Ja Morant receives technical foul for asking referee if he was playing FanDuel

Ja Morant was issued a technical foul for asking a referee if he had placed a bet with FanDuel during the first quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies’ 109-106 loss to the Boston Celtics. Now that several states have legalized sports betting, it’s probably not the best idea to ask an official that question before, during, […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2022
Kings coach Mike Brown calls out officials after 116-113 loss to Warriors

On Monday night, following the Sacramento Kings’ 116-113 loss against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, Kings coach Mike Brown vented his frustration on the officiating. “I feel bad for our guys,” said Brown. “It’s tough being a Sacramento King — I think — because Kevin got fouled. You know, I know there are […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Jaylen Brown: “I don’t believe Kyrie Irving is anti-Semitic.”

Boston Celtics guard and NBPA Vice President Jaylen Brown has spoken out in support of former teammate Kyrie Irving, who has been suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for sharing anti-Semitic material on Twitter. Brown, 26, told Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe that the players union is ‘not comfortable with the conditions placed by the […]

Joe Lyons  •  08 Nov 2022
Cavaliers’ Ricky Rubio on recovery: ‘I already see the light at the end of the tunnel’

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio tore his left ACL last December. In July, the guard signed a multi-year deal with Cleveland. The 32-year-old has not yet made his 2022-23 season debut with the team. During an interview with Josep Gonzalez of sport.es, the 12-year veteran was asked whether he has received enough help to recover […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Will Kyrie Irving Ever Play For The Brooklyn Nets Again?

Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Brooklyn Nets last Friday after some controversial posts on his social media regarding antisemitism. The suspension was for “no less than five games” and Irving is to be unpaid for them as well. Irving put out an apology on his Instagram, but it was not until after the Nets […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Nov 2022
Luka Doncic makes NBA history

Luka Doncic Passes Wilt Chamberlain For Rare NBA Record  The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic has been on a tear to start the season. Many expected him to be in the thick of the MVP race this season, but not many expected him to be this dominant. How dominant has Luka been you may ask? The […]

Mathew Huff  •  08 Nov 2022
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on weight criticism: ‘I’m not going to lie to you, it was a lot’

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson let it be known that he has feelings, just like any other player on the court. In an interview with Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports, the 22-year-old talked about his weight critics. “What people don’t understand is, even the writers and stuff, if they have children of their own, […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2022
Lakers’ LeBron James to miss first game of season against Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss his first game of the 2022-23 season. Due to left foot soreness, the four-time MVP has been ruled out for Monday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz. Other players listed on the injury report include Lonnie Walker IV (non-COVID illness), Patrick Beverley (non-COVID illness), and Anthony Davis […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2022
Brandon Clarke on Steven Adams: ‘He’s the strongest person I’ve ever played against’

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke struggles to defend teammate Steven Adams at practices. There are times the 26-year-old feels less like an NBA player with Adams on the court. “He makes me feel like I shouldn’t be out here,” Clarke told Damichael Cole of the Commercial Appeal. “It’s like I’m trying to get the board […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2022