Warriors And Bob Myers "Bracing" For A Breakup
The Golden State Warriors reportedly have had no "substantial" contract-extension talks with their president of basketball operations Bob Myers. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, both sides are "bracing" for a breakup this offseason. Myers was an integral architect of the championship teams, as he was the one who drafted Harrison Barnes, Draymond Green, […]
Jaylen Brown Musters Up 22 Points In Loss
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown didn't have the prettiest game in Game 1 on Wednesday night, but he still had the best plus/minus out of the starting five. The 26-year-old posted 22 points on 10-for-21 shooting, nine rebounds, and five assists. The bad part came from shooting 1-for-6 from deep, only getting to the line […]
Jayson Tatum Scores 30 Points In Game 1 Loss
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum did turn in a solid scoring night, but his mental blunders were louder in the Game 1 loss to Miami. The superstar scorer finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and one block on 9-for-17 from the floor and 11-for-11 from the line. Tatum was a lot more efficient […]
Jimmy Butler Leads Miami To Game 1 Victory
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler continued his playoff dominance as he led all scorers en route to a 123-116 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1. The star wing ended the game with 35 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and a career-high six steals on 12-for-25 shooting. Butler is the exact type of player […]
Could Victor Wembanyama's NBA Draft Landing Spot Impact his Fantasy Basketball Value?
In just a few short weeks, the world will finally know where Victor Wembanyama will play basketball next season. From a fantasy perspective, the consensus is that Wemby will be a once-in-a-lifetime unicorn regardless of where he lands. For crying out loud, he's the most hyped-up NBA prospect since LeBron James and his skillset appears […]
Jonathan Kuminga Receiving Strong Interest
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is expected to be on the trade block this offseason. Kuminga and his reps will meet with the Warriors this offseason to discuss his future with the team. It's possible that the two sides work out a deal where Kuminga becomes a consistent part of the rotation. Although, the […]
EuroLeague Standout Sasha Vezenkov On Track To Join NBA
Bulgarian star forward Sasha Vezenkov is expected to join the NBA for the 2023-24 campaign. The Sacramento Kings own the rights to the 27-year-old, who has just been selected to the All-EuroLeague First Team for a second year in a row. Vezenkov averaged a league-high 17.6 points and 7.0 rebounds in 28.7 minutes, leading Olympiacos […]
Jerami Grant Expected To Re-Sign With Portland
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is expected to re-sign with the club in the offseason, according to ESPN's Zach Lowe. The 29-year-old is coming off a three-year deal that netted him $60 million and will be an unrestricted free agent, but it looks like he won't be going anywhere. Grant was picked up in […]
The San Antonio Spurs Win The NBA Draft Lottery
The San Antonio Spurs are the biggest winner to come out of Tuesday night's NBA action. With Victor Wembanyama on the horizon, Spurs fans rejoiced everywhere when they saw their team's name drawn as the owner of the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Wembanyama is currently heralded as the greatest prospect of […]
Austin Reaves Posts Fifth 20-Point Playoff Game
Los Angeles Lakers forward Austin Reaves continues to have quite the postseason as he collected the fifth 20-point game of his playoff career. The 24-year-old posted 23 points, eight assists, and two rebounds while shooting 7-for-14 from the floor and 5-for-9 from beyond the arc. 23 points tie his career high in the playoffs so […]
LeBron James Falls One Assist Shy Of Triple-Double
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James contributed in many ways despite resulting in a six-point loss on Tuesday. The 38-year-old finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, and one block while shooting 9-for-16 overall and 8-for-11 from the line. On the defensive end, his impact wasn't felt as much as usual. He's also only […]
Doc Rivers and Philadelphia 76ers Part Ways
The Philadelphia 76ers will reportedly be moving on from head coach Doc Rivers after yet another second-round disappointment in the postseason. Rivers was one of the coaches on the hot seat this year after similar disappointments in his first two seasons even though he had some very good rosters. His record in Philadelphia will sit […]
Kenrich Williams Goes Through Another Wrist Procedure
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams initially underwent a wrist procedure a few months ago that ended his season. On Tuesday, he had another one to remove the hardware originally put in during his first procedure to fix the scapholunate ligament. There still hasn't been a firm timetable for his return, but having the hardware […]
Lakers Could Be Outbid In Race For Austin Reaves' Services
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves has enjoyed a breakout campaign and the team will be desperate to retain his services in the offseason, but it might not be easy. Reaves is going to be a restricted free agent and the most the Lakers can offer him outright is a four-year deal with a bit […]
Milwaukee Wants To Keep Brook Lopez And Khris Middleton
The Milwaukee Bucks want to keep ahold of forward Khris Middleton and center Brook Lopez, with general manager Jon Horst rating both players very highly. "It's pretty clear, Khris and Brook are core to what we've done," Horst said to The Athletic. Middleton has a $40.4 million player option for next season, which he is […]
LeBron James Expected To Play On Tuesday Evening
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is probable ahead of Tuesday's Western Conference Finals opener against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. DFS managers shouldn't be concerned with James' presence on the injury report, mainly since his lingering right foot soreness dates back to the regular season. He's played well in the postseason, averaging […]
DeMar DeRozan Could Reportedly Be Shopped By The Bulls
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan could be shopped around in the offseason, writes NBA insider Sean Deveney. The veteran star has one year left on his contract and the team might want to reshape its roster following a pair of very disappointing seasons. Chicago has won just one playoff game in two years with DeRozan […]
Tom Thibodeau Would "Love" To Have Josh Hart Back
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart had a very inconsistent postseason campaign, but he is expected to continue in the Big Apple, with the team also wanting him back. Hart has a $12.96 million player option for next season. "We'd love to have him back," Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said. According to reports, Hart […]
Jaylen Brown Has Good All-Around Game In Series-Clincher
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown filled the box score in Sunday's Game 7 against Philadelphia, producing 25 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Jayson Tatum grabbed the headlines with a historic 51-point performance, but Brown had a great game as well. He finished with 9-for-19 shooting and was 3-for-6 from deep. […]
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 […]
Jayson Tatum Sets Playoff Record In Game 7
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was phenomenal on Sunday, leading his team to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Tatum recorded 51 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 42 minutes. The 51 points set a new playoff record for the most points scored in […]
Donte DiVincenzo Loves Being A Warrior
Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo stated he hasn't thought about the offseason during his exit interview on Saturday. Specifically, he hasn't decided on his player option for the 2023-24 campaign. However, the 26-year-old did acknowledge that he "loves" being in Golden State, adding, "we'll cross that bridge once we get there." DiVincenzo averaged 9.4 […]
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 […]
Jonathan Kuminga Not A Lock To Remain With Warriors
According to Anthony Slater and Shams Charania of The Athletic, forward Jonathan Kuminga and his representation will meet with the Warriors this offseason to discuss his future with the team. While many had anticipated he'd carve out a consistent role in Steve Kerr's rotation this season, he never did. Instead, the 2021 No. 7 overall […]
Austin Reaves Spectacular In Game 6 Against Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves hit 4-for-5 from deep, including a half-court heave, as the team blew away Golden State with a 122-101 victory Friday. Reaves shot 7-for-12 overall from the field during an impressive 23-point performance that included a spectacular first-half buzzer-beater. He also amassed five rebounds and six assists. The 24-year-old was […]
LeBron James Sends Warriors Packing With Big Game
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James came close to his 16th career 30-point playoff triple-double in Friday's series-clinching win over Golden State, notching a team-high 30 points on superb 10-for-14 shooting and registering nine rebounds and nine assists. James even put his three-point struggles behind him and shot 2-for-3 from deep as he recorded his […]
Jimmy Butler Struggles From The Field Friday
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had a tough time shooting the ball in Friday's Game 6 win against the Knicks, going only 7-for-22 from the field. With the stakes high in the game, both teams had a rough outing offensively and Butler was no different, but he still managed to lead his team with 24 […]
Kevin Durant Solid In Game 6 Loss
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant got off to a slow start during Thursday's Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets. The All-Star forward only hit 1-of-10 shots from the floor to begin the contest. He ended up getting into a flow, but it was too late by then. Durant finished the game with 21 points, five […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Surprises On Thursday
Denver Nuggets forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope got off to a hot start during Thursday's Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns. He scored 17 points in the first quarter to help Denver take a 18-point lead into the second quarter. He cooled down after that, but his first quarter performance was enough of a jumpstart for Denver. […]