3 months ago

Nuggets Planning to Sign KJ Simpson to a Two-Way Contract

According to Shams Charania, the Nuggets are planning to sign KJ Simpson to a two-way contract after converting Spencer Jones' contract to a standard deal. Simpson averaged 7.3ppg in 21.3 minutes per game with the Hornets over a season and a half. He was waived by the Hornet at the trade deadline, having suffered a hip injury prior to that.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Says Knicks’ Title Window Is Now, or It Could Be 25 Years

Smith framed New York’s window as now, pointing to Detroit’s rise and Cleveland’s strength. “If the New York Knicks don’t win this year, it might be another 25 years, man,” he said on First Take. He argued the team burned trade assets, noting five picks for Anunoby and fewer left for a Giannis chase. He warned Tatum’s return tightens it.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith: “First Ability Is Availability” Amid Darryn Peterson No. 1 Pick Buzz

With Peterson projected No. 1 by ESPN’s Jeremy Woo despite 11 missed games for Kansas, Stephen A. Smith warned teams off on First Take. “The first ability is availability,” he said, arguing cramps and flu absences look like self-imposed load management. Peterson averages 20 points, but Smith said he “cannot be trusted” over an 82-game season.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Calls Cooper Flagg “The Total Package” as Dallas Builds Around Him

On First Take’s rookie debate, Smith said, “Cooper does it all. I mean, he’s the total package.” He argued Dallas is already building around Flagg after upheaval that included the Anthony Davis trade and a GM firing. Panelists cited his 48% shooting and 30% from three while he’s shifted from wing to point for more touches this season.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Mat Ishbia Calls Tanking “Losing Behavior” and Urges NBA to “Stop It”

Phoenix owner Ishbia blasted intentional losing, writing, “Tanking is losing behavior done by losers” and calling it “embarrassing for the league.” He said purposely shutting down players is “much worse than any prop bet scandal” and hurts integrity. Ishbia urged Silver and the NBA to “stop it with massive changes,” adding the only “strategy” is “doing right by fans, players.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Could Sign Five-Year, $252M Spurs Extension With $303M Triggers

San Antonio can lock in Wembanyama on or after July 6 with a projected five-year, $252M rookie max extension. All-NBA, DPOY and MVP triggers could raise it to $303.3M in 2026-27, but he can’t start at 30% of the cap after awards ineligibility in 2024-25. Houston’s Amen Thompson is another rookie-max candidate. Others include Brandon Miller and Ausar Thompson.

By Raahib Singh

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