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The Los Angeles Lakers are in no rush to sign Rui Hachimura to a contract extension ahead of the final season of his current deal. Per Spotrac, the 27-year-old is slated to earn $18.25 million in the 2025-26 season. This is part of the three-year, $51 million contract he signed with the Lakers in July […]
The Miami Heat have signed free agent guard Ethan Thompson to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson and Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. Ethan Thompson Could Play For Skyforce After Signing With Heat Thompson, 26, was a standout last season for the Osceola Magic, the Orlando Magic’s G-League team. […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly “looked into several candidates” for their final roster spot, including Malcolm Brogdon, Cam Payne, and Landry Shamet, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski. “However, all indications are that Bones Hyland is the front-runner to get that final spot, league sources said,” Krawczynski wrote, adding that Hyland signed a two-way contract […]
Appearing this week on the “One Night With Steiny” podcast, Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. said the growth of sports gambling is ruining the integrity and enjoyment of the game. “The enjoyment of the game isn’t for the game anymore,” Porter told the hosts. “It’s so that people can make money. In reality, way […]
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is confident that his superstar teammate, Giannis Antetokounmpo, will stay put this offseason. Portis told ESPN Milwaukee that he doesn’t picture the two-time MVP asking for a trade amid speculation about his NBA future. “Yeah, I talk to Giannis all the time. That’s my teammate,” Portis said. “Giannis bleeds green. […]
The NBA officially has signed off on the $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics to Bill Chisholm and his partners. The league announced Wednesday that its Board of Governors “unanimously approved the sale of the controlling interests in the Boston Celtics to an investor group led by Bill Chisholm.” “The transaction is expected to […]
Drake Solomon, who performed as Rocky, the Denver Nuggets mascot, is suing the franchise’s parent company for alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination. Drake Solomon Cites Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act According to Corey Masisak of The Denver Post, Solomon claims his firing by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) in August 2024 violated the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. […]
Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was spotted at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp with quarterback Aaron Rodgers among others. Harrison returned to Pennsylvania a year after he and Mavs head coach Jason Kidd ventured up north to exchange ideas with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Mavericks’ Nico Harrison Visited Steelers Training Camp To Talk Hoops […]
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort will have a two-day celebration in his home city of Montreal. The Arizona State University product won the NBA championship in June alongside fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Lu Dort To Accept Special Invitation From Montreal Mayor On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Dort will be accepting a special invitation from Montreal […]
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is reportedly seeking a contract in the same range as Miami Heat star Tyler Herro, demanding a deal worth around $30 million per year from the Purple and Gold. Reaves, 27, is also expected to decline his player option for 2026. “There is zero chance he is picking up […]
