The Pelicans have reached an agreement to sign free agent forward Garrison Brooks, agent Darrell Comer tells NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). While Haynes doesn’t specify the terms of the deal, it’s almost certain to be an Exhibit 10 contract. The Birmingham Squadron, New Orleans’ G League affiliate, recently acquired Brooks’ returning rights, so if the Pelicans sign … [Read more...] about Pelicans To Sign Garrison Brooks
Brazil Wins FIBA AmeriCup 2025
In a Sunday night final in which both teams struggled to score, Brazil beat Argentina by a final score of 55-47 to win the gold medal at AmeriCup 2025 in Nicaragua, according to FIBA. Brazil’s 55 points marked the lowest ever by a champion, per the press release, while the 102 combined points between the two sides were the fewest in any AmeriCup game. It was a rematch of the … [Read more...] about Brazil Wins FIBA AmeriCup 2025
And-Ones: Top Wings, Expectations, Hughes, G League Trade
LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard stand atop The Bounce’s Top 40 Wings rankings, according to The Athletic’s Zach Harper, classifying them as all-time legends who are still elite. The second tier, comprised of All-NBA level performers, includes Jimmy Butler, Jaylen Brown, Paul George and Jalen Williams. We have more from the basketball world: Which NBA teams will … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Top Wings, Expectations, Hughes, G League Trade
Atlantic Notes: Simons, Queta, Nets, Sixers
The Celtics are still “very much willing” to discuss Anfernee Simons trade scenarios, one general manager tells Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com. However, another veteran personnel executive suggested that Boston might be better off hanging onto Simons through the start of the regular season. “Other than Jaylen Brown, there’s not a better scorer than Simons on that roster,” the exec … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Queta, Nets, Sixers
Jose Alvarado Exits AmeriCup Game On Stretcher
Competing for Puerto Rico on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the 2025 AmeriCup, Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado took a hard fall to the court in overtime and had to be taken off the court on a stretcher (Twitter video links). As Rod Walker of NOLA.com writes, Alvarado lost his balance while battling for a rebound and appeared to land on his tailbone when he hit the floor. He … [Read more...] about Jose Alvarado Exits AmeriCup Game On Stretcher

