Basketball News
Miami Heat exercise contract option on Goran Dragic
InsideHoops - 2 Aug 2021 04:43
The Miami Heat have exercised their team option on Goran Dragic. Per the Miami Herald, “Just a few hours before the deadline, the Heat ultimately decided to exercise the $19.4 million team option in Goran Dragic's cont...
Utah Jazz waive Matt Thomas
InsideHoops - 2 Aug 2021 03:25
The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has waived guard Matt Thomas. Thomas (6-4, 190, Iowa State) played in 19 games during the 2020-21 season with Utah, averaging 3.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.1 minutes per con...
Austin Reaves and Joel Ayayi Reportedly Sign Two-Way Contracts With Lakers
SLAMonline - 2 Aug 2021 23:52
Despite the Los Angeles Lakers trading away their 22nd pick in the NBA Draft for Russell Westbrook and not having a second-round pick, they still managed to come away with fresh new talent. They obtained two players in A...
Even 10 Years Later, Kevin Durant's 66 Point-Performance at Rucker Park is Still Legendary
SLAMonline - 2 Aug 2021 23:28
It's been a decade since a lanky, 22-year-old Kevin Durant stepped into Harlem's Rucker Park and put on one of the greatest individual performances the basketball world has ever seen on a blacktop. The August night sky...
Meet 26AR: the NYC-Point Guard-Turned-Rapper That's Taking Over the Brooklyn Drill Scene
SLAMonline - 2 Aug 2021 20:47
For a second, let me talk about Brooklyn. The Brooklyn drill scene is contradictory, just like Brooklyn is. Equal parts insular and loud. Earnest and darkly comedic. Full of laughter, life, and deep pain from losing your...
NBA VP VanDeWeghe steps down for adviser role
ESPN - 2 Aug 2021 20:04
After eight years as the NBA's executive vice president of basketball operations, Kiki VanDeWeghe stepped down to transition into a league advisory role.
Toronto Raptors hire Trevor Gleeson, Nathaniel Mitchell and Earl Watson as assistant coaches
InsideHoops - 2 Aug 2021 19:10
The Toronto Raptors announced Monday that Trevor Gleeson, Nathaniel Mitchell and Earl Watson have been added to Head Coach Nick Nurse's staff as assistant coaches. Eric Khoury will return to the team as an assistant coac...
Trail Blazers hire Scott Brooks, Roy Rogers, Steve Hetzel, Edniesha Curry and Milt Palacio as assistant coaches
InsideHoops - 2 Aug 2021 18:08
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Scott Brooks, Roy Rogers, Steve Hetzel, Edniesha Curry and Milt Palacio as assistant coaches and Parker Hines as video coordinator, adding to head coach Chauncey Billups' staff, it w...
Extension-eligible LaVine seeks 'respect' in deal
ESPN - 2 Aug 2021 15:30
Bulls star Zach LaVine is eligible for an extension this offseason and is looking for "respect" out of any new contract that he signs.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Has Interest In Joining Spurs
SLAMonline - 2 Aug 2021 14:00
Kelly Oubre Jr. has always been a solid scorer at the NBA level. After being traded to the Thunder then flipped to the Warriors in the Chris Paul trade last offseason, he’s finally set to hit free agency this summer. S...
Knicks Have Interest in a Carmelo Anthony Reunion
SLAMonline - 2 Aug 2021 13:00
Half a decade ago, Carmelo Anthony was one of the most electric players in the entire NBA and was the face of the New York Knicks. His final season with the team in 2017, he averaged 22.4 points, per game and was an NBA ...
Mavericks exercise contract option on Willie Cauley-Stein
InsideHoops - 2 Aug 2021 04:31
The Dallas Mavericks have picked up the second-season contract option for center Willie Cauley-Stein that is reportedly worth $4.1 million. Per the Dallas Morning News, “Cauley-Stein seemingly became more expendable Sa...