Jordan Nwora Heading To Indiana
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Jordan Nwora, along with two second-round picks, is on the way to Indiana in exchange for Jae Crowder in a three-team exchange with the Brooklyn Nets. Nwora was looked at as a high-upside prospect when the Bucks drafted him in 2020, but he's been experiencing a down year as […]
Jaylen Brown To Miss Some Time With Facial Fracture
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (face) was forced to exit the team's win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday with a facial contusion. Upon further tests, they found that Brown actually suffered a facial fracture and will need to further specialist examination on Thursday. He seems likely to be out through the All-Star break and […]
Saddiq Bey Traded To Atlanta
Forward Saddiq Bey was moved to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal on Thursday. Detroit gave him up for James Wiseman and Golden State has received five second-round picks in the trade. Bey has been enjoying a great season in Motown as one of the team's first scoring options, but he will have to […]
Matisse Thybulle Joins Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired guard/forward Matisse Thybulle from the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old will hope to get a fresh start after playing a very marginal role this season for the team that drafted him in 2019. Thybulle has previously been highly valued as a defensive specialist on the team, but he has averaged […]
Jalen McDaniels Traded To Philadelphia
Forward Jalen McDaniels has been dealt by the Charlotte Hornets to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team deal that also involved the Portland Trail Blazers. Matisse Thybulle will head to Portland and Svi Mykhailiuk will join the Hornets, with multiple second-round picks also going to Charlotte. McDaniels is enjoying a career year in 2022-23 and […]
Jae Crowder Moves On To Milwaukee
Veteran forward Jae Crowder was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday less than 24 hours after the Brooklyn Nets picked him up from Phoenix in the Kevin Durant trade. The Indiana Pacers were also involved in the trade, acquiring Jordan Nwora and Serge Ibaka from Milwaukee, along with two second-round picks. Brooklyn received five second-rounders […]
Anthony Edwards Fills Stat Sheet In Timberwolves Win
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Anthony Edwards had himself a game in Wednesday night's 143-118 blowout win against the Utah Jazz. The 21-year-old stud recorded 31 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 33 minutes while shooting 13-for-27 from the field. With Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) missing a significant amount of time this season, […]
LeBron James Questionable Thursday Versus Bucks
Los Angeles Lakers star small forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable heading into Thursday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite playing in the Lakers last four games, James has been dealing with ankle soreness that could keep him sidelined for Thursday night's contest. It is unclear if the newest additions to the Lakers -- […]
T.J. Warren Headed To The Suns
According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, T.J. Warren is on his way to the Phoenix Suns as part of the blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant as well. As part of the Brooklyn Nets, Warren didn't have much value as he only saw around 18 minutes per game and averaged 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, […]
Jae Crowder Finally Moving On From Phoenix
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Jae Crowder finally had his wish granted and was traded away to the Brooklyn Nets (with Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson) for Kevin Durant and T.J. Warren. Crowder has yet to play a game this season as he was holding out in Phoenix, but he could be worth a flyer […]
Cameron Johnson Traded To Brooklyn
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Cameron Johnson is part of a package that was sent to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. He, along with Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder, is switching coasts and will be part of a new younger version of the Nets that could still scrap their way into the playoffs without […]
Mikal Bridges On His Way To Brooklyn
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Mikal Bridges is on his way to Brooklyn along with Jae Crowder, Cameron Johnson, four first-round picks and a 2028 first-round pick swap for Kevin Durant and T.J. Warren. Bridges has spent four and a half seasons in Phoenix since he was drafted in 2018 and now he'll move to […]
Kevin Durant Moved To Phoenix In Blockbuster Deal
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Kevin Durant has been traded to the Phoenix Suns in the small hours of the morning on Wednesday. After seeing James Harden go last season and Kyrie Irving get shipped to Dallas, Durant was the last one of the big three to fall in Brooklyn. As of right now, the […]
Cam Reddish On The Move To Portland
According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks are sending forward Cam Reddish to Portland in exchange for Josh Hart. Reddish has been on a downward spiral since entering the league in 2019. He's averaged only 8.4 points in 20 games for the Knicks during the 2022-23 campaign, although he couldn't crack a regular […]
Keldon Johnson Available Versus Raptors
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (ankle) has been upgraded to available to play Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Johnson continues to deal with a sore ankle but will play through it as usual. The Spurs have a lengthy injury report against Toronto which should allow Johnson to continue flourishing on offense. Over the past […]
Chris Duarte Will Play Versus Miami
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Chris Duarte (ankle) has been cleared to play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Duarte was questionable to play with a sore ankle, but went through shootaround with no issues and will make his return after a two-game absence. Duarte's return to the bench may take away some minutes from T.J. McConnell […]
Kyle Kuzma To Remain Out Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. Kuzma will miss his second straight game with an ankle sprain after being listed as questionable. In Kuzma's absence, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert are candidates to remain in the starting lineup. Avdija has the higher upside of […]
Jaylen Brown Good To Go Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) will return to the lineup Wednesday against Philadelphia. He sat out the last game against Detroit with an illness but has now recovered well enough to play. Sam Hauser logged a start and put in an impressive performance in Brown's absence against the Pistons but will head back to […]
Brandon Ingram Leads All Scorers With 30 Points
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram returned to his scoring ways as he led the team to a 116-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. The 25-year-old registered 30 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and one steal while shooting 11-for-18 from the floor and 8-for-9 from the line. This is just his second 30-point […]
Jalen Williams, Thunder Play Spoiler On LeBron's Big Night
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams was in the building to witness history as LeBron James became the NBA's all-time leading scorer, but he had other plans in terms of the game's outcome. The rookie collected 25 points, seven rebounds, two assists, six steals, and one block on 10-for-19 from the floor and 3-for-6 from […]
LeBron James Becomes The NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James went into Tuesday's contest only 36 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for most points in NBA history and he eclipsed that total with 38. Despite the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, James finished with seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals to go along with the […]
Jaylen Brown Likely To Play Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) is listed as probable versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Brown missed Monday's game due to a non-COVID illness which certainly got some trade rumors swirling. Brown appears to have recovered enough to play Wednesday and will likely make his return unless anything changes. Sam Hauser scored 15 points […]
Austin Reaves Playing Against Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves (hamstring) will make his return Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves has missed the past 16 games due to a hamstring strain, but will return to the court against the Thunder. Given the length of absence, Reaves will likely have some restrictions until he gets back into game […]
Potential NBA Deadline Deals: Fantasy Basketball Impact
As we approach the official NBA trade deadline (Feb. 9, 3 p.m. E.T.), many teams are searching for the best possible move to increase their chances of making a run at the NBA title. We already saw Kyrie Irving dealt on Sunday to Dallas, but what will be the next big trade this week? Will […]
Brandon Ingram Playing As Expected Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (toe) is cleared to play Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Ingram missed last game as a precaution due to some toe soreness he was experiencing, but was not expected to miss any more games given his probable tag Tuesday. Ingram will replace Naji Marshall in the starting lineup and […]
DeMar DeRozan Sitting Out Tuesday Against Memphis
Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (hip) has been ruled out Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. DeRozan has been dealing with lingering hip soreness most of this season and played 34 minutes in Monday's win. Given the back-to-back, the Bulls are likely given DeRozan a much needed rest day. Coby White and Derrick Jones Jr. should […]
RJ Barrett Available To Play Against Magic
New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett (illness) will play Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. Barrett was a very last minute scratch on Sunday after feeling under the weather and was questionable Tuesday. Barrett will make his way into the lineup this time barring any unforeseen last-minute surprises. Immanuel Quickley will likely head back to the […]
Yuta Watanabe Will Undergo MRI Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe (back) is expected to go through a "precautionary MRI" on Wednesday. Watanabe has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns after experiencing back tightness in Monday's game. Joe Harris and TJ Warren should see increased minutes with Watanabe out.
Kevin Durant Out Through All-Star Break
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) is expected to sit through the All-Star break and does not have a timetable to return. Durant is still recovering from an MCL sprain and has not been cleared for contact yet. With the break only a week away, the added rest should put Durant on schedule to return […]
Kyle Kuzma Questionable To Play Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Kuzma left Saturday's game with an ankle sprain and has already missed one game due to the injury. Despite still not practicing since the injury, Kuzma has a chance to return Wednesday after going through some individual workouts. If Kuzma […]