Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff says Donovan Mitchell has less of a load to carry

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff is confident in his players’ abilities to support Donovan Mitchell throughout the 2022-23 season. In an interview with Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal, the veteran coach was asked if he thought Mitchell would be up to spreading the ball around on the court. “He wants to do […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2022
LeBron James on loss to Warriors: “We’re not a team constructed of great shooting”

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gave his honest take to reporters after losing 123-109 against the Golden State Warriors in the 2022-23 NBA season opener. “We’re getting great looks, but it could also be teams giving us great looks,” explained James during the postgame press conference. Per multiple NBA betting sites, the Lakers have […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2022
Raptors forward OG Anunoby wants to be an All-Star in 2023

Besides winning another championship, Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby has his sights set on one goal in the 2022-23 season: earning an NBA All-Star selection. Entering his sixth season, the forward has not yet received any NBA honors or awards. Anunoby won a ring with Toronto in the 2019 NBA Finals against the Golden State […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2022
Bulls coach Billy Donovan names Patrick Williams starter

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has named Patrick Williams the team’s starting power forward. This means Javonte Green will start the 2022-23 season in the second unit. Donovan rotated his players throughout the preseason. In Chicago’s preseason opener, Williams was the starter. Of course, Green started for the Bulls in the second exhibition matchup. […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2022
Norris Cole, Vander Blue enter 2022 NBA G League Draft

Former Miami Heat guard Norris Cole and ex-Boston Celtics guard Vander Blue will enter the 2022 NBA G League Draft. The Cleveland Charge possess the No. 1 overall pick. Cole was selected 28th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2011 NBA Draft. However, he was then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Days later, Minnesota […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2022
Celtics’ Grant Williams on rejecting offer: “You never want to take a bad deal”

The Boston Celtics and forward Grant Williams had until Monday evening to agree on a contract extension. Of course, the two sides fell short on negotiating a new deal. Williams is entering his fourth season with the team. In 2019, he signed a four-year, $11.8 million rookie scale extension with the Celtics. His $4,306,281 team […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2022
Raptors forward Pascal Siakam not extended ahead of deadline

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam was not offered a contract extension ahead of the Monday deadline. In 2019, the New Mexico State product signed a four-year, $136.9 million rookie scale contract extension. His current contract runs through the 2023-24 season. If he receives an All-NBA honor again this season, Siakam will be eligible for a super […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2022
Warriors’ Klay Thompson on extension: “I fully expect to earn another NBA contract”

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is not sweating his next contract extension. In July 2019, the Washington State product signed a five-year, $190 million max contract with the team. His current deal ends at the end of the 2023-24 season. If Warriors G.M. Bob Myers does not offer Thompson a new deal, he will […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2022
Hawks, De’Andre Hunter agree to four-year, $95 million extension

Prior to the Monday deadline at 6 p.m. ET, the Atlanta Hawks and forward De’Andre Hunter agreed to a four-year, $95 million contract extension. Entering his fourth NBA season, Hunter is guaranteed $90 million in his deal. Per sources, the wing is eligible to receive an additional $5 million via incentives. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2022