Different offseason approaches collide as Knicks, Celtics clash
The New York Knicks mostly stood pat this summer following their most successful season in a decade. Meanwhile, after coming within one win of a second straight trip to the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics made a series of splashy trades and signings. Neither team will have to wait long for the first referendum on […]
Pacers host Wizards in battle of non-playoff squads
The new-look Washington Wizards hope to begin putting the puzzle pieces in place on Wednesday when they open the season against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. Under the direction of new president of basketball operations Michael Winger, the retooling Wizards shipped All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal to Phoenix and versatile Kristaps Porzingis to Boston in […]
Golden Knights can extend historic unbeaten start vs. Flyers
After setting an NHL record for most consecutive wins to start a season by a reigning Stanley Cup champion, the Vegas Golden Knights begin a stretch that sees them play five of their next six games at home, starting Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Golden Knights improved to 6-0-0 with a 5-3 victory […]
Backcourt play key for Hawks, Hornets entering opener
The Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets will rely on their backcourt stars again this season. They just hope there’s more help along the way. The teams meet in Wednesday night’s season opener in Charlotte. That’s where Quin Snyder will start what he hopes is his first full season on the Atlanta bench after he was […]
Hawks, F/C Onyeka Okongwu agree to extension
The Atlanta Hawks and forward/center Onyeka Okongwu agreed to a contract extension on Monday. The Hawks did not disclose terms of the deal, but ESPN reported it was a four-year extension worth $62 million. Monday was the deadline for rookie contract extensions for the draft class of 2020. Okongwu, just 22, averaged career bests of […]
Reports: Giannis Antetokounmpo inks 3-year, $186M extension with Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player who won a championship with Milwaukee in 2021, signed a $186 million max extension with the Bucks on Monday in a surprise move. “MILWAUKEEEEEEEEE!! Let’s get it!!!! #BucksInSix #Extended,” Antetokounmpo posted to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night. The new deal is for three years, and it […]
Warriors PF Draymond Green (ankle) to miss opener vs. Suns
Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green will miss Tuesday’s season-opening home game against the Phoenix Suns due to his ailing left ankle. Green participated in practice on Monday and also took part in a controlled scrimmage, but coach Steve Kerr said the 12th-year pro isn’t ready to play in a game. “He’s doing really […]
Aces coach Becky Hammon will work for ESPN in offseason
Two-time WNBA championship coach Becky Hammon will serve as an NBA studio analyst during the Las Vegas Aces’ offseason, ESPN announced Monday. It will be Hammon’s second straight offseason of working for ESPN. She is expected to have a role on a variety of ESPN shows. “Becky, who I truly believe one day will be […]
Report: Mavericks G/F Josh Green agrees to $41M extension
Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Green agreed to a three-year, $41 million extension on Monday, ESPN reported. Monday is the deadline for 2020 draft choices to sign extensions. Green was the 18th overall pick in 2020. He is expected to be Dallas’ starting small forward this season. Green, who turns 23 on Nov. 16, averaged career […]
Bills TE Dawson Knox to have wrist surgery
The Buffalo Bills received bad news on Monday when coach Sean McDermott announced tight end Dawson Knox will have surgery on his injured right wrist. McDermott wasn’t sure when Knox would be able to return from the lingering injury. “I wish I could tell you,” McDermott told reporters Monday. “It’s too early right now. The […]
