Pistons rookie Jalen Duren appreciates Isaiah Stewart’s mentorship

Detroit Pistons rookie center Jalen Duren values the advice he’s receiving from third-year player Isaiah Stewart. After all, both teammates play the same position and want to win together. “It’s because we have the same goals,” Duren told James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. “We want to be the best players we can be, […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Heat center Bam Adebayo says ‘there’s a little dogfight’ in history against Celtics

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was quick to downplay the significance of his team’s rivalry with the Boston Celtics on Friday night. After losing 111-104 against the Celtics, the Heat dropped to 0-2 for the first time since the 2007-08 season. Following the loss at FTX Arena, Adebayo gave his take on the Celtics-Heat matchups. […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pistons forward Kevin Knox has no resentment towards Knicks

Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox was traded by the New York Knicks last season. In the offseason, the University of Kentucky product signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Pistons. On Friday night, following Detroit’s 130-106 loss against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, the wing was asked by reporters if he holds any […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Luka Doncic says Mavericks ‘can be great’ this season

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is more optimistic for the 2022-23 NBA season. Although the Mavericks lost 107-105 against the Phoenix Suns on opening night, Doncic is confident in his team’s ability to bounce back. “The way we played for the first half and part of the fourth quarter, I think we can be great […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Thunder rookie Jalen Williams undergoes surgery for orbital bone fracture

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Jalen Williams has undergone surgery to repair an orbital bone fracture he sustained in the opening-night matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the second quarter of the Thunder’s 115-108 road loss, the rookie was elbowed in the face while attempting to defend a dunk attempt by Jaden McDaniels. Williams was […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Kawhi Leonard on coming off bench: “This is how I started my career”

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard came off the bench during the second quarter of his team’s 103-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Instead of complaining about his load management, the five-time All-Star is grateful to finally play with his teammates again. In 21 minutes, Leonard finished his performance with 14 […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Nets forward Joe Harris cleared to play against Raptors tonight

Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris is now cleared to play in his first game in almost a year. Last November, Harris underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle after injuring it against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harris was ruled out 4-to-8 weeks during the 2021-22 season. However, back in March, the forward revealed his plans […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Lakers’ LeBron James on Westbrook: “We’ve all had bad shooting nights”

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are off to a shaky start to begin the 2022-23 season, and reporters are not holding back on criticizing Russell Westbrook for his awful shooting. Following the Lakers’ 103-97 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers, James addressed his team’s struggles. “I’m definitely not going to sit here and […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Paul George on Russell Westbrook: “He’s one of the best players to ever play this game.”

Paul George has spoken out in defence of former teammate and Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook, saying the 2017 MVP is one of the best players of all-time. George, 32, spent two seasons playing with Westbrook at the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2017-19 and went head-to-head with his former backcourt partner on Thursday night. […]

Joe Lyons  •  21 Oct 2022