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Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is opting into the five-year, $40 million contract he signed in 2022. That means he is under contract for two more seasons with the Wolves, team sources told The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski on Friday. Tim Connelly Pushed Back Opt-Out Clause Amid Ownership Battle Connelly’s deal originally had […]
The Dallas Mavericks have decided to waive-and-stretch former 2023 first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to create a roster spot for Dante Exum and save salary cap space under the second apron. Mavericks To Carry Dead Cap Hit For Olivier-Maxence Prosper By using the waive-and-stretch provision, Prosper’s remaining salary for the upcoming season was spread out over […]
Jay Wright has decided to step away from being a full-time television analyst after three years to devote more time to his administrative role at Villanova University. Jay Wright Joined CBS Sports, TNT Sports In 2022 Wright was hired by CBS Sports and TNT Sports as a college basketball analyst in 2022. He was a […]
Memphis Grizzlies star center Zach Edey got a mouthful from a cop after he was busted for speeding earlier this year, as the newly released police body cam video shows an officer berating the 23-year-old for allegedly driving over 100 mph on a roadway. Zach Edey Clocked Driving 101 Mph In 55-Mph Zone Per TMZ […]
University of Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes reportedly signed a lifetime contract Thursday to remain with the Volunteers for as long as he wants to coach. “Rick has taken our program to unprecedented heights, and we are absolutely thrilled to have him continue coaching on Rocky Top for the rest of his career,” […]
The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Haywood Highsmith in a trade deal with the Miami Heat a couple of weeks ago, but his playing career in the Big Apple could be short-lived. “I fully expect, furthermore, that we will be speaking often about Haywood Highsmith after Dec. 15, when he becomes trade-eligible once again,” NBA insider […]
ABC/ESPN has demoted Hall of Fame broadcaster Doris Burke from its NBA Finals team and promoted network commentator Tim Legler to its No. 1 team, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported Thursday. ESPN Promoted Doris Burke To NBA Finals Team In 2023 Legler will now work alongside longtime lead play-by-player Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson […]
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal was a third option on the Phoenix Suns last season and will likely be a third option for the Clippers playing alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Ty Lue Says Bradley Beal Was Overshadowed With Suns Appearing on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Clippers head coach Ty Lue […]
Although the Golden State Warriors could eventually sign Malcolm Brogdon, two other teams reportedly remain linked to the 2022-23 NBA Sixth Man of the Year — the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves. Knicks, Timberwolves, Warriors Interested In Malcolm Brogdon NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Thursday that Brogdon’s “been on the radar for” both clubs. […]
The Miami Heat are reportedly “leaning against using” the waive-and-stretch provision before this week’s deadline, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Heat Would Rather Not Use Waive-And-Stretch Provision The stretch provision allows for a team to waive a player and stretch his remaining salary on the salary cap twice the number of years […]