Is Larry Nance Jr. playing tonight (Apr. 12) vs the Oklahoma City Thunder?

The New Orleans Pelicans had a strong second half of their season to climb their way back into playoff contention. Injuries to their top players have derailed any momentum built, but the Pelicans still have a chance to make the playoff. That starts tonight with a win vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tonight, veteran PF […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Apr 2023
Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma to decline player options with Wizards?

Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma are expected to decline their player options with the Washington Wizards this offseason, per sources. Both players are considering the best course of action to benefit their NBA careers. Porzingis may decide to hit the open market. If Porzingis declines his $36 million player option, the 7-foot-3 center will become […]

James Foglio  •  12 Apr 2023
Is Fred VanVleet playing tonight (Apr. 12) against Bulls?

Fred VanVleet (thumb) of the Toronto Raptors is listed as probable for Wednesday night’s play-in tournament matchup versus the Chicago Bulls. The All-Star guard missed 13 games this past regular season. However, the seven-year veteran is expected to play. For other players listed on Toronto’s injury report, while Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is out for […]

James Foglio  •  12 Apr 2023
LeBron James to face 23rd different playoff opponent, the most all time

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will face his 23rd different playoff opponent, passing Derek Fisher for the most in NBA history, following Tuesday night’s 108-102 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the play-in tournament. After earning the seventh seed for the Western Conference Playoffs, Los Angeles will now play the second-seeded Memphis […]

James Foglio  •  12 Apr 2023
Milwaukee’s two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals he almost retired in 2020

The Milwaukee Bucks finished the regular season with the league’s best record and the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. This is the time of year when two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo kicks it into overdrive and carries the Bucks. He recently opened up in an interview that he almost retired from basketball back in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Apr 2023
Boston’s Jaylen Brown is actively campaigning for himself in hopes of earning an All-NBA selection this season

The Boston Celtics finished with the league’s second-best record this season (57-25) and the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Leading the way on both sides of the ball for the Celtics this season was once again, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Boston’s two-time all-star has been campaigning for himself to earn an All-NBA […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Apr 2023
The Atlanta Hawks’ Twitter account absolutely trolled the Miami Heat after their loss at home last night

The Atlanta Hawks caught the Miami Heat flat-footed early in the game and never looked back. Their lead was cut to single digits throughout the game by the Heat, but the Hawks bullied Miami last night. Atlanta’s 116-105 win earned them the seventh seed in the East and a first-round series vs the Boston Celtics. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Apr 2023
For the first time ever, all four NBA teams in California have made the playoffs in the same season

After two play-in games last night, the seventh seed has been locked up in each Conference. The Hawks routed the Heat at home last night and the Lakers held off the Timberwolves in OT. With the Lakers earning the seventh seed, they helped make some history for California. All four NBA teams in California have […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Apr 2023
Indiana Pacers mulling Buddy Hield contract extension

The Indiana Pacers are hesitant to offer Buddy Hield a contract extension, according to sources. Hield will enter the final year of his contract in the 2023-24 season. Hield signed a four-year, $94 million contract extension with the Sacramento Kings in 2019. Of course, the seven-year veteran will earn $19.3 million in 2023-24, making him […]

James Foglio  •  11 Apr 2023