Category: Sports

Tim Hardaway Sr. Says Active NBA Players Shouldn’t Have Podcasts During the Season

Brandon King

The rise of player-hosted podcasts has transformed how NBA fans consume the game. Current players now have direct platforms to discuss basketball, business, and life away from the court, offering unprecedented access to their perspectives. While many fans appreciate the added insight, not everyone believes those conversations belong in the middle of an NBA season. Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr. is among those who think active players should put the microphones away until the offseason. During an appearance on the Crossover Podcast, Hardaway shared his concerns about players producing…

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Jonas Valančiūnas Signs Two-Year Deal With Žalgiris Kaunas

Brandon King

Veteran center Jonas Valančiūnas is officially returning to his roots. The 33-year-old has signed a two-year contract with Žalgiris Kaunas, bringing an end to a 14-season NBA career and returning to Lithuania to continue playing at one of Europe’s most historic basketball clubs. Valančiūnas entered the NBA as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors and went on to establish himself as one of the league’s most reliable interior players. Throughout his career, he suited up for the Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans…

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Ziaire Williams Signs One-Year, $3 Million Contract With Los Angeles Lakers

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers have added another young wing to their roster, agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract with Ziaire Williams, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Williams, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, arrives in Los Angeles looking to capitalize on a fresh opportunity after spending last season with the Brooklyn Nets. Still just 24 years old, the 6-foot-9 forward possesses the size, length, and athleticism that have made him an intriguing developmental prospect since entering the league. While consistency has been a challenge early…

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Warriors Hire Frank Vogel as Lead Assistant Coach, Adding Championship Experience to Steve Kerr’s Staff

Brandon King

The Golden State Warriors are strengthening Steve Kerr’s coaching staff by hiring Frank Vogel as the team’s lead (associate) assistant coach, according to league sources. Vogel spent the 2025-26 season as an assistant with the Dallas Mavericks after previously serving as a coaching consultant for the organization.   Vogel brings an extensive résumé to Golden State, highlighted by leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship. Before his stint in Dallas, he served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Lakers, and Phoenix Suns, compiling a…

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Jaylen Brown Says Kobe Bryant Inspired Him to Launch 741 After Walking Away From Nearly $50 Million in Endorsement Deals

Brandon King

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown says his decision to launch his own brand, 741, came after walking away from nearly $50 million in endorsement deals, a move inspired in large part by the late Kobe Bryant. Speaking about the decision, Brown explained that turning down lucrative offers wasn’t about rejecting money—it was about pursuing ownership and building something with long-term value. “I passed on almost $50 million worth of deals in order to start something on my own. Not because I didn’t like money, those type of deals didn’t work…

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Udonis Haslem Fires Back at Draymond Green: ‘You Was on Sucka Sht Four Years Ago and You on Sucka Sht Now’

Brandon King

The back-and-forth between Udonis Haslem and Draymond Green has escalated. After Green questioned whether Haslem would keep the same energy following reports of Bam Adebayo punching Tyler Herro during a Miami Heat practice, Haslem fired back with an unfiltered response on social media, accusing the Warriors veteran of trying to compare two completely different situations. “I see some things just don’t change. You was on sucka sht four years ago when you swung on Jordan Poole and you on sucka sht now.” Haslem took issue with Green comparing his infamous…

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Denver Nuggets Sign EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year Alpha Diallo to One-Year Deal

Brandon King

The Denver Nuggets have added one of Europe’s premier defensive wings, agreeing to a one-year, $1.4 million guaranteed contract with reigning EuroLeague Defender of the Year Alpha Diallo, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal was negotiated by agents Jared Mucha and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports Management.   Diallo, 29, makes the leap to the NBA after establishing himself as one of the EuroLeague’s top two-way players with AS Monaco. The 6-foot-7 forward earned EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year honors following a standout 2025-26 campaign in which he…

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Timberwolves Sign Isaiah Evans to Four-Year, $9.3 Million Rookie Contract

Brandon King

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially signed second-round draft pick Isaiah Evans to a four-year, $9.3 million rookie contract, according to league sources. The agreement includes three fully guaranteed seasons and a fourth-year team option, giving Minnesota long-term control over one of the more intriguing prospects from the 2026 NBA Draft. Evans was selected with the No. 33 overall pick after an impressive freshman campaign at Duke, where he earned All-ACC honors while showcasing the scoring ability and shot-making that made him one of the nation’s top recruits. At Duke, Evans…

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Draymond Green Questions Udonis Haslem’s “Heat Culture” After Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro Altercation

Brandon King

The fallout from the reported altercation between former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro has sparked a familiar debate around accountability, leadership, and how teams handle internal conflict. Former Draymond Green is now asking whether Udonis Haslem will maintain the same criticism he had when Green punched then-teammate Jordan Poole during a Golden State Warriors practice in 2022. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors forward reflected on how Haslem publicly criticized his actions toward Poole while also questioning whether the same standard applies when a similar…

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From Highlight Reels to Hiking Trails: Ja Morant Embracing a New Chapter in Portland

Brandon King

Since joining the Portland Trail Blazers, Ja Morant has discovered a new way to spend his time away from basketball — reconnecting with nature. The All-Star guard revealed that he has picked up several new hobbies, including fishing, walking, biking and kayaking, as he looks for more balance and a different rhythm outside of the NBA grind. “I’ve been more into nature,” Morant shared, highlighting how outdoor activities have become part of his routine. The change represents a different chapter for Morant, who has spent much of his career under…

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