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Boston CelticsMarcus Smart gets honest about Blake Griffin signing

Marcus Smart has never been one to shy away from saying how he feels and he continued that this weekend with his thoughts on the Boston Celtics addition of veteran forward Blake Griffin via Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Marcus Smart on Blake Griffin: "Love it…He’s not above the rim anymore, but he still […]

Boston CelticsFormer first-round pick cut by Celtics

Even for a first-round pick, life in the NBA can be tough. After being selected with the 14th overall pick by the  Chicago Bulls in the 2016 draft, Denzel Valentine has been unable to find any stability in the league. His latest setback came on Friday evening when the Boston Celtics cut him to make […]

Houston RocketsRockets news: Bruno Fernando converted to two-way contract

The Houston Rockets made a step towards solidifying their opening night roster by converting Bruno Fernando’s deal to a two-way contract. Sources: The Houston Rockets are converting Bruno Fernando to a two-way contract, @hoopshype has learned. — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 30, 2022 Before the move the Rockets had 18 guaranteed contracts, three above the […]

Detroit PistonsBojan Bogdanovic seeking contract extension

Before the Detroit Pistons acquisition of Bojan Bogdanovic from the Utah Jazz, it was thought that quite a few teams would be interested in the veteran wing’s services. The 33-year-old forward was coming off a productive season in which he put up 18.1 points while shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves star Anthony Edwards speaks out on huge body transformation

Anthony Edwards is already a blossoming superstar in the NBA, and now the Minnesota Timberwolves guard has added something to make himself even more lethal on the court. The former No.1 overall pick told reporters that he had added ten pounds of muscle this offseason. Anthony Edwards on what putting on 10 pounds this summer will […]

Houston RocketsThunder, Rockets complete massive 8-player trade

The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder completed a big trade – at least numbers-wise – on Thursday evening involving eight players and a 2025 second-round pick. ESPN Sources: The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading Derrick Favors, Ty Jerome, Moe Harkless, Theo Maledon and a 2025 second-round pick via Atlanta to the Houston Rockets for […]

Toronto RaptorsUndetected injury to keep Khem Birch sidelined

For a team in need of some size in the frontcourt, the Toronto Raptors will have to wait a little bit longer for reinforcements. Center Khem Birch remains out of the lineup following off-season knee surgery and isn’t quite ready for game action. Birch revealed to reporters on Thursday that the surgery he had back […]

Chicago BullsNikola Vucevic throws cold water on trade rumors

Despite his name swirling in trade rumors, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is here to stay for the time being. The veteran center addressed those rumors when speaking with reporters today and even joked about the situation. Vucevic said he was in constant contact with the Bulls front office and didn’t really pay attention to […]

Brooklyn NetsKevin Durant left carrying heavier burden amid TJ Warren injury news

It’s going to be a little while longer before Brooklyn Nets wing TJ Warren steps foot on an NBA court again. Nets head coach Steve Nash told reporters today that the veteran wing will not be ready to suit up for the team as he continues to recover from a foot injury. This weakens the […]

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