Former Nuggets Mascot Suing Franchise For Discrimination, Wrongful Termination

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. […]

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Mavericks’ Nico Harrison Meets With Aaron Rodgers In Steelers Training Camp

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 […]

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Thunder’s Lu Dort To Have NBA Title Parade In Montreal Next Week

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 […]

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Austin Reaves Expected To Decline $14.9M Option, Seeking $30M Per Year

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 […]

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Kevin Durant, Rockets Have ‘Not A Sense Of Urgency’ To Get Extension Done

The Houston Rockets are not prioritizing a contract extension for Kevin Durant this summer. Houston is more focused on extending Tari Eason, who is eligible to sign a rookie extension up until Oct. 21. “There’s not a sense of urgency to get it done right now. The Rockets have other business that they need to […]

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Knicks Linked To Former NBA Champion Thomas Bryant

The New York Knicks could use their final roster spot to sign a former NBA champion in Thomas Bryant. The Knicks have already added Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele to upgrade their second unit. Bryant, 28, would be an excellent addition to New York’s frontcourt. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 6.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2025
Wyc Grousbeck To Own Less Than 15% Of Celtics

ESPN’s Shams Charania and Romana Shelburne first reported on Tuesday that Wyc Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor as part of the Boston Celtics’ $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm. NBA Rules Require Each Governor To Own At Least 15% Of Team League sources revealed that Bill Chisholm and Wyc Grousbeck intend to […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2025
Kevin Durant Wanted Stephen Curry To Win 2018 NBA Finals MVP

After making five consecutive NBA Finals appearances with the Golden State Warriors and winning three championships, Stephen Curry was never crowned Finals MVP during those dynastic years from 2014 to 2019. Curry and the Warriors won their first title in the 2015 NBA Finals, and despite Curry averaging 26.2 points on 44.7% shooting from the […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2025
Nuggets, Kessler Edwards Agree To One-Year Contract

The Denver Nuggets and free agent forward Kessler Edwards have agreed to a one-year deal, league sources told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Tuesday. Denver reportedly offered Edwards a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette. An Exhibit-10 contract can be converted into a two-way deal before the regular season. However, Edwards […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2025