Cavaliers hope PRP injection will help Donovan Mitchell’s left knee

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that veteran guard Donovan Mitchell received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to treat a left knee bone bruise. His bone bruise is classified as a “wear and tear” injury rather than one from a specific play. The injection was the best move after the five-time All-Star struggled to […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2024
Nuggets, Celtics to play 2 preseason games in Abu Dhabi in October

The reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets will take on the Boston Celtics in a pair of preseason games this October in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the NBA announced on Wednesday. The Nuggets with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, and the Celtics, led by five-time All-Star Jayson Tatum, will face off on […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2024
Lakers can offer LeBron James a no-trade clause in his next contract

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has until June 29 to decide to either exercise his $51.41 million player option for the 2024-25 season or become a free agent, and one way the Lakers can retain James is by including a no-trade clause in his next contract. Even then, players can waive a no-trade clause. […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2024
Grizzlies’ Ziaire Williams (Hip), Derrick Rose (Back) Out Indefinitely

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his hip flexor and lower back muscles, and guard Derrick Rose is dealing with right osteitis pubis, the team announced Tuesday. Both players will miss multiple weeks. Williams, 22, sustained his injury during overtime of Saturday’s 107-100 loss to the Portland Trail […]

James Foglio  •  05 Mar 2024
Jazz star Jordan Clarkson 1st NBA player with 38+ points, 10+ rebounds, & 7+ assists off the bench

Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson became the first NBA player to record at least 38 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists off the bench in a single game, in Monday night’s 127-115 win over the Washington Wizards. The 10-year veteran notched a season-high 38 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and one steal in 36 minutes […]

James Foglio  •  05 Mar 2024
Michael Porter Jr. Perfect From Three-Point Range Since Break

Michael Porter has been having a career season for the Denver Nuggets. While he is usually the third option and some nights, does not make as much of an impact as a Jamal Murray, his importance is still underrated. Ever since the All-Star Break, Porter has upped his production in a huge way. Since the […]

Mathew Huff  •  04 Mar 2024
Is Ben Simmons (back) playing tonight against Grizzlies?

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (left lower back nerve impingement) has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Meghan Triplett of YES Network. Simmons was initially listed as questionable due to leg soreness, which sidelined him three games. Though, he is now no longer available. The three-time […]

James Foglio  •  04 Mar 2024
Lil Wayne Says He Was ‘Treated Like S—t’ At Crypto.com Arena During Lakers Game

Lil Wayne, the Grammy Award-winning rap artist, had a nightmare experience at Crypto.com Arena’s courtside on Thursday night during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-131 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Roughly 90 minutes after tip off, Weezy vented his frustrations on X to criticize the Purple and Gold. “Wow! Got treated like s—t at the […]

James Foglio  •  01 Mar 2024
Nuggets Star Jamal Murray’s Right Ankle Injury ‘Not Serious’

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle during the second quarter of the Nuggets’ 103-97 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night at Ball Arena. His injury is reportedly “not serious,” per sources. Murray, 27, landed awkwardly on teammate Aaron Gordon’s foot under the basket after dishing an assist to Nikola Jokic. […]

James Foglio  •  01 Mar 2024