76ers Expect James Harden To Appear At Training Camp
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden recently called the team's lead executive Daryl Morey a liar. This comes after the team said they weren't pursuing any trades involving Harden. The 33-year-old has said he has no plans of being at training camp. However, a player that decides to withhold their services for more than 30 days […]
James Harden Calls Daryl Morey A Liar
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden recently said that Daryl Morey is a liar and that he will not be part of any organization associated with Morey. This comes after a video surfaced about the Sixers organization saying they wouldn't be pursing trade talk involving Harden. This is obviously frustrating news to Harden who has made […]
76ers Sign Javonte Smart To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Philadelphia 76ers signed guard Javonte Smart to an Exhibit 10 deal on Sunday. The 24-year-old played for the 76ers throughout the summer league where he averaged 15.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game across eight appearances. Smart has seen 17 games of NBA action in the 2021-22 season and most […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Boosts Canada Over Germany
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned in a very good two-way performance for Team Canada as they came from behind to beat Germany on Sunday. In the overtime comeback, the star Canadian guard finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, and six steals. He's been a menace on the defensive end throughout their exhibition games […]
Jalen Brunson Doesn't Miss Against Spain
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson posted a perfect shooting night in Team USA's exhibition game against Spain on Sunday. The dynamic point guard finished the game shooting 9-for-9 with 21 points. 16 of his 21 points came in the first half alone. As a team, the Americans shot a red-hot 67% from the floor […]
Anfernee Simons Excited To Link Up With Scoot Henderson
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scott Henderson has left a great first impression on teammate Anfernee Simons. "He's as good as advertised," Simons said. "Understands the game at a high level, especially at his age. I'm pretty excited to play with him." Henderson also appears to be extremely confident in his ability after recently promising to […]
P.J. Dozier Moves To Serbia
Guard P.J. Dozier has decided to take his talents to Europe, signing a one-year deal with KK Partizan in Serbia. Dozier made his NBA debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017-18, and he has also played for the Celtics, Nuggets, and Kings. The 26-year-old had a very marginal role in Sacramento last season, averaging […]
Frank Ntilikina Misses World Cup With Injury
Charlotte Hornets guard Frank Ntilikina won't be able to help France at the 2023 World Cup after injuring his thigh in an exhibition game against Lithuania. The injury could also disrupt Ntilikina's preparations for the upcoming NBA season. The former first-round pick agreed to a one-year contract with the Hornets earlier in the month. Ntilikina […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shines For Canada At Both Ends
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put together a super-productive performance for Canada against New Zealand on Saturday, tallying 26 points and six steals with three assists and a block in just 20 minutes of action. Gilgeous-Alexander started off hot with 11 first-quarter points and eventually led the team to a 107-76 victory. Canada started […]
76ers Have Ended Trade Talks Involving James Harden
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden remains in limbo, with ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that the team has ended trade talks involving the disgruntled star. The Sixers have been in talks with the Los Angeles Clippers -- Harden's preferred destination -- but nothing has come to fruition. Sources have also told Wojnarowski that Harden is unhappy […]
NBA Christmas Day Games Headlined By Celtics, Lakers
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Christmas Day games for the NBA in the 2023-24 season will be headlined by the Boston Celtics traveling to take on the Los Angeles Lakers. The rest of the slate includes the Bucks at Knicks, 76ers at Heat, Mavericks at Suns, and capped-off by Warriors at Nuggets. […]
Kris Dunn Backed To Be Starter Next Season
Utah Jazz point guard Kris Dunn had an impressive stint with the team last season and could get himself a bigger role for 2023-24. The 29-year-old featured in 22 games for the Jazz near the end of the campaign, putting up 13.5 points with 4.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.1 steals. He is seen as […]
Jalen Brunson Believes Busy Summer Will Benefit Him Next Season
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson believes his involvement with Team USA this summer will help him prepare for the upcoming NBA season. "I think it's another way to get ready for training camp," Brunson said. "You gotta look at it and see the positives that come out of this, going towards the NBA […]
Tyronn Lue Continues To See Russell Westbrook As Starter
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook is set to start his first full season with the team and head coach Tyronn Lue has no plans to change his role, meaning the former MVP will stick with the starting unit. "I view him as a starter, view him as a starter and, you know, kind […]
Warriors To Work Out Six Veterans
The Golden State Warriors are hosting workouts with six free-agent veterans, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater. Dion Waiters, Tony Snell, Kent Bazemore, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Harry Giles, and Trey Burke will be at the team's facilities over the next two weeks. Golden State currently has two spots open on its 15-man roster. […]
James Harden Trade Discussions Expected To Pick Back Up
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden still stands by his trade request and Daryl Morey remains in trade discussions with mainly the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, those discussions are expected to pick up again soon. Terance Mann remains one of the keys to a deal between the two sides and […]
Stanley Umude Signs Training Camp Deal With Detroit
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Detroit Pistons signed Stanley Umude to a non-guaranteed training camp deal on Tuesday. The 24-year-old from Arkansas was with the team last season but only appeared in one game. Across 25 games with their G League affiliate, however, he averaged 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per […]
Scoot Henderson Says He Will Win Rookie Of The Year
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson stated in an interview with Playmaker that he will win Rookie of the Year this season. As of right now, the overwhelming favorite is none other than Victor Wembanyama. Henderson has played second fiddle for a long time with the hype surrounding Wembanyama, but this has only fueled his […]
Luka Doncic Collects Big Triple-Double In FIBA Friendly
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic bounced back from a losing performance in Slovenia's first friendly against Greece and registered a big triple-double in their win over Montenegro on Tuesday. The Slovenian superstar ended the game with 34 points, 14 assists, and 13 rebounds as the team grabbed a four-point win. There was a scary moment […]
Cory Joseph Withdraws From Team Canada
Golden State Warriors guard Cory Joseph has withdrawn from Team Canada for their World Cup run this year. The 12-year veteran decided to withdraw so that he could focus on preparation for his season with the Warriors. Joseph hasn't been on a playoff team since the 2018-19 season with the Indiana Pacers. So, he could […]
Jamal Murray Not Traveling With Team Canada
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray isn't going to travel with Team Canada to play three scrimmages in Germany this week. According to Doug Smith, the hope is that he'll be ready for games in Spain and the World Cup. There isn't a clear reason why he's not traveling right now, but it doesn't seem to […]
Trae Young Ready For New Role Offensively
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is looking forward to a full season under new head coach Quin Snyder and is confident that he can work well together with Dejounte Murray. "After going through a year, we knew it was gonna be some adjustment periods from both being point guards and both having the ball […]
Raul Neto Officially Signs With Fenerbahce In Turkey
Eight-year NBA veteran Raul Neto has signed with Turkey's Fenerbahce for the upcoming season. The Brazilian guard started to get linked with Fenerbahce a couple of weeks back and the move has now been made official, with Neto signing up for one year with an option for a second. Neto has also previously played in […]
Coby White Backed For A Big Year
Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White is expected to produce a bounce-back campaign in 2022-23. "I think Coby White's gonna have a monster year," said K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago on the "Bulls Talk Podcast". "There's just something about the way he's trending, the way they just obviously so quickly moved to reward what […]
Ben Simmons Almost "Full Form"
According to Nets forward Cameron Johnson, guard/forward Ben Simmons is "close to full form." "He sounds good," said Johnson after a recent Team USA practice. "He's in a good place. He says it's progressing, and he's excited for the season." Simmons' limited time in Brooklyn has been met with disappointment. He battled various injuries last […]
Chris Paul Has A Chance To Remain A Starter
Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul could remain a starter this season. While many had assumed the veteran would move to the bench after his trade to Golden State, head coach Steve Kerr stated that the starting lineup would take shape during training camp. Paul is nearing two decades in the National Basketball Association. He's […]
Tyrese Maxey Contract Extension On Hold
According to 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, the franchise will wait before offering a contract extension to guard Tyrese Maxey. While Morey is high on the 2020 first-round pick, "the quirk of the CBA" will allow Philly to add "a significant player next year" before the club turns its attention to him. Maxey […]
James Harden Trade Talks Still Ongoing
According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, talks between the 76ers and Clippers surrounding guard James Harden are still ongoing. Everyone knows the former MVP doesn't want to be in Philadelphia, giving LA an edge in discussions. But president of basketball operations Daryl Morey isn't budging on what he wants back while also hoping to […]
Cade Cunningham Impresses In Scrimmages Versus Team USA
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has left a big impression on Team USA head coach Steve Kerr in pre-World Cup training camp scrimmages. Cunningham is part of the Select Team at the camp and he led the side to victories in both scrimmages Friday. "Cade looked great," Kerr said. "The injury is clearly behind him. […]
Derrick White Ready To Ink Extension With Celtics
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is loving life in Beantown and feels ready to negotiate an extension. "I love being here in Boston," White said on ESPN's NBA Today. "It would be cool to get an extension. We'll see what happens during that window, but I've loved my time in Boston so far and my […]