Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Ties A Career Playoff High
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tied his career-high for points in a playoff game on Tuesday night during their Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The 30-year-old registered 21 points, three assists, two rebounds, two steals, and one block while shooting 9-for-17 from the floor. Caldwell-Pope was a big piece for the Lakers' […]
Jamal Murray Drops 31 Points In Game 1
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was the Robin to Nikola Jokic's Batman as he dropped 31 points to help push the team to a six-point win to kick off the Western Conference Finals. The 26-year-old shot 12-for-20 from the floor and 4-for-8 from deep to accrue his 31 points while adding five rebounds, five assists, […]
Jamal Murray Active Against Lakers
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (illness) is available to play Tuesday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Murray was questionable to play with a non-COVID illness, but it was always likely Murray would do everything he could to play. If Murray is affected by the illness in any way, Bruce Brown would be the next man […]
Dennis Schroder Expected To Remain A Starter Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder is expected to remain starting against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Schroder got the spot start in Game 6 of last round's playoff series versus the Golden State Warriors and helped Los Angeles grab a commanding lead before being ejected. With Schroder in the starting lineup, Jarred Vanderbilt was […]
Matthew Dellavedova Signs Deal To Return To Melbourne
Sacramento Kings guard Matthew Dellavedova has signed a two-year deal to return to the Melbourne United. Dellavedova played with Melbourne before returning to the league this past season. Dellavedova only got limited minutes with the Kings, but teammates and head coach Mike Brown noted him as a key locker room figure. Dellavedova underwent finger surgery […]
Jamal Murray Will Try To Play, Remains Questionable Tuesday
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (illness) will try to play Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but remains questionable. Murray is dealing with a non-COVID illness ahead of the Western Conference Finals, but head coach Michael Malone believes Murray will be able to play. It is hard to see Murray not being available, but if […]
Steve Kerr Considers Jordan Poole "Foundational"
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke with media on Tuesday for an exit interview and had backed Jordan Poole despite his playoff performances. Kerr went on to say Poole was a part of the "Foundational Six" players currently on the Warriors. While Kerr's confidence in Poole is encouraging for the young guard, Poole's […]
Gabe Vincent Expected To Have Significant Market In Free Agency
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent has created quite the buzz for himself as Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that he should have a significant market as he hits unrestricted free agency this offseason. The 26-year-old is hitting his prime at the right time. He was undrafted but has now started in half of the […]
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 […]
Desmond Bane Undergoes Successful Procedure On His Toe
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane underwent a successful procedure on his right big toe to fix a fracture medial sesamoid bone. Apparently, he originally suffered this injury back on November 11 and proceeded to miss the next 17 games because of it. The team anticipates that he'll be ready ahead of the next season and […]
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 […]
Warriors To Gauge Interest For Jordan Poole
The Golden State Warriors are set to look for suitors to guard Jordan Poole this offseason. Poole signed a massive four-year, $128 million deal ahead of this season, but there's a major question mark hanging over his head following a disappointing finish to the campaign. The 23-year-old averaged a career-high 20.4 points during the regular […]
Phoenix Emerges As Possible Landing Spot For James Harden
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden might be heading to Phoenix, reports Brian Geltzeiler of NBA TV. The Beard has been heavily linked with a return to Houston, but according to Geltzeiler, the Suns are also on Harden's radar. The 33-year-old has a $35.6 million player option for next season, but he is expected to decline […]
Tyler Herro Not Close To Returning
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) won't be available for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston, with head coach Erik Spoelstra saying that the 23-year-old sniper still can't shoot or dribble. Herro broke multiple fingers on his right hand in Game 1 of the first-round series against Milwaukee. He was ruled out […]
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 […]
James Harden Wants To Have "Chance To Compete"
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a very disappointing finish to the season in the second-round series against Boston and could be moving on in the offseason. "I just want to have a chance to compete," Harden said after Sunday's shocking Game 7 blowout loss to the Celtics. Harden has a $35.6 million player option […]
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. […]
Tyrese Maxey Ends Season With A 17-Point Effort
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey had 17 points on 5-for-12 shooting when the team was picked apart by the Celtics in Sunday's Game 7. Maxey added three rebounds and four assists, and he was likely the only Sixer satisfied with his efforts in the horrible 112-88 blowout loss. The young guard had a career year […]
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 […]
James Harden, Joel Embiid Fizzle In Loss
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden and center Joel Embiid had poor showings in Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics. Harden and Embiid combined for just 24 points on 8-for-29 shooting from the field and committed nine total turnovers. The Sixers were knocked out of the second round yet again and have a lot […]
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 […]
Evan Fournier Expects To Be Traded
New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier expects the team to trade him this offseason. "You know I'm not gonna be back," Fournier stated during a recent interview. "There's no way they're gonna keep me. I would be very surprised if they do. So, we'll see." The 30-year-old averaged a hideous 6.1 points and shot a […]
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 […]
Marcus Smart Steps Up In Game 6
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart stepped up and delivered during Thursday's Game 6 versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics needed Smart to help out on offense with Jayson Tatum going 0-for-10 heading into halftime. Luckily, Smart finished with 22 points (8-for-15 FGs), seven rebounds, seven assists in the victory. This was the second game in […]
Andrew Wiggins Questionable For Friday
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (rib) is considered questionable for Friday's Game 6 versus the Los Angeles Lakers. He suffered a fracture in his rib cage, but the severity of the injury is unknown right now. It'll be interesting to see what the Warriors decide to do, assuming Wiggins does sit. Kevon Looney could […]
Landry Shamet Likely To Start In Game 6
Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet is expected to move into the starting five for Thursday's Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets. The Suns are already shorthanded with Chris Paul (groin) and Deandre Ayton (rib) both sidelined. Cameron Payne has been starting in place of Paul, but has been disappointing lately. Shamet dropped 19 points in […]
Stephen Curry Leads All Scorers In Game 5 Victory
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stepped back up to fend off elimination on Wednesday night in a 121-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar shooter posted 27 points, eight assists, three rebounds, and one block on 12-for-24 shooting and 3-for-11 from deep. The starting five were all positives in the plus/minus department, […]
Jimmy Butler Registers Well-Rounded Stat Line In Loss
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler put up another strong two-way game despite the nine-point loss to the Knicks on Wednesday night. The veteran star registered 19 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, four steals, and two blocks while shooting just 5-for-12 from the floor and 9-for-11 from the charity stripe. While his offensive game wasn't as […]