Jabari Smith Jr. Has Been A Mixed Bag, And That’s Ok

It’s safe to say that Jabari Smith Jr. is having a rougher transition to the NBA than other guys. Smith, the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is currently averaging 15.3 points and 7 rebounds per game. That sounds solid enough. However, he is averaging them on 35.7/35.5/100% shooting splits. While the numbers […]

Dylan Williams  •  25 Oct 2022
Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate to make regular season debut against Jazz

Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate missed the first four games of the 2022-23 season due to a right ankle sprain. Now, the wing has been upgraded to questionable against the Utah Jazz. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the forward will make his regular season debut on Wednesday with the Rockets in Utah. Of […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff not expecting Darius Garland to play against Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff is not anticipating Darius Garland to play against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. In the Cavaliers’ 108-105 loss versus the Toronto Raptors last Wednesday, Garland suffered a laceration on the inside of his left eyelid after Gary Trent Jr. poked him in the eye. Per NBA betting sites, […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Karl-Anthony Towns wants Anthony Edwards to stop eating Popeyes

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns would love to win a championship this season, and he believes it can happen if he can get Anthony Edwards to stop eating Popeyes. Towns wants a healthier team. On Monday night, following the Timberwolves’ 115-106 loss against the San Antonio Spurs, the three-time All-Star was asked by reporters how […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
John Wall was ‘pissed as hell’ at Rockets for being sidelined

Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall left the Houston Rockets on unpleasant terms after the front office cut his minutes to allow younger stars to develop. The guard agreed to sit out the entire 2021-22 season. “Pissed as hell. I wanted to play basketball,” the five-time All-Star told Sam Amick of The Athletic. “I felt like […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
76ers guard Shake Milton will remain patient for minutes

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton has only appeared in one game to begin the 2022-23 season. And his first appearance came on Monday night in the Sixers’ 120-106 win over the Indiana Pacers. Head coach Doc Rivers widened the rotation. However, Milton played for just six minutes off the bench. “You can look at it […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Kevin Durant on Ja Morant: ‘He’s the most marketable guy in our league.’

Following the Brooklyn Nets’ 134-124 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, Kevin Durant praised Ja Morant during the postgame interview. “He’s the most marketable guy in our league — the face of our league going forward,” said Durant when reporters asked about Morant’s impact. “There are so many kids that are inspired by what […]

James Foglio  •  28 Oct 2022
Trail Blazers continue to shock NBA

The Portland Trail Blazers continue to be one of the few unbeaten teams in the league. Along with the Utah Jazz, Portland is one of the surprise teams to start the season. Despite many expecting this to be a rebuilding year for Portland, the Trail Blazers have other things in mind. They have been dominant […]

Mathew Huff  •  12 Aug 2024
Magic Johnson on Russell Westbrook: ‘If you don’t play well, admit it.’

NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson was asked what advice he’d offer Lakers guard Russell Westbrook to help him overcome his struggles on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” YouTube podcast. “First, take accountability,” replied Johnson. “It’s number one. If I don’t play well, say ‘I don’t play well.’ You know, when I didn’t perform well […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024