Articles by James Foglio (3460)
The New York Knicks are interested in trading for Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby, according to sources. Anunoby was selected 23rd overall by Toronto in the 2017 NBA Draft. On ESPN’s “The Lowe Post” show with Zach Lowe, the podcaster hinted that multiple teams would be thrilled to land the sixth-year player in a trade. […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid believes the Toronto Raptors are not as serious about winning as other others. Following the Sixers’ 104-101 overtime win on Monday, the five-time All-Star roasted Canada’s lone NBA team. Though, context is also important. “We’re always on him, me especially,” Embiid said of teammate De’Anthony Melton. “Everybody really, because I […]
Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey believes Bojan Bogdanovic deserves to be an All-Star in 2023. After the Utah Jazz traded Bogey to the Pistons for cash, Saben Lee, and Kelly Olynyk in September, the nine-year veteran recorded career-high numbers. “I’ve coached a lot of All-Star players: Nowitzki, DeRozan, and Garnett,” said Casey. “Offensively, he’s right […]
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (left knee soreness) and forward Caleb Martin (left ankle sprain) have been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s home game versus the Chicago Bulls. Other players listed on Miami’s injury report include Udonis Haslem (Achilles), Jimmy Butler (knee), Dewayne Dedmon (foot), Gabe Vincent (knee), and Omer Yurtseven (ankle). While Yurtseven […]
Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (ankle) and guard Collin Sexton (hamstring) remain out for Tuesday night’s road game against the Detroit Pistons. Both players were listed as questionable a day ago. Sexton has not played since Dec. 7, when Utah won 124-123 over the Golden State Warriors. The fifth-year player ended his performance with 17 […]
Dejounte Murray feels the Atlanta Hawks would learn better by an ugly win rather than from a blowout loss. “Like I was preaching after the game, we’ve got to grow up,” Murray said following Atlanta’s 126-125 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday. “Starting with me. Just what we’re playing for, these type of games […]
Orlando Magic forward Okeke Chuma underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday, and the third-year player is expected to miss at least a month. The 24-year-old will be re-evaluated in four weeks. According to ESPN, Okeke went through a chondroplasty, which is corrective surgery designed to repair the cartilage of the knee. During […]
On Monday, New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas became the first player in NBA history to record 37 points, 18 rebounds, and seven 3-pointers in the same game. The 11-year veteran accomplished this feat in New Orleans’ 128-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Of course, Valanciunas’ 37-point performance was his season high. Also, it was […]
On Monday, Damian Lillard became the Portland Trail Blazers’ all-time leading scorer, surpassing Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, in a 123-121 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Drexler recorded 18,040 points in 867 games with Portland from 1983–95. Lillard, 32, needed only 21 points to become the franchise leader in his 730th career game. On […]
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (left knee injury management) and forward Jeff Green (low back) are questionable for Tuesday night’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (leg) is listed as questionable as well. While Nikola Jokic (knee) was downgraded to probable, Michael Porter Jr. (heel) was upgraded to doubtful. And Collin Gillespie (leg) […]