Vanessa Bryant thanks Klay Thompson for Kobe, Gigi tribute

Klay Thompson showed his respect for Kobe and Gigi Bryant during his ESPYs Award acceptance speech, and Vanessa Bryant thanked him. The Golden State Warriors guard won Best Comeback Athlete of the Year at Wednesday’s award ceremony. The other nominees were Baltimore Orioles first baseman and outfielder Trey Mancini, Phoenix Mercury guard Diamond DeShields and […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jul 2022
76ers plan to build new $1.3 billion arena in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled plans on Thursday to build a new $1.3 billion arena in downtown Philadelphia. The arena will be privately funded, and the name of the stadium will be 76 Place. The Sixers can start playing in the facility in the 2031-32 season. David Blitzer and Josh Harris, the team’s managing partners, announced […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jul 2022
James Harden, 76ers agree to two-year, $68.6 million contract

James Harden and the 76ers have agreed to a two-year, $68.6 million contract. This deal includes a $35.6 million player option in the second year. Harden declined his $47.4 million player option last month. Then, he mentioned to president of basketball operations Daryl Morey to sign any players the team needed to improve, and Harden […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jul 2022
Jonas Valanciunas mocks LeBron James during charades game

Jonas Valanciunas mocked LeBron James during a charades game in Lithuania. While guest-starring on a popular show, the Pelicans center stood up and started rubbing his eyes as if he were crying. Then, Valanciunas dropped to the floor with the microphone, demonstrating a laughable flop. After a couple of seconds, it didn’t take long for […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jul 2022
Kyle Korver joins Hawks front office as director of player affairs

Kyle Korver is joining the Hawks front office as the director of player affairs. He will be responsible for working together with coaches to develop the players by improving weaknesses. Korver was selected 51st overall by the Nets in the 2003 NBA Draft. However, his draft rights were immediately sold to the 76ers. After almost […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2022
JaMychal Green finalizes contract buyout with Thunder, signs with Warriors

JaMychal Green agreed to a contract buyout with the Thunder, and then the eight-year forward will sign with the Warriors after he clears waivers. Last month, the Nuggets traded Green and a 2027 first-round draft pick to the Thunder for Peyton Watson. In the 2021-22 NBA season, in a total of 67 games played with […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2022
De’Andre Hunter, Hawks $20 million apart on contract extension

De’Andre Hunter and the Hawks have not yet come to terms on the forward’s contract extension. The Hawks exercised his $9,835,881 team option for the 2022-23 season on Oct. 15, 2021. However, Hunter is asking for a new deal. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, both sides are about $20 million apart on a future […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2022
Darius Days, Marcus Garrett sign two-way contracts with Heat

Darius Days and Marcus Garrett have signed two-way contracts with the Heat. Per team policy, the terms of these deals were not disclosed. In three Summer League games with the Spurs, Days averaged 13.7 points and 10 rebounds per game. The forward led the Spurs in rebounding. Also, he shot 55.6% from the field and […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2022
NBA Max Contracts: 7 Guards Have $200M Salaries in 2022

After factoring in multiple NBA max contracts this offseason, seven guards have $200 million salaries in 2022. The list includes Bradley Beal, Stephen Curry, Trae Young, Russell Westbrook, Devin Booker, Luka Doncic and Zach LaVine. Though, which NBA guard is the highest paid player here? Find out below. Read our list of the best NBA […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2022