NBA executive says some of the hyperbole regarding Victor Wembanyama is ‘pretty overwhelming’

One NBA executive is urging caution when it comes to the vast array of accolades about the potential of top prospect Victor Wembanyama. Adam Finkelstein of 247 Sports looked at…

Brad Sullivan

Report: NBA projecting in-season tournament to add extra $1B in revenue

The NBA's new in-season tournament could arrive as soon as next season, and it seems like the league is expecting it add a good chuck of revenue. NBA insider Jake…

David Akerman

Report: Market for DeAndre Hopkins held up by Odell Beckham Jr.’s contract with Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens' signing of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. last month probably won't be remembered as the biggest news of the 2023 NFL offseason, but the effects of the…

Sam Leweck

Spurs’ season-ticket membership exploding since attaining No. 1 pick: ‘Many Spurs employees were in the office working past midnight on Tuesday’

After winning Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery, the San Antonio Spurs have seen a surge in the team's season ticket sales. David Rumsey of Front Office Sports noted that winning…

Brad Sullivan

5-time NBA champ says Ja Morant didn’t mean one word of his recent apology

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant continues to be a lightning rod for controversy, having been suspended from team activities by his club, pending NBA review. Morant's suspension was announced on…

Ryan Aston

Daryl Morey says Philadelphia 76ers want Joel Embiid to get more playoff-like reps

The Philadelphia 76ers want to get All-Star center Joel Embiid more “playoff-like” reps to prepare him for the postseason in the 2023-24 campaign. Embiid, who won the league’s MVP award…

Peter Dewey

Report: Executives believe Victor Wembanyama could be NBA’s best player on offense and defense by year 3

NBA executives reportedly believe that prospect Victor Wembanyama could be the best player in the league on both ends of the floor by his third season. The French phenom is…

Peter Dewey

Former NBA player says Nikola Jokic is close to surpassing Stephen Curry as best player in league

Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Jay Williams believes that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is close to passing Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry as the best player…

Peter Dewey

NBA insider thinks Los Angeles Clippers could be logical landing spot for Chris Paul

In the opinion of one basketball insider, the Los Angeles Clippers might be a logical landing spot for Chris Paul. ESPN's Zach Lowe said (at the 48:50 mark) on his…

Brad Sullivan

Paul George explains shutting out his parents while in NBA bubble: ‘I was just in a dark place’

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George recently revealed that while he was playing games in the NBA's pandemic-enforced bubble in 2020, he stopped speaking to his parents. George offered comments…

Brad Sullivan