Category: Basketball
Sixers Declare Joel Embiid (Knee) Out for the Week
The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Joel Embiid and Paul George will both miss Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid, 30, will also miss Friday’s game in Toronto and Sunday’s game in Indiana. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will remain sidelined this week for left knee injury management The 7-footer didn’t play in the…
Hawks and Jalen Johnson strike a deal for a five-year, $150 million contract extension
The Atlanta Hawks and fourth-year forward Jalen Johnson have agreed to a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and representative Lucas Newton announced on Monday. Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and minutes played last season Johnson, who Atlanta selected 20th overall in…
Knicks Show Interest in Acquiring Matt Ryan
The New York Knicks are exploring the possibility of signing free agent Matt Ryan to bolster their roster ahead of the new season. With two roster spots that need to be filled within the first two weeks of the regular season, the Knicks are actively evaluating their options, and Ryan has emerged as a potential…
Analysis and Commentary on Basketball Scores, Statistics, Standings, and Updates
Semt77 Yalova Belediye Spor (BSL) signed 28-year old American center Jaylen Johnson (206cm-102kg-1996, college: Louisville). Johnson already started the season at H.Haifa in Israeli Winner League. In two games he had 8.5ppg, 10.5rpg and 2.5apg.Three years ago (four years after his graduation) he was drafted by Motor City Cruise (G-League) in first round (8th overall).The…
Alperen Sengun of the Rockets Signs Lucrative Five-Year, $185 Million Contract Extension
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has agreed on a five-year, $185 million rookie extension, his agents Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Basketball announced Monday. His extension begins next season and includes a player option for the fifth season in 2029-30. Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun signed a five-year rookie extension with a player…
Top 24/25 NBA Opening Day Player Prop Bets: A Must-Win for Any True Basketball Fan
NBA Player Prop Bets for October 22, 2024 NBA basketball is back with the start of the 24/25 season, and we have identified many attractive options to bet on across tonight’s NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best NBA player prop bets…
Scottie Barnes Believes in the Team’s Identity of Fast-Paced Offense and Strong Defense for 2024-25 Season
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes says that he sees a young roster that can play fast and defend aggressively. (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “What would you say this team’s identity is going into a new season?” Barnes: “Push the pace and play defense. That’s our main priorities. That’s what we’ve been working on a lot….
Top NBA Opening Day Betting Picks for the 2024-2025 Season
NBA basketball is back with the start of the 24/25 season, and there are many attractive options to bet on across tonight’s NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best basketball bets for Tuesday, October 22, 2024. TOP 5 VOAT PICKS FOR TONIGHTS…
Pistons Extend Ausar Thompson’s Contract by Exercising 25-26 Option
The Detroit Pistons have exercised the 2025-26 rookie scale team option for wing Ausar Thompson, along with center Jalen Duren and guards Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser. This decision marks the third-year option for both Thompson and Sasser, while Duren and Ivey are entering their fourth-year options. Thompson, considered a key piece for the Pistons’…
Dejounte Murray reclaims starting point guard position
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is settling into his new team after an offseason trade from the Atlanta Hawks. His transition has been smooth, largely because he’s back playing his natural position as the point guard, which suits his skill set perfectly. “In Atlanta, I was in the corner and on the wings, and…