Heat guard Victor Oladipo (right ankle) doubtful against Knicks

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (right ankle sprain) has been downgraded to doubtful for Thursday night’s road game versus the New York Knicks. Gabe Vincent (inflamed right ankle) is also listed as questionable. This could be Oladipo’s 27th game missed so far this season. Duncan Robinson (right second finger surgery), Omer Yurtseven (left ankle impingement), […]

James Foglio  •  02 Feb 2023
Lakers guard Austin Reaves ‘pissed’ about going undrafted in 2021

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves felt enraged and disheartened after going undrafted in 2021. The University of Oklahoma product signed a two-way contract with L.A. after playing four seasons in the NCAA. His first two seasons were with Wichita State. In September 2021, his two-way deal was then converted into a regular contract. “I […]

James Foglio  •  02 Feb 2023
Trae Young second-youngest NBA player to record 8K points, 1K rebounds, and 3K assists

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is now the second-youngest player (24 years, 135 days old) in NBA history to reach 8,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 3,000 assists, falling just short of LeBron James (24 years, 67 days old) for the all-time record. The two-time All-Star accomplished this feat in only 326 career games, the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Feb 2023
Damian Lillard passes Jerry West for fifth-most 40-point, 10-assist games

On Wednesday night, Damian Lillard recorded his 15th career game with 40 points and 10 assists in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 122-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, passing Jerry West for fifth-most in NBA history. Also, the six-time All-Star ended his performance with eight rebounds and one block in 40 minutes of action. Plus, the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Feb 2023
Suns sign Saben Lee to two-way contract, waive Duane Washington Jr.

The Phoenix Suns are signing Saben Lee to a two-way contract and waiving Duane Washington Jr. Had G.M. James Jones retained Washington, Phoenix would’ve had to sign Lee for the remainder of the season to keep him. In January, Lee signed a pair of 10-day contracts with the team after being waived by the Philadelphia […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024
60-year-old man dies after brawl at Vermont middle school basketball game

A 60-year-old man died on Tuesday night after a brawl broke out among spectators during a middle school basketball game at the Alburgh Community Education Center in Alburgh, Vermont. During the game between Alburgh and St. Albans middle schools, Russell Giroux, 60, suffered critical injuries as a participant in the fight. Parents stormed the court […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert (groin), Taurean Prince (ankle) questionable vs. Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (sore right groin) and forward Taurean Prince (left ankle sprain) are questionable for Wednesday night’s home game against the Golden State Warriors. Gobert has missed nine games so far this season, whereas Prince has been out for a total of 24. Karl-Anthony Towns (right calf strain) and Jordan McLaughlin (left […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
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
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