The New York Knicks have sued the Toronto Raptors and several members of their organization, including a former Knicks employee, for allegedly stealing proprietary information, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Knicks filed the lawsuit on Monday, alleging that ex-Knicks employee Ikechukwu Azotam “illegally took thousands of proprietary files with him to his new position” with the Raptors. According …
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Mock trade has Nets trading Spencer Dinwiddie for Duncan Robinson, Nikola Jovic
The Brooklyn Nets have their roster set for the most part going into the 2023-24 season, but a trade can be made at anytime. For Brooklyn, if they want to put themselves in a better position to make the playoffs, they will need to add something to the roster that they are lacking. As of right now, the core of …
Read More »Knicks suing Raptors and former employee for sharing confidential information, per reports
The New York Knicks sued the Toronto Raptors, their new head coach Darko Rajaković and a former Knicks employee on Monday for sharing confidential team information, according to SNY. The Knicks organization filed the case in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan. The team alleges that Ikechukwu Azotam, a member of the video team who was promoted during his tenure …
Read More »More ball movement could help Knicks’ offense take next step in 2023
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) looks to make a pass during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks have a passing problem. It sounds like a wild statement since the Knicks are coming off a season in which the team finished tied for third in offensive …
Read More »Jay Scrubb on signing with Boston
An impressive Summer League saw the Boston Celtics sign Jay Scrubb to a two-way contract for the upcoming season. After being selected with the 55th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Scrubb spent two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers and one with the Orlando Magic but struggled to make an impact on their NBA roster. During a recent interview …
Read More »Chris Paul still shocked he’s a member of the Warriors
Chris Paul and the Golden State Warriors were like Professor Xavier and Magneto from the X-Men: close friends but the most bitter of enemies. Off the court, there has been legitimate respect between Paul and the Warriors’ core for over a decade. On the court, no loved was lost throughout their battles against each other. Yet, this summer, the Warriors’ …
Read More »Stephen Curry says he’s the best point guard ever, but let’s put the debate in some context
At this point, most people can agree that there are two options in the “best point guard ever” debate: Magic Johnson and Stephen Curry. On Monday, Gilbert Arenas, on his podcast, asked Curry point blank to answer the question for himself. “Are you the best point guard ever?” Arenas asked. Curry, after some thought, answered, “Yes.” “It’s me and Magic, …
Read More »What will the Chicago Bulls’ defense look like in the 2023-24 season?
The Chicago Bulls have failed to live up to expectations for the past two seasons. After going all in on a trio of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls have spent two years floating around the middle of the conference. A hot start in 2021 had most fans excited, but they flamed out and have won just …
Read More »Steph Curry confidently proclaims he’s best NBA point guard ever
Steph Curry confidently proclaims he’s best NBA point guard ever originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry was asked a simple question, and he gave a simple response. “Are you the best point guard ever?” former Warriors guard Gilbert Arenas asked Curry during his recent appearance on the “Gil’s Arena” podcast. “Yes,” Curry replied after a quick pause …
Read More »Stan Van Gundy called it ‘ridiculous’ that Dwight Howard didn’t make NBA’s Top-75 team, and he’s right
When the NBA announced the top 75 players of all time, which actually became the top 76 players as there was a tie in voting, for the league’s 75th anniversary in October of 2021, some notable names did not make the cut. Among them: Adrian Dantley. Klay Thompson, Tony Parker, Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving, Chris Bosh, Pau Gasol, Alex English, …
Read More »‘rehab is going great, foot feeling good’
Brooklyn Nets guard Dariq Whitehead, who the team selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is currently recovering from foot surgery to address an issue that he was dealing with for the past year or so. While he isn’t ready to go just yet with training camp a little over a month away. he has important …
Read More »Why 2023-24 Kings could be better than last season’s team
Why 2023-24 Kings could be better than last season’s team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings are hoping to turn their 2022-23 cinematic masterpiece into long-term success in the NBA, and next season will be telling if they’re on the right track. Some fans aren’t convinced, though. Was it luck? A fluke? A one-hit wonder? They say …
Read More »Bulls’ Lonzo Ball says he’s ‘on track’, confirms he’ll miss 2023-24 season
Bulls’ Lonzo Ball says he’s ‘on track’, confirms he’ll miss 2023-24 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball confirmed he will miss his second straight season but talked optimistically about returning to the court in an appearance on the “From the Point by Trae Young” podcast. Ball, who …
Read More »Skal Labissiere reunites with Kings, agrees to one-year contract
Skal Labissiere reunites with Kings, agrees to one-year contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings are reuniting with a familiar face. Sacramento has agreed to a one-year contract with Skal Labissiere, his agent told The Athletic’s Shams Charania on Monday. Charania added that the deal is partially guaranteed. Labissiere, who was selected in the first round of …
Read More »A deeper look at Orlando Magic regular-season schedule
When the NBA released the full schedule for the regular season late last week, it meant the Magic and the rest of the league are close to returning to the court as the offseason begins to wind down. For Orlando, this upcoming year is critical for several players as the franchise enters its third year with Jamahl Mosley leading the …
Read More »Stephen Curry, are you the best point guard ever? ‘Yes’
2022 NBA All-Star Game Who is the greatest point guard in NBA history? If you ask Stephen Curry that, what do you expect him to say? Gilbert Arenas did and Curry picked himself. Curry and Magic Johnson — who Curry praises — are the most obvious two for the GOAT PG crown, although Oscar Robertson gets left out of that …
Read More »OKC Thunder signs Olivier Sarr, waives Usman Garuba
The Thunder is bringing back center Olivier Sarr on a two-way contract, the team announced Monday. The Thunder created room to sign Sarr by waiving forward Usman Garuba in a corresponding move. Sarr fills the last of the Thunder’s two-way contract slots. Teams can now sign three two-way contract players, up from two last season. Sarr, guard Lindy Waters III …
Read More »Knicks suing Raptors over former employee allegedly taking proprietary information, per report
Getty Images The New York Knicks have sued the Toronto Raptors and several members of their organization, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. At the center of the suit is former Knicks employee Ikechukwu Azotam, whom Toronto began recruiting in June and ultimately hired this offseason. The suit alleges that Azotam “illegally procured and disclosed proprietary information” from the Knicks upon …
Read More »Bulls’ GM Marc Eversley says Patrick Williams faces important season
Bulls’ GM Marc Eversley says Patrick Williams faces important season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich NBA teams typically go as far as their starpower takes them. But that doesn’t mean this isn’t an important season for forward Patrick Williams. In fact, during his appearance on the Bulls Talk Podcast from Bulls Fest …
Read More »‘This is Ant’s team’ could be Wolves or Team USA — or both
Timberwolves fans have popularized the phrase “It’s Ant’s team” this summer, confirming what has been obvious for eons: That Anthony Edwards is the Wolves’ most important player. Turns out Wolves fans were aiming low. This might not just be “Ant’s Team.” In terms of USA Basketball, this might be Ant’s Country. All the world was his stage on Sunday, when …
Read More »Proposed trade send Joel Embiid to the Warriors
The Golden State Warriors may have added Dario Saric to their roster this summer, but they’re still lacking in size. Currently, the Warriors have no one on their roster that’s taller than 6’10”. According to Bleacher Report’s staff writers, Golden State could find themselves benefitting from the Philadelphia 76ers’ current turmoil. It hasn’t been long since Ben Simmons was refusing …
Read More »Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo rips load management
2023 NBA Finals – Denver Nuggets v Miami Heat Load management is a way of life in the NBA. Fans don’t like it. The league has worked hard to schedule more rest into the schedule — including no back-to-backs before or after most nationally televised games — and starting next year the NBA will not allow players who play fewer …
Read More »Saric showcases Warriors value, leads Croatia closer to Olympics
Saric showcases Warriors value, leads Croatia closer to Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dario Šarić wasn’t the first player the Warriors signed once NBA free agency began this summer. Draymond Green was, agreeing to his four-year, $100 million contract to remain in a Golden State jersey for the foreseeable future. Šarić’s signing came after general manager Mike …
Read More »Lonzo Ball says time with Bulls has been a big ‘what if’ moment, is ‘on track’ to return after this season
When the Chicago Bulls tip off the 2023-24 season they’ll be doing so, once again, without their starting point guard in Lonzo Ball. It’s a familiar feeling for the Bulls, who were without Ball for all of last season as well due to setbacks while recovering from multiple surgeries to his left knee. Ball’s injury has been one of the …
Read More »Knicks suing Raptors over ex-employee illegally procuring, disclosing proprietary information
May 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; General view as pyrotechnics are exploded over Madison Square Garden before game two of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / © Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Knicks have sued the Toronto Raptors and several members …
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