Pistons’ Bojan Bogdanovic probable, Jaden Ivey questionable vs. Mavericks

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (knee) is listed as probable and rookie guard Jaden Ivey (knee) is questionable against the Mavericks in Thursday night’s home game. Furthermore, Cade Cunningham remains out indefinitely due to a shin injury. Nerlens Noel is still recovering from left knee soreness as well. But the former Knicks center was upgraded […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
Suns’ Devin Booker says Deandre Ayton ‘grew up a lot’ since contract dispute

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker believes Deandre Ayton is a wiser basketball player now than he was during his contract dispute with the team. In July, the Suns matched the Indiana Pacers’ four-year, $133 million contract for Ayton. “I think he grew up a lot,” Booker told Sam Amick of The Athletic when asked how […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
Charles Barkley: ‘If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not starting in the All-Star Game, we’re not gonna let the public vote again’

During Tuesday night’s episode of NBA on TNT, retired Hall of Famer Charles Barkley praised Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by calling out All-Star voters. “If Shai Gilchrist,” said Barkley by accident as the rest of the panel broke down laughing. “If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not starting in the All-Star Game, we’re not gonna […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
Cavaliers will not rush Ricky Rubio back, no return date set

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio tore his left ACL last December, and the team will not rush the 32-year-old back from his injury. Since the Cavaliers are 13-8 and rank third in the Eastern Conference this season, they’re in no hurry. “We have not put a specific date, but he is continuing to take steps,” […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
Warriors’ Stephen Curry on travel vs. Mavericks: ‘I didn’t think it was a travel’

With seconds left in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 116-113 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, Stephen Curry was called for a travel behind the three-point line. He disagreed with the call. “Bang, bang situation. Dumb play by me not to take the layup,” said Curry after the loss. “I […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
Suns G.M. James Jones on Chris Paul’s return: ‘He’s close, he’s coming back’

On Wednesday, Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones was asked a return date for 12-time All-Star guard Chris Paul. The 18-year veteran has missed the last 10 games due to a right heel injury. During the second quarter of the Suns’ 100-88 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Nov. 7, Paul left the game because […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard targeting December 4 return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is targeting a return date of Sunday, December 4 against the Indiana Pacers, according to sources. The six-time All-Star has missed the last six games due to a calf strain. “The Trail Blazers are 1-3 during the span that Damian Lillard has been out with that calf injury, but […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
Spurs’ Jakob Poeltl, Jeremy Sochan, Blake Wesley out vs. Thunder

San Antonio Spurs players Jakob Poeltl (right knee), Jeremy Sochan (right quad), and Blake Wesley (MCL sprain) are out for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Furthermore, Keita Bates-Diop (ankle sprain), Josh Richardson (ankle sprain), and Romeo Langford (back tightness) are listed as questionable. Through 21 games this season, the Spurs are 6-15 […]

James Foglio  •  29 Nov 2022
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart upgraded to probable vs. Knicks

On Tuesday, Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was upgraded to probable against the New York Knicks. The third-year player missed the last seven games due to a toe sprain. According to the injury report, Bojan Bogdanovic (knee), Marvin Bagley III (migraine), and Jaden Ivey (knee) are listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s matchup. Of course, […]

James Foglio  •  29 Nov 2022