NBAAppearing on Friday’s episode of NBA Today (YouTube link) in the wake of the news that Jazz guard Keyonte George had signed a five-year, $157.5MM rookie scale extension with Utah, Shams Charania of ESPN pointed to a handful of other 2023 first-round picks who are candidates to sign their own contract extensions before the October […]
NBAFormer Raptors guard Markquis Nowell has signed a training camp deal with the Pelicans, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. The former Kansas State star spent most of 2023/24 on a two-way contract with Toronto after going undrafted in 2023. Nowell played for Baskonia last season, averaging 5.7 points and 3.0 assists in […]
NBACeltics star Jayson Tatum on Thursday spoke directly about Jaylen Brown in an interview for the first time since his longtime former teammate was traded to Philadelphia in July, writes Mike Prada of The Athletic. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show (Twitter video link), Tatum was asked about the biggest misconception the public has about […]
NBASteph Curry’s next contract with the Golden State Warriors remains undecided, but both sides appear to have a clear understanding of the options available. Anthony Slater reported on NBA Today that the Warriors have presented Curry with multiple paths rather than negotiating over a specific dollar amount. Slater said Golden State’s decision-makers made it clear […] The post Latest on Steph Curry’s Warriors extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAJayson Tatum opened up about his recovery from an Achilles injury, describing the mental challenge of returning to basketball and the importance of regaining confidence during the rehabilitation process. Speaking to The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum discussed the medication he used during the early stages of his recovery and how it helped him navigate one […] The post Jayson Tatum opens up on Achilles injury recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Jayson Tatum enters his 10th NBA season with a significantly different Boston Celtics roster, but he believes the team should focus on itself rather than the changes around the Eastern Conference. Speaking to The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum was asked whether he was more concerned about the Philadelphia 76ers or New York Knicks heading into […] The post Jayson Tatum discusses new-look Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Sept. 19: The signing is official, the team tweets. June 25: The Wizards have reached an agreement to sign undrafted rookie free agent KeShawn Murphy to an Exhibit 10 contract, reports Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress (Twitter link). Murphy spent four years at Mississippi State, including a redshirt freshman year, before transferring to Auburn for his […]
NBALess than two weeks away from the start of training camps around the NBA, several players from the 2023 draft class could get new contracts in the near-future.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is making progress in his recovery from wrist surgery, according to ESPN's Vincent Goodwill.
Ja Morant's reaction to getting traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers was revealed on Friday.
Luol Deng says his experience with the Los Angeles Lakers changed his perspective on the NBA after the team signed him to a four-year, $72 million contract but later removed him from the rotation. Deng had wanted to remain with the Miami Heat before joining Los Angeles in 2016. However, Pat Riley advised him to […] The post Luol Deng details frustration over Lakers role appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Gilbert Arenas does not expect the New York Knicks to win a second consecutive championship, pointing to the way NBA teams adjust after losing to a champion and the changes made around the league. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Arenas argued that New York’s decision to largely maintain its championship core could make it harder for […] The post Gilbert Arenas says Knicks won’t repeat as champions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.