NBPA files grievance against NBA for $100,000 fine on James Harden

The NBPA has filed a grievance to an arbitrator disputing the NBA’s $100,000 fine on Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden for public comments made toward Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. His recent statements violated collective bargaining agreement rules against public trade demands. “We respectfully disagree with the league’s decision to discipline James Harden […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2023
NBA fines James Harden $100,000 for criticizing 76ers exec Daryl Morey

The NBA has issued Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden a $100,000 fine for his public comments made toward Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. On Saturday, the league launched an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the 10-time All-Star bashing Morey and calling him a liar during an Adidas event in China last […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2023
Former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer sells Okauchee Lake home for $7 million

Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer sold his Okauchee Lake home in Wisconsin for $7 million. According to state records, the five-bedroom, 6.5-bath home was sold in Merton on Monday, Aug. 14. Budenholzer listed the house on the market on June 1. The lot size is 3.04 acres. The 8,441-square-foot house is located at W333N5495 […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2023
Many Believe Joel Embiid Will Seek Trade

The saga of the Philadelphia 76ers continues to add more drama. With James Harden recently admonishing Daryl Morey, many peers around the league believe it is only a matter of time before MVP, Joel Embiid, asks for a trade. Embiid recently took the 76ers out of his Twitter bio, but eventually back-pedaled saying it was […]

Mathew Huff  •  21 Aug 2023
NBA Facebook Employee Blasts League: ‘I worked 14-hour shifts without breaks at times’

A disgruntled NBA Facebook employee posted one last message on the social media site on Monday, blasting the league for its low salaries after taxes and ridiculous long hours, before resigning. The post is now deleted. “How do I log out of this? Haven’t worked here in weeks. Anyway, the NBA overextends its social media […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2023
Shannon Sharpe will debate Stephen A. Smith twice weekly on ESPN’s ‘First Take’

NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, the former co-host of FS1’s “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed,” will debate Stephen A. Smith twice weekly this fall on ESPN’s “First Take“ show, according to the New York Post. However, Smith disputed the report on social media on Thursday night. “It’ll be great to have him. Here’s the issue, […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2023
Michael Porter Jr. Claims Himself as One of the Best Shooters in the League

While appearing on CuriousMike’s YouTube channel, Michael Porter had some remarks about the “never swing the rock,” memes. Memes making fun of the small forward’s willingness to always shoot the ball and his low assist volume. The now one-time NBA champion had this to say: “I’m one of the best shooters in the league, humbly. […]

Mathew Huff  •  17 Aug 2023
76ers star James Harden has expressed interest in playing a season in China

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has always enjoyed his visits to China, and now the 10-time All-Star is interested in playing at least one full basketball season over there. “Every time I come here, the love is just like … it’s crazy, you know what I mean?” Harden said. “So I feel like they deserve […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2023
Former NBA player Jason Thompson hosting Elite Basketball Camp in New Jersey

Former NBA player Jason Thompson is hosting his elite basketball camp at the River Winds Community Center in West Deptford, New Jersey, this week to help young hoopers improve their game. The five-day program costs $150. About 200 kids were in attendance at the camp on Wednesday. Thompson’s elite basketball camp runs from Monday, Aug. […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2023