NBA Execs Want Clippers Docked Multiple First-Round Picks, Kawhi Leonard Contract Voided

The Athletic’s Pablo Torre dropped a bombshell report earlier this month during his “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast, unveiling that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had signed a $28 million endorsement deal for “tree brokerage” Aspiration to help Los Angeles circumvent the NBA salary cap. NBA Personnel Seeking Harsh Punishment Leonard reportedly didn’t do […]

James Foglio  •  12 Sep 2025
Knicks, Landry Shamet Agree To 1-Year Contract

Free agent guard Landry Shamet has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the New York Knicks, his agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Landry Shamet To Enter Eighth NBA Season The deal will allow Shamet to stay with the Knicks for his eighth NBA season. […]

James Foglio  •  12 Sep 2025
Former NBA Player Jason Collins Undergoing Treatment For Brain Tumor

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced Thursday. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” Collins’ family said […]

James Foglio  •  12 Sep 2025
Knicks Hire St. Joseph’s Coach Billy Lange To Run Player Development

The New York Knicks have reportedly hired Saint Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange for a role with the NBA franchise, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello on Wednesday. Billy Lange Will Run Player Development For Knicks According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Lange will be put in charge of […]

James Foglio  •  11 Sep 2025
NBA Investigating Malik Beasley Gambling Allegations After Federal Probe

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Wednesday the league is conducting its own investigation into gambling allegations against former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley, who remains linked to a federal probe this offseason. NBA To Address Findings In Malik Beasley Gambling Probe According to ESPN’s David Purdum, the league confirmed an investigation into Beasley on Wednesday, […]

James Foglio  •  11 Sep 2025
NBA Commissioner Addresses Clippers, Kawhi Leonard Allegations

NBA commissioner Adam Silver suggested Wednesday that a league investigation would need to uncover substantial evidence linking the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer to deals worth up to $48 million between Kawhi Leonard and former team sponsor Aspiration in order for Silver to penalize the Clippers. “The burden is on the league if […]

James Foglio  •  11 Sep 2025
NBA Cup Semifinals To Be Played At Team Arenas Starting In 2026-27 Season

The NBA Cup semifinals will no longer be played in Las Vegas beginning in the 2026-27 season. During the board of governors meeting on Wednesday, the league announced the semifinals for the NBA Cup will be played at team arenas. The finals, however, will still be held at a neutral site. Since the league added […]

James Foglio  •  10 Sep 2025
Kelly Oubre Jr. Calls Out 76ers Fans Amid NBA Trade Rumors

The Philadelphia 76ers may be considering a salary-dump deal involving Andre Drummond and/or Kelly Oubre Jr. to give them more cap space to re-sign restricted free agent Quentin Grimes, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported last week. Kelly Oubre Jr. Claps Back At Sixers Fans Soon after that report surfaced, some 76ers fans on social media […]

James Foglio  •  10 Sep 2025
Heat Open To Giving Norman Powell Contract Extension

Norman Powell is entering the 2025-26 season on an expiring contract, but the Miami Heat are reportedly open to extending the veteran wing “if the start of the season goes well,” a source told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Heat Acquired Norman Powell From Clippers The Heat acquired Powell in July from the Los […]

James Foglio  •  10 Sep 2025