Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards to wear No. 5 jersey to honor mother, grandmother

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has worn the No. 1 jersey since the organization selected him first overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, but now the 6-foot-4 guard will wear No. 5 to honor his deceased mother, Yvette, and grandmother, Shirley. Edwards lost his mom and grandma to cancer during an eight-month span in 2015, […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2023
Suns sign center Udoka Azubuike to a two-way contract

The Phoenix Suns are signing free agent center Udoka Azubuike to a two-way contract, according to agents Zach Kurtin and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Azubuike, 23, was selected 27th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2020 NBA Draft out of the University of Kansas. The 6-foot-10 center appeared in 15 games off the […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2023
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson marries high school sweetheart Ali Marks

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson married his longtime girlfriend, Ali Marks, on Saturday at Ritz-Carlton in Chicago, Illinois. “She’s always been by my side and I’m lucky to have her,” Brunson told People. “I’m excited to celebrate this special milestone with all of our closest friends and family, who have been so supportive over […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2023
Doris Burke to join ESPN’s NBA Finals broadcast team, to become first woman to call a U.S. men’s championship

Doris Burke is expected to be promoted to ESPN’s NBA Finals broadcast team, making her the first woman to ever call a major U.S. men’s championship on television. Burke, 58, works as an analyst for NBA on ESPN, NBA on ABC, College Basketball on ESPN, and College Basketball on ABC games. She formerly worked as an analyst for WNBA games […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2023
Former NBA analyst Mark Jackson was ‘shocked and dismayed’ when ESPN let him go after 15+ years

In the last two months, over 20 employees for ESPN were laid off. One notable person to be let go by ESPN was NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy. There was speculation that his broadcast partner Mark Jackson could be on the move as well. The rumors were confirmed yesterday when ESPN announced they had let […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Aug 2023
Lakers: Reports say that Jaxson Hayes ‘can start and play a prominent role’ with LA in 2023-24

In 2019, Jaxson Hayes was selected 8th overall by the Hawks and played his first four seasons with the Pelicans. He topped out at (20.0) minutes per game for New Orleans and was never a full-time starter. When they decided to let him go this offseason, the Lakers were quick to sign Hayes. Ahead of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Aug 2023
Miami Heat Prepared to Offer Trail Blazers Massive Trade Package

The Miami Heat are reportedly ready to make another offer for Portland Trail Blazers superstar, Damian Lillard. Portland has stood their ground when it comes to Damian Lillard’s demands. They even reportedly rejected Miami’s first trade offer which was a package centered around Tyler Herro. However, the Heat’s next trade offer could be much more […]

Mathew Huff  •  01 Aug 2023
Jimmy Butler Could Seek “Beyond Jaylen Brown Money”

Jimmy Butler has proven time and time again that he is a top-10 player in the league. He did so again this season by willing the eighth-seeded Heat all the way to a Finals appearance. They lost to the eventual champion, Denver Nuggets, in five games, but the run was still one for the ages. […]

Mathew Huff  •  31 Jul 2023
Clippers’ Amir Coffey arrested in Los Angeles for gun possession

Los Angeles Clippers forward Amir Coffey was arrested for an illegal gun possession charge in Los Angeles on Sunday morning after police pulled over a car that Coffey was a passenger in at around 2:30 a.m. in Hollywood. According to TMZ Sports, officers had probable cause to search the vehicle after smelling a strong marijuana-like […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2023