The New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has agreed on a two-year, $64 million extension that will take him through 2025-26, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The new deal ties McCollum to the Pelicans for four years and $133M.
Former NBA players Rashard Lewis and Keith Bogans have joined the Detroit Pistons as assistant coaches under the head coach Dwane Casey, the team has announced. 43-year-old Lewis is a two-time NBA All-star and NBA champion with the Miami Heat in 2013. It will be his first coaching job in his career.
Ime Udoka's scandal shook up the basketball world and former NBAer Matt Barnes believes it's an even bigger bombshell than currently known. The Boston Celtics have suspended Udoka, who led the team to the NBA Finals in his first year as head coach, for at least the full 2022-23 season.
Entering his first full season as a member of the Washinton Wizards, Kristaps Porzingis feels confident in the team. And as for how it compares to the rest of the talent in the Eastern Conference, being an underdog is something he enjoys. Porzingis was asked on the media day press conference if he takes it personally that some experts overlook the Wizards.
Changing the way the so-called "transition take fouls" are officiated this season won't keep them out of the NBA game. In fact, the league thinks that sort of play now may make the game better.
San Antonio Spurs announced that the club is adding former WNBA star Candice Dupree to a coaching staff. She will take place as a player development coach in the organization. Dupree, 38, was a seven-time All-Star and a 2014 league champion with the Phoenix Mercury during a 16-year career with five teams (2006-21).
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams will be sidelined for 8 to 12 weeks following surgery on his left knee. He had an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies and address swelling in the knee, the club announced Friday.
The Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens commented on the Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's suspension, supporting the women of the organization. The franchise has punished the team's coach Udoka with a one-year suspension for a violation of team policies.
Andre Iguodala announced on his Point Forward podcast that he's re-signing with the Golden State Warriors for his 19th NBA season. Iguodala, who helped Golden State win four NBA championships, said it will be his last season. "I'm letting you know now, Steph [Curry], this is the last one," said Iguodala on the Point Forward podcast.
After winning the EuroLeague with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, the Serbian guard Vasilije Micic was involved in discussions with several NBA teams in order to take a big step in his career. However, the ideal conditions for Micic and his future outside of Europe were not found and he remained with the EuroLeague champions for another season.
ESPN released their best NBA players ranking for the 2022-23 season. The top 3 spots are all taken by the European players. Voted as the best player for the upcoming season is the Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was voted as the second best a year ago.
The Brooklyn Nets star forward Ben Simmons' inability to shoot from the 3-point range was a discussion for years now. Simmons revealed he will try to shoot 3-pointers this upcoming season when asked on The Old Man and The Three podcast with JJ Redick.
On the eve of the start of his EuroBasket 2022 journey with the Finnish national team, Lauri Markkanen was traded from Cleveland Cavaliers to the Utah Jazz in a package centered around Donovan Mitchell. Talking with The Salt Lake Tribune, the forward revealed how he found out about the trade.
Luka Doncic is making a virtual step to better engage with NBA fans with a launch of a virtual equivalent of himself. The Slovenian superstar introduced Luk.AI, a virtual alter-ego metahuman, which will take over Luka's TikTok account from now on.
Luka Doncic has been the undeniable leader of the Dallas Mavericks team throughout recent years, helping the team make it to the NBA Playoffs. However, only last year the team made it past the First Round. One of the biggest criticisms of the Mavericks is the lack of an accompanying star on the roster for Doncic to both help ease the pressure and provide additional scoring when needed the most.
Following the reports about Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's misbehavior in the organization, the Celtics franchise has officially suspended the specialist. Coach Udoka has been suspended for the entire 2022-23 NBA season for a violation of team policies, the club announced. The decision is effective immediately, while the decision about Udoka's future will be made later.
The Los Angeles Clippers revealed their preseason optimism as soon as their lead executive addressed the biggest variable that will determine the team's championship fortunes. The topic? Nothing other than Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and his health after missing the entire 2021-22 season to rehab his surgically repaired ACL in his right knee.
The Detroit Pistons are finalizing a trade to acquire Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic for Kelly Olynyk and Saben Lee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 33-year-old Bogdanovic had a major role in the Jazz, which even increased in the most important stretch of the last season when Joe Ingles sustained a season-ending ACL tear.
After four years with the club, Ben Simmons famously left the Philadelphia 76ers last season for the Brooklyn Nets after sitting out the first part of the 2021-22 season for various reasons. The Australian player sat down on The Old Man and The Three podcast with JJ Redick to talk about various subjects, one of which was his infamous transfer.
Partnered with WhatsApp, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo released a short film "Naija Odyssey" about his basketball journey. Talking with ESPN about the film, Giannis explained his relationship with his most popular nickname - the Greek Freak.
