to knee injury

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will reportedly miss between 4-6 weeks due to a left knee injury he sustained during Friday’s preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. According to Dr. Tony Wanich, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York, a capsule sprain typically takes 2-4 weeks to heal. Though, […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Nets, Mavericks, Bulls could trade for Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma

The Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, and Chicago Bulls are in need of a young wing, so a potential trade could involve Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. According to Heavy Sports, an unnamed Western Conference executive believes Wizards G.M. Tommy Sheppard would be more than willing to deal Kuzma. Of course, the price has to be […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Wizards’ Bradley Beal contemplated leaving during free agency

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal came close to leaving during free agency. While on J.J. Redick’s “The Old Man and The Three” podcast, he admitted his inner desire to play for another team. “I was definitely being human and thinking about it,” explained Beal on exploring his free agency options. “I was thinking about what […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Bulls suspended Bobby Portis for fighting, will Warriors suspend Green?

In October 2017, forward/center Bobby Portis received an eight-game suspension by the Chicago Bulls for punching teammate Nikola Mirotić in the face at a practice, so will the Golden State Warriors discipline Draymond Green? Not only did Portis assault Mirotić, but the former Real Madrid star was then immediately transferred to the hospital. The Liga […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Lakers, Nets, Heat potential trade partners for Mo Bamba

The Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, and Miami Heat are potential trade partners for Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba. About to enter his fifth season, Bamba was selected sixth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. One of our investigative reporters here at Basketball Insiders managed to interview an Eastern Conference executive, who chose to remain […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2022
Celtics’ Mfiondu Kabengele grateful to receive mentorship from Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics center Mfiondu Kabengele is grateful to receive mentorship from teammate Jaylen Brown. The 25-year-old appreciates his help. In July, Kabengele signed a two-way contract with the Celtics. During training camp, Brown asked the 6’9″ center if he had studied all the plays. It turned out that Kabengele needed his assistance, hoping to earn […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2022