76ers star Joel Embiid: ‘Sixers fans, they want to trade me’

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid enjoys playing in the City of Brotherly Love, but there will come a time when the five-time All-Star feels unwanted, unappreciated. Is that time now? “Sixers fans, they want to trade me,” Embiid told Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports following Tuesday night’s 123-103 win over the Sacramento Kings. He ended […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2022
Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin: ‘I have no choice but to be great’

Indiana Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin wants to become one of the greatest players in NBA history, but he also wants to achieve his goal of being an influential role model for his community. “I feel like I have no choice but to be great,” the Pacers guard told Bob Kravitz of The Athletic. “A lot […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2022
LeBron James Defends Anthony Davis Even After He Misses Game-Winning Free-Throws

It’s been an up and down season so far for the LA Lakers this year. The team was expected to be a real contender in the West this season and it hasn’t shaped out that way. They are 11-16 this season which is fifth in the Pacific Division and twelfth in the Western Conference. In […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Dec 2022
LeBron James records 516th 30-point game, passing Wilt Chamberlain

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ 122-118 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, LeBron James recorded his 516th 30-point game of his 20-year career, passing Wilt Chamberlain for second most in NBA history. Now, Bron trails only Michael Jordan (562). The four-time MVP reached this milestone in 1,386 career appearances. James ended his performance […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2022
James Harden Insists On Getting PJ Tucker And Matisse Thybulle Involved Offensively

The Philadelphia 76ers are 15-12 so far this season and have had to deal with their best players being in and out of the lineup. Over their last ten games the Sixers are 6-4 and have won the last three in a row. They are third in the Atlantic Division and fifth in the Eastern […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Dec 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He’s ‘Not Changing’ A Controversial Part Of His Game

The Milwaukee Bucks are having a nice start to their season as usual. Milwaukee has a 20-7 record this season and are only one game back from the first place team in the East, the Boston Celtics. Those two powerhouses will meet for a thrilling matchup at 5:00pm on Christmas Day. Last night however, the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Dec 2022
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum: ‘I feel like I’m the best player when I step on the court’

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is having an MVP season, and the three-time All-Star believes he’s the best player on the court during games. At least that’s what he tells himself. “I feel like I’m the best player when I step on the court,” Tatum said following the Celtics’ 122-118 overtime win over the Los […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2022
Warriors Forward Draymond Green Has Fan Ejected For ‘Threatening My Life’

The start to the 2022-23 season has not gone as the Golden State Warriors likely intended it to. After wining the NBA Finals last season, Steph Curry and the Warriors are 14-14 this year. That’s fourth in the Pacific Division and tenth in the Western Conference. Last night Golden State were on the road to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Dec 2022
Hawks’ Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic probable vs. Magic

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (right knee injury management) have been upgraded to probable for Wednesday night’s road game against the Orlando Magic. Of course, other players listed on Atlanta’s injury report include Dejounte Murray (ankle), John Collins (ankle), and Trae Young (back). Murray is out indefinitely, Collins was downgraded […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022