Trey Murphy III says Pelicans have best home-court advantage

Trey Murphy III believes the New Orleans Pelicans have the best home-court advantage in the NBA. Twenty-nine games into the 2022-23 season, the Western Conference contender is 12-3 at home and 18-11 overall. “I feel like we have the best homecourt advantage in the entire league, because our fans are just rambunctious,” says Murphy. “It […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
John Collins To Return To Hawks Tonight After Eight Straight Games Missed

Injuries have played a real factor for the Atlanta Hawks so far this season. Some of their best players have missed a handful of games or more already this season including Bogdan Bogdanovic, Dejounte Murray, and John Collins. Tonight, the Hawks are expected to get the return of John Collins and it comes at a […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Dec 2022
Raptors’ OG Anunoby (hip), Gary Trent Jr. (quad) questionable vs. 76ers

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (hip) and guard Gary Trent Jr. (quad) are listed as questionable for Monday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Of course, Otto Porter Jr. (foot) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) remain out indefinitely. Through 30 games this season, Toronto is 13-17 and ranks 10th overall in the Eastern Conference standings. […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Mavericks ‘Hesitant’ In Trading This Player To Help Luka Donic Long-Term

The Dallas Mavericks have been middle of the pack in the Western Conference for most of the season. Dallas are 5-5 in their last ten games and have a 15-15 record so far this season. That is third in the Southwest Division and ninth in the Western Conference. Luka Doncic is having an outstanding season […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Dec 2022
How Paolo Banchero And The Magic Used Trash Talk As Added Motivation To Beat Celtics Twice

The start to the 2022-23 season for the Orlando Magic was not particularly favorable, but the team has been trending upwards in the last two weeks. Orlando are 6-4 in their last ten and are on a six-game win streak. Over the weekend, the Magic did the impossible beating the Boston Celtics in consecutive games. Magic […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Dec 2022
Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis on loss to Lakers: ‘I felt like they were not at our level’

On Sunday, Kristaps Porzingis felt heartbroken over the Washington Wizards’ 119-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The seven-year veteran thought his team had this one in the bag, especially considering the Lakers were without Anthony Davis. “I felt like they were not at our level,” Porzingis said after the loss. “We just lost the […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Bulls guard Zach LaVine ’embarrassed’ by fourth consecutive loss

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is displeased and embarrassed by his team’s overall lack of effort so far this season. Through 29 games, the Bulls are 11-18 and rank 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. Not to mention, the team’s losing streak has now been extended to four games. “It’s frustrating for all of us,” […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Is Kyle Kuzma Interested In A Possible Chance To Play In LA Again With LeBron Again?

It’s been extremely rough for the Washington Wizards in their last stretch of games. They are 0-10 in their last ten games and have lost 13 of their last 14. That puts them at 11-20 this season which is third in the Southeast Division and twelfth in the Eastern Conference. One Wizards player has been […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Dec 2022
Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic Joins Elite Company With 40-Point Triple-Double

There is a reason that Nikola Jokic has won the past two league MVP’s in a row. His ability to dominate a game and get the most out of himself and his teammates is truly special to watch. He’s been the centerpiece of Denver’s franchise for a number of years now and the 27 year […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Dec 2022