When P.J. Tucker signs a three-year, $33 million contract with the Sixers, it will mean he only played in Miami for one year. That didn’t stop him from posting a thank you post on Instagram for the Heat fans and organization. “What a year,” Tucker wrote. “True underdogs that really got it out the mud and went … Read more
Everyone need to calm the fuck down.Image: Getty Images Here’s a story about how boatloads of fans and media members annually exaggerate offseason performances as if they’re indicators of what basketball players will and won’t be for the duration of their careers. We’ve reached that moment now as the No. 2 overall pick in last … Read more
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 NBA Summer League originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NBA offseason is proving to be anything but dull. In the less than three weeks since the Golden State Warriors won their seventh NBA Championship, some of the splashiest stars heard their names called at the … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren shined in his professional debut, scoring 23 points and setting an NBA summer league record for blocks and 3s in a game. The No. 2 pick in the draft also had seven rebounds, four assists and six blocks in 24 minutes to help the Thunder … Read more
Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. Are you ready for two weeks of NBA Summer League takes? In today’s SI:AM: ⛹️♂️ Chet Holmgren’s potential 🥛 The rise and fall of milk ⚾ Midseason MLB power rankings If you’re reading this on SI.com, you can sign up to get this free newsletter in your inbox each weekday … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY — At first glance you can’t believe it. Oklahoma City hitched its wagon to him? Chet Holmgren, all 7′ 1″, 195-pounds of him, isn’t skinny for an NBA player. He’s skinny for anyone, a stick figure brought to life. If there is such a thing as a prototypical NBA body, Holmgren’s is the opposite of it. … Read more
Ja Morant left this unsuspecting waitress speechless. After a recent meal, Morant left his waitress a $500 tip; as the waitress stood and looked at the receipt, seemingly mystified, Morant asked her if she was reading the tip correctly. That sparked a back-and-forth exchange as the waitress queried Morant on his fame, sparking a feel-good … Read more
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 24: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in action against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on October 24, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Over the weekend, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and singer Ella Mai were spotted with each other at Fourth of July celebration. … Read more
There should be little debate about the cover athlete for the NBA 2K23 video game, not when it’s the GOAT: Michael Jordan. For the NBA 2K22 game, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was featured on one cover, and there was a special NBA 75th anniversary cover featuring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Durant. 1 … Read more
There has been a lot of drama surrounding the Brooklyn Nets this offseason, and until a trade happens, there will likely be a lot of rumors floating around. According to Shams Charania on Bally Sports, Kyrie Irving has several teams interested in trading for him. “Kyrie Irving is one guy who I think we’ve gotta … Read more