Category: Basketball
New York Knicks Express Interest in Walker Kessler – NBA Insider Reports
The New York Knicks have been touted as winners of the offseason by many NBA insiders, despite trading away a significant package for Mikal Bridges. The team appears poised for a deep playoff run next season. However, they suffered a setback by losing Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder, leaving them thin in the…
Dillon Brooks Resumes Trash Talking before Team USA vs. Canada Game
Although it’s an exhibition game, there will plenty of heat in the Team USA v Canada exhibition game ahead of the Paris Olympics. Dillon Brooks acknowledged that Canada’s bronze medal-winning performance and USA’s shock loss at the FIBA World Cup spurred Team USA on to send their biggest and best superstars this time. “Yeah, because…
Jayson Tatum expresses desire to remain with Celtics indefinitely – Basketball Insiders
Jayson Tatum has had a busy summer, becoming an NBA champion, gearing up to play for Team USA in the Olympics, and signing a lucrative contract extension with the Celtics. The five-time All-Star expressed his desire to stay with the team for the rest of his career after signing a five-year, $313.9 million deal. “For…
Klay Thompson Breaks Silence as Newest Addition to Dallas Mavericks Roster
Klay Thompson recently held his first press conference since signing with the Dallas Mavericks during free agency, marking the end of his 13-season tenure with the Golden State Warriors. The four-time champion was questioned about his feelings on leaving the Warriors after spending his entire career with the team. “I was initially a bit disappointed,”…
Cade Cunningham Signs Five-Year Extension with Pistons – NBA Insider
The Detroit Pistons wasted no time in giving Cade Cunningham a contract extension. The deal is for reportedly five years and $224 million with a Rose designation. Cunningham was arguably the long bright spot for Detroit last season as the team continues to struggle in a rebuilding phase. He is coming off what many consider…
DeMar DeRozan Opens Up About Drake After Appearing in “Not Like Us” Video
DeMar DeRozan appeared to side with Kendrick Lamar amid the rapper’s bitter feud with Drake when he appeared on stage with Kendrick recently and in his “Not Like Us” music video, which dropped last week. DeRozan had ties with Drake when he played for the Canadian artist’s beloved Toronto Raptors. But he also shares Compton…
Paul George Opens Up About Decision to Leave Los Angeles Due to Disrespectful Proposal
Now that Los Angeles is in the past and his future is set in Philadelphia, Paul George can speak freely about what kept him from remaining a Clippers star. According to the veteran, he never wanted to depart from California, but now revealed that the negotiations to extend him were surprisingly “disrespectful” and hard to…
Negotiations for Contract Extension with Jamal Murray Temporarily Paused
Denver Nuggets point guard, Jamal Murray, has been in talks about a potential contract extension. However, both sides seem to be putting the talks on hold for now. Especially as Murray focuses on preparing for the summer Olympics with Canada. Some progress was made before the discussions were set aside, which is good news for…
Brooklyn Nets embark on roster reconstruction following trade of Mikal Bridges
Every summer it seems as if a tornado passes through Brooklyn and leaves no trace behind of what used to be the Nets roster. The organization has definitely earned a reputation after pursuing NBA greats like Kevin Durant and James Harden in the past, but with no luck in the basketball courts as their terms…
‘Leading Scorer Affirms: ‘I Remain the Top Offensive Choice”
At one point during the playoffs, it seemed as if the Timberwolves were true-title contenders, as they were being led by a wonder boy that goes by the name of Anthony Edwards. Stars throughout the NBA began to claim he was destined to dominate the league, until Minnesota clashed against Luka Doncic’s Dallas and faced…