76ers’ De’Anthony Melton (back tightness) questionable vs. Kings

Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton has landed on the injury report due to back tightness; he’s now questionable for Tuesday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings. Other Sixers on the injury report include Danuel House Jr. (foot) and Tyrese Maxey (foot). House was upgraded to probable, whereas Maxey remains out indefinitely. Upon further review […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Heat guard Jimmy Butler believes defense is holding team back

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler knows his team is capable of winning more games, but the contender is currently 13-15 and ranks 10th overall in the Eastern Conference standings. The six-time All-Star is blaming the Heat’s close losses on pitiful defensive efforts. “I’ve never said, and I don’t think anybody would ever tell you, that […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Jaylen Brown Sounds Off On Referees After Celtics Loss To Clippers

The Boston Celtics have been rolling this season and hold the leagues best record at 21-7. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are 7-3 in their last ten games, but are on a two-game losing streak for just the second time this season. Their last time losing two games in a row was the stretch of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022
Spurs sign veteran forward Stanley Johnson to one-year deal

The San Antonio Spurs have signed seven-year veteran Stanley Johnson to a one-year deal, per multiple sources. In August, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Johnson and Talen Horton-Tucker to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley. However, the Jazz waived the 26-year-old in October. Last season, in 48 appearances with the Lakers, the forward averaged 6.7 […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Russell Westbrook Praised By Former Players and Coaches For Embracing Bench Role

The LA Lakers had a terrible start to the season and many were calling for Russell Westbrook to be traded just weeks into the season. In the past few weeks, both Westbrook and the Lakers have turned their season around. Lebron James and the Lakers were 2-10 just over a month ago and now the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022
Jae Crowder would have been traded to Bucks in three-team deal

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder was mentioned in NBA trade rumors throughout November, and a potential three-team deal involving the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks fell through. “Multiple league sources said the Suns recently engaged in three-team talks that would have sent Jae Crowder to Milwaukee, four Bucks second-round draft picks along with players to […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Luka Doncic Has High Praise For Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 11-16 so far in the 2022-23 season, going 4-6 in their last ten games. Additionally, the team is on a three-game losing streak and have played their last five all on the road. Last night the Thunder fell short in their game vs the Mavericks, losing 121-114. After a 42-point […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022
Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Heat, and Kings interested in Nerlens Noel

The Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento King are interested in trading for Detroit Pistons center Nerlens Noel, according to sources. Noel is ready to move on from the Motor City. “Both sides have agreed that a deal is best for both parties, and Detroit has already had talks with rival teams […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Damian Lillard Explodes For 11 Three-Pointers In Win Vs Minnesota

The Portland Trail Blazers have surprised the league with how well they’ve played this season. Portland is 15-12 so far this year which is second in the Northwest Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference. They are 5-5 in their last ten games and are on a two-game win streak. Last night, Damian Lillard tied […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022