Articles by James Foglio (2870)
Following the Miami Heat’s 134-121 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, Bam Adebayo called the officiating “unprofessional” for being ejected after receiving two technical fouls. At the end of the fourth quarter, Adebayo was issued a pair of technicals with 24 seconds left. The first technical was called by referee Tony Brothers and […]
The Los Angeles Lakers will waive second-year forward Matt Ryan to open a roster spot ahead of the Dec. 15 trade date, according to sources. In September, Ryan signed a nonguaranteed, one-year contract. A player who signed a contract during the summertime will be eligible for a trade in mid-December. Through 12 games off the […]
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (knee) is listed as probable and rookie guard Jaden Ivey (knee) is questionable against the Mavericks in Thursday night’s home game. Furthermore, Cade Cunningham remains out indefinitely due to a shin injury. Nerlens Noel is still recovering from left knee soreness as well. But the former Knicks center was upgraded […]
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker believes Deandre Ayton is a wiser basketball player now than he was during his contract dispute with the team. In July, the Suns matched the Indiana Pacers’ four-year, $133 million contract for Ayton. “I think he grew up a lot,” Booker told Sam Amick of The Athletic when asked how […]
During Tuesday night’s episode of NBA on TNT, retired Hall of Famer Charles Barkley praised Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by calling out All-Star voters. “If Shai Gilchrist,” said Barkley by accident as the rest of the panel broke down laughing. “If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not starting in the All-Star Game, we’re not gonna […]
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio tore his left ACL last December, and the team will not rush the 32-year-old back from his injury. Since the Cavaliers are 13-8 and rank third in the Eastern Conference this season, they’re in no hurry. “We have not put a specific date, but he is continuing to take steps,” […]
With seconds left in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 116-113 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, Stephen Curry was called for a travel behind the three-point line. He disagreed with the call. “Bang, bang situation. Dumb play by me not to take the layup,” said Curry after the loss. “I […]
On Wednesday, Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones was asked a return date for 12-time All-Star guard Chris Paul. The 18-year veteran has missed the last 10 games due to a right heel injury. During the second quarter of the Suns’ 100-88 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Nov. 7, Paul left the game because […]
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is targeting a return date of Sunday, December 4 against the Indiana Pacers, according to sources. The six-time All-Star has missed the last six games due to a calf strain. “The Trail Blazers are 1-3 during the span that Damian Lillard has been out with that calf injury, but […]
San Antonio Spurs players Jakob Poeltl (right knee), Jeremy Sochan (right quad), and Blake Wesley (MCL sprain) are out for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Furthermore, Keita Bates-Diop (ankle sprain), Josh Richardson (ankle sprain), and Romeo Langford (back tightness) are listed as questionable. Through 21 games this season, the Spurs are 6-15 […]