Russell Westbrook Goes Off For 37 Points In Saturday's Loss

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook had a huge 37-point performance Saturday against Phoenix, shooting 17-for-29 from the floor. He was also efficient with his work from downtown, shooting 3-for-6, but sadly for him and the team, the Clippers now face elimination the next time they take the court on Tuesday. Westbrook completed his […]

Marcus Smart Questionable Against Atlanta

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (back) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Hawks. The 29-year-old suffered a lower back contusion during Game 3 on Friday night, so there's a chance he won't be available for this one. If he can't suit up, Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon will likely divide most of the minutes, […]

Dennis Schroder Probable For Game 3

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (Achilles) is expected to play on Saturday versus Memphis. The veteran has been battling a sore right Achilles since the end of the regular season, so his presence on the injury report is only a formality. That said, Schroder has averaged only 3.5 points in 18.0 minutes per game […]

Ja Morant Officially Questionable For Game 3

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hand) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Lakers. The 23-year-old practiced on Friday after re-aggravating a bone bruise in his right hand. He didn't play in Game 2, allowing Tyus Jones to enter the starting lineup and finish with 10 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. If Morant can […]

Marcus Smart Enjoys A 24-Point Outing With Five Triples

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart had one of his best offensive outings of the season in Friday's Game 3 against Atlanta, registering 24 points with 5-for-12 shooting from downtown. He was 9-for-19 overall from the field and missed a double-double by just two assists. Smart pulled down three rebounds and also had the same amount […]

Trae Young Gets Going In Game 3 Against Boston

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was back to his best in Game 3 against Boston Friday, helping the team to a 130-112 victory with a game-high 32 points. After shooting a miserable 14-for-40 across the first two games of the series, Young finished 12-for-22 from the field with a 2-for-6 record from deep. He […]

Darius Garland Rolls Ankle On Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (ankle) finished with 10 points and four steals in the 99-79 loss to the Knicks on Friday. He struggled shooting in this one, going 4-for-21 from the field and 1-for-7 from deep. Even worse, the 23-year-old briefly exited after rolling his left ankle in the fourth quarter. Nevertheless, with the […]

Ja Morant Practices On Friday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hand) was a full participant at practice on Friday. He didn't take contact but still did some shooting and dribbling, which is a positive step toward returning to the floor. The 23-year-old re-aggravated a bone bruise in his right hand late in Game 1 and wasn't available for Game 2. […]

Kyle Lowry Back On The Injury Report For Game 3

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is questionable for Game 3 of the postseason series against Milwaukee. The veteran has averaged only 3.5 points in two postseason appearances in 2022-23, so he's a risky DFS option if he plays. At the same time, Gabe Vincent, who's been getting most of the minutes at the one […]

Joel Embiid And James Harden Won't Face Any League Punishment

Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and James Harden found themselves in the middle of some highly debated flagrant fouls on Thursday night. Embiid was assessed a flagrant 1 for kicking Nicolas Claxton from the ground and just barely missing his groin area. Harden threw an inadvertent forearm into the groin of Royce O'Neale and was […]

Rockets Expected To Interview Frank Vogel And Nick Nurse

The Houston Rockets are continuing their coaching search and are reportedly progressing toward second-round interviews, which would include Ime Udoka, Frank Vogel, and Nick Nurse, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Udoka was already linked to the job, but Vogel and Nurse are both new names entering the fold. Vogel last coached for the Los Angeles […]

De'Aaron Fox Barely Misses Triple-Double In Loss

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox may have struggled in the shooting department on Thursday night, but he came just shy of his first-ever triple-double in the playoffs. In the 114-97 loss, Fox put up 26 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, and two steals while shooting 9-for-22 and just 3-for-9 from deep. The 25-year-old was the […]

Stephen Curry Leads The Warriors To First Win Of The Series

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry wasn't going to get punked on his home floor as the series shifted back to San Francisco. The former MVP posted 36 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block while shooting 12-for-25 overall and 6-for-12 from beyond the arc. The team was missing their defensive leader […]

Russell Westbrook Posts Big Double-Double In Losing Effort

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook continues to elevate his level of play since joining the team a couple of months prior. In this Game 3 loss, Westbrook registered 30 points, 12 assists, eight rebounds, three steals, and one block on 11-for-23 shooting overall and 3-for-7 from three. His six turnovers were a bit of […]

Nick Nurse Out As Head Coach Of Toronto

The Toronto Raptors and head coach Nick Nurse have parted ways after many discussions between Nurse and the general manager Masai Ujiri. Nurse did have one more year worth more than $8 million left on his deal. Now, with the team in limbo, they'll need to make a decision on the direction of the team […]

Malcolm Brogdon Wins Sixth Man Of The Year Award

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon has been named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. He becomes the first Celtic player since Bill Walton in 1986 to win the award. He beats out Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley and Bucks forward Bobby Portis in the voting. Brogdon averaged 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists in 67 […]

Cameron Payne Unavailable On Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 28-year-old continues to deal with a lingering back issue that will leave the Suns shorthanded on the perimeter. The absence of Payne should mean more playing time for Landry Shamet. However, Devin Booker and Chris […]

Gary Payton II Ruled Out For Game 3

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 against the Sacramento Kings. He was originally listed as questionable for this game after missing Wednesday's practice. It sounds like Payton is still feeling under the weather, so he'll sit out this game. That's a tough blow to the […]

Jrue Holiday Bounces Back With A Double-Double

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday bounced back from a rough shooting performance in Game 1 to help lead the team to 138 points and a Game 2 victory. The two-time All-Star finished with 24 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, and one steal while shooting 10-for-19 from the floor and 4-for-10 from three. Holiday took on […]

Jamal Murray Goes Off In Game 2 Victory

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray looked like he was in the same form as the bubble playoffs in 2020 on Wednesday night. During the team's 122-113 win in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Canadian combo guard posted 40 points, five assists, three rebounds, and two steals while shooting 13-for-22 from the floor and […]

Gary Payton II Uncertain For Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Sacramento Kings. This is not good timing with Andrew Wiggins (shoulder) and Jordan Poole (ankle) also on the injury report. During Game 2, Payton finished with 13 points and six rebounds in 27 minutes of action. His […]

Cameron Payne Questionable On Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) is questionable ahead of the Game 3 playoff encounter with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 28-year-old hasn't played in the postseason thus far because of lower back soreness, allowing Landry Shamet to receive more minutes. However, Payne or Shamet aren't ideal DFS options one way or the other, especially […]

Mike Brown Wins Coach Of The Year

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown was named the 2023 NBA Coach of the Year on Wednesday. The 53-year-old is the first person in NBA history to receive all 100 votes for the award, and it comes after he led the Kings to a 48-34 record to end a 16-year postseason drought. This is Brown's […]

Dejounte Murray Nails Seven Triples In Game 2

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray led the team with 29 points and made seven attempts from deep in Tuesday's Game 2 loss against Boston. It was a great performance from downtown, but Murray shot only 11-for-24 overall from the field and the Hawks again struggled to hang with Boston. The versatile guard completed his line […]

Ben Simmons Reportedly Believes He Can Return To All-Star Form

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) looks set to avoid a second surgery and believes he can return to All-Star form, reports the New York Post. "The group around Ben has noticed a complete change in Ben's focus and mentality [through] this rehab and how he has attacked it and engaged with everything, and there […]

Jaylen Nowell Questionable For Game 2

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (knee) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against Denver. He was also questionable for Sunday's Game 1 but ended up playing 22 minutes. Nowell had a decent game with three triples, 12 points and two assists, but it was a blowout loss for the team and it's unclear […]

Kyle Lowry Good To Go Wednesday Without Restrictions

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) has said that he's been cleared to play in Wednesday's Game 2 against Milwaukee without any restrictions. The veteran floor general continues to be troubled by a sore left knee, but he has been playing through the ailment and will do so again on Wednesday. Lowry soaked in […]

Darius Garland Heats Up In Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland produced a big offensive performance during their Game 2 blowout win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The fourth-year combo guard ended the game with 32 points, seven assists, and three rebounds while shooting 8-for-17 from the floor, 6-for-10 from deep, and 10-for-11 from the line. As Donovan Mitchell […]

Chris Paul Receives Clean X-Ray On His Shooting Hand

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul received an X-ray on his right hand after their Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. The veteran guard seemed to be holding his hand in pain toward the end of the contest, so the fact that they got a clean result is a promising sign. Paul […]

De'Aaron Fox Wins First-Ever Clutch Player Of The Year Award

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox has officially won the first-ever Clutch Player of the Year award for the 2022-23 regular season. Among all the players in the league that played at least 10 games in clutch time, Fox averaged the most points with 5.0 per game and had one of the best records at 22-17. […]