Bulls trade Lauri Markkanen to Cavaliers, part of three-way deal

As part of a three-way deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, the Chicago Bulls have traded restricted free agent forward Lauri Markkanen to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The contract signed was a four-year, $67 million deal. Furthermore, the Cavs are also sending forward Larry Nance Jr. to the Trail Blazers and a 2023 second-round draft pick […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Jaxson Hayes shoved police officer into wall, LAPD body cam reveals

On July 28, 2021, New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with Los Angeles police officers. The cops were called to the home in Woodland Hills around 3 a.m. over an alleged domestic violence dispute between Jaxson and his girlfriend. After a woman received worrisome text messages from her […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavaliers news: Sidney Lowe is hired as an assistant coach

Sidney Lowe is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s been 22 years. As an assistant, Lowe has now officially been added to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s coaching staff. This is the 61-year-old’s second stint with the organization after serving under Mike Fratello from 1994 through 1999. During this span, the Cavs had three playoff appearances […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Questions Remain After Major Moves in Chicago

The Chicago Bulls are suddenly a team with a ton of talent. They are also a team with a lot of questions. Chad Smith details all of the major concerns in the Windy City with training camp right around the corner.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors news: Pascal Siakim wants to avoid being traded

Power forward Pascal Siakim wants to remain on the Toronto Raptors. In the 2020-21 NBA season, the All-Star averaged 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 56 games played. During the offseason, the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings and Philadelphia 76ers were all participating in trade-talk negotiations with the organization. Bettors were also speculating […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
Knicks news: Ron Baker officially retires from the NBA

Former New York Knicks shooting guard Ron Baker has officially retired from the NBA. The 28-year-old from Wichita State went undrafted in 2016. Baker signed a contract with the Knicks on August 1, 2016. Then, he made his NBA debut on October 25, 2016 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the team’s 117-88 loss, Baker scored […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo crashes AEW Dynamite event

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo made an unexpected appearance at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Wednesday. During AEW Dynamite, the six-foot-eleven NBA champion and Thanasis, his older brother and Milwaukee Bucks’ teammate, rolled into the ring and climbed the ropes to have the time of their lives. While walking throughout the ring and standing on the […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Trail Blazers rumors: Damian Lillard wants to stay in Portland

During an Instagram live stream, point guard Damian Lillard said he wants to remain with the Portland Trail Blazers. He said, “I’m not leaving [Portland], not right now at least.” According to oddsmakers at MyBookie, the Trail Blazers currently have the fourth-best odds (+900) of trading for Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers, ranking behind […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Four Free Agents Who Can Help Title Contenders

Free agency has largely played itself out but there are still key reserve roles to fill. From savvy veterans to young players with potential, the list of available free agents remains long. Chad Smith looks at four players who could help several title contenders this season.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021