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Usman Garuba Returning To Real Madrid
Spanish forward/center Usman Garuba is set to return to his homeland after signing a three-year contract with Real Madrid, according to Eurohoops. The 22-year-old has spent three seasons in the NBA, suiting up for the Golden State Warriors last season and playing in just seven contests. In the two previous campaigns, Garuba averaged 2.6 points and 3.8 […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoRudy Gobert Suits Up Against Canada Despite Finger Injury
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (finger) grabbed one rebound in three minutes during Tuesday's Olympic quarterfinal 82-73 France win over Canada. He suffered a left ring finger injury during practice before the knockout rounds. Gobert's minutes were also limited due to player matchups in the contest. With the big man sitting out, Victor Wembanyama finished […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Posts 27 Points In Losing Effort
Oklahoma City Thunder's star point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scored 27 points for Canada in their Olympic 82-73 quarterfinal loss to France on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander was crucial in reducing France's lead from 19 points to 71-66 in the third quarter. However, France maintained their lead and closed out the game. In addition to his impressive scoring, […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoVictor Wembanyama Grabs 12 Rebounds In France's Quarterfinal Win
Victor Wembanyama, center for the San Antonio Spurs, grabbed 12 rebounds as France defeated Canada 82-73 on Tuesday, securing a spot in the men's Olympic basketball semifinals for the second consecutive time. Wembanyama also contributed seven points, five assists, three steals, and one block. Although Canada managed to limit the 20-year-old's offensive opportunities, forward Guerschon […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoNikola Jokic Leads Serbia To Victory In Overtime Over Australia
Nikola Jokic, center for the Denver Nuggets, scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, leading Serbia to a 95-90 overtime victory over Australia and securing a spot in the Paris Olympic basketball semifinals on Tuesday. Jokic and his Serbian teammates were behind by 24 points at halftime but managed to take the lead 61-60 after […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoBruno Fernando Waived By Hawks On Tuesday
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Atlanta Hawks released center Bruno Fernando on Tuesday. Fernando had been with the Hawks for just one season, and he will now look to sign with a new team before the start of training camp. The 25-year-old didn't contribute much in last season's first half, but he […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoRudy Gobert Grabs 15 Rebounds In France's Win
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert posted seven points, 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal in 27 minutes during France's 94-90 thrilling overtime win over Japan in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. The big man logged just 18 minutes in France's opener against Brazil. He likely saw an uptick in minutes against Japan […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoRui Hachimura Posts 24 Points Versus France On Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura scored 24 points for Japan in a crushing 94-90 loss to France at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. In addition to scoring 24 points, Hachimura shot 10-for-16 from the field and collected six rebounds before being ejected from the contest early in the fourth quarter after being called for […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoVictor Wembanyama Leads France To Victory In Overtime On Tuesday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 18 points in overtime to help France defeat Japan 94-90 at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Wembanyama registered eight points in the first 3:20 of the contest, but his contributions were minimal in the final 3 1/2 quarters. However, in overtime, the 20-year-old dominated on the […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoPatrick Beverley Signs With Team In Israel
Jamal Collier of ESPN reported that former Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley announced on his X account that he is signing with Hapoel Tel Aviv BC of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Beverley started his pro basketball career overseas, playing in Greece and Russia. However, the 36-year-old has played the last 12 seasons in the […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoGary Trent Jr. Signs A One-Year Deal With Bucks
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, free-agent guard Gary Trent Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Trent joins his former Blazers teammate Damian Lillard in Wisconsin. Last year, the 25-year-old posted 13.7 points, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.6 rebounds across 71 contests during his final season in Toronto. He was […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoPaul Reed Bound For Detroit
On Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Detroit Pistons claimed center Paul Reed off free agency waivers. Reed is in the second season of a three-year, $24 million deal and will join former 76ers teammate Tobias Harris in the Motor City. The 76ers waived the 25-year-old on July 6th. With Philadelphia, he […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoTrendon Watford Staying With Nets
On Tuesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that power forward Trendon Watford signed a qualifying offer to remain with the Brooklyn Nets. Signing the qualifying offer allows Watford to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The 23-year-old deal is for one year and is worth $2.7 million. Last season, Watford played in 63 games for […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoAusar Thompson Unavailable For Summer League
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson will not participate in Summer League as he is recovering from a blood clot, per James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Thompson's rookie season ended in March due to a blood clot, for which he would receive treatment. In 63 regular-season contests, the 21-year-old averaged 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoJa Morant Medically Cleared To Resume All Basketball Activities
On Tuesday, per Damichael Cole of Memphis Commercial Appeal, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) was medically cleared for all basketball activities after surgery to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder. After serving a 25-game NBA suspension at the start of last season, the 24-year-old only suited up for nine contests before the injury sidelined him […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoCade Cunningham Agrees To Maximum Rookie Deal With Pistons
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Detroit Pistons and point guard Cade Cunningham officially agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie extension on Tuesday. The rookie extension could amount to as much as $269 million. After a dismal 2023-2024 campaign, the Pistons signed veterans Malik Beasley, Tim Hardaway, and Tobias Harris this off-season to help […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoMonte Morris Signs With Suns On Tuesday
On Tuesday, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reported that point guard Monte Morris agreed to a one-year veteran minimum deal worth $2.8 million with the Phoenix Suns. The 29-year-old ended last season in Minnesota following a trade from the Pistons on February 7th. He was not a fantasy factor in Minnesota, as he only averaged 5.1 […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoMoritz Wagner Returning To Magic
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, center Moritz Wagner is returning to the Orlando Magic on a two-year deal worth $22 million. The Magic declined Wagner's team option on Saturday. However, both sides agreed on a deal that will keep him in Orlando for the next two seasons on Tuesday. Last year, the 27-year-old had […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoKings Trade Davion Mitchell and Sasha Vezenkov To Raptors
The Sacramento Kings traded point guard Davion Mitchell and forward Sasha Vezenkov to the Toronto Raptors for forward Jalen McDaniels on Thursday, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The trade gives the Kings some flexibility, opening up a roster spot. Mitchell was the No. 9 pick in 2021. Last season he averaged 5.3 points, 1.3 rebounds […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoAJ Griffin Traded To Rockets
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Atlanta Hawks traded forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets in exchange for the 44th pick of the NBA draft on Thursday. Griffin, a 2022 first-round pick out of Duke, had a limited role during his second year in Atlanta, averaging 2.4 points in 8.6 minutes across 20 outings […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoZach Edey Selected By The Grizzlies At No. 9
On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies selected center Zach Edey with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Edey was one of the most dominant college players over the last two seasons, winning back-to-back John R. Wooden Awards. For Purdue last season, the big man averaged 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoSpurs Take Rob Dillingham At No. 8, Trade Him To Timberwolves
With the No. 8 pick of the 2024 NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs selected Kentucky's Rob Dillingham. However, the story doesn't end there. Minnesota acquired this pick through a trade with the Spurs during Round 1. San Antonio, in return, secured Minnesota's 2031 unprotected first and a top-one protected 2030 pick swap. Dillingham averaged […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoTrail Blazers Grab Donovan Clingan At No. 7
The Portland Trail Blazers selected University of Connecticut center Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. He appeared in 35 games for the Huskies in 2023-24, averaging 13.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Clingan helped lead UConn on their championship run, dominating defensively with his 7-foot-7 wingspan. With Deandre […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoOG Anunoby To Sign A Five-Year Extension With Knicks
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby intends to sign a five-year, $212.5 million contract extension with the Knicks. The extension includes a player option and trade kicker. He became an unrestricted free agent by declining the player option for the final season of the four-year, $72 million contract he inked with Toronto in 2020. […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoObi Toppin Receives Qualifying Offer
According to Tony East of SI.com, the Indiana Pacers have submitted a qualifying offer to forward Obi Toppin, making him a restricted free agent. Toppin is coming off a solid postseason, during which he suited up for 17 games and averaged 20.2 minutes, 10.9 points, and 4.4 rebounds, helping the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference Finals. […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoBam Adebayo Expected To Ink Contract Extension With Heat
According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is expected to sign a three-year contract extension worth $166 million to stay in South Beach. Adebayo has two years remaining on his current deal. However, the 26-year-old is coming off another excellent season, averaging 19.3 points and a career-high 10.4 rebounds while […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoMouhamadou Gueye Waived By Toronto
According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca, the Toronto Raptors waived forward Mouhamadou Gueye on Tuesday. In March, the 25-year-old Gueye signed a two-way contract and played in 11 Raptors regular season games. In those contests, he didn't make an impact on the court or in fantasy, averaging 10.9 minutes, 2.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.6 […]
Andrew Lennox 7 months agoSurgery Forces Kristaps Porzingis To Miss Olympics
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) will not play in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, France, as he will have surgery "in the coming days," the team announced on Tuesday. Porzingis suffered a torn retinaculum and a dislocated posterior tibialis tendon during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Although he missed Games 3 and 4, he made […]
Andrew Lennox 7 months agoPascal Siakam Likely To Remain With Indiana
According to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files, Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam is close to signing a long-term contract extension with the team. Siakam had a solid first season as a Pacer and should receive a maximum deal. The All-Star forward compiled averages of 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 41 regular-season contests with […]
Andrew Lennox 7 months agoAl Horford Returning For His 18th NBA Season
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford will be returning for his 18th NBA season next year. Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck was on The Greg Hill Show on WEEI, a local Boston radio station, and said, "Al is coming back for next year. That's what I've been told." At 38 years old, Horford won his first NBA championship on […]
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