Danuel House Jr. Questionable For Game 4
Philadelphia 76ers forward Danuel House Jr. (illness) is questionable ahead of Saturday's postseason matchup with Brooklyn. The 29-year-old didn't suit up for Game 3 on Thursday night because of a non-COVID illness. However, House totaled just five minutes in the first two games of the series, so his availability, one way or another, won't impact […]
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 […]
Norman Powell Scores 42 Points In Spot Start
Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell entered the starting five and didn't disappoint on the offensive end of the floor. During the five-point loss at home, Powell ended the game with 42 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one block while shooting 15-for-23 from the floor and 7-for-12 from deep. The offense wasn't the issue […]
Devin Booker Dominates The Clippers In Game 3
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker went for 38 points in Game 2 and then decided he was going to drop a 40-ball in Game 3. The 26-year-old finished a red-hot Game 3 with 45 points on 18-for-29 shooting while adding six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks. He also went 3-for-7 from deep […]
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 […]
Cedi Osman Questionable For Game 3
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the New York Knicks. It appears Osman picked up a left ankle sprain during the Game 2 victory. He finished with five points and six rebounds in 23 minutes of action during that contest. His absence would likely mean an […]
Kawhi Leonard Day-To-Day, Out For Game 3
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't suit up for Thursday's postseason meeting with the Suns. He's dealing with a right knee sprain, the same one he had surgically repaired in 2021. The multi-time All-Star is considered day-to-day. But truth be told, he may not be back this season if the Suns go up […]
LeBron James Leads All Scorers Despite Loss
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James needed way more help than he received in Game 2 on Wednesday night. During the 10-point loss, King James finished the game with 28 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 12-for-23 from the floor and just 1-for-8 from three. He's been the target […]
Jimmy Butler Leads Miami In Scoring During Loss
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler took control of the offense yet again but it wasn't enough as the team still got blown out in Game 2 on the road. The Marquette product ended the game with 25 points, three assists, three rebounds, and two steals as he shot 8-for-12 overall, 2-for-4 from three, and 7-for-10 […]
Pat Connaughton Provides 22 Points Off Of The Bench
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton was the spark plug of the game as he provided a huge scoring boost off of the bench in the 16-point Game 2 victory. The 30-year-old registered 22 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 8-for-12 overall and 6-for-10 from beyond the arc. Anyone setting […]
Anthony Edwards Scores 41 Points In Losing Effort
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards turned in his best performance of the postseason so far despite suffering a nine-point loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2. The up-and-coming star ended the game with 41 points, four assists, two rebounds, two steals, and three blocks on 14-for-23 shooting and 6-for-10 from beyond the arc. The […]
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 […]
Jayson Tatum Gets His Second Consecutive Double-Double
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made it two double-doubles in two games for himself in the 2023 NBA playoffs by notching 29 points and 10 rebounds in Tuesday's 119-106 victory over Atlanta. He led the team in both categories and also recorded six assists with one steal and one block in 40 minutes. Tatum didn't […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Upgraded To Questionable
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against Miami. The two-time MVP was initially doubtful for the clash after hurting his back in Game 1 on Sunday. Giannis didn't practice on Tuesday, which isn't a great sign regarding his availability, but the upgrade means that he has […]
Kawhi Leonard Has Another Big Performance Despite Loss
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard continues to rack up big-time performances as he led the team in scoring yet again. During the 14-point loss, Leonard registered 31 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals on 11-for-20 shooting. He also added 3-for-5 from beyond the arc and 6-for-7 from the line. While the 31-year-old […]
Devin Booker Drops 38 Points In Game 2 Victory
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker flipped the switch into playoff mode and went off to lead the team to a Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 123-109. The superstar wing ended the game with 38 points, nine assists, one rebound, and one steal while shooting 14-for-22 from the floor […]
Josh Hart Good To Go Tuesday
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is active Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hart was first listed as doubtful to play before being upgraded to questionable. In the end, it came down to Hart's pain tolerance and he feels well enough to play. Hart was stellar in Game One and should be another focal […]
Wesley Matthews Sitting Out Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (calf) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Matthews is dealing with a calf strain which he likely picked up in Game One on Sunday. Matthews played 18 minutes on Sunday, recording just six points and three rebounds. With Matthews sidelined, Joe Ingles and Jae Crowder should see […]
Josh Hart's Injury Based On Pain Tolerance
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury that will rely on his pain tolerance. Hart noted to reporters his game status will come down to how well he can tolerate his ankle pain. Hart will go through warm-ups before seeing if he will be able to play Tuesday against […]
Derrick Jones Jr. Plans To Pick Up Player Option
Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. said that he plans on picking up his player option for the 2023-24 season to stay with the team. The seven-year veteran was very far off of the fantasy radar this past season as he averaged 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting 50.0% from the floor […]
Josh Hart Has Been Upgraded To Questionable For Game 2
New York Knicks small forward Josh Hart (ankle) was previously listed as doubtful for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he has since been upgraded to questionable. Hart is currently dealing with a sprained left ankle that seems to be healing a little quicker than expected. The 28-year-old played a huge part in […]
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 […]
Zion Williamson Was Never Medically Cleared To Play
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) was never medically cleared to play, Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin has clarified. Williamson was seen throwing down windmill dunks ahead of last week's play-in game against the Thunder, and when asked about his status, Williamson said that he can "pretty much do everything", but according to […]
Cameron Johnson Leads Nets In Scoring In Game 2
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson finished with a team-high 28 points in the postseason loss to Philadelphia. The former Sun was one of the only bright spots for the Nets offense, going 11-for-19 from the field and 5-for-11 from deep. He also had two steals and a block. However, Johnson and his teammates struggled after […]
Andrew Wiggins Set To Start Monday
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins will move back into the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Wiggins recently returning from a lengthy personal absence and came off the bench in Game One. Wiggins will now replace Donte DiVincenzo in the starting lineup as the Warriors feel he is back to speed. […]
Kevin Durant Nearly Has A Triple-Double In Game 1
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant nearly registered his third career playoff triple-double in Sunday's Game 1 versus the Clippers, leading his team with 29 points and collecting nine rebounds with 11 assists. KD was held in check at the start of the game and went scoreless in the opening frame despite logging 10:23 of action, […]
LeBron James Fills Up The Stat Sheet In Playoff Opener
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James opened his 15th playoff campaign with a great all-around performance, recording 21 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks in a 128-112 win over Memphis. He finished with 8-for-16 shooting from the field and was 3-for-8 with the three-ball. James looks in top form at the […]
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, […]
Kawhi Leonard Leads All Scorers In Game 1 Win
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard took over the offense as co-star Paul George (knee) was ruled out for the entirety of the first round. In their five-point win on Sunday, the two-time champ finished the game with 38 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block on 13-for-24 shooting from the floor […]
Miles Bridges Officially Receives 30-Game Suspension
Ex-Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges finally received his official suspension on Friday of 30 games due to the domestic violence incident that occurred June 27 of last year involving the mother of his children. Since the 25-year-old never signed a contract for the 2022-23 season, the NBA is considering 20 games of the suspension to […]