Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling during the second day of her trial, but Griner told the judge that she had done so unintentionally, according to Reuters. “I’d like to plead guilty, your honor. But there was no intent. I didn’t want to break the law,” Griner said, according to Reuters. “I’d…
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Zion Williamson celebrated his birthday in a unique and humbling fashion as he signed his max extension on Wednesday at the Dryades YMCA in New Orleans. The local Y is where the former Dukie and his stepfather have been running summer basketball camps. 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟: @ZionWilliamson has signed a contract extension with the #Pelicans! pic.twitter.com/zKiXS1ku9W…
When Bradley Beal signed his max deal during the first day of free agency last week, the agreement also reportedly included a no-trade clause, per Bobby Marks of ESPN. Beal is the 10th player in League history to ever have a no-trade clause in his contract. He is also the only player in the NBA…
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Rudy Gobert last week by giving Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverly, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, and multiple first-round picks in the second major trade of the summer, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The Timberwolves are sending Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt and multiple first-round picks for Gobert, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)…
As the saga around Kevin Durant’s blockbuster trade request evolves, NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly looking for “one of the biggest trade returns in League history.” .@wojespn with the latest on Kevin Durant’s trade request: “[The Nets] think this should look like one of the biggest trade…
According to Howard Megdal of The Next Hoops, the Phoenix Mercury is exploring their trade options with Skylar Diggins-Smith. Could SDS be on the move? Our @howardmegdal has reporting for WBB Wednesday that indicates that she could be. Also, don’t miss must-click women’s basketball links along with Howard and @HaydenCilley breaking down all of the…
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have reached another historic feat after NBA 2K announced the two WNBA legends would grace the cover of the WNBA Edition of NBA 2K23. Taurasi and Bird embark on this moment together as they did back in college when they won the national title for Connecticut in 2002. From college…
According to Shams Charania, the Portland Trailblazers are expected to waiver guard Eric Bledsoe ahead of his guarantee date. The Portland Trail Blazers plan to waive guard Eric Bledsoe ahead of his guarantee date approaching, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Entering his 13th NBA season, several teams are expected to pursue Bledsoe as a free agent….
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have gained no traction on a trade centered around Kyrie Irving. Charania appeared on the “Pat McAfee Show” Tuesday to discuss NBA news and the Nets’ offseason storylines in light of Kevin Durant’s blockbuster trade request. His report comes…
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Nets have reportedly signed two former Indiana Pacers, wing T.J. Warren and guard Edmond Sumner, to free-agent deals. Free agent G TJ Warren has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 5, 2022 Nets general manager Sean Marks made…