The Philadelphia 76ers have recently drawn significant attention after the NBA announced an investigation into Joel Embiid’s limited playing schedule. The team had openly shared their intention to manage his appearances carefully, due to his injury history, but the cautious approach sparked backlash among fans and analysts alike. The league’s involvement underscores widespread skepticism over…
Charles Barkley has voiced strong criticism of Joel Embiid in light of recent developments. In September, Embiid signed a lucrative three-year, $192.9 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, as the season commenced, the team announced that Embiid would be sitting out to rest his knee. Concerns grew when it seemed he might also…
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz have announced that rookie Isaiah Collier will be sidelined due to a hamstring injury and will be re-evaluated in 10 days. Collier missed the team’s regular-season opener, a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The injury occurred on October 12 during a preseason game against the San…
Glen Davis, famously known as “Big Baby” from his time with the 2008 champion Boston Celtics, is now facing the consequences of his involvement in a fraud scheme targeting the NBA Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan. The 38-year-old was sentenced to 40 months in prison in October 2021, though he received a temporary delay…
Star center Joel Embiid did not participate in the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, a game that was nationally televised. The team categorized his absence as “left knee injury management,” which seems to have raised concerns with the NBA. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league is likely to launch an investigation…
Jalen Johnson has secured his long-term future with the Atlanta Hawks by signing a five-year, $150 million contract extension just before the season opener. The Hawks submitted the offer right at the deadline of 6 p.m., with ESPN’s Bobby Marks noting that it was filed at 5:59 p.m. Head coach Quin Snyder expressed his appreciation…
Charlotte Hornets second-year wing Brandon Miller experienced a left hip injury during the first half of the season opener against the Rockets. After playing his typical nine-minute stint in the first quarter, he was delayed in returning to the game in the second quarter. Although he eventually made his way back onto the court, he…
A former lottery pick’s quest for redemption may have come to an early halt. James Wiseman, a center for the Indiana Pacers, suffered a concerning non-contact injury during the team’s season opener against the Detroit Pistons. In the first quarter, after missing a three-point shot, Wiseman appeared to injure his left calf while attempting to…
The Indiana Pacers were a major surprise during the 2023-24 NBA season, finishing with the best offense in the league and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. However, they were unable to compete against the Boston Celtics and were swept in the playoffs. Despite this setback, the Pacers have chosen to retain their young core,…
The team officially announced the deal on Tuesday, featuring a quote from Aaron Gordon shared on social media: “Playing alongside these guys, being coached by this staff, and being part of this organization is just a blessing. I’m so excited.” Gordon’s new contract comes a month after the Nuggets signed point guard Jamal Murray to…