Payton Pritchard Reportedly Wants To Be Moved
According to Jay King and Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard wants to be traded this offseason. Pritchard began his career by averaging 7.7 points in 19.2 minutes per game. However, his production and workload have decreased in the last two seasons. But with the C's looking to shed some salaries […]
Joe Mazzulla Will Remain Celtics Coach
According to Celtics president Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla will remain the team's head coach. "He's a terrific leader," Stevens said while speaking to the media. "He'll only get better at anything that he can learn from this year because he's constantly trying to learn. And he's accountable." In Mazzulla's first season as a head coach, […]
Ja Morant Won't Know Fate Until After NBA Finals
According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reported he reached a decision on a potential punishment for Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. However, Silver will wait until the conclusion of the NBA Finals before making an announcement. Memphis suspended Morant on May 14 while the league investigated another social media post involving the […]
Gabe Vincent Available For Game 1 Of NBA Finals
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is listed as available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Denver Thursday. The 26-year-old hurt his left ankle in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals and sat out one game, but he managed to play through the ankle soreness in the final couple of games in […]
Why The Denver Nuggets Will Win The 2023 NBA Finals
The Denver Nuggets machine dynamic led by Nikola Jokic faces Jimmy Butler’s rough-and-tumble Heat in a Finals matchup that’s never been witnessed. The Nuggets are looking to secure their first-ever championship while the Heat look to overcome the odds once again and become the first #8 seed to win an NBA Finals. Let’s address some […]
Lakers Look To Move D’Angelo Russell In Sign-And-Trade Deal
Jovan Buha of the Athletic has reported that the Los Angeles Lakers would like to move point guard D'Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade deal. "My read on the situation is that the Lakers would prefer to use D'Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade, but I'm not sure the market is there," writes Buha. Muha mentions Toronto's […]
Philadelphia Targets Fred VanVleet As Potential James Harden Replacement
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking at Toronto's Fred VanVleet as a potential replacement for James Harden, reports NBA insider Brett Siegel. Harden has a $35.64 million player option for next season, but it's widely believed that he will decline it and could see his future away from Philadelphia. VanVleet also has a player option for […]
Monty Williams Agrees To Historic Contract With The Pistons
Monty Williams is set to become the highest-paid head coach in NBA history after agreeing to a six-year, $78.5 million contract with the Detroit Pistons. Some reports are suggesting that the deal could even get to over $100 million with incentives. Williams, who was voted Coach of the Year in 2022 for his work with […]
Blazers Believe In Shaedon Sharpe
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe surprised many with his performance this past season. The rookie guard averaged 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 22.2 minutes per game in 80 contests. The Blazers believe that Sharpe has All-Star potential, which might be true. The 20-year-old played extremely well for the Blazers down the […]
Pistons Preparing Big Offer For Monty Williams
The Detroit Pistons have stepped up their chase to hire Monty Williams as the team's new head coach and are willing to spend big bucks to get the deal done. League sources have told NBA insider Shams Charania that the Pistons are preparing an offer in the range of $10 million per year for Williams. […]
Knicks Set To Part Ways With GM Scott Perry
The New York Knicks are set to part ways with general manager Scott Perry, whose contract will expire in the summer. Perry joined the Knicks ahead of the 2017-18 season, helping to turn a perennial disappointment into a playoff team. The Knicks won their first playoff series since 2013 this spring. However, the team will […]
Damian Lillard On Brooklyn's Radar
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is on the radar of the Brooklyn Nets. The New York Post's Brian Lewis has reported that the Nets have "genuine" interest in Lillard's services. Brooklyn is looking to strengthen its roster following a first-round exit in the playoffs and Lillard might be interested in a move as […]
Derrick White Will Undergo MRI For His Leg On Tuesday
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (leg) was another player on the roster that needed medical attention as he will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of his leg injury. The 28-year-old was one of the best players on both sides of the ball for the Celtics during the whole series, but especially […]
Malcolm Brogdon Will Consider Surgery This Offseason
Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (arm) was reportedly playing in the Eastern Conference Finals with a partially torn tendon in his right arm. At the post-game press conference, he confirmed the suspicion and told the media that he would be considering surgery this summer. Brogdon turned in a fantastic season as he won Sixth Man […]
Suns Narrow Coaching List To Three Candidates
The Phoenix Suns lost out on a couple of potential candidates for their head-coaching vacancy, so their list is now down to just three. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports, those three possibilities are Doc Rivers, Frank Vogel, and their own assistant Kevin Young. Nick Nurse was part of the list before, but he […]
Tyler Herro Targeting Game 3 To Return To The Floor
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) is progressing in his rehab and ramping up workouts as he's now expected to make his return at some point during the NBA Finals. Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report reports that the targeted date would be Game 3 if everything goes according to plan. Herro hasn't played […]
President And General Manager Bob Myers Steps Down From Golden State
The Golden State Warriors President and General Manager Bob Myers has officially stepped down from his position after weeks of hints and rumors. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Myers said "it's just time" as he walks away from the work he put in to push the dynasty forward. Myers was a two-time Executive […]
Derrick White Contributes 18 Points In Game 7
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White had a good 18-point outing in Monday's Game 7 loss to Miami. 13 of his points came in the third quarter, and White even scored eight straight for Boston at one point to keep the team in the game before things fully unraveled in the fourth frame. The 28-year-old finished […]
Kyle Lowry Makes Big Impact In Game 7
Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry logged very good minutes off the bench in Monday's Game 7 victory over the Celtics, scoring seven points with seven rebounds and five assists. He was a game-best plus-26 for the contest in just 24 minutes of action. It was a very up-and-down series for the veteran point guard, […]
Mavericks Not Interested In Kyrie Irving Sign-And-Trade
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is set to become a free agent this summer. The superstar guard recently mentioned that he's in no rush to sign a new deal. It sounds like the 31-year-old is going to take his time before deciding where his next home is going to be. There have been rumors that […]
Malcolm Brogdon Expected To Play In Game 7
Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (forearm) is expected to suit up for Monday's Game 7 against the Miami Heat. Brogdon only played eight minutes during Game 5 due to a right forearm strain. The 30-year-old was held out of Saturday's Game 6 victory due to the issue. His absence allowed more minutes for Derrick White […]
Warriors To Cut Costs By Trading Jordan Poole?
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr seemingly confirmed Jordan Poole would be back next season. However, it appears others aren't so sure. With the Warriors looking to cut costs this offseason to avoid a hefty tax bill, John Hollinger of the Athletic believes the team may look to trade Poole ahead of the 2023-24 […]
Bulls "Privately" Believe Lonzo Ball's Career Is Over
According to Dan Bernstein of WSCR, many within the Bulls organization believe Lonzo Ball (knee) may never play again. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since January 2022 because of a right knee injury and eventually missed the entire 2022-23 campaign. There was hope he'd be back this year. However, he underwent a third surgery in […]
Malcolm Brogdon Uncertain For Monday Night
Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (forearm) is questionable for Monday's Eastern Conference Finals finale against Miami. The 30-year-old is dealing with a forearm injury, which kept him off the floor for Saturday's win over the Heat. However, he's averaged only 6.8 points and shot 18.7% from deep during this series, so the injury is obviously […]
Gabe Vincent Questionable Again For Game 7
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is questionable for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics. The 26-year-old didn't suit up in Game 5 because of a sprained ankle. However, he returned on Saturday night, finishing with 15 points in 41 minutes. It would be surprising if Vincent isn't available on Monday […]
Gabe Vincent Returns With 15 Points
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent returned from an ankle sprain with a 15-point performance in Saturday's Game 6 loss to Boston. He had a quiet opening to the game but suddenly sparked into life with back-to-back threes early in the second quarter and produced a solid 41 minutes for the team. Vincent shot 3-for-6 in […]
Marcus Smart Has Solid Showing In Game 6
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with 21 points in Saturday's last-second win over the Heat. The 29-year-old averaged just under 10 points in the first four games of this series. However, he's scored over 21 points in the last two games. While Smart isn't consistent on the scoring end, there's no denying he can […]
Derrick White Forces A Game 7
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White finished with 11 points, six assists, and four rebounds in Saturday's win over Miami. He also had three blocks and a steal. Most importantly, the former Spur had a tip-in with less than a second remaining to extend the series. White hasn't been a routine offensive contributor for the C's […]
Gabe Vincent Questionable On Saturday
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's crucial postseason matchup versus the Celtics. The 26-year-old has played well during this series, averaging 17.5 points while shooting 50% from deep. Unfortunately, he suffered a sprained left ankle in Game 4 and didn't suit up in Game 5, opening the door for Kyle Lowry […]
Malcolm Brogdon Questionable For Game 6
Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (forearm) is questionable for Saturday's postseason meeting with the Miami Heat. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year is plagued by a partial tear in his right forearm. However, he's been dealing with it for a while, so it would be surprising if he didn't suit up for Game 6. […]