John Wall on returning to Washington: “Hopefully I’ll get that big stand ovation”

Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall joined Maverick Carter, Paul Rivera, and Brownie Blendz in the latest episode of HBO’s “The Shop: Uninterrupted” to discuss his return to Washington and new chapter of his NBA career. During a segment of the episode, Wall opened up on his Wizards-Rockets trade in 2020. “I never had the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Puma set to release LaMelo Ball’s MB.02 sneakers on October 21st

Puma will release LaMelo Ball’s new MB.02 sneakers next Friday on October 21, 2022. The popular sports brand confirmed the launch date. His second signature shoes are marked for $130. The sneakers will be available to purchase through Puma.com, Champs Sports, Foot Locker, and Puma NYC. Ball’s second signature sneakers feature colors ranging from bright […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pacers pick up third-year option on Isaiah Jackson

The Indiana Pacers are exercising Isaiah Jackson’s $2,696,280 team option for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the four-year, $12.16 million rookie scale contract he signed with the team last August. Pacers G.M. Chad Buchanan had until Oct. 31st to make a decision on the forward’s 2023-24 club option. Jackson has another team option […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Stephen A. Smith predicts Kyrie Irving to join Lakers next year

Kyrie Irving has been a polarizing figure this off-season.  The Brooklyn Nets point guard has made several puzzling comments and re-signed with the Nets for at least the coming year. However, Stephen A. Smith predicts that a change of scenery for Kyrie is in the cards sooner rather than later.  The Brooklyn Nets have had […]

Mathew Huff  •  14 Oct 2022
Jazz center Udoka Azubuike practices for first time in seven months

On Thursday, Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike practiced with his team for the first time in seven months. He finally received clearance to play. “I was excited about it,” Azubuike told reporters after the scrimmage. “We did some exercises in the morning before practice, and that felt good. Then, me going out there, getting a […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Allen Iverson: “He was never scared to be himself”

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching Hall of Famer Allen Iverson play in the NBA. Not only does A.I. hold a special influence on Gilgeous-Alexander on the court, but the effect is also visible fashion-wise. During an interview with Bryan Kalbrosky of For The Win, the 24-year-old talked about the Philadelphia 76ers […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022
Did Grant Williams reject the Celtics’ contract extension offer?

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams signed a four-year, $11.8 million rookie scale extension with the team in 2019. His $4,306,281 team option for the 2022-23 season was exercised last November. Nonetheless, the wing has not yet inked a new contract with the Celtics. Per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, an unnamed source told the NBA […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022
John Gambadoro: “Suns still don’t want to pay a center $30 million”

John Gambadoro, the sports radio talk show host on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix, says the Suns are still unwilling to pay any center $30 million per year. “For a year now we’ve kind of assumed that the best scenario for the Suns was that somebody else would max out DeAndre, the Suns would just […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022
Damian Lillard on Trail Blazers: “I want to win a championship where I am”

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has no desire to play for any other team. He wants to win as a Trail Blazer. The six-time All-Star made his point clear to Logan Murdock of The Ringer. “I want to win as a Trail Blazer,” Lillard explained. “I want to win a championship where I am, […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022