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Golden State Eyes Roster Continuity For 2022-23
In the wake of winning their fourth NBA championship in the past eight seasons, the Golden State Warriors are seeking more. General manager Bob Myers made it clear that he wants to bring the same club back for the 2022-23 season, although that will be complicated by free agency. The trio of Gary Payton II, […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoSacramento Lands Rights To Sasha Vezenkov In Deal With Cavs
The Sacramento Kings have landed EuroLeague forward Sasha Vezenkov in a deal with the Cavaliers, which sees the No. 49 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft heading to Cleveland. The 6-foot-9 Cyprus national has appeared for the Bulgarian national team previously and currently suits up for Olympiacos in Greece. Having first been chosen in […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoLakers Acquire No. 35 Overall Pick In 2022 NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the 35th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft from the Magic in exchange for a future second-round choice and cash, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Orlando will hang onto the Nos. 1 and 32 selections, while acquiring No. 35 gives L.A. a Draft choice Thursday. The Lakers will […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoRobert Williams III Logs 18 Points In Game 1 Return
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III suited up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. Miami on Tuesday and looked as if he had never been sidelined. The 24-year-old recorded 18 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots across 28 minutes, the latter of which set a postseason high. The absence of Al […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGabe Vincent Records Playoff Career-High 17 Points In Victory
Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent logged 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting during his team's Game 1 win Tuesday, setting a new postseason career high in the process. Vincent has held down starting duties for the past three games (and seven of the last nine), but his 34 minutes also marked a new high in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPayton Pritchard Drops Playoff Career-High 18 Points In Game 1
Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard earned himself elevated minutes in Tuesday's defeat to the Heat due to his offensive contributions, which wound up as an 18-point effort off the bench. Pritchard was immensely aggressive, recording 16 shots -- 11 from deep -- across 30 minutes, absorbing backcourt minutes and shot opportunities from Marcus Smart […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBam Adebayo Records Just Four Shot Attempts In Game 1
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo fired up just four shots in the team's victory over the Celtics on Tuesday despite logging 37 minutes, his second highest total this postseason. While Adebayo recorded just 10 points, his presence was most impactfully felt on the defensive end, where he notched four blocked shots. Despite his multi-category upside, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJaylen Brown Records Double-Double In Game 1 Defeat
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown notched his second double-double of the postseason in Tuesday's loss to the Heat, finishing with 24 points and 10 rebounds across 43 minutes. The 25-year-old continued to stay scorching from long range, going 4-for-8, giving him multiple made triples in five consecutive outings. Brown added three assists, as […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJayson Tatum Compiles 29 Points In Strong Game 1 Showing
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum led the way with a team-high 29 points in Tuesday's defeat to Miami. Playing nearly the whole game (44 minutes), Tatum was dogged by a bevy of defenders, but he managed to shoot 10-for-21 overall, even as he went just 2-for-9 from deep. But he continued to affect the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJimmy Butler Drops Game-High 41 Points In Game 1 Win
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler turned his offensive aggressiveness up to another level during his team's Game 1 victory Tuesday, as he compiled 41 points on 19 shots, including attempting 18 free throws. The performance marks the third time this postseason Butler has reached the 40-point plateau, as he also added nine rebounds, five […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMikal Bridges Snags Playoff Career-High Four Steals In Game 5
Phoenix Suns small forward Mikal Bridges enjoyed a strong two-way performance in the team's Game 5 drubbing of the Mavericks. Bridges compiled 14 points and seven boards in his 34 minutes, knocking down a pair of threes, while also setting a new playoff career high by compiling four steals. The 25-year-old had previously been held […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJae Crowder Fouls Out Amid Rough Shooting In Game 5
Phoenix Suns power forward Jae Crowder found himself in persistent foul trouble during the team's commanding Game 5 win over Dallas on Tuesday. Crowder finished with three points, five rebounds, and two assists, but he was limited to just 27 minutes after having fouled out. After having knocked down multiple triples in each of the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoReggie Bullock Held Scoreless In Game 5 Loss
Despite having started and played 35 minutes, Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock finished with zero points during Tuesday's Game 5 defeat to the Suns. Bullock shot 0-for-5 overall, including 0-for-3 from behind the arc, as he was emblematic of the team's offensive struggles. Having previously knocked down multiple triples in each of the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJalen Brunson Drops 21 Points In Game 5 Defeat
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson racked up 21 points on 9-for-17 shooting during his team's Game 5 drubbing. In addition to his scoring output, Brunson snagged a personal series-best seven rebounds to go along with two assists. While Brunson and Luka Doncic combined for 49 points, the rest of the Mavericks logged just 31 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChris Paul Dishes Out 10 Assists In Game 5 Win
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul compiled a game-high 10 assists during his team's Game 5 victory Tuesday. The 10 dimes are a series high for Paul, who opted to setup his teammates, as he shot just 3-for-8 from the floor. Having finished with seven points, two rebounds, and four turnovers, it ultimately marked another […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDeandre Ayton Accrues 20 Points In Just 22 Minutes
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was a force during his team's Game 5 victory over the Mavericks, compiling 20 points on 9-for-13 shooting across his 22 minutes of action. Ayton wasn't needed for a full allotment of his minutes due to the nature of the victory, as he also snatched nine rebounds and added two […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLuka Doncic Compiles 28-Point Double-Double In Game 5
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic unsurprisingly served as the team's offensive focal point during Tuesday's defeat to the Suns. Doncic tied Devin Booker for a game-high 28 points, while the Mavs' star notched his third straight double-double by securing 11 rebounds. After slinging 11 assists in Game 4, the 23-year-old delivered a playoff career-low […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDevin Booker Drops Team-High 28 Points In Game 5
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker helped pace his squad in a convincing Game 5 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Booker accumulated a team-best 28 points on 11-for-20 shooting, including knocking down a trio of triples. After shooting 1-for-5 from behind the arc in Game 1, the 25-year-old has now hit at least three […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJoel Embiid Earns Questionable Tag For Game 5 Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, thumb) has once again been listed as questionable to play in Tuesday's contest vs. Miami. Despite the designation, there is virtually no chance that Embiid misses Game 5 after logging 38 minutes in Sunday's win. Even with double-doubles under his belt in his last two appearances, Embiid remains far […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMonty Williams Wins 2021-22 NBA Coach Of The Year
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was announced as a runaway winner of the 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year honors Monday. Having garnered 81 of the 100 first-place votes, Williams placed among the top 3 in each ballot. Memphis' Taylor Jenkins finished second overall, having earned 17 first-place votes. Miami's Erik Spoelstra and Boston's […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSeth Curry Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Set For Start Of 2022-23
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) recently had surgery to repair his left ankle, but he is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2022-23 year. Curry is on the books to make $8.5 million with the Nets next year, having been acquired alongside Ben Simmons in the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSacramento Tabs Mike Brown As Next Head Coach
The Sacramento Kings are set to bring aboard Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown as their new head man in charge. Brown's last head coaching gig came in 2013-14 with the Cavaliers, whom he had previously taken to the NBA Finals in 2006-07. Having amassed a .616 regular-season winning percentage as a head coach […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKyle Lowry, Dewayne Dedmon Earn Questionable Tags For Tuesday
Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) and center Dewayne Dedmon (illness) have been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest vs. Philadelphia. Lowry has battled through a hamstring strain to start Games 3 and 4 of the series, but he has shot a combined 3-for-14 in that stretch, including going 0-for-8 from […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSerge Ibaka Will Miss Monday’s Game 4
Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Serge Ibaka (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Celtics. Ibaka combined to play just three minutes off the bench in Games 1 and 2, with the triumvirate of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, and Brook Lopez holding down frontcourt duties. With Robert Williams III (knee) unavailable for Boston, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRobert Williams III Will Miss Game 4, Grant Williams Draws Start
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Bucks, paving the way for Grant Williams to slide into the starting five. Williams III averaged just 23.7 minutes across the first three outings of the series, but he played an integral part in Boston's interior defense, averaging 2.7 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGrayson Allen Enters Starting Five, Bobby Portis Shifts To Bench
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen has been elevated to the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Game 3 matchup vs. Boston. The start will mark the first in Allen's playoff career, after having been a part of the starting five for 61 of his 66 appearances during the regular season. Portis has combined for […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJoel Embiid Earns Questionable Tag For Game 4 Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, thumb) has been listed as questionable to play in Sunday's game vs. Miami due to his facial fracture and sprained right thumb. Embiid returned to action for Game 3 and recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds across 36 minutes, making it highly unlikely that he would subsequently miss Game […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGeorge Hill Cleared To Play In Game 3 Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill (abdomen) has been given the green light to get back into action for Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics. Hill last suited up April 8 due to abdominal strain, one which is likely to keep his minutes total in check for the time being. The veteran is coming off […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMarcus Smart Will Suit Up For Game 3
Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (thigh) has been cleared to take the floor for Saturday's contest against Milwaukee. Smart missed Game 2 due to a bruised right quad, but he will push through the injury after getting banged up in Game 1. The veteran's return takes much of the fantasy shine off Derrick White, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCharlotte Fires Head Coach James Borrego
The Charlotte Hornets have chosen to move on from head coach James Borrego, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Borrego led Charlotte to the Play-In Tournament this season, after the team finished 43-39 and featured one of the most exciting young nucleuses in the NBA. Borrego went 138-163 in his four years at the helm […]
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