Ex-NBA Star Spencer Haywood Missed Out On $2 Billion With Nike

NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood revealed in a recent interview on Showtime Basketball’s “KG Certified” how he missed out on an estimated $2 billion with Nike earlier on in his playing career. This occurred in 1973, when Haywood was a wing for the Seattle SuperSonics. Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight […]

James Foglio  •  29 Sep 2023
Bucks delivered max extension offer to Giannis Antetokounmpo before Damian Lillard trade

The Milwaukee Bucks presented Giannis Antetokounmpo his max extension offer just days before trading for Damian Lillard, according to sources. Last Friday, the two-time MVP became eligible for a three-year, $186.6 million extension. If the Bucks star waits until next offseason to sign a new deal, the 2021 NBA champ could ink a four-year deal […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
NBA Players With Most Mike Breen ‘Bang Calls’ Last 10 Seasons

Here is the list of NBA players with the most “Bang Calls” from legendary sports broadcaster Mike Breen over the last 10 seasons. Breen, 62, is currently the lead voice for the NBA on ESPN and ABC. Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets was the announcer’s 100th […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Heat sign guard R.J. Hampton to a two-way contract

The Miami Heat have signed free agent guard R.J. Hampton to a two-way contract, according to reports. Hampton, 22, was selected 24th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA Draft. Following the draft, the Bucks traded the former National Basketball League (NBL) star to the Denver Nuggets. In 25 games off the bench […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Hawks waive forward Chris Silva

The Atlanta Hawks have waived forward Chris Silva, per sources. Silva, 27, went undrafted out of South Carolina in 2019. The 6-foot-8 wing signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Miami Heat. Ahead of the 2019-20 season, his training camp deal with Miami was converted into a two-way contract. In 44 games off the bench […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
5 of the Most Expensive NBA Jerseys Ever Sold

Here are the five most expensive NBA jerseys ever sold. Collectors and investors enjoy purchasing game-worn items for a logical list of reasons – to celebrate the athlete’s legacy, a rare championship moment, a history-making moment, or just for an iconic performance. Another jersey made the list on Wednesday night. Check out the most expensive […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Raptors, Heat, and Celtics targeting Jrue Holiday after Damian Lillard trade

The Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics are interested in adding Jrue Holiday after the two-time All-Star was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in Damian Lillard’s three-team blockbuster deal. “Portland is going to be active over the next several days to find a new landing spot, rerouting Jrue Holiday to another team. … […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Trail Blazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks for Deandre Ayton, Jrue Holiday in three-team deal with Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks for Deandre Ayton in a three-team deal with the Phoenix Suns. In addition to Ayton, Portland is receiving Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected first-round draft pick, and unprotected Milwaukee swap rights in 2028 and 2030. Phoenix lands Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Warriors sign veteran forward Rudy Gay to a one-year deal

The Golden State Warriors are signing free agent forward Rudy Gay to a one-year contract, per sources. Gay, 37, was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder in July after initially being traded by the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks. Gay will compete for the Warriors’ open roster spot in training camp. Other teams that were […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023