76ers’ Joel Embiid (right knee sprain) questionable for Game 5 vs. Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (right knee sprain) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday night’s Game 5 second-round matchup against the Boston Celtics of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Embiid missed two games earlier this postseason because of a lingering knee sprain. In his last three appearances, the 2022-23 NBA MVP winner has averaged 26.3 […]

James Foglio  •  08 May 2023
Paolo Banchero and Keegan Murray headline the NBA’s 2023 All-Rookie Team

Only 10 players out of the entire 2023 rookie class are able to make one of the two All-Rookie Teams. There are a number of players who are deserving, but this award is left for the 10-best rookies. Leading the list of players for First-team All-Rookie is Orlando’s Paolo Bachero. He was also the 2022-23 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 May 2023
The Suns anticipate Chris Paul to miss Game 5, but Phoenix remains optimistic he can make a return in Game 6

The Phoenix Suns got a much-needed win vs the Denver Nuggets last night to tie the series. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant carried the team offensively as both scored 36 points. Game 5 moves the series back to Denver and the Suns are still expected to be without Chris Paul. NBA insider Shams Charania reported […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 May 2023
When Is The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery? Date, Time, & Format

The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm is scheduled for May 16, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET. This event will air live on ESPN. The lottery will take place during the NBA Conference Finals and will be held in Chicago, Illinois. The Detroit Pistons (17-65), Houston Rockets (22-60), and San Antonio Spurs (22-60) […]

James Foglio  •  08 May 2023
Is Jimmy Butler playing tonight (May 8) in Game 4 vs the New York Knicks?

The Miami Heat steamrolled the New York Knicks on Saturday night in Game 3 with a 105-86 blowout win. Head coach Eric Spoelstra had the luxury of not having to play any of his starters for more than 36 minutes. Miami controlled a double-digit lead for a large portion of the game. With a 2-1 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 May 2023
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker first duo in NBA history to each record 35/5/5 in consecutive playoff games

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns are the first duo in NBA history to each record 35 points, five rebounds, and five assists in back-to-back playoff games. In Sunday’s 129-124 series-tying Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, Durant ended his outing with […]

James Foglio  •  08 May 2023
Kevin Durant is the 3rd player over the last 25 years to score 20+ points in a half at least 60 times, he joins LeBron James and Kobe Bryant

Matt Ishbia and the Phoenix Suns knew the player they were trading for when they acquired Kevin Durant. He’s one of the most gifted scorers in NBA history and shows up in the postseason. Durant is the 3rd player over the last 25 years to score 20+ points in a half at least 60 times. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 May 2023
Immanuel Quickley is doubtful to play tonight for the New York Knicks in Game 4 vs the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are at home tonight for Game 4 vs the New York Knicks. New York was stunned by the Heat in Game 5 when they lost, 105-86. Jalen Brunson was the Knicks’ leading scorer that game with 20 points in 38 minutes played. Immanuel Quickley came off the bench to score 12 points […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 May 2023
Phoenix’s Devin Booker recorded his third straight game with 35+ points, the most in Suns franchise history

The Phoenix Suns left Games 1 and 2 in Denver without a win and needed two strong games at home to even the series. Devin Booker was the man for the job as he scored a combined 83 points between Games 3 and 4. He’s been having an incredible postseason with the Suns this year […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 May 2023