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Grant Williams is eligible to sign rookie extension until October 17. The Celtics forward is on a four-year contract with Boston and is set to enter the final year of his current deal. If he does not sign the extension, Williams will become a restricted free agent next summer. According…

Photo: Peter Baba Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford showered praise on rookie Brandon Miller, dubbing the No. 2 draft pick as one of the team’s standout players. Clifford commended Miller’s impressive two-way skills, highlighting a recent 20-point performance where he arguably stood out as the team’s best player. “He’s…

In the video below, Jan Jekielek interviews former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who was expelled from the league in February 2022 for expressing outspoken views on the treatment of Uyghur Muslims by communist China. Freedom expressed frustration with athletes, singers, rappers, actors, and other public figures who remain silent…

Kyle Kuzma, who commenced his NBA journey with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017, quickly earned favor among fans for his scoring prowess, positioning himself as a promising young talent. However, with the arrival of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Kuzma adapted his role, emphasizing improved rebounding and defense. His…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla received questions about the team travel issues coming back from Milwaukee before their back-to-back game in Boston against the Utah Jazz. He largely avoided questions, saying the Celtics got back safe and healthy at a “reasonable hour” and would’ve arrived…

Former NBA star guard Gilbert Arenas attributes perceived defensive shortcomings in the NBA to European players, advocating for their exclusion. He suggests that since Europeans don’t attend U.S. colleges, where defensive skills are honed, they lack athleticism, speed, and jumping ability, making them defensive liabilities. Arenas contends that only a…