“Injury” has been the defining theme for the Philadelphia 76ers this week, as several key players have faced issues during preseason games, raising concerns about their lineup for the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Paul George was the first to get injured, hyperextending his knee in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. Then, promising…
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain was hospitalized for a concussion evaluation following a hard fall during an NBA preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter when McCain attempted to grab a rebound after missing a shot. As he went for the ball, Nets player Ziaire Williams inadvertently hit McCain’s…
The Pacers have signed veteran big man Jahlil Okafor to an Exhibit 10 contract but have since waived him, as announced in a team press release. They have also waived Kendall Brown. Reports of the Pacers’ intention to sign Okafor surfaced last month, making the delay until later in training camp somewhat surprising. Okafor, 28,…
Philadelphia 76ers star forward Paul George has narrowly avoided a serious injury. After hyperextending his left knee during Monday night’s preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he has a bone bruise but no structural damage. The team plans to re-evaluate him in a week. The injury occurred early in the…
Joel Embiid will sit out the Philadelphia 76ers’ first three games of the 2024 preseason as he prepares for the upcoming season. Following an evaluation of his left knee, the team announced that the star center will also miss the final three preseason games. The 76ers stated: “As part of his left knee management, Joel…
The Denver Nuggets are bringing Mike Singer, a former beat reporter for the team, into their front office, according to Bennett Durando from the Denver Post. Durando, who replaced Singer on the Nuggets beat, noted that Singer covered the team from 2018 to 2023 and will take on the role of “director of intelligence and…
Forward Markieff Morris has agreed to rejoin the Dallas Mavericks, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Mavericks, who were the Western Conference champions last season, have made re-signing the 35-year-old Morris a priority. As he enters his 14th NBA season, Morris is valued for his leadership in the locker room. During the…
As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, the Oklahoma City Thunder are poised for another exciting 82-game stretch. The team has emerged as a standout contender in the league, and while they are well-positioned for the upcoming season, they still have one open roster spot. Though this isn’t an immediate concern, it does leave room for…
The Steve Nash era with the Brooklyn Nets did not go as hoped. Although he led the team to the playoffs in his first two seasons, he was dismissed just seven games into his third year amid trade demands from stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. “I hadn’t planned on coaching; it was a unique…
According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the New York Knicks attempted to trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. The Jazz are reportedly open to moving Kessler. “Utah has previously discussed trading Kessler, including a stalled negotiation with the New York Knicks,” Pincus wrote. “He doesn’t appear part of the team’s long-term…