Lakers announce Darvin Ham as next head coach

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers officially named Darvin Ham head coach. General manager Rob Pelinka released a statement: “When someone begins his NBA coaching career at the G League level and goes all the way through playing an integral role on the front bench of an NBA championship team, it really speaks to a […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jun 2022
LeBron James is first active NBA player to become a billionaire

Lakers forward LeBron James is now the first active NBA player to become a billionaire. According to Forbes, the 18-time All-Star now has a net worth of $1 billion. Michael Jordan became a billionaire as an owner in 2014. Jordan officially retired from basketball after the 2002-03 season. Plus, Kobe Bryant reached billionaire status during retirement. Based […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jun 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo on Los Angeles: “This city is not for me.”

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was spotted at the Catch restaurant in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Outside the restaurant, he was asked about his meal by a TMZ cameraman. “Expensive, expensive. This city is not for me,” said the Greek Freak. Then, the cameraman commented, “Hey, nothing can be expensive when you’re enjoying time with […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA Trade Rumors: Cavaliers interested in Mike Conley, Andrew Wiggins

One of the most viral NBA trade rumors this week now pertains to the Cavaliers showing interest in Mike Conley and Andrew Wiggins. In the HoopsHype Podcast, Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor mentioned to Michael Scotto that “Wiggins is one that I’ve kicked around inside the walls of Cleveland.” Additionally, Fedor pointed out that Cavaliers head coach […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Lakers will not use first-round draft pick to trade Russell Westbrook

According to multiple sources, the Los Angeles Lakers have no plans to give up a first-round draft pick to trade Russell Westbrook. Per Jovan Buha of The Athletic, teams have been inquiring for Westbrook, and the interested general managers are also seeking a minimum of one first-round draft pick as well. However, the Lakers front […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA Rumors: Doc Rivers still a Lakers head coaching candidate

For one of the latest NBA rumors, the Lakers are not budging on 76ers coach Doc Rivers. The front office wants to sign the 23-year veteran coach. During a press conference, 76ers general manager Daryl Morey made it clear that Rivers’ future with the team is secure for the 2022-23 season. However, if Rivers wants […]

James Foglio  •  24 May 2022
Nets plan to re-sign restricted free agent Nic Claxton

Nets center Nic Claxton is now a restricted free agent. The team selected Claxton 31st overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. On Jul. 7, 2019, the center signed a three-year, minimum-salary contract with the organization. For the latest NBA news, general manager Sean Marks is aiming to re-sign Claxton this offseason. Therefore, according to Sean […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson wants Lakers to trade LeBron James

NBA rumors are a dime a dozen each season, and this one particular story pertains to Phil Jackson wanting the Lakers to trade LeBron James. As ridiculous as it sounds, maybe it’s not far off from the truth. When Bill Plaschke of The Los Angeles Times went on “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” he discussed this […]

James Foglio  •  18 May 2022
Kyrie Irving says Cavaliers ‘would’ve won more championships’ if he was more mature

Nets guard Kyrie Irving discussed his thoughts on playing with LeBron James and the Cavaliers on the newest episode of “I Am Athlete.” In the 2016 NBA Finals, the Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 series deficit against the Warriors to win their first NBA championship. The fanbase and the organization thanked Irving for sinking the Game […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024