LeBron James says ‘there’s a strong possibility’ he’ll play vs. Spurs

On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James returned after missing several games due to a groin injury to play the San Antonio Spurs, and now the four-time MVP believes he’ll play in the second back-to-back matchup on Saturday. “There’s a strong possibility I’ll play tomorrow. I just sat out two weeks… I’m good,” James […]

James Foglio  •  28 Nov 2022
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic on his defense: ‘I’ve really taken a big step’

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic believes he’s better on defense now than earlier in his career, and the three-time All-Star is convinced that he’s improved this season. “People are not going to admit it, but I think this year I’ve really taken a big step,” Doncic told Dallas Morning News during a team shootaround on […]

James Foglio  •  28 Nov 2022
Warriors’ Klay Thompson on Jordan Poole’s struggles: ‘He really cares, he wants to be great’

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson understands everything Jordan Poole is going through at the moment, and the five-time All-Star has full confidence in Poole’s ability to end his slump. “I just tell him I’ve been there, many times,” Thompson said Friday during a shootaround on what advice he offered Poole. Through 19 appearances this […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022
Kevin Durant on LeBron James: ‘He’s obviously top-2 player to ever play’

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant continues to break records each season, along with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who Durant considers to be one of the greatest NBA players of all time. “To be the No. 1 in anything, there’s 8 billion people in the world, we just figured that out last week, so […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022
Bucks’ Jrue Holiday probable, Khris Middleton out vs. Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday was upgraded to probable and forward Khris Middleton remains out for Friday night’s home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to Milwaukee’s injury report, Holiday and Pat Connaughton are listed due to non-COVID illnesses. As for Middleton, the three-time All-Star remains out indefinitely because of a wrist injury. Based on […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022
Dwight Howard slams Shaq for calling T1 League ‘Life Time Fitness league’

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard signed with the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League earlier this month, and the 2020 NBA champ has responded to a “Life Time Fitness league” comment made by Shaq. “Stop hating,” Howard said, directed at O’Neal. “I saw a video of you talking about me playing basketball in […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022
Nets’ Markieff Morris on Ben Simmons: ‘Y’all wouldn’t give him a chance’

Following the Brooklyn Nets’ 112-98 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, forward Markieff Morris defended fellow teammate Ben Simmons for showing signs of improvement this season. “Healthy,” said Morris on why the three-time All-Star is playing better. “He finally got his legs under him. He was off for two years. Y’all wouldn’t give him […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022
Clippers’ Paul George, Kawhi Leonard ruled out vs. Nuggets

Los Angeles Clippers forwards Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have been ruled out for Friday night’s road matchup against the Denver Nuggets. George is still recovering from a right hamstring tendon strain, whereas Leonard has remained out since suffering a right ankle sprain. Luke Kennard (calf) was downgraded to out as well. According to a […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022
Nets forward Yuta Watanabe downgraded to out against Pacers

On Thursday, Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe was downgraded to out for Friday night’s road matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The fifth-year player is still recovering from a strained right hamstring. According to the medical staff, Watanabe will likely return this Sunday, when the Nets take on the Portland Trail Blazers at Barclays Center. Through […]

James Foglio  •  24 Nov 2022