JB Bickerstaff: Jaden Ivey’s playing with an extreme level of confidence right now

After confidently stating that the Philadelphia 76ers would come back to win their first-round series against the New York Knicks following a Game 2 setback, Joel Embiid faced the harsh reality of his vow falling short. Ultimately, his season ended with a disappointing 118-115 Game 6 loss at Wells Fargo…

Bennedict Mathurin’s career-high 38 points and Tyrese Haliburton’s 35-point, 14-assist effort led the Indiana Pacers to a 132-121 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. The Pacers’ record moved to 5-5, while the Knicks dropped to 4-5 following a fierce battle that featured a strong showing from both teams’…

Photo: Peter Baba The Trail Blazers have officially signed second-round pick Rayan Rupert to his first NBA contract, the team announced today in a press release. Rupert played for the New Zealand Breakers last season as part of the Next Stars program in Australia’s National Basketball League. A broken wrist…

Potential buyers are showing hesitation over the Boston Celtics’ $6 billion asking price, according to John Kosman of New York Post. The team’s soaring payroll has reportedly caused tension within the Grousbeck family. Irving Grousbeck, who owns a controlling 20% stake, is reportedly reluctant to bear further financial losses. Wyc…

Sasha Vezenkov, the former EuroLeague MVP, has opened up about his brief yet impactful NBA experience. Despite his return to Europe with Olympiacos after a short stint with the Sacramento Kings and a trade to the Toronto Raptors, the Bulgarian forward doesn’t regret his decision to try the NBA. Continue…

Back in April of 2021 Jamal Murray suffered a torn ACL on his left knee during a game against the Warriors because of which he had to miss the entire 2021-2022 NBA season. After a year-long absence, the 26-year-old point guard returned to action in October of 2022 and has…