Kings Waive Veteran Center Orlando Robinson

The Sacramento Kings are waiving third-year center Orlando Robinson, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Veteran forwards Jae Crowder and Doug McDermott will have their contracts guaranteed for the remainder of the season. This move also opens up a roster spot for the Kings. Sacramento Kings are waiving Orlando Robinson while retaining Jae Crowder, […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: All-Star Has No Interest In Grizzlies

Sources close to Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler informed NBA insider Chris Haynes on Tuesday that the six-time All-Star has no interest in being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and a few other teams. Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Teams Are Refusing To Make A Move If Butler Is Unwilling To Sign Long-Term Contract? Haynes added […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jan 2025
Thunder Waive Rookie Center Branden Carlson

The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived rookie center Branden Carlson, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The 7-footer signed a deal with Oklahoma City after the Toronto Raptors waived him in October. He went undrafted out of the University of Utah. Oklahoma City Thunder waived center Branden Carlson to avoid paying the rookie his full-season salary […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jan 2025
Allen Iverson Ultra-Rare Card Hits Auction, Could Fetch $200K

A rare Allen Iverson card hit the auction block at Heritage Auctions on New Year’s Day, and one potential buyer has already placed a $160,000 bid on it, according to TMZ Sports. 1997 Skybox E-X 2001 Allen Iverson (Essential Credentials Now) card is marked No. 2 of three, has a PSA 5 grade The 1997 […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jan 2025
Lakers Trade Rumors: Jonas Valanciunas Remains Top Center Target

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring potential backup center options as the trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6, according to ESPN’s Michael Wright. The team is focused on adding depth to its frontcourt. Lakers Trade Rumors: Wizards’ Asking Price For Jonas Valaciunas Might Be Too Steep For L.A. One of the Lakers’ primary targets […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jan 2025
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic named NBA Players of the Week

MVP candidates Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic have been announced as the NBA’s Players of the Week. Week 11 sees both Jokic and Tatum earn their second Player of the Week honors of the season ahead of their primetime match-up in Denver on Tuesday. Jokic averaged 36.5 points, 16.5 rebounds and 11.3 assists while Tatum […]

Joe Lyons  •  07 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Suns’ Mat Ishbia Would Give Heat Star New Contract

Just days after six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler indicated to the Miami Heat that he wants the team to trade him, Phoenix Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia reportedly informed NBA insiders that he would be willing to give Butler a new deal. Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Suns Gov. Mat Ishbia Is Willing To Sign The Heat […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2025
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga Out At Least 3 Weeks With Ankle Sprain

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga will be reevaluated in three weeks after an MRI confirmed he suffered a significant lateral right ankle sprain, the team announced Sunday. Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga sprained his right ankle on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies Kuminga sustained the injury late in the second quarter of Saturday’s 121-113 […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2025
Jayson Tatum’s trainer takes indirect swipe at Joe Mazzulla over usage rate

Jayson Tatum’s longtime trainer Drew Hanlen appeared to take an indirect swipe at Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla following Boston’s defeat in Oklahoma City. Celtics boast 49-3 record when Tatum’s usage rate is > 33% Hanlen, Tatum’s personal basketball trainer who works with him each offseason and sometimes during the year, seems less than impressed […]

Joe Lyons  •  06 Jan 2025