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4 Thoughts On Paul George’s Fit With The Sixers

Key Highlights Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers George shot 45.4 percent on catch-and-shoot threes in 2023-24 According to Cleaning the Glass, he’s ranked in the 90th percentile or better…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Pistons set to sign Cade Cunningham to richest contract in franchise history

Cade Cunningham is set to make history in Detroit, as he’s agreeing to a rookie max extension of five years worth $226 million, which is 25% of the 2025-26 projected salary cap. A source around the NBA told the press this past Sunday that…

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Coach Gregg Popovich convinced Chris Paul to sign a one-year deal in San Antonio

After becoming a free agent this past weekend, Chris Paul has already decided where he will play what potentially could turn out to be his last season of his NBA career. The veteran guard signed a one-year deal worth more than $11 million…

Agent Rich Paul says LeBron James could accept pay cut to help Lakers

Just as agent Rich Paul anticipated this weekend, his client LeBron James has decided to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Lakers, which is worth $51.4 million for the following campaign, as he will look to work out a new…

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Zach Edey is prioritizing NBA prep with Grizzlies and won’t play for Canada in Paris Olympics

Zach Edey finally found his place in the big stage, after years of controversy that suggested he didn’t have what it took to go professional. After last week’s 2024 NBA Draft, he was picked by the Grizzlies and all he’s thinking about now…

Paul George agrees to sign with the 76ers in free agency after 5 years with Clippers

Ever since the weekend, Paul George had already told his team he was negotiating with another team. First, it was reported that he had held talks to become the next star of the Warriors, but eventually the 76ers emerged as the front…

Friday, Jun 28

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Steve Kerr confirms a recovered Kawhi Leonard will join Team USA for training camp

We are a month away from the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and Team USA’s training camp is just around the corner. This is why coach Steve Kerr has addressed the media this Thursday and assured that all 12 players selected to…

Clippers hope to retain Paul George, but would ‘respect’ if he decides to opt out

The Clippers have made public that they “very much” hope to retain Paul George in Los Angeles, but knows that if isn’t up to them at this point, as Saturday’s deadline approaches to decide if he wishes to exercise his $48.8 million player…

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LeBron James ‘very emotional’ after Lakers select his son Bronny with the 55th pick

LeBron and Bronny James just made NBA history this Thursday, as they are set to become the first-ever father and son duo to compete together at the same time in the league. This came true as the Lakers selected the 19-year-old during the…

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Bulls Could Move on From DeMar DeRozan

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the busier teams this offseason. They traded Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey and drafted Matas Buzelis with the 11th overall pick in the NBA Draft. However, one looming question hanging over their heads still…

Knicks Title Odds Increase After Landing Mikal Bridges

The New York Knicks made arguably the trade of the offseason. They traded for small forward, Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. In exchange, the Knicks sent the Nets multiple draft picks and Bojan Bogdanovic. This deal also reunites…

Heat, Bam Adebayo Agree to Three-Year, $166 Million Extension

In a relatively surprising move, the Miami Heat have signed their All-Star center, Bam Adebayo, to a max extension. The details of the deal are for reportedly three years and $166 million. Adebayo was previously set to become a free agent…

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Raptors, Scottie Barnes Agree to Five-Year Extension

The Toronto Raptors wasted no time in solidifying their future by signing their young sensation, Scottie Barnes, to a rookie extension. The team is reportedly signing the All-Star to a five-year, $270 million contract extension. This…

Thursday, Jun 27

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Bronny James’ agent admitted that he’s limited draft workouts to two teams ‘by design’

After many direct sources from NBA teams have told the press that they’ve not been able to secure workouts with prospect Bronny James ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft, his agent Rich Paul has confirmed that he’s only permitted the youngster to…

Golden State unveil secondary logo alongside new Statement Edition uniform

The Warriors have recently revealed a new skin ahead of the 2024-25 NBA campaign, as it was announced this Wednesday. The Bay Area club not only presented their Statement Edition uniform, but also unveiled a new secondary logo to further…

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Lakers believe Dalton Knecht’s draft selection comes with ‘extraordinary’ value

Back in the 2017 NBA Draft, the purple and gold took Lonzo Ball in No. 2 as a consensus All-American, and last night did the same but with Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall selection. Straight out of Tennessee, the player’s arrival has…

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Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman calls Zach Edey’s pick a ‘special fit’ for Memphis

After many years of expectation and discussion over Zach Edey’s value as a potential NBA player, the big man has finally made it to the big stage as the No. 9 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft. The college star will be taking his seven…

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Hawks take home French sensation Zaccharie Risacher at No. 1 in NBA Draft

For the first time in history, French players have been selected as the first pick in back-to-back NBA Drafts, as Zaccharie Risachaer was chosen this time by Atlanta. The forward was the first of four compatriots taken in the first round,…

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Josh Giddey hopes to ‘unlock’ his potential with a bigger role in Chicago

In one of the first shocks of the summer, Josh Giddey was traded out to Chicago in exchange for Alex Caruso, who will now become one of Oklahoma City’s most tenured guards. This Tuesday, the Australian confirmed that he did tell his former…

Ex-Celtics assistant Charles Lee becomes next head coach of the Hornets

At 39-years of age, Charles Lee will get his first chance to head coach in the NBA, as the former Celtics assistant will take over the role in Charlotte this upcoming season. Despite his lack of experience leading the pack, he’s already…

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Kristaps Porzingis is set to have surgery for rare leg injury and will miss Olympics

One of the key elements behind Boston’s 18th championship title came from a Latvian big man, who powered his way through a rare left leg injury to compete in the NBA Finals against Dallas. Despite his pains, Kristaps Porzingis dominated…

Warriors would only entertain trading Jonathan Kuminga for the right price

For years now, Golden State has shown much resistance about not trading their rising star Jonathan Kuminga, who after three campaigns in the Bay Area has proved his potential, but is still yet to unlock it. Despite the player’s development…

Boston’s president Brad Stevens foresees minor roster changes ahead of next season

Ever since Brad Stevens arrived in Boston back in 2013, he’s been chasing the franchise’s 18th NBA title, and now that he finally has it, life has been a whirlwind for the team president. Despite winning the championship not too long ago,…

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Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife

User Note: This page is updated as of Wednesday, June 26, 2024. After retiring from the NBA in 2021, JJ Redick transformed himself into one of the best sports media personalities on the planet (even creating a podcast with LeBron James).…

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Phoenix Suns Head Coach Mike Budenholzer Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife

User Note: This page is updated as of Wednesday, June 26, 2024. After taking a year off of coaching, the 2022 NBA Champion Mike Budenholzer is back at the helm. But this time, he is taking on the challenge of guiding the Phoenix Suns – a…

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Washington Wizards Head Coach Brian Keefe Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife

User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. After Wes Unseld Jr. was dismissed from his coaching duties midway through the season, the Washington Wizards asked (one of Unseld’s assistants) Brian Keefe to fill in as the…

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Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Kenny Atkinson Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife

User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA, touting four players who have been named to All-Star teams in the recent past (Donovan Mitchell,…

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife

User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Charlotte Hornets have been on a highway to nowhere for quite some time now, failing to make it out of the first round of the playoffs since 2002. Now, they have enlisted…

Grizzlies star Ja Morant is expected to be cleared medically in about two weeks

Ja Morant is currently hosting his annual youth camp and has been seen interacting with kids in basketball activities, even though he’s still awaiting the Grizzlies medical staff to give him full clearance from his right shoulder surgery.…

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Warriors are looking for the right formula to keep Klay Thompson: ‘We want him back’

Rumors have come and gone in Golden State this past year involving Klay Thompson, as his overall performances have fallen down while his contract came to an end this summer. However, it was the team’s general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. who…