Luka Dončić has been performing at an elite level to start the 2024-25 NBA season, putting up averages of 28.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.6 assists through the first 15 games for the Dallas Mavericks. However, the Slovenian superstar will now be sidelined due to a right wrist sprain. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Dončić…
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…
James Wiseman’s return to Detroit on Wednesday took a disastrous turn during the season opener against the Pacers. He suffered a torn left Achilles tendon and is currently working with the team to explore treatment options. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report the injury, which typically results in a season-ending prognosis, although the…
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…
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has officially signed a three-year, $110 million contract extension, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The agreement was reached just before the Timberwolves faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in their season opener. According to sources, Gobert’s agent, Bouna Ndiaye, negotiated the extension, securing the four-time Defensive Player…
Jaden Hardy has reportedly reached a three-year, $18 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks, as confirmed on Monday. At just 22 years old, Hardy has played as a shooting guard for the Mavericks since being drafted 37th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2022 NBA Draft. He attended Coronado High School in Henderson,…
The Los Angeles Clippers are just days away from beginning their 2024-25 season and have made some key roster changes. They are converting big man Kai Jones from an Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Jones earned the last two-way spot thanks to his strong performance in the…
On Friday, the Indiana Pacers surprised many by waiving forward Cole Swider following their final preseason game. Swider had signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Pacers before training camp and appeared to be in contention for a roster spot, especially after the team released Kendall Brown. However, the Pacers opted to part ways with Swider…
The Los Angeles Clippers will start the regular season without their star player, Kawhi Leonard, who is dealing with inflammation in his right knee. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Leonard is not expected to play in the season opener against the Phoenix Suns on October 23. Leonard and the team are following a rehabilitation program…
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…