Russell Westbrook Praised By Former Players and Coaches For Embracing Bench Role

The LA Lakers had a terrible start to the season and many were calling for Russell Westbrook to be traded just weeks into the season. In the past few weeks, both Westbrook and the Lakers have turned their season around. Lebron James and the Lakers were 2-10 just over a month ago and now the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022
Jae Crowder would have been traded to Bucks in three-team deal

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder was mentioned in NBA trade rumors throughout November, and a potential three-team deal involving the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks fell through. “Multiple league sources said the Suns recently engaged in three-team talks that would have sent Jae Crowder to Milwaukee, four Bucks second-round draft picks along with players to […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Luka Doncic Has High Praise For Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 11-16 so far in the 2022-23 season, going 4-6 in their last ten games. Additionally, the team is on a three-game losing streak and have played their last five all on the road. Last night the Thunder fell short in their game vs the Mavericks, losing 121-114. After a 42-point […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022
Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Heat, and Kings interested in Nerlens Noel

The Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento King are interested in trading for Detroit Pistons center Nerlens Noel, according to sources. Noel is ready to move on from the Motor City. “Both sides have agreed that a deal is best for both parties, and Detroit has already had talks with rival teams […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Damian Lillard Explodes For 11 Three-Pointers In Win Vs Minnesota

The Portland Trail Blazers have surprised the league with how well they’ve played this season. Portland is 15-12 so far this year which is second in the Northwest Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference. They are 5-5 in their last ten games and are on a two-game win streak. Last night, Damian Lillard tied […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022
Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal: ‘He’s a Hall of Fame, All-Star player’

On Monday, Bradley Beal remained out in the Washington Wizards’ 112-100 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, but Kevin Durant still praised the three-time All-Star after the game. “He’s a Hall of Fame, All-Star player,” the two-time Finals MVP said of Beal. “Take that away from your team, you’re trying to figure out where that impact’s […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Detroit’s PG Cade Cunningham To Have Season-Ending Shin Surgery

The Detroit Pistons are having an incredibly tough season so far. They are a measly 7-22 so far this season which is last in the Central Division and are last in the Eastern Conference. Yesterday, the team got even more terrible news. Second-year pro Cade Cunningham is out for the rest of the 2022-23 with […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022
NBA Unveils New Names And Trophies For Major Individual Awards, Jordan MVP Trophy

The NBA has announced that they are giving new names and trophies for major individual awards at the end of the season. These updates are part of a multiyear project that is set to reimagine many of the league’s most important awards. We saw changes last season to the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, conference championship […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022
Pacers rookie Kendall Brown (right tibia) out indefinitely

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Kendall Brown is out indefinitely after suffering a stress reaction to his right tibia. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks. An MRI on Monday did not reveal a stress fracture. Brown was selected 48th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in this year’s draft. Though, he was then traded to Indiana […]

James Foglio  •  12 Dec 2022