Lauri Markkanen bolsters case for MIP with career-high 49 points

Utah Jazz breakout star Lauri Markkanen is one of the favorites to win NBA Most Improved Player of the Year this season, especially after scoring a career-high 49 points in a 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday. In addition to logging 49 points, the sixth-year forward recorded eight rebounds, one assist, and one […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
Ranking The Top 10 Players Who Could Be Traded Ahead Of The 2/9 Deadline

As it’s been for a number of years now, players who signed as free-agents in the previous offseason usually have trade restrictions until they are lifted on 12/15. Certain players remain ineligible to be traded until 1/15 which is two Sundays from now. Championship caliber teams are trying to make upgrades to their roster before […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Jan 2023
Kevin Durant on offseason trade request: ‘It didn’t get in the way of the hoops’

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant requested a trade this past offseason. However, the 12-time All-Star then rescinded his trade request in August. In an interview with Nick Friedell of ESPN, the Nets forward opened up on his original decision to leave the team. “We wasn’t playing no games. I didn’t interfere with what we were […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
Bradley Beal (hamstring) out at least one week

It is no secret that Bradley Beal is one of the premier shooting guards in the NBA. It is also no secret that the Washington Wizards’ playoff chances are directly correlated to how well the All-Star shooting guard performs. Unfortunately for Washington, they are going to need the supporting cast to step up in a […]

Mathew Huff  •  01 Dec 2023
Suns’ Devin Booker (left groin), Cameron Payne (right foot) out vs. Heat

Phoenix Suns guards Devin Booker (left groin strain) and Cameron Payne (right foot soreness) are out for Friday night’s home game against the Miami Heat. Cam Johnson (right knee) also remains out indefinitely. Jae Crowder (personal) is the only other player listed for Phoenix. Crowder is sitting out this season until Suns G.M. James Jones […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Celtics trade PF/C Noah Vonleh, cash considerations to Spurs

On Thursday, the Boston Celtics traded veteran power forward/center Noah Vonleh and cash considerations to the San Antonio Spurs. Per sources, San Antonio will waive Gorgui Dieng to create roster space. Boston is expected to receive a “highly protected” draft pick as well. Through 23 appearances with the C’s this season, Vonleh averaged 1.1 points, […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
NBA Insider Hints That Myles Turner’s Time With The Pacers Could Be Over Very Soon

There has been an on-going saga over the past three-to-four seasons about Myles Turner wanting to be traded from the Pacers. Indiana has a new core of players that features a lot of guards doing the heavy lifting for the team. Turner values himself as more than just a rotational player for the team and […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jan 2023
Reports Link Knicks And Pacers In Trade Talks For PF Obi Toppin

The New York Knicks addition of Jalen Brunson in the offseason has been beneficial to the team this season. Along with Julius Randle, Brunson and himself account for over 40 percent of the Knicks points scored each game. With a 21-18 record so far this season the Knicks are sixth in the Eastern Conference. One […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jan 2023
Magic wing Bol Bol (quarantine), center Moritz Wagner (suspension) out vs. Grizzlies

Orlando Magic forward Bol Bol (quarantine) and center Moritz Wagner (suspension) are out for Thursday night’s home game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Chuma Okeke (knee) remain out indefinitely. Admiral Schofield, Franz Wagner, and Kevon Harris are listed as probable. All three players have already served their suspensions from an on-court altercation […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023