Lakers started season 2-10, now 9-12 after back-to-back wins

The Los Angeles Lakers started the 2022-23 season by dropping their first five games. Of course, this is their first season under head coach Darvin Ham. Last season, through their first 21 games, Los Angeles went 10-11 under Frank Vogel. Despite winning eight overtime games in the 2021-22 season, L.A. went on to finish 33-49, […]

James Foglio  •  05 Dec 2022
Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie praises Dwight Powell

Dwight Powell might not be a superstar player, but the nine-year veteran is still making an impact on his Dallas Mavericks teammates, especially Spencer Dinwiddie. “Having been a guy, speaking for myself right now,” said Dinwiddie, “that’s played every role from 15th man up until the second guy, All-Star level, Dwight being a guy who […]

James Foglio  •  05 Dec 2022
LeBron James passes Magic Johnson in assists for sixth all time

On Friday night, LeBron James passed Magic Johnson in career assists during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 133-129 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The four-time MVP now ranks sixth for career assists all time. Johnson finished seventh on the all-time list with 10,141. In 38 minutes played, James recorded his sixth double-double of the season, amassing […]

James Foglio  •  05 Dec 2022
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander upgraded to questionable against Timberwolves

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The fifth-year player is still recovering from a left hip contusion. Gilgeous-Alexander did not play in the Thunder’s 119-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. It was his second game missed this season. […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has no extra emotions vs. Mavericks

On Saturday, the New York Knicks host the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden, and Jalen Brunson at the moment has no extra emotions ahead of the matchup against his former team. “It’s going to be a battle,” said the fifth-year guard during a shootaround. During the offseason, while on “The Old Man And the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
Warriors forward Draymond Green wants to play 4-5 more years

Golden State Warriors wing Draymond Green would like to play four or five more years. The 12-year veteran was selected 35th overall by the Warriors in the 2015 NBA Draft. During an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, the four-time All-Star discussed Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors, his focus on winning this season, and […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray says ‘the confidence is starting to come back’

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray missed all of last season due to an ACL injury. The 25-year-old is still working up to his full potential. Of course, the Kentucky product has already noticed a confidence boost in his game. “I’m just taking it game by game,” Murray said prior to the Nuggets’ 120-100 win over […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
LeBron James: ‘I don’t have to rely on super-duper athleticism to be effective’

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers believes there is more to his game than just athleticism. Aside from shooting, the four-time MVP said he had to improve other areas in order to become the greatest basketball player he can be. “I don’t have to rely on super duper athleticism to be effective,” the 20-year […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
Heat guard Jimmy Butler (questionable) expected to play vs. Celtics

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler (questionable) is expected to play in Friday night’s road matchup against the Boston Celtics. The six-time All-Star has missed the last seven games due to a knee injury. In addition to Butler, other Heat players listed as questionable include Dewayne Dedmon (foot) and Nikola Jovic (foot). Victor Oladipo (knee) and […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022