The Utah Jazz have reached an agreement with free agent wing David Jones on a two-way contract, as confirmed by his agents Deirunas Visockas and Guillermo Bermejo, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Jones had an impressive junior season with Memphis in 2023-24, averaging 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.2…
The Indiana Pacers are facing an urgent need to make a trade before the NBA Trade Deadline in February. The team’s struggles this season have been largely due to a lack of depth at center. After losing backup centers James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson to Achilles injuries, the Pacers now rank as the third-worst team…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Philadelphia 76ers’ star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George were front and center on the team’s opening night, their images displayed on the arena’s 4K kinetic scoreboard. Embiid was seen gripping a basketball, Maxey appeared ready for a dunk, and George exuded intensity as he squeezed the ball…
The Los Angeles Lakers, who started the season with a strong 3-0 record, have recently hit a rough patch, dropping to 4-3 after a 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons. This defeat caps off a disappointing 1-3 record on their current five-game road trip, with only one game left against the Memphis Grizzlies. Star forward…
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable for Monday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets due to a left ankle sprain, as announced by the team on Sunday. This is the first time a key Timberwolves player has appeared on the injury report this season. Gobert likely sustained the ankle…
Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal, who was listed as questionable on Wednesday, will not play in the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to ongoing right elbow soreness. Beal has been dealing with this issue for the past three games. He missed the Suns’ 114-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday but…
The New York Knicks’ center depth has raised concerns early in the season, especially with Mitchell Robinson expected to be sidelined until 2025, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. In light of their championship aspirations, the Knicks might seek to acquire a center before Robinson’s return. A proposed trade from Jonah Kubicek of The…
The Charlotte Hornets are focused on rebuilding their franchise and recognize the importance of having strong young talent on their roster. One player they see potential in is Nick Smith Jr., as evidenced by their decision to exercise his third-year team option worth $2.71 million for the 2025-26 season, as reported by Michael Scotto. In…
The Utah Jazz were seeking their first win of the 2024-25 NBA season on Tuesday, but their chances took a significant hit when they lost their star player, Lauri Markkanen, to back spasms during a 113-96 home defeat to the Sacramento Kings. Markkanen finished the game with seven points on 3-of-5 shooting. This setback follows…
As expected, the NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for making public statements inconsistent with Joel Embiid’s health status, violating league rules, including the player participation policy. Embiid has missed the first four games of the season due to “left knee injury management.” Earlier this year, he underwent surgery for a meniscus tear but returned…