If Sasha Vezenkov comes over to the NBA anytime soon, it's going to be via a costly buyout after the forward extended his deal with Olympiacos in Greece. Vezenkov inked an extension through 2024-25, which will see his salary rise to nearly $2 million by the end of the deal. Vezenkov's NBA draft rights are held by the Sacramento Kings. There were rumors that Sacramento planned … [Read more...] about Kings Draftee Sasha Vezenkov Extends Contract With Olympiacos
Paolo Banchero, Keegan Murray Named NBA's Rookies Of The Month
Paolo Banchero and Keegan Murray have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for December. Banchero averaged 19.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Orlando Magic. Murray averaged 12.7 points and 3.5 rebounds for the Sacramento Kings. … [Read more...] about Paolo Banchero, Keegan Murray Named NBA's Rookies Of The Month
Andrew Wiggins To Remain Out On Monday
Andrew Wiggins will miss Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks due to a non-covid related illness. Wiggins has now missed 14 consecutive games between an adductor injury and the illness. Jonathan Kuminga, James Wiseman, and JaMychal Green will also be out against the Hawks. … [Read more...] about Andrew Wiggins To Remain Out On Monday
Andrew Wiggins Won't Commit To Three-Year Cycle For Team Canada
Andrew Wiggins would love to represent his home country at the Olympics someday. But Wiggins isn't interested in making the commitment Team Canada now requires of their players. Canada Basketball recently announced that they would have a core group of 14 players who represent the team during a three-year cycle. That sort of long-term commitment isn't one Wiggins had an interest … [Read more...] about Andrew Wiggins Won't Commit To Three-Year Cycle For Team Canada
Viewership For Christmas Day Games Increase 5% From Last Year
Viewership for the NBA's Christmas Day slate was up 5% from last season, with the five games averaging a 1.8 rating with 4.31 million viewers. The Bucks-Celtics matchup recorded the highest viewership in the day with 6.08 million viewers and a 2.25 rating. Viewership was up 17% from last year's equivalent game, with the Celtics win also representing the first time since 1995 … [Read more...] about Viewership For Christmas Day Games Increase 5% From Last Year