Nets’ Ben Simmons (knee), T.J. Warren (leg) out vs. Celtics

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) and forward T.J. Warren (lower leg) have been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s road game against the Boston Celtics. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons’ left knee is “showing signs of progress.” This will be the third straight game the three-time All-Star has missed. Kevin Durant […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Jimmy Butler Is Confident That The Miami Heat Are Going To Win A Title Before He Retires

After a shaky start to the 2022-23 season, the Miami Heat are 29-23 which is good enough for sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Heat were one-shot away from making the NBA Finals last season and Jimmy Butler knows this team has what it takes to win it all. He’s been nothing short of spectacular […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Feb 2023
Nikola Jokic averaging triple-double numbers, bolsters MVP case

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is now averaging 25.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 10 assists through 44 starts this season, and the four-time All-NBA member is attempting to become the first player since Larry Bird (1984-86) to win three straight MVP awards. In Tuesday’s 122-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the five-time All-Star became […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Stephen A. Smith Calls Out The Knicks For Botching The Final Play In Regulation

An inability to close out games has hurt the New York Knicks this season. The team has a 27-25 record after a 129-123 loss to the Lakers in OT last night. New York had the chance to win the game in regulation without going to extra time but they were not able to get a […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Feb 2023
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura chose No. 28 for Kobe, Gianna Bryant

Last Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Kendrick Nunn to the Washington Wizards for Rui Hachimura and three second-round draft picks, and one thing the fourth-year wing marked off his check list was picking No. 28 for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. In an interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on his “Know Mercy” podcast, Hachimura […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Chicago’s Latest Lonzo Ball Injury Update Is Not The News That Fans Or Himself Wanted To Hear

It’s been a tough 2022-23 season for the Chicago Bulls at 23-27 which is eleventh in the Eastern Conference. Inconsistent wins and some rumblings between players and the front office have been rumored earlier this season. The worst news coming out of the Bulls season so far is Lonzo Balls injury update. He has yet […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Feb 2023
Nick Wright of First Things First says more hype by NBA media about Steph Curry than LeBron James

Nick Wright of First Things First believes there was more hype by the NBA media about Steph Curry approaching the 3-point record last season than there’s been about LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. “So, I want to talk about LeBron this season momentarily, and then the big picture thing,” said Wright. “The […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
The New York Knicks Reportedly Are Interested In Detroit’s Sadiq Bey Ahead Of The Trade Deadline

Despite a tough 129-123 loss to the LA Lakers last night, the New York Knicks are still in great position to be a playoff contender. A 27-25 record has them at seventh in the East and are just five games out of fourth place. The Knicks are a team that can’t get over the hump […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Feb 2023
Our All-Access Guide To Everything You Need To Know For The 2023 Jordan Rising Stars Festivities

The beauty of the all-star weekend festivities is that a number of players around the league get a chance to showcase their talent. Whether it’s the all-star game, dunk or three-point contest, and even the Jordan Rising Stars players, they all want to put on a show for the fans watching. With the Jordan Rising […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Feb 2023