Raptors Promote GM Bobby Webster To Head Of Basketball Operations

The Toronto Raptors are appointing general manager Bobby Webster as the team’s new head of basketball operations, and the sides have reportedly reached a new contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. Bobby Webster Joined Raptors In 2013 Webster joined the Raptors in 2013 as Masai Ujiri’s first hire. He now succeeds Ujiri as the lead […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2025
Thunder’s Kenrich Williams Receives Key To Hometown In Waco

The Waco City Council in Texas honored hometown hero Kenrich Williams, who helped lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship in June, with a key to the city. Kenrich Williams Grew Up In Waco Williams received the city’s highest honor on Saturday, August 16. Waco Mayor Jim Holmes congratulated Williams in a social […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2025
Heat’s Kevin Durant Trade Offer Included Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, More

The Miami Heat were among the favorites this offseason to land superstar Kevin Durant in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The trade package that Miami offered Phoenix in exchange for Durant was revealed Friday. Heat Wanted Kevin Durant, Cody Martin From Suns According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat offered Andrew […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2025
Jonathan Kuminga Prefers $7.9M Qualifying Offer Over Two-Year, $45M Deal

There has been “renewed” dialogue between the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga during the last week as the two sides remain at a contract stalemate, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported Friday during an appearance on NBA Today. Jonathan Kuminga Wants To Be A Building Block, Not A Trade Chip Slater reported Friday […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2025
Heat Trade Haywood Highsmith To Nets, Swap 2nd-Round Picks

The Miami Heat are trading forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets to get under the tax line for this upcoming season and create roster flexibility, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday. The Heat are also sending a second-round pick in 2032 to the Nets, while Brooklyn is sending a conditional second-round pick in next year’s […]

James Foglio  •  15 Aug 2025
Pregnant Wife of Former NBA Player Speaks Out After Shark Attack

Eleonora Boi, the pregnant wife of former NBA player Danilo Gallinari, is opening up about recently getting bitten by a shark while in the water with her two children. The Italian sports journalist first revealed that she survived a shark attack while at Carolina Resort in Puerto Rico in an Aug. 1 post on Instagram. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Aug 2025
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Not Expected To Sign Contract Extension Before 2025-26 Season

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 […]

James Foglio  •  15 Aug 2025
Heat Sign Ethan Thompson To Exhibit 10 Contract

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. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Aug 2025
Timberwolves Expected To Sign Bones Hyland To Final Roster Spot

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 […]

James Foglio  •  15 Aug 2025