Hornets plan to retain forward PJ Washington this offseason

The Charlotte Hornets are interested in retaining forward PJ Washington this offseason, per multiple sources. Washington is currently in the final year of his original contract, but he also earned an $8.4 million qualifying offer for the 2023-24 season. His $5,808,435 team option for this season was exercised in October 2021. “Someone I would try […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023
76ers’ Joel Embiid (foot) questionable, Furkan Korkmaz (shoulder) out vs. Nets

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (left foot soreness) is questionable, and guard Furkan Korkmaz (right shoulder) is out for Wednesday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets. James Harden (right foot tendon strain) was upgraded to probable on the injury report. Embiid has missed a total of 12 games so far this season. Kormaz was […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023
Danny Green To Make 2022-23 Season Debut On February 1, Vs Portland

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently on a three-game losing streak, but they are still second in the West with a 31-16 record. Memphis got some bad news that their big man Steven Adams is going to miss 3-5 weeks with a PCL sprain. Role players are going to have to step up and replace his […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Jan 2023
Warriors’ Klay Thompson on Grizzlies: ‘It sounds like a rivalry to me’

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson believes the Memphis Grizzlies are one of the biggest threats to the reigning champs in the Western Conference. Beyond the halfway point of the 2022-23 season, the Dubs are 23-24 and rank 10th in the standings. “They’re knocking on the door of championship contention, trying to knock us off,” […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023
After Missing The Last 28 Games In A Row, Brandon Ingram Is Set To Return For The Pelicans Tonight

Despite the New Orleans Pelicans dealing with some unlucky injuries this season, the team are still top four in the Western Conference. That’s due in large part to the depth they have on their roster to keep them above .500 at 26-22. Zion Williamson is currently out with a hamstring injury and the Pelicans are […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Jan 2023
Luka Doncic has 33 30-point games this season, third most in NBA history

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has recorded 33 30-point games this season, the third most in NBA history prior to the month of February, ranking below Michael Jordan (1986-87) and James Harden (2018-19). Through 44 starts, the soon to be four-time All-Star is averaging career highs of 33.8 points and 1.5 steals per game. Along […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023
Rob Pelinka suggests Lakers are not done in the trade market after Hachimura deal

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has hinted the team will make more trades before the February deadline after acquiring Rui Hachimura. On Monday, it was reported that the Lakers had agreed a trade with the Washington Wizards for unsettled forward Rui Hachimura in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks. In his […]

Joe Lyons  •  25 Jan 2023
Raptors SF O.G. Anunoby Reportedly ‘Wants Out Of Toronto’ According To NBA Insiders

The Toronto Raptors are just flat-out not getting it done this season and that’s why a number of their star players have been rumored on the trade market for a while now. With a 21-27 record, they are twelfth in the Eastern Conference. One player who reportedly “wants out of Toronto” is SF O.G. Anunoby. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Jan 2023
Spencer Dinwiddie on Wizards players: ‘They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball’

Spencer Dinwiddie of the Dallas Mavericks believes Washington Wizards players care more about getting paid than winning games. The former Wizard might know a thing or two on this topic. “They’re not playing for nothing for real… it’s a showcase,” says Dinwiddie. “They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball. […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023