On Wednesday afternoon, the OKC Thunder announced that rookie Nikola Topic underwent surgery to repair his partially torn ACL. Topic sustained the injury earlier this year while playing for Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian SuperLiga. Although the surgery is a positive development, fans shouldn’t expect to see him play anytime soon. According to HoopsHype’s…
According to NBA podcaster Jason Goff, members of the Chicago Bulls believe they are “better” without Zach LaVine. LaVine and the Bulls are looking to part ways, but Chicago has struggled to find a trade partner due to his injury history and hefty contract. What’s next for Zach LaVine if Chicago moves on from him?…
Former Suns center Chimezie Metu has signed a contract with FC Barcelona, ending his six-season NBA career, as reported by Evan Sidery at Forbes Sports. Metu, who joined the Suns on a one-year deal last season, averaged five points per game with a 50.8% shooting accuracy. He briefly earned a spot in Phoenix’s starting lineup…
Former Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard, who played a crucial role in Indiana’s unexpected run to the Eastern Conference finals, is receiving a significant reward. The Pacers and Nembhard have agreed on a three-year, $59 million contract extension, the maximum he’s eligible for, starting in the 2025-26 season, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Indiana will…
This offseason, like many other big names, young star Evan Mobley secured a massive extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sparking questions among fans about the decision. In response, team president Koby Altman explained this unexpected deal. Last season, Mobley showcased his exceptional all-around abilities and defensive prowess, achieving career highs in several statistical categories. The…
DJ Steward, a key player for last season’s Maine Celtics, has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls, as announced by the team on Monday. The undrafted guard from Duke has been impressive for the Bulls in the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 17.4 points and 6.4 assists over five games. Steward shot…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Reggie Jackson, just weeks after acquiring him and three future second-round draft picks from the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets traded Jackson, who had one year remaining on his $10.2 million contract, due to salary cap constraints. The Hornets had the necessary cap space to absorb Jackson’s…
The 2023-24 season has been challenging for Tari Eason. He suffered a leg injury during the Houston Rockets’ preseason opener against the Indiana Pacers on October 10, which led to a season-ending setback in his second year. Eason underwent surgery on March 3 to address the persistent leg issue, which was expected to sideline him…
Dallas Mavericks Guard Dante Exum Injures Finger During Olympic Preparation Behind the All-Star duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum provided veteran experience and playmaking from the Dallas Mavericks’ bench. Unfortunately, Exum recently suffered a finger injury while playing for Australia’s Olympic team, potentially sidelining him for the Mavs. Exum, an Australian professional…
Earlier this year, Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio announced his retirement from the NBA after 12 seasons in the United States. Recently, the former Cleveland Cavaliers star has joined a new basketball team, making a return to professional play. Rubio’s career has spanned both European and NBA leagues. He began his professional career with Joventut…