The Celtics appear to have finalized their roster ahead of their title defense, meeting the NBA’s minimum of 14 players on standard contracts. They have one remaining spot, likely left vacant for flexibility and to avoid increasing their $205 million payroll. Boston is set to exceed the second apron for the second consecutive season, with…
At the start of the NBA offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers had a thin roster due to expiring contracts, with Joel Embiid being one of the few players still under contract. Despite re-signing Tyrese Maxey and adding several important free agents to strengthen their championship prospects in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers still have a couple…
At just 34 years old, Gordon Hayward is retiring earlier than some might have anticipated. Hayward initially gained national attention during his time at Butler, where he narrowly missed a National Championship victory against Duke with a half-court buzzer-beater that fell short. …
NBA star Kyrie Irving was recently seen vacationing on Crete, Greece, following surgery to fix a broken left hand. The Dallas Mavericks guard was spotted with his family on his way to the popular Canale restaurant in Chania. The 32-year-old American dined with the restaurant’s owner, Maximos Petrochilos, and manager, Giorgos Chlorakis. He enjoyed the…
Last offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks made headlines by trading for All-NBA guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team deal. Although it was widely anticipated that Lillard would join the Miami Heat, the Bucks managed to acquire him to team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo, a former champion and two-time MVP. As part…
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…
Adam Idah’s return to action for Norwich didn’t go as planned, with his team losing 3-0 to Club Brugge. He was substituted just half an hour into the game, with his side already two goals down. Idah is being pursued for a return to Celtic, but Norwich has yet to make a definitive decision. Despite…
The New York Knicks lost center Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency. Hartenstein, who filled in effectively for Mitchell Robinson during his injury, demonstrated his value as a player capable of contributing to a championship-caliber team. With Hartenstein’s departure, the Knicks may look to sign a new backup center. Chris Herring…
The Chicago Bulls are aiming to re-sign center Andre Drummond, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Drummond, an unrestricted free agent, has also attracted interest from the New York Knicks. “Heading into free agency, Chicago would also like to re-sign center Andre Drummond,” reported Scotto, citing league sources. “There’s also an outside chance…
Jimmy Butler has been a loyal cornerstone for the Miami Heat, but doubts are emerging about his future with the team. NBA insider Howard Beck reports that rival teams believe the Heat are preparing to move on from the six-time All-Star after five seasons. “Rival executives have been speculating for months, and it’s easy to…