Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson to miss rest of season with blood clot

Detroit Pistons rookie forward Ausar Thompson will miss the remainder of the season while being treated for a blood clot, the team announced on Wednesday. Thompson, 21, was selected fifth overall by Detroit in last year’s NBA draft. โ€œIโ€™m just glad the doctors caught it,โ€ Pistons coach Monty Williams said. โ€œFrom all of the information […]

James Foglio  •  20 Mar 2024
Nick Nurse โ€œPretty Confident,โ€ in Joel Embiid Returning for NBA Playoffs

Many Philadelphia 76ers fans have been wondering how soon their superstar, Joel Embiid, will return to action. Head coach, Nick Nurse, gave a cautious, but optimistic response when asked when the star big man could return. “I think there’s always stages of how these things progress,” Nurse said. “Everyone wants to know “Well how long […]

Mathew Huff  •  19 Mar 2024
Paul George: Clippers โ€œDonโ€™t Have an Identityโ€

The Los Angeles Clippers have slipped a bit as of late. It is showing in the Western Conference standings as the New Orleans Pelicans are now only one game back of the fourth seed as of March 18th , 2024. Star shooting guard, Paul George, has taken notice of Los Angelesโ€™ shortcomings. This statement came […]

Mathew Huff  •  19 Mar 2024
Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell (nose) to miss at least one week

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell will miss at least one week after having surgery Tuesday to repair a nasal fracture. Mitchell suffered the injury Saturday in a 117-103 loss to the Houston Rockets. Mitchell will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, the Cavaliers announced in a statement. The five-time All-Star appeared to sustain a bloody […]

James Foglio  •  19 Mar 2024
Paul Pierce’s Los Angeles Home Robbed of Over $100K, Luxury Watches

NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce’s Los Angeles home was robbed on Friday night, according to the official report from TMZ Sports. Over $100,000 in cash and luxury watches were stolen. The Boston Celtics legend reportedly wasn’t home at the time of the burglary. Law enforcement officers informed the news organization that the thieves got […]

James Foglio  •  19 Mar 2024
Lakers’ Christian Wood to undergo knee procedure, out several more weeks

Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Wood will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for several more weeks, according to reports. Wood has missed the Lakers’ last 13 games after experiencing swelling in the knee during the All-Star break. The eight-year veteran has missed 19 games overall this […]

James Foglio  •  19 Mar 2024
LeBron James, JJ Redick Partner for New ‘Mind the Game’ Basketball Podcast

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and former NBA sharpshooter JJ Redick are launching a podcast show titled “Mind the Game” to discuss basketball, according to James’ business partner, Maverick Carter. The first episode will debut Tuesday and is scheduled to air weekly, running 45 minutes to an hour per episode. It will be available […]

James Foglio  •  18 Mar 2024
Magic Delete Anthony Black-Gradey Dick Jersey Swap Photo After Spotting Inappropriate Joke

The Orlando Magic’s social media team deleted a comical photo of a unique jersey swap between rookie guards Anthony Black and Gradey Dick after the team realized the inappropriate message their surnames spelled out. Following Orlando’s 111-96 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night, Black and Dick got the idea to swap jerseys for […]

James Foglio  •  18 Mar 2024
Duquesne wins Atlantic 10 title for first NCAA tourney bid in 47 years

The sixth-seeded Duquesne men’s college basketball team defeated fifth-seeded VCU 57-51 at Barclays Center to earn their first NCAA tournament bid in 47 years. It was the Dukes’ first invite to March Madness since 1977. Duquesne colored red, white and blue streamers fell from the rafters with the Dukes leading by 15 in the second […]

James Foglio  •  18 Mar 2024