Nikola Jokic is widely considered the best basketball player in the world right now, having secured three of the last four NBA MVP awards. Last season, he ranked 12th in the league in scoring (26.4 points per game), fourth in rebounding (12.4), and fourth in assists (9.0). His standout season was in 2021-22, where he…
Guerschon Yabusele, one of the standout performers from the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympics, is making his return to the NBA. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Yabusele has signed a one-year, $2.1 million minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The news, initially reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, has generated…
It’s been over two years since Lonzo Ball last played in an NBA game. Persistent knee issues have cast doubt on his career, leaving it uncertain if he will ever take the court again for the Chicago Bulls. However, in a recent interview with TMZ, the 26-year-old guard provided a glimmer of hope for Bulls…
The Phoenix Suns find themselves in an unusual situation. Since new owner Mat Ishbia took charge, he has made bold moves both in the roster and coaching staff, but the first full season under his leadership didn’t go as expected. Despite having three NBA superstars—Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal—the Suns only secured the…
The Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks are showing interest in international guard Aleksa Avramovic, who recently impressed with Serbia at the Paris Olympics. Avramovic, 29, stands 6-foot-3 and has built his career playing overseas, most recently with Partizan in Serbia. He played a key role in helping Serbia secure the bronze medal at the…
After a remarkable 15-year career in the NBA, former All-Star Goran Dragic is retiring from professional basketball. To mark his retirement, Dragic will be hosting a special farewell event in his native Ljubljana, Slovenia, on August 24th. The event will feature a number of notable current and former NBA players. Among the attendees will be…
The Chicago Bulls are keen to offload Zach LaVine and his hefty contract, despite the challenge of finding a suitable trade partner. One potential suitor could be the Denver Nuggets, as suggested by Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley on August 16. Buckley proposed a trade scenario where the Nuggets would acquire LaVine along with a 2029…
The New York Knicks secured Jalen Brunson’s extension with a four-year, $156 million deal. Brunson decided to provide the Knicks with a significant $113 million discount upfront, enabling them to continue strengthening the roster and aiming for a championship. The anticipated additions of Mikal Bridges and an extension for OG Anunoby should address critical areas…
The passing of Ed Daniels, a beloved and longtime sports personality in the New Orleans community deeply saddens the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. Ed’s presence in the city’s sports scene spanned over four decades, making him one of local media’s most respected and enduring figures. He was known not only for his…
One situation that many Dallas Mavericks fans still find hard to accept is the Jalen Brunson free agency of summer 2022. Brunson had just come off a remarkable playoff performance with the Mavericks, and although Dallas aimed to re-sign him, he chose to join the New York Knicks. The Mavericks lost Brunson without receiving anything…