LeBron James is entering the 20th season of his NBA career, but shows no signs of slowing down. Despite missing a chunk of games last season due to injury, James is expected to go full throttle in the preseason. James reportedly wants to play more in the preseason as part of his preparation for the season.
Meanwhile, Miles Bridges’ career in the league remains in jeopardy. Bridges is facing felony charges and could receive a prison sentence if found guilty. The preliminary hearing for his case was also delayed for the fourth time since the charges were filed.
Here is the latest NBA News Roundup for Oct. 1 brought to you by Sportskeeda.
James Wiseman leads Warriors to win over Wizards in Japan
NBA veteran joins Celtics on a 1-year deal
Free agent Blake Griffin has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics, sources told ESPN.
Free agent Blake Griffin has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics, sources told ESPN.
The six-time All-Star can provide backup minutes for Al Horford to play with Grant Williams off the bench. He has a career average of 19.8 points and 8.2 rebounds. He spent the majority of his career with the LA Clippers, but also played for the Detroit Pistons before joining the Nets.
Miles Bridges’ case delayed for the 4th time
Miles Bridges, a restricted free agent for the Hornets who remains in limbo with the team due to domestic violence and child abuse charges in LA, had his case continued until October 7, a league source said.
Miles Bridges, a restricted free agent for the Hornets who remains in limbo with the team due to domestic violence and child abuse charges in LA, had his case continued until October 7, a league source said.
Bridges was set to receive a max contract in the offseason before the alleged assault happened. The Hornets still have control over his contract, but his future in the league remains in jeopardy. If Bridges gets acquitted, it’s possible for him to sit out the entire 2022-23 season and enter the next offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
NBA returning to Seattle for one preseason game
The NBA will make its Climate Pledge Arena debut this fall for a preseason game between the Portland Trail Blazers and LA Clippers. Seattle to host NBA preseason game this fall between Trail Blazers and Clippers While it isn’t the Sonics — at least not yet — NBA basketball wil…
The NBA will make its Climate Pledge Arena debut this fall for a preseason game between the Portland Trail Blazers and LA Clippers. Seattle to host an NBA preseason game this fall between the Trail Blazers and ClippersWhile it isn’t the Sonics — at least not yet — NBA basketball will… https://t.co/BNs0thrmqK
With plenty of rumors regarding two future NBA expansion teams, Seattle and Las Vegas are the favorites to land new franchises. Seattle native and former player Jamal Crawford has been advocating for the return of basketball in the city. He recently hosted a pro-am game in the offseason, which was attended by LeBron James.
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