Former NBA and EuroLeague forward Brandon Hunter suddenly passed away. At 42 years old, Hunter owned a sports agency called Hunter Athletes Management. He was a certified FIBA agent. The news was broken by Jeff Boals, head coach of the Ohio University basketball team, a school Hunter attended before becoming a professional player.
In the middle of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, American track star Noah Lyles made a comment that became famous worldwide. Almost immediately, he received tremendous backlash from NBA players. After a few weeks, Giannis Antetokounmpo decided to weigh in.
Kevin Porter Jr., a guard for the Houston Rockets, has been charged with felony assault and strangulation following an alleged attack on his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, at a New York City hotel. During his arraignment, prosecutors revealed that the incident left Gondrezick with a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye.
Jordi Fernandez, an NBA assistant coach, replaced Nick Nurse, an established NBA head coaching veteran, in the Canadian national team. In the very first tournament, he captured the country's first-ever medal at the FIBA World Cup.
Dillon Brooks is one of the most antagonizing players in basketball. There are always two camps - you either love him or hate him. During the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the Philippine fans went from booing him to chanting 'MVP'.
Tristan Thompson did not play a single regular-season game last year. He will now return to the team that made him famous. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, the 32-year-old big man is finalizing a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thompson became an NBA champion with the Cavs in 2016 and was part of four NBA Finals runs with the franchise.
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed center Duop Reath to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Reath, who recently played as a starter for the Australian national team in the World Cup, also contributed to the Blazers' Summer League squad, averaging 13.0 points and 7.4 rebounds in five games.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, police sources told ABC News. Porter, 23, was arrested in New York City on Monday and is currently in custody at the NYPD's 17th Precinct in midtown Manhattan. The player is facing charges of assault and strangulation, a New York Police Department spokesperson said.
Free agent center Boban Marjanovic has committed to a one-year deal to reunite with the Houston Rockets, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 2.22-meter (7-foot-3) big man will play his ninth NBA season. The rebuilding Rockets franchise values not only his on-court contributions but also his positive presence within the team.
Before the FIBA World Cup tipped off in Japan, Luka Doncic didn't hide that he kept being bothered by an old injury dating back to last March. "It is an old injury, which caused me problems in the NBA," Doncic said in mid-August before the World Cup started. "Therefore, we performed an MRI. Everything is okay. Nothing worse."
A recent Instagram Live featuring Charlotte Hornets center Kai Jones has sparked concerns due to his unusual behavior. In the video, Jones exhibited erratic actions, unintelligible speaking, and occasional bursts into laughter. Some viewers observed Jones' weird behavior during the livestream, including dancing, sweating, and unclear speech.
Dillon Brooks has played a crucial role for the Canadian national team in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. He has been a defensive stalwart alongside Lu Dort, while also making critical three-pointers on the offensive end.
Former New York Knicks legend John Starks has been involved in the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Having spent eight years of his career with the Knicks, Starks weighed in on the GOAT discussions. Speaking to Scoop B, Starks said that LeBron James's constant team switching has damaged his legacy.
Free agent Danny Green will make his return to the Philadelphia 76ers, Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN reports. The 36-year-old agreed on a 1-year deal, according to Wojnarowski. The report notes that Green's relationship with Joel Embiid and a new head coach Nick Nurse played a big part in the 76ers desire to bring him into training camp, with a high possibility of making the final roster.
Christian Wood will continue his career with the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing on a 2-year deal with the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN. The deal is worth $5.7 million and includes a player option for the 2024-25 season. Wood joins the Lakers after spending a season with the Dallas Mavericks and the previous two with the Houston Rockets.
With a month left until the start of the NBA Preseason, worrisome news reached the New Orleans Pelicans camp. According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, Trey Murphy III suffered a meniscus injury to his left knee.
Former NBA player and current assistant coach at Utah Jazz, Jason Terry, is facing a lawsuit for allegedly refusing to pay $25,000 for a diamond-encrusted Rolex watch that he initially rented for an event but later agreed to purchase from a well-known New York jeweler, Eric Mavachev, also known as "Eric Da Jeweler."
On Sunday, Team USA suffered its first defeat in the 2023 FIBA World Cup after falling against Lithuania. Even though the game's outcome made rounds on social media, not everyone is interested in the tournament, at least from the NBA players.
Three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, Patrick McCaw, got into an unusual situation after signing a deal with a team in Belgium. McCaw had agreed to a contract with Filou Oostende, a club that plays in the BNXT League in Europe. When he arrived in Belgium, he started facing issues almost immediately before even leaving the airport.
