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After taking Victor Wembanyama first overall, the Spurs then selected another Frenchman with the 44th pick. With that pick, they selected 6-8 forward Sidy Cissoko out of France. Here is what you need to know about Sidy Cissoko. Early Life Cissoko grew up in Saint-Maurice, France and began playing basketball when he was just four…
The Sacramento Kings made a trade on draft night that set them up for free agency beautifully. Going into the draft they were going to be over the salary cap. That meant they could only re-sign Harrison Barnes and sign players to a mid-level exception and bi-annual exception. These two deals would’ve been worth $12.4…
The Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Here is what you should know about him. For starters, the 19 year old Frenchman is regarded as the best prospect ever. He is 7-foot-5 with an 8 foot wingspan. Metropolitans 92 Wembanyama played for the Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A…
With the NBA Draft taking place Thursday night, here is a recap of the San Antonio Spurs’ draft. The first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft saw the San Antonio Spurs select Victor Wembanyama. Wemby is a generational talent who has been talked about as the first pick in the draft for the last year,…
The Sacramento Kings just came off of a successful 2022-2023 season and are now looking forward to the NBA Draft on June 22. The question now is about their draft picks. The Kings have picks 24, 38 and 54 this year. There are many ways that the Kings can use their picks but the most…
Chris Paul may be available this offseason if he is cut by the Phoenix Suns. Many teams will look to sign Paul, as he is still a great leader and a solid player despite being 38 years old. But should the Spurs look into signing the veteran point guard? Why the Spurs Should Sign Chris…
With projected number one pick Victor Wembanyama wanting to play power forward in the NBA, the Spurs could look to upgrade their starting center position this offseason. Their starting center right now is Zach Collins who was praised by head coach Gregg Popovich last season and was given the starting role for the upcoming season.…
The San Antonio Spurs could look to add a power forward this offseason to pair next to projected number one pick Victor Wembanyama. They could do this through free agency or by trading up in the NBA Draft. Here are five power forward targets for the Spurs this offseason. Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis put up…
The San Antonio Spurs’ 50th anniversary had many ups and downs. Although this was one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the 2022-2023 season started the Spurs’ rebuild and allowed many of their young players to showcase their skills and improve their game. The Spurs also set the NBA attendance record at the Alamodome…
Following the blockbuster trade that sent superstar Kevin Durant from the Nets to the Phoenix Suns, the team finally has a debut date. Durant will play his first game for Phoenix on Wednesday, March 1 against the Charlotte Hornets. The Suns’ official Twitter account released the news on Tuesday morning. On February 9, 2023, the…
LeBron James has suffered a right foot injury that might keep him out long-term. Apparently, he will take two weeks off before the injury is “reassessed.” Then, a timetable for his return (or lack thereof) will likely be announced. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the news via Twitter on Tuesday. The 19-time All-Star is attempting to…
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has suffered a season-ending injury. Ball fractured his right ankle in a game on Monday night, which continues a trend of ankle injuries for the 21-year-old, albeit the first right ankle issue. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported the news via Twitter on Tuesday Ball did not attend college, but was…
Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn had already proven himself worthy enough to ditch the “interim” job title, as the team exercised an option to keep him around through next season. On Tuesday, he signed an extension that will ensure his services past 2023-2024. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the news via Twitter on Tuesday. As a…
The Utah Jazz and Russell Westbrook have agreed to a contract buyout following a three-team deadline-day trade that sent him to Salt Lake City. Westbrook’s buyout means he is eligible to sign with any team, as long as the two sides are in agreement on his new contract. He is now joining the Clippers on…
A huge four-team trade has been made ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, involving four different players and five second round NBA Draft Picks. Maybe the biggest piece of this trade is former second overall pick, James Wiseman. Here is ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski’s original tweet that turned out to prematurely state Saddiq Bey would become…
The Los Angeles Clippers have made yet another move ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. They are sending Reggie Jackson and a 2028 second round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in return for veteran center Mason Plumlee. The L.A. Times’ Andrew Greif reported the full trade via Twitter on Thursday. Plumlee was drafted in the…
The New Orleans Pelicans are getting in on the trade frenzy ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline at 3:00pm ET on Thursday. New Orleans is sending Devonte’ Graham and four second round picks to the Spurs in return for Richardson. Underdog NBA’s Twitter account reported the news on Thursday. Richardson was drafted with the 40th…
The Los Angeles Lakers are making a trade for center Mo Bamba. In the trade, the Lakers are sending away Patrick Beverley to the Orlando Magic in the trade. Los Angeles previously traded away 25-year-old center Thomas Bryant in their Russell Westbrook trade on Wednesday night. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported the news via Twitter…
Another blockbuster three-team trade has been reported ahead of the 3:00pm ET NBA trade deadline on Thursday. The Houston Rockets are receiving John Wall, the Clippers are receiving Eric Gordon and Danny Green along with two second rounders, and the Grizzlies are getting Luke Kennard. ESPN’s official Twitter account reported the news on Thursday, sourcing…
The Phoenix Suns aren’t done yet, as they are reportedly making a trade for the Thunder’s Darius Bazley. After acquiring Kevin Durant in a three-team blockbuster, they are sending Dario Saric and a second round pick to the Thunder in return for Bazley in a trade. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported the news via Twitter…