Jaylen Brown Continues To Struggle In Eastern Finals

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had another poor outing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat, scoring only 12 points in Sunday's Game 3 and going 0-for-7 with his three-point attempts. Brown shot 6-for-17 overall and was a game-worst minus-25 in the contest, adding six rebounds and two assists to his tally with three […]

Duncan Robinson Sets Heat Record For Most Playoff Threes

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson had a historic outing in Sunday's Game 3 victory over Boston, becoming the franchise's all-time leader in made three-pointers in playoff action. He went 5-for-7 from deep during a 22-point performance, moving to the top of the list with 124 treys. LeBron James was the previous record holder with 123 […]

Gabe Vincent Scores Career-High 29 Points

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent led the way in Sunday's blowout win over Boston, producing a career-high 29 points on 11-for-14 shooting. The Heat were red-hot from deep throughout the game and Vincent played his part in it with a 6-for-9 effort. He ended up leading all the starters with 35 minutes and collected two […]

D'Angelo Russell Has Horrible Night In Game 3

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell contributed very little in Saturday's Game 3 loss against the Nuggets, finishing with three points, three rebounds and four assists. He also had three turnovers in just 20 minutes, shooting 1-for-8 from the field and 1-for-6 from outside. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham clearly needs to rethink his options, […]

Austin Reaves Scores 23 Points On 70 Percent Shooting

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves had a superb 7-for-10 shooting night and finished with 23 points as the team suffered a 119-108 loss to Denver in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Reaves hit three shots from deep with five attempts and was perfect with his six free throws, completing his line with […]

Bruce Brown Contributes 15 Points In Game 3 Victory

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown had a productive 15-point bench outing in Saturday's 119-108 Game 3 victory over the Lakers. He struggled with his three-point shooting, going 1-for-5 from deep, but Brown finished 6-for-11 overall from the field and also helped Denver's cause with five rebounds, five assists and one steal. The 28-year-old has been […]

Jamal Murray Leads All Scorers With 37 Points In Game 3

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was red-hot out the gate and finished as the top scorer in Game 3 against the Lakers Saturday night, shooting 15-for-29 from the field en route to 37 points. Murray produced a sensational 30-point first half and had a 5-for-11 record from downtown while wrapping things up with seven rebounds, […]

Max Strus Nets 11 Points In Game 2 Against Boston

Miami Heat guard/forward Max Strus contributed 11 points as the team grabbed a 2-0 lead against Boston in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 111-105 victory on Friday. The 27-year-old sniper did most of his damage early in the game, hitting two three-point bombs for six first-quarter points. He finished 2-for-5 in total from deep […]

Duncan Robinson Bounces Back Friday Night

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson netted 15 points off the bench in Friday's Game 2 win over Boston. After finishing Game 1 scoreless, Robinson again had a rough start and missed both of his first two shots, but he improved as the game went on and was eventually the second-highest scoring bench player in the […]

Marcus Smart Quiet In Game 2

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was quiet in Friday's playoff loss to the Miami Heat. He dropped only seven points, adding four rebounds and three assists. The 29-year-old hasn't been active on the offensive end during this series after being a primary producer in the first two rounds. However, Smart can get hot at a […]

Derrick White Plays Well Off The Bench Friday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White scored 11 points in the postseason loss to Miami on Friday. Although Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Malcolm Brogdon had trouble finding the bottom of the net, White shot the ball well, going 4-for-6 from the field and 3-for-5 from deep. He also had two blocks, an added perk for […]

Malcolm Brogdon Goes Cold In Game 2

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon finished with 13 points in Friday's loss to Miami. The Sixth Man of the Year could hardly find the bottom of the net, shooting 4-for-9 from the field and 1-for-5 from deep. That said, he's played well during the postseason, so he deserves a free pass from fantasy managers. DFS […]

Jaylen Brown Struggles In Game 2

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had 16 points in Friday's playoff loss to Miami. He also had four rebounds and three assists. Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 34 points. However, Brown couldn't get things going, shooting a lousy 7-for-23 from the field and 1-for-7 from deep. The 26-year-old didn't have a quality showing in this […]

Anfernee Simons Could Be Included In Trade Package

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is now reported to potentially be a part of a trade package that includes the third overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. As reported by John Hollinger of The Athletic, there is "widespread " speculation that the Blazers would include Simons with their third pick to acquire an […]

Nick Nurse Meeting With Philadelphia 76ers Ownership This Week

Former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is reportedly meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers ownership group this week to discuss the head coach opening. As reported by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Nurse was one of the immediate candidates listed once Doc Rivers was fired. His coaching success against Philadelphia is well-documented and his […]

NBA Executives Believe James Harden Will Return To Houston

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been linked to the Houston Rockets for a while now after the initial rumors of him returning to the franchise that allowed him to grow into his MVP form. After saying that he wanted "a chance to compete" and rumors of the Phoenix Suns entering the mix, the stronger […]

Austin Reaves Continues Efficient Shooting Stretch

Los Angeles Lakers forward Austin Reaves has been shooting at or above 50% in the Western Conference Finals so far and has knocked down the fifth-most threes in this postseason so far. During Game 2, the 24-year-old put up 22 points, five assists, three rebounds, and one steal while shooting 8-for-16 from the floor and […]

Bruce Brown Produces Positive Impact Off Of The Bench

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown played the x-factor in the team's 108-103 win in Game 2 on Thursday. The Swiss Army Knife posted 12 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 5-for-11 overall and 2-for-4 from deep. While his stats don't tell the whole story, he played 37 minutes off […]

Jamal Murray Propels Nuggets To A Two-Game Lead

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray provided the offensive firepower to come back and take down the Lakers in Game 2 on Thursday night. He finished the game with 37 points on 11-for-24 shooting and 6-for-14 from three while adding 10 rebounds, five assists, and four steals across 43 minutes. While the first three quarters were […]

Mavericks Ready For "Meaningful Overhaul"

The Dallas Mavericks are ready to make a "meaningful overhaul" to their roster, team sources have told The Athletic. Despite the best efforts of Luka Doncic and the addition of Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks finished this season with an awful 38-44 record and missed the playoffs. The poor campaign landed Dallas the No. 10 pick […]

Rockets Open To Trading No. 4 Pick

The Houston Rockets are listening to offers for their fourth-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, reports Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Iko added that there's a "good amount" of interest in the pick. A trade package involving the No. 4 pick could land Houston a big piece that can help to make the team […]

Pistons Entertaining Offers For No. 5 Pick

Detroit Pistons General Manager Troy Weaver was answering media questions when he said that they would entertain any options with their fifth overall pick in the upcoming draft. While he does like the talent pool that would be available at the fifth slot, Weaver says they will "turn over every rock and vet it out." […]

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, […]

Malcolm Brogdon Scores 19 Points Off Of The Bench

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon remains one of the best bench players left in the playoffs. Fresh off of winning Sixth Man of the Year, he dropped 19 points, two rebounds, and one assist on 7-for-14 from the floor and 2-for-4 from deep. In this postseason, he's averaging 15.1 points per game on 45.0% shooting […]

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 […]

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 […]

James Harden Reportedly Seeking A Four-Year Deal

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is after a four-year deal in the offseason, per NBA insider Chris Haynes. Harden has a $35.6 million player option for next season, but he is expected to turn it down in order to get himself a final big paycheck ahead of his 34th birthday. Harden has been linked with […]

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 […]