Trail Blazers Exercise 2026-27 Team Options on Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, Donovan Clingan

After the Portland Trail Blazers reached contract extensions with Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe, they exercised their 2026-27 team options on Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, and Donovan Clingan. Per Spotrac, the moves were largely a formality and part of the players’ rookie contracts, representing fourth-year options on Henderson and Murray, and a third-year option on […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2025
Luka Doncic Provides Update on Groin Injury After Lakers Loss

While Luka Doncic scored 43 points in a game-high 41 minutes in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-109 season-opener loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, the more important headline concerns the five-time All-Star spending time in the training room after the game to receive treatment on the inside of his right leg. “It’s […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2025
Pacers Rookie Kam Jones Issues Apology For Traffic Arrest

Indiana Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones issued an apology after practice Tuesday for the actions leading to his arrest on preliminary charges of reckless driving and resisting law enforcement Monday morning. Kam Jones Insisted On Apologizing To Pacers Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Jones “insisted” on apologizing to the team and wanted an opportunity to […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2025
Knicks’ Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson Out For Season Opener

The New York Knicks ruled out Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson ahead of Wednesday night’s 2025-26 season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns was also listed as questionable with a right quad strain. Knicks’ Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson To Remain Sidelined Hart, who is dealing with lumbar spasms, has been sidelined […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2025
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