Malik Beasley Cleared in Gambling Probe, Free Agency Reopens

11 months ago

Malik Beasley Cleared in Gambling Probe, Free Agency Reopens

Beasley’s attorneys confirmed he was cleared in the federal gambling investigation. A planned 3-year, $42M deal with Pistons collapsed when the probe surfaced. “An allegation should never have the catastrophic consequence this has caused,” his counsel said. Averaging 16.3 points on 41.6% from deep last season, Beasley now re-enters free agency with multiple teams expected to re-engage discussions.



By Raahib Singh

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Michael Porter Jr. Reflects on Facing LeBron James and the Lakers in the Playoffs

11 months ago

Michael Porter Jr. Reflects on Facing LeBron James and the Lakers in the Playoffs

Porter said he loved Nuggets–Lakers series because the matchups always favored him. “I always cooked the Lakers. They didn’t really have a guy for me,” he explained, recalling Denver’s sweep and 4-1 win in different years. Facing LeBron added extra weight. “He’s the epitome of greatness in sports” Porter said. MPJ averaged 16.8 points, 7.8 rebounds vs Lakers.



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Kendrick Perkins Reflects on John Wall’s Retirement

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Kendrick Perkins Reflects on John Wall’s Retirement

"His career was derailed by injuries," said Perkins on Wall. "A soon as we were about to see the best version of John Wall, he started dealing with injuries... He never got back to himself again," he said. Perkins added, "always been a fan of his. The way that he competed. He was a guy that competed with pride."

By Pranay Mukherjee

Warriors, Spurs Eye Trade for Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III

11 months ago

Warriors, Spurs Eye Trade for Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III

Golden State and San Antonio have shown interest in Murphy, per Jake Fischer. New Orleans has resisted calls, valuing the 25-year-old highly as he enters 2025–26 on a $25M deal. The versatile forward averaged 14.8 points and 4.9 rebounds last season, shooting 38% from three, making him one of the league’s most desirable two-way wings.

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Knicks Linked to Malik Beasley After Clearance in Gambling Probe

11 months ago

Knicks Linked to Malik Beasley After Clearance in Gambling Probe

With Beasley no longer a target of a federal gambling investigation, Knicks have emerged as a possible suitor. Per Jake Fischer, the Knicks maintained interest since facing him in the first round of the playoffs. Detroit previously scrapped a 3-year, $42M deal amid the probe, but Beasley’s status is now clear. Knicks can only offer Beasley a vet min deal.


By Raahib Singh

11 months ago

NBA Photographer Nat Butler Breaks Down His Iconic Bill Russell Photo

“It was kind of a no-brainer. How do you signify somebody who wins 11 championships, you know? So, it was the 10 fingers, 11 rings,” Butler said of his iconic photo of Russell. "He didn’t get a ring for every championship… We had to borrow rings from some of his teammates and some of the front office people," he added.

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