(AP) CHARLOTTE, N.C. According to a person with knowledge of the matter, the NBA Board of Governors decided to endorse Michael Jordan’s sale of the Charlotte Hornets to an ownership group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. Due to the fact that the deal won’t be finalized for at least another week, the individual… Continue reading League Approves Michael Jordan’s Sale of Charlotte Hornets

LeBron James and Steph Curry go way back. In fact, the Los Angeles Lakers star even saw Curry play at Davidson more than ten years ago when the Warriors guard was still playing there, as depicted in a 2008 NCAA Tournament scene from Curry’s new Apple TV+ documentary “Underrated.” Curry was asked by Sports Illustrated… Continue reading How Does Steph Curry Describe His Relationship With Lebron?

Should the Celtics make one last attempt at Damian Lillard or should they wait for another superstar? NBA stories this summer will be dominated by Damian Lillard’s potential joining of the Portland Trail Blazers. More than a week ago, the elite point guard made a trade request, but nothing has happened as of yet. His… Continue reading Say What?! Blazers Want Four First Round Draft Picks for Damian Lillard?

New York, NY: The NBA Players Association and League executives have agreed to a collective bargaining agreement that removes cannabis from the list of prohibited substances. The new agreement formalizes modifications made in 2020 that restricted the authority of league officials to randomly test players for cannabis use and to penalize those who tested positive.… Continue reading NBA Removes Marijuana off the List of Prohibited Substances

Grant Williams will allegedly sign a four-year, $54 million contract with the Mavericks, according to reports that were made public Wednesday night when it was revealed that the Boston Celtics were sending Williams to Dallas as part of a sign-and-trade deal. Remember that Williams reportedly declined a four-year contract extension offer from the Celtics in… Continue reading Grant Williams Trade Details and Reaction

This summer, the NBA is experimenting with giving technical fouls for miscues. The initial one touched down quickly. Jaden Shackelford of the Oklahoma City Thunder earned the distinction of being the first player to receive a technical penalty from an NBA official for fumbling. At least the Summer League was included. Shackelford, a second-year guard… Continue reading Technical Foul for Flopping Explained

In the depths of Barclays Center, the Philadelphia 76ers players took their seats one by one at the table in the visitors’ interview room to discuss completing a four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in the initial round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. Coach Doc Rivers, rookie guard Tyrese Maxey, seasoned forward Tobias Harris, and… Continue reading How Did James Find Himself in a Tumultuous Contract Predicament?

Anthony Edwards, an All-Star guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has agreed to a five-year extension of his rookie maximum contract with a potential value of $260 million, according to ESPN’s report on Monday from Bill Duffy and Joe Branch of WME Sports. In his third season, Edwards, the No. 1 overall choice in the 2020… Continue reading Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards Agree to Huge Contract Extension

Tyrese Maxey of the 76ers is one of the NBA’s quickest emerging talents. Maxey has developed into a borderline All-Star since Philadelphia took him with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 draft, while primarily playing in the MVP-sized shadows of Joel Embiid and James Harden. Maxey, a 22-year-old guard with a well-regarded work ethic,… Continue reading What are the 76ers Doing with Tyrese Maxey?

According to general manager Joe Cronin, the Portland Trail Blazers “remain committed to build a winner” around Damian Lillard. The announcement follows a meeting between Lillard and the team’s management during which the two parties discussed the team’s future orientation. Scoot Henderson of the G-League Ignite was chosen by the Blazers with the No. 3… Continue reading Is Damian Lillard Being Traded?