Celtics Likely Extended Coach Joe Mazzulla For 6 Years

The Boston Celtics signed head coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension in August, but length and details of the new deal were not released. However, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Monday that it is likely a six-year pact. “Terms were not formally announced on Mazzulla’s new pact beyond the Celtics terming it a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Aspiration Co-Founder Joseph Sanberg Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg formally pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes reported late Monday night. Each count carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. PST at the United States […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Bucks Waive Tyler Smith Ahead of 2025-26 Season

The Milwaukee Bucks waived Tyler Smith on Monday to get within the regular season roster limit. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Smith is expected to have “several” two-way options to pick from in the days ahead. Bucks Drafted Tyler Smith In 2024 Smith, who was selected 33rd overall in last year’s draft after spending […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Mavericks Exercise 2026-27 Team Option on Dereck Lively II

The Dallas Mavericks have exercised their fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II’s rookie-scale contract, the team announced Monday in a press release. The move locks in Lively’s $7.23 million salary for the 2026-27 season, putting him on track to become eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer. Dereck Lively II Entering Third Season With Mavericks […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome Out At Least 4 Weeks With Calf Strain

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Ty Jerome has been diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced Monday in a press release. Jerome sustained the injury in Friday’s preseason finale against the Miami Heat. Grizzlies To Qualify For 10-Day Hardship Exception In July, the Grizzlies signed Jerome […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Pacers, Aaron Nesmith Agree To 2-Year, $40.4M Extension

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season, agent Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday night. Pacers Gave Aaron Nesmith His Maximum Allowed Salary Per Charania, the Pacers offered Nesmith his maximum allowed salary ahead of Monday’s […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Nuggets, Christian Braun Agree To 5-Year, $125M Rookie Extension

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. There are no team or player options in the agreement, per Tony Jones of The Athletic. Nuggets Drafted Christian Braun In 2022 Charania noted that […]

James Foglio  •  20 Oct 2025
Bulls’ Coby White Out At Least 2 Weeks Due To Calf Strain

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White will miss at least two weeks due to a right calf strain, the team announced Monday. The Bulls said White has “resumed on-court basketball activities” and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Coby White Suffered Calf Strain In August White has dealt with a calf strain since August and didn’t […]

James Foglio  •  20 Oct 2025
Grizzlies’ Scotty Pippen Jr. Out At Least 12 Weeks With Toe Injury

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Grizzlies’ Scotty Pippen Jr. Expected To Make Full Recovery The Grizzlies said Pippen will undergo a sesamoidectomy to address “ongoing discomfort” in his left big toe and […]

James Foglio  •  20 Oct 2025