Ja Morant Facing Lengthy Suspension
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will likely get a lengthy suspension for his latest gun-waving incident, according to ESPN's NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. "I think Ja Morant is facing a lengthy, a significant suspension to start next season if indeed that was a firearm in his hand in that video," said Wojnarowski on ESPN's […]
Phoenix Emerges As Possible Landing Spot For James Harden
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden might be heading to Phoenix, reports Brian Geltzeiler of NBA TV. The Beard has been heavily linked with a return to Houston, but according to Geltzeiler, the Suns are also on Harden's radar. The 33-year-old has a $35.6 million player option for next season, but he is expected to decline […]
Tyler Herro Not Close To Returning
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) won't be available for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston, with head coach Erik Spoelstra saying that the 23-year-old sniper still can't shoot or dribble. Herro broke multiple fingers on his right hand in Game 1 of the first-round series against Milwaukee. He was ruled out […]
Tyus Jones Unlikely To Get Traded
According to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones won't go on the trade block. With Ja Morant facing a lengthy suspension for allegedly brandishing a handgun during an Instagram Live video, Memphis will need Jones on the roster and in the starting lineup. The 27-year-old started 22 games during the […]
Jamal Murray Questionable For Tuesday Night
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Lakers. The veteran carried the same designation for Game 6 of the semifinals against the Suns. However, it appears he should get sick more often, especially since he finished with 26 points and four steals while shooting 57% from deep. That said, […]
James Harden Wants To Have "Chance To Compete"
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a very disappointing finish to the season in the second-round series against Boston and could be moving on in the offseason. "I just want to have a chance to compete," Harden said after Sunday's shocking Game 7 blowout loss to the Celtics. Harden has a $35.6 million player option […]
Tyrese Maxey Ends Season With A 17-Point Effort
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey had 17 points on 5-for-12 shooting when the team was picked apart by the Celtics in Sunday's Game 7. Maxey added three rebounds and four assists, and he was likely the only Sixer satisfied with his efforts in the horrible 112-88 blowout loss. The young guard had a career year […]
Nick Nurse, Mike Budenholzer Among Early Candidates For Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly compiling a list of candidates for their head coaching vacancy that includes Nick Nurse, Mike Budenholzer, and their current assistant Kevin Young. According to Chris Haynes, this is just an early list and the candidate pool should expand as the job will be one of the most coveted around the […]
Milwaukee Bucks Are Interviewing Mark Jackson For Head Coaching Spot
The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly interviewing former Golden State Warriors head coach and current broadcaster, Mark Jackson, for their head coaching vacancy. He coached the Warriors from 2011 to 2014 and had a record of 121-109 in the regular season and 9-10 in the playoffs. While he still receives some criticism after the team took […]
James Harden, Joel Embiid Fizzle In Loss
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden and center Joel Embiid had poor showings in Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics. Harden and Embiid combined for just 24 points on 8-for-29 shooting from the field and committed nine total turnovers. The Sixers were knocked out of the second round yet again and have a lot […]
Ja Morant Suspended From Grizzlies Activities Indefinitely
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended from all Grizzlies activities for the near future. Morant was seen flashing a firearm on social media and the league is investigating the incident. This is the second run-in with firearms for Morant after being suspended for eight games at the end of the regular season. It […]
Monty Williams Fired By Phoenix
The Suns announced the firing of head coach Monty Williams on Saturday. In four years in Phoenix, Williams went 194-115 in the regular season and 27-19 in the postseason. He also earned Coach of the Year honors and led the franchise to the NBA Finals in 2021. Yet, after the Suns lost to Denver this […]
Stephen Curry Scores Inefficient 32 Points
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry led all scorers with 32 points in Friday's Game 6 against the Lakers, but he did it with extremely inefficient shooting. Curry was 4-for-14 with the three-ball and finished 11-for-28 from the field. With Klay Thompson also struggling and going 2-for-12 from deep, the Warriors had a tough […]
Jalen Brunson Has Big Performance In Friday's Losing Effort
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 41 points in 45 minutes Friday night against Miami but couldn't keep the team alive in the playoffs. Brunson played out of his skin, shooting 14-for-22 from the field and 5-for-10 from downtown, but the rest of the squad combined for only 13 made field […]
Cameron Payne Goes Off In Loss
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne stepped up and gave this team a much needed boost on offense on Thursday. The Suns were without Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton, but oddly enough Payne is the one that steps up. He made his first seven shots from beyond the arc as Payne ready to play. Sadly, the […]
Tyrese Maxey Shines In Game 6
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey stepped up and provided a huge boost for the team during Thursday's Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. Similar to Game 5, Maxey was seemingly knocking down everything, but it didn't result in a win on Thursday. He finished with 26 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the Game […]
Immanuel Quickley Doubtful For Friday
New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He has missed each of the last two games while dealing with a sprained left ankle. As a result, Quentin Grimes has played 90 total minutes over the last two games. He finished with eight points, four […]
Jamal Murray Expected To Play In Game 6
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (illness) is expected to suit up for Thursday's Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns. Murray was considered questionable coming into this game due to a non-COVID related illness. It appears he's feeling good enough to play, so fantasy managers should expect him out there. The Nuggets look to finish off […]
Jamal Murray Questionable For Game 6
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns. Murray is a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, but the team will likely wait until closer to game time before making a final […]
Stephen Curry Leads All Scorers In Game 5 Victory
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stepped back up to fend off elimination on Wednesday night in a 121-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar shooter posted 27 points, eight assists, three rebounds, and one block on 12-for-24 shooting and 3-for-11 from deep. The starting five were all positives in the plus/minus department, […]
Jalen Brunson Leads The Knicks To Game 5 Win
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson exploded on Wednesday night to extend the series by at least one more game. The Villanova product finished the game with 38 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists while shooting 12-for-22 from the floor and 4-for-10 from three. He's been one of the only consistent forces for the Knicks […]
Chris Paul To Remain Out For Game 6
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (groin) will remain out for Thursday's Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran guard will miss his fourth straight game, but appears to be making progress. The hope is that Paul will be able to suit up for the next series, assuming the Suns can advance. Until then, Cameron […]
Derrick White Struggles Again In Loss
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White finished with seven points and five rebounds during Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The 28-year-old has logged 30 minutes per game during this series. However, despite averaging 17 points in the previous round against the Atlanta Hawks, White is averaging only 10 versus Philly. With his subpar play of […]
Marcus Smart Scores 14 Points On Tuesday
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart had 14 points in the Game 5 loss to Philadelphia. He went 2-for-7 from the field. However, he shot 40% from the field and made eight of his 10 tries from the free-throw line. The veteran has gotten banged up during this series. But he is still getting plenty of […]
Tyrese Maxey Has Stellar Showing In Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey had a big night in the win over Boston on Tuesday. He finished with 30 points, shooting 10-for-21 from the field and 6-for-12 from deep while adding seven rebounds and three assists. The 22-year-old scored 14 points or less in the last three games, so his performance in Game 5 […]
James Harden Finishes Shy Of Triple-Double In Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a double-double in Tuesday's playoff victory over Boston. He finished with 17 points, going 4-for-8 from the field and 1-for-2 from deep. He also shot 8-for-10 from the charity stripe, adding 10 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals. The 33-year-old has played relatively well, scoring 42 points or more […]
Chris Paul Gets Shots Up Before Game 5, Remains Out
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (groin) remains out Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, but appears to be making progress. Paul was seen getting shots up before their game Tuesday night and could be nearing a return. There have not been any updates on his status and Paul continues to be listed as out on the […]
Immanuel Quickley Doubtful For Wednesday
New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Quickley missed Game 4 with an ankle sprain and was seen leaving the arena in a walking boot. Quickley will likely miss his second straight game and may be done for the series. Quentin Grimes got the […]
Stephen Curry Posts A 30-Point Triple-Double
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry put together a 30-point triple-double in Monday's Game 4 loss to the Lakers, finishing with a game-high 31 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. Curry already had a 17-7-7 line cooked up by halftime, and he added three steals to his tally in 42 minutes. However, Curry's third […]
Jalen Brunson Records A 30-Point Double-Double Monday
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was fantastic against the Heat on Monday, but his 32-point, 11-assist effort wasn't enough in a 109-101 loss. Brunson joined elite Knicks company, becoming only the third player in franchise history with 30-plus points and 10-plus assists in a playoff game. He had a tough time from downtown […]