Luka Doncic to be eligible to sign $367M contract extension

Photo: Peter Baba Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks’ dominant force, recently had the privilege of a workout session with NBA legend and fellow Nigerian, Hakeem Olajuwon. Following their training together, the Greek Freak took to social media to express his profound appreciation for the experience. In a heartfelt post on X,…

Photo: New York Knicks/Twitter The New York Knicks already were going to be well-represented on Team USA at the FIBA World Cup later this summer, and now small forward RJ Barrett officially is going, too. Barrett averaged 19.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 73 games for the Knicks last season,…

Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter The Brooklyn Nets star guard Ben Simmons has been sidelined since the All-Star break and head coach Jacque Vaughn isn’t sure if he’ll play again this season, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “He’s still managing his back and knee soreness,” Vaughn told reporters before…

Photo: ESPN Cleveland/X Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff recently spoke about learning/growing from their poor showing during the 2023 postseason (lost 4-1 in First Round to the New York Knicks). (via Cleveland Cavaliers): Reporter: “Last year’s loss in the playoffs, can you use that as a positive somehow?” Bickerstaff:…

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers have been discussing a potential trade that would send one of the league’s best rim protectors, Myles Turner, to the purple and gold. The two sides have yet to come up with an agreement, but negotiations may have to pick up soon…

Image by Freepik When Luke Sikma reached out to Thomas Walkup, he didn’t require a lot of basketball-related details about his new team, Olympiacos Piraeus. “I got a lot of info. I was more curious about life outside the court,” the US forward told BasketNews.  “I had a pretty good…