Raptors guard Dalano Banton (right hip pointer) out against Bucks

Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton (right hip pointer) is out for Tuesday night’s road game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The only other player listed on Toronto’s injury report is Otto Porter Jr., who underwent season-ending surgery on his left foot. At the halfway mark of the 2022-23 season, the Raptors are 20-24 and rank 11th […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jan 2023
Did Russell Westbrook Call Out His Coaches Mid-Game Yesterday?

Despite a 48-point performance from LeBron James and a Lakers win last night, the team is still thirteenth in the West and need Anthony Davis back. The Lakers were a different team in the 25 game Davis has played. LA’s top players like LeBron and even Russell Westbrook are doing whatever they can. However, it […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Jan 2023
Kyle Kuzma on remaining with Wizards: ‘It’s all about my growth’

Kyle Kuzma sees himself in a Washington Wizards uniform next season as long as he continues to see growth and improvement. Halfway through the 2022-23 season, the sixth-year forward is averaging career-high numbers. “Yeah, 100%, for sure,” Kuzma said when asked whether or not he plans to remain with Washington. “For me, it’s all about […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jan 2023
Willie Green Was Left In Awe Yesterday After Watching Evan Mobley’s Performance

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped to fifth in the Eastern Conference after the 76ers took over the fourth place. Despite a few setbacks here and there, the Cavs have had a strong season so far with a 28-17 record. On MLK Day yesterday, the Cavaliers made a fourth quarter comeback to beat the Pelicans in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Jan 2023
Timberwolves’ Austin Rivers believes highlight culture killed the game of basketball

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers will forever love playing basketball at the NBA level, but the 11-year veteran also feels that highlight culture killed the sport. “When I played high school, you only got a mixtape if you were a top-tier guy,” said Rivers on The Ringer. “The landscape has changed now. Parents are paying […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jan 2023
Steve Kerr Says Step Curry Is The Modern Michael Jordan For Getting MVP Chants On The Road

After their NBA Finals win last season, the 2022-23 Golden State Warriors have taken a step back with a 22-22 record currently. That is seventh in the Western Conference and only three games out of fourth place. The Warriors are finally healthy again and their season could start to turn around for the better soon. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Jan 2023
Detroit’s Rookie Jalen Duren Loses His Passport Ahead Of NBA’s Paris Game On Thursday

It’s been a tough 2022-23 season for the Detroit Pistons and they’re still trying to find consistency within the young roster. The Pistons own the leagues third-worst record at 12-35 and going 3-7 in their last ten games. This week, the NBA is heading overseas to Paris for a contest between the Pistons and the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Jan 2023
Nic Claxton says he should win NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Brooklyn Nets breakout star Nic Claxton believes he’s worthy candidate to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year this season. After all, the fourth-year center is averaging career-high numbers. “I think I should be No. 1,” the 23-year-old told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, when asked about his chances of winning the award. “I’m defending one […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jan 2023
Jakob Poeltl and Bojan Bogdanovic Drawing Interest From The Toronto Raptors

With a shaky start to the season and some in-house disconnect, the Toronto Raptors are a team to keep an eye on in the trade market. Reports of head coach Nick Nurse losing the locker room have been circulating all season. On top of that, other NBA players have even rumored that certain players in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Jan 2023