Rockets Expected To File For $14.1M DPE After Fred VanVleet’s Injury

The Houston Rockets have an open roster spot and will likely file for a $14.1 million disabled player exception (DPE) after star point guard Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL at an unofficial team minicamp in the Bahamas. If the NBA determines VanVleet is out until mid-June, the league would grant the exception, which would […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Al Horford Has 15% Trade Kicker in Warriors Contract

Al Horford reportedly has a 15% trade kicker included with a second-year player option in his two-year, $12 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Monday. Al Horford Was Warriors’ No. 1 Big Man Target Horford was Golden State’s top center target entering free agency in July as […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Warriors’ Stephen Curry Has ‘No Clue’ When He Will Retire From NBA

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is entering his 16th NBA season this fall, but the two-time MVP still doesn’t have a retirement timeline in mind at this late stage of his Hall of Fame career. “No clue. I just know it’s closer than it was even yesterday,” Curry told ESPN’s Malika Andrews when […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Wizards Sign Skal Labissiere, Waive Akoldah Gak

The Washington Wizards have signed big man Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced Monday. In a corresponding move, forward Akoldah Gak was waived to make room on the training camp roster. Capital City Go-Go Acquired Skal Labissiere’s Rights NBA insider Chris Haynes first reported in August that Labissiere would sign with […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Jonathan Kuminga Says ‘Me Betting On Myself’ Will Help Warriors Win Title

After a prolonged contract stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga, the former first-rounder finally agreed to a two-year, $46.8 million deal with a 2026-27 team option in the second year. The club option in the second year is designed for either Golden State or another team if and when Kuminga is traded […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Warriors’ Steve Kerr Explains Why He’s Waiting To Sign Extension

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told The SF Standard’s Tim Kawakami on a recent episode of “The TK Show” that the 2025-26 season will not be the “last dance” for Steph Curry and Golden State’s veteran roster. Steve Kerr Plans To Continue Coaching Warriors The 1997-98 Chicago Bulls season, of course, is referred […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Sprains Ankle in Practice, Considered Week-to-Week

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant suffered a sprained left ankle in practice on Sunday and is now considered week-to-week, a team spokesperson announced Monday. Ja Morant Could Miss Beginning Of 2025-26 Season Since the Grizzlies begin their season at home Oct. 22 against the New Orleans Pelicans, a week-to-week designation leaves some doubt as […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2025
NC State Basketball Lands Top-25 Recruit Cole Cloer

Senior forward Cole Cloer, the No. 27-ranked prospect in the country by 247Sports, has committed to NC State, giving head coach Will Wade his second top-25 recruit since taking over the Wolfpack last spring. Cole Cloer Grew Up Rooting For NC State Cloer, a North Carolina native, has reportedly been a “priority for Wade” since […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2025
Suns’ Jalen Green Close To Returning From Injury

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green was sidelined in Friday’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers in Palm Desert, but he did participate in the team’s pregame workout. Jalen Green Has Played In Every Game Over Past Two Seasons The former Houston Rockets guard played in all 82 regular-season games the past two seasons. The […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2025