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. […]

Cameron Payne Will Not Suit Up Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) will remain out Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Payne will not be making his playoff debut on Tuesday as he continues to recover from lingering back soreness. Landry Shamet and Josh Okogie should continue to get minutes off the bench.

The Earliest Tyler Herro Could Return Would Be The NBA Finals

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) is set to undergo hand surgery on Friday to repair his broken fingers and will be out for four-to-six weeks. Herro, himself, said that the earliest he would be able to return would probably be the NBA Finals. If this was the old first-seed Miami Heat, that wouldn't be […]

Ja Morant's Status Still Unclear For Game 2

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hand) avoided any fractures in his right hand but is still experiencing a high amount of pain at the moment. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, pain tolerance seems to be the main criterion for whether or not Morant will be on the court for Game 2 against the […]

Houston Still Widely Expected To Pursue James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden and the Houston Rockets have been linked over the past season or so with rumors of him returning to where he once spent his prime years. As long as he declines his player's option for the 2023-24 season, the Rockets are widely expected to pursue him in free agency. There […]

Rockets Will Interview Ime Udoka For Head Coach Vacancy

The Houston Rockets will reportedly interview former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka on Wednesday for their own head coaching vacancy. In his lone season as head coach, he led the Celtics to the NBA Finals with a record of 51-31 in the regular season and 14-10 in the playoffs. Udoka would be a perfect […]

Lonzo Ball Remains Without A Timeline

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) remains without a timeline for his return. Ball missed out on the whole 2022-23 season and his future is up in the air after he had a third knee surgery in March. The versatile guard last appeared in a game in January 2022. There are doubts about whether Ball […]

Tyrese Maxey Shines In Game 2 Victory With 33 Points

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey starred in Game 2 of the first-round series against Brooklyn, leading all scorers with a 33-point effort in a 96-84 win. He shot 13-for-23 in the slow-burning game with a 6-for-13 effort from deep. Maxey showed great composure by posting zero turnovers in 40 minutes and registered three rebounds with […]

Ja Morant Not Looking Good For Game 2

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, there's "significant doubt" that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hand) will be available for the postseason meeting with the Lakers on Wednesday. The 23-year-old injured his hand after the Game 1 loss to LA. While X-rays were clean, he couldn't use his hand after the contest. That said, the Grizzlies […]

Cameron Payne Is Questionable To Play Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) is officially questionable for Tuesday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Payne was unable to go in Game One, but may look to return in Tuesday's game against Los Angeles. If Payne is able to go, he may take away some minutes from Landry Shamet and Josh Okogie.

Austin Reaves Clutch In 23-Point Game 1 Showing

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves put up 23 points on 61.5% shooting in Game 1 of the Lakers-Grizzlies divisional playoff matchup. He was particularly dangerous down the stretch, with 14 points in the fourth quarter. In his playoff debut, the 24-year-old played 30 minutes and put up one more point than LeBron James. Reaves […]

Coby White Wants To Remain With Bulls

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White is set to become a restricted free agent this summer. However, the former ninth overall pick from 2019 would like to remain with the organization. White mentioned he loves playing in Chicago, but understands at the end of the day it's a business. Appearing in 74 games, White averaged 9.7 […]

Jamal Murray Plays Great In First Playoff Game In Three Years

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray put up a game-high 24 points and added eight rebounds and eight assists as the top seed in the Western Conference started the playoffs with a blowout victory over Minnesota. Playing in his first postseason game since the 2020 Bubble, Murray missed his first five shots, but he managed […]

Russell Westbrook Plays Key Role In Win Despite Awful Shooting

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook kicked off the playoffs with an awful 3-for-19 shooting night against the Suns, but he made a number of key plays down the stretch to help the team to a 115-110 victory. The former MVP collected five of his 11 rebounds in the fourth quarter and also had […]

NBA Playoffs Predictions: Three Underdogs That Are Most Likely to Make a Run

The 2023 NBA playoffs are now underway and filled with exciting matchups. While we have many familiar faces in this year’s playoffs such as LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry, there are also many young players making their postseason debuts. Looking to make some noise in the playoffs are rising stars like De’Aaron Fox, […]

Tyler Herro Will Miss At Least Four Weeks

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) will officially be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks as he deals with a broken middle and ring finger on his shooting hand. The 23-year-old was forced to exit Game 1 on Sunday after he was holding his hand in pain. Now that the x-rays have come back and confirm the […]

Jrue Holiday Dishes Out 16 Assists In Loss

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday may not have had the best shooting night on Sunday, but his playmaking was on full display. During the 13-point loss to the Miami Heat, the former UCLA standout posted 16 points, 16 assists, seven rebounds, and one steal across 35 minutes. He only went on to shoot 6-for-18 from […]

Jordan Poole Listed As Questionable For Game 2

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (ankle) has officially been listed on the injury report as questionable for Game 2 against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He was able to play 22 minutes off of the bench on Saturday night and put up 17 points in the process. Overall, he was a negative on the […]

X-Rays Negative On Ja Morant

According to Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins, X-rays were negative on Ja Morant (hand). The 23-year-old was injured in the fourth quarter of the Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Morant will likely undergo more testing to determine the severity of his current ailment. However, it appears there's a chance he won't […]

Ja Morant Injures Wrist In Game 1

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (wrist) finished the Game 1 postseason meeting with the Lakers by scoring 18 points. He also had six boards and two steals while shooting 8-for-14 from the field and 2-for-3 from deep. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old suffered a wrist injury in the fourth quarter. Morant had dealt with this injury before […]

De'Aaron Fox Goes Off For 38 Points In Playoff Debut

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox went off for a game-high 38 points in his playoff debut against Golden State on Saturday. Domantas Sabonis might have scored the first playoff points in 17 years for the Kings, but it was Fox and Malik Monk who led the offense, combining for 70 points in a 126-123 […]

Stephen Curry Has 30 Points In Game 1 Loss

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was outstanding in Game 1 against Sacramento with 30 points, but the team still needed a bit more from him, as the former MVP couldn't save the defending champions from a 126-123 loss. He finished with 11-for-20 shooting from the field and was 6-for-14 from behind the arc. […]

Donovan Mitchell Sets Cavaliers Record With 38-Point Effort

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell couldn't save the team from Saturday's Game 1 loss against the Knicks, but it was a special outing for him personally, as Mitchell set the Cavaliers playoff debut scoring record with a game-high 38 points on 14-for-30 shooting. Over half of his attempts came from downtown and Mitchell finished 6-for-16 […]

Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks To Victory In Game 1

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson led his squad with 27 points as the team opened the playoffs with a 101-97 road victory against Cleveland. Brunson found himself in foul trouble in the first half a registered just six points before the break, but he managed to play the whole second half without a single […]

Trae Young Struggles In Game 1

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had a rough outing in Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Celtics, finishing with only 16 points on 5-for-18 shooting. He was 1-for-5 with the three-ball and even had a rough time at the free-throw line, going 5-for-7. Young posted five of the team's 11 turnovers in 35 minutes […]

James Harden Outstanding In Game 1 Victory

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden opened the 2023 playoffs with a superb performance in Saturday's Game 1 victory over Brooklyn, scoring 23 points and delivering 13 assists. The Beard had five triples in the first half alone and ended up shooting 7-for-13 from behind the arc. Allen Iverson (8) is the only Sixer in history […]

Dennis Schroder Expected To Suit Up On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (Achilles) is probable for Sunday's postseason meeting against Memphis. The 29-year-old has been bothered by right Achilles soreness. However, he'll likely be out there for the series opener. Schroder had 21 points in the play-in win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday and continues to have a relatively stable […]

Cameron Payne Could Miss Sunday's Game

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 28-year-old missed the final game of the regular season and two of the last five games. Despite that, it sounds like Payne is heading in the right direction ahead of their first-round matchup. Lately, Payne has […]

Gabe Vincent Listed As Questionable For Sunday

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. It's worth noting that Vincent was questionable for both play-in contests, but ended up playing in them. He struggled during the victory over the Chicago Bulls, so hopefully he can get back on track here. His absence […]

Kyle Lowry Questionable For Game 1 On Sunday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Lowry was limited to 20 minutes during their play-in victory over the Chicago Bulls. He posted a huge 33-point game on Tuesday, so maybe the team was being cautious with Lowry. The expectation is that Lowry is […]