Warriors’ former GM Bob Myers is nearing a deal to join ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’ as an analyst

For more than a decade, Bob Myers was the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors. He was hired in 2011 as assistant GM but was quickly promoted in 2012 to head GM. Twice he won NBA Executive of the Year and helped bring the franchise four championships. Myers left in May, but he won’t […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Aug 2023
Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Halo’ sneakers release on August 23, 2023

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Halo” sneakers launch date is August 23, 2023, on what would’ve been Black Mamba’s 45th birthday. Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, designed the new Nike shoes. Nike unveiled the “Halo” kicks on Thursday after Vanessa teased fans with a brief video on Instagram. “This will be one of many Kobe 8 […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023
BIG3 Celebrity Game 2023 Participants Include Vernon Davis, Terrell Owens, Rico Nasty, Ashley Darby, And More

On Thursday, BIG3 and Monster Energy announced the return of the Monster Energy BIG3 Celebrity Game, and notable participants include former NFL star Vernon Davis, NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, multi-platinum Warner Bros recording artist NLE Choppa, platinum Atlantic recording artist Rico Nasty, Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby. Other participants include rapper […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023
Knicks’ Evan Fournier suffers ankle injury during France’s 90-72 win over Lithuania

New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier suffered a sprained ankle during France’s 90-72 win over Lithuania on Wednesday. The 11-year NBA veteran sustained a similar injury in France’s win over Venezuela on Aug. 7. Fournier finished with 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists against Venezuela. In France’s 80-69 win over Montenegro last week, the […]

James Foglio  •  30 Aug 2023
Cavaliers’ Caris LeVert’s $93,000 Watch Allegedly Stolen At Party

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert’s $93,000 Peugeot watch was allegedly stolen during a party earlier this month at his Los Angeles-area home, per TMZ Sports. According to the police report, someone was spotted lurking in LeVert’s bedroom during the party on Aug. 1. As the 6-foot-6 guard returned to his room to investigate, he noticed […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023
Raptors’ O.G. Anunoby expected to receive over $30 million per year on next contract

Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby is expected to receive over $30 million per year on his next contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Anunoby, 26, signed a four-year, $72 million rookie extension with the organization in December 2020. The six-year veteran is slated to make $18,642,857 in 2024-24, and his current […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023
ESPN’s Malika Andrews Replaces Mike Greenberg As NBA Finals Host

ESPN’s Malika Andrews of NBA Today is replacing Mike Greenberg as the network’s new NBA Finals host. Greenberg, 56, hosted the show for the past two years. The former Mike & Mike radio show host moved over to NBA Countdown after the Maria Taylor-Rachel Nichols feud, both of whom have since left the network. Mike […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023
Bulls’ Jevon Carter to wear No. 5 jersey for the 2023-24 season

Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter will wear the No. 5 jersey for the 2023-24 season, the fifth-year veteran announced on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I will officially be wearing number 5 next season,” he posted. Carter, 27, wore No. 5 last season with the Milwaukee Bucks. He made 39 starts in 81 appearances with […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham was considered one of the ‘best players’ during Team USA scrimmages

In the 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunningham was the first overall pick by the Detroit Pistons. He made first-team All-Rookie in 2021-22 but was limited to 12 games last season. Cunningham had to get shin surgery and was forced to watch the rest of the season from the bench. Since then, he’s bounced back and […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Aug 2023