Luka Doncic celebrates launch of new Luka 2 ‘Lake Bled’ Jordan Brand shoes during 3-on-3 tournament on floating court in Slovenia

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic celebrated the official launch of his new Luka 2 “Lake Bled” shoes from Jordan Brand on Saturday by hosting a 3-on-3 tournament on Lake Bled in Slovenia. Grosbasket Basketball Shop and Jordan Brand co-hosted the event. Doncic, 24, started his partnership with Jordan Brand after signing a multi-year endorsement deal […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2023
Bleacher Report Releases NBA Fans’ Top 25 Player Rankings For 2023-24 Season

Bleacher Report polled the NBA community on which active players belong in the top 100 entering the 2023-24 season, and let’s just say the top-25 rankings list will surprise a number of fans. Where did 2023 MVP center Joel Embiid end up? How about 2023 NBA Finals MVP center Nikola Jokic? Last week, Bleacher Report released […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Jazz assistant coach Jason Terry refuses to pay $25,000 for diamond Rolex watch after stiffing Eric Da Jeweler

Utah Jazz assistant coach Jason Terry is accused of stiffing a New York celebrity jeweler over a diamond Rolex wristwatch worth $25,000 that he rented for an event and later agreed to purchase, court papers allege. The ex-Dallas Mavericks guard rented the 23.5-carat stainless steel timepiece from Eric Mavachev, who is better known as Eric […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Mavericks officially waive veteran center JaVale McGee

The Dallas Mavericks have officially waived veteran center JaVale McGee, according to sources. McGee, 35, signed a three-year, $17 million contract with Dallas last July. He is slated to make $5.73 million in 2023-24. The Mavericks had until this week to execute a stretch-and-waive for the 7-footer. In seven starts and 42 appearances with the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Derrick Jones Jr. considered Heat return before signing with Mavericks

Earlier this month, former Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. considered returning to the Miami Heat before signing a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. “Derrick Jones Jr., league sources say, gave consideration to signing with Miami before opting to ink a one-year veteran minimum deal with Dallas on Aug. 18,” NBA insider Marc Stein […]

James Foglio  •  28 Aug 2023
Former NBA center A.J. Hammons’ Indiana party house up for auction at a sheriff’s sale

Former NBA player A.J. Hammons’ Marion County party house in Indiana will be up for auction at a sheriff’s sale later this year. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Hammons’ home in the 9000 block of Fall Creek Road will be available to bid. A sheriff’s sale is a type of public […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Mavericks to stretch-and-waive JaVale McGee, re-sign Markieff Morris

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to stretch-and-waive center JaVale McGee and re-sign forward Markieff Morris, according to sources. McGee, 35, signed a three-year, $17 million contract with Dallas last July. In seven starts and 42 appearances with the Mavericks in the 2022-23 season, the 7-foot center averaged 4.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 8.5 minutes per […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Mavericks’ Josh Green on potential contract extension: ‘I want to be in Dallas’

Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green is hoping to receive a contract extension this offseason. However, an extension is something the University of Arizona product is trying to ignore. “Honestly, I haven’t really put too much thought into it,” Green told ESPN’s Olgun Uluc. “I’ve really just focused on this [2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup]. Whatever […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2023
NBA Christmas Day Games 2023 Include Celtics vs. Lakers, 76ers vs. Heat

NBA Christmas Day games for the 2023-24 season include Celtics vs. Lakers and 76ers vs. Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to Nielsen ratings, the NFL on Christmas Day last year averaged 21.9 million viewers over its three-game slate, surpassing the NBA’s 4.34 million audience. Football remains America’s No. 1 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023