NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the 7-foot-2, finger-wagging center who was nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo’s family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta, Georgia, for a brain tumor. The NBA said he […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2024
Wolves hope to maximize Anthony Edwards’ potential with KAT’s trade to Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns is involved in what probably will become the biggest trade of the summer, as he’s expected to land this Monday in New York to finalize his deal with the Knicks. Ever since the news surfaced the internet, reports are suggesting that the Wolves are hoping to maximize Anthony Edward’s potential with this trade. […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Sep 2024
Reports suggest that Shams Charania could replace Woj as ESPN’s main insider

At age 55, Adrian Wojnarowski finally decided to culminate his career in the news world after decades of reporting for basketball and other sports. In time, he became one of the most renowned journalists in the business, after so many players, agents and executives believed him as a trustworthy source who they could confide in. […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Sep 2024
Pelicans, Jose Alvarado Agree to Two-Year, $9M Extension

The New Orleans Pelicans and guard Jose Alvarado agreed to a two-year, $9 million contract extension on Saturday, his agent told The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Alvarado, 26, had one year and $1.9 million left on his deal and now will be signed with the Pelicans through the 2025-26 season with a player option for 2026-27. […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2024
Ex-Rockets AJ Griffin reveals he retired young from NBA ‘to follow Jesus’

About a month ago, it was first reported by The Athletic’s Kelly Iko and Shams Charania that a 21-year-old NBA player was seriously considering to step away from basketball and “giving up a significant portion of the $3.9 million he was owed for the upcoming 2024-25 season, per a team source.” After completing a buyout […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Sep 2024
Knicks Trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves finalized a blockbuster trade on Friday night involving All-Stars Julius Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns, along with perimeter threat Donte DiVincenzo, according to multiple sources. New York Knicks were able to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo after Charlotte Hornets became the third team The Knicks traded Randle and DiVincenzo […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2024
Jayson Tatum wishes to surpass Larry Bird’s legacy: ‘That’s the guy I’m chasing’

Every athlete feeds off of different factors to keep themselves motivated as they pursue excellence, and some simply aim the highest possible so they can find their best versions while improving their standards. That’s pretty much Jayson Tatum’s mindset right now, as he recently admitted he wishes to become the best Celtics player that ever […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  27 Sep 2024
Pistons Owner Tom Gores to Buy 27% Stake in Chargers

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores agreed to purchase a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, according to multiple reports. Gores has an agreement in place to buy a minority share of the NFL franchise, which includes the 24% owned by Dea Spanos Berberian and 1% owned by the three other Spanos siblings: […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2024
Raptors Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter (Shoulder Sprain) to Miss Training Camp

Toronto Raptors rookie guard Ja’Kobe Walter will miss his first NBA training camp because of a sprained right shoulder, the team announced Friday. The 6-foot-4 Walter was selected 19th overall by Toronto in the first round of the NBA draft this past June. Walter, 20, was injured during informal workouts this week. The Raptors said […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2024