Magic wing Bol Bol (quarantine), center Moritz Wagner (suspension) out vs. Grizzlies

Orlando Magic forward Bol Bol (quarantine) and center Moritz Wagner (suspension) are out for Thursday night’s home game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Chuma Okeke (knee) remain out indefinitely. Admiral Schofield, Franz Wagner, and Kevon Harris are listed as probable. All three players have already served their suspensions from an on-court altercation […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Doc Rivers Explains Why Matisse Thybulle Has Seen An Increase In Minutes Lately

Despite their three biggest stars on the team missing a number of games already this season, the Sixers have weathered the storm and are 23-14 this season. That puts them at fifth in the Western Conference. Philly has also gone 8-2 in their last three games and are on a small-five game win streak. Just […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jan 2023
Cavaliers interested in Pistons veteran wing Bojan Bogdanovic

The Cleveland Cavaliers are showing interest in Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic, according to sources. Adding the nine-year veteran into the mix for Cleveland would improve its championship odds. However, it will be tough to acquire the Detroit star. “The Cavaliers are indeed a Bogdanovic suitor, sources said, but it will be rather difficult, and […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Warriors Andrew Wiggins Cleared To Practice For First Time In A Month After Right Abductor Strain

It’s been a roller-coaster season so far for the Golden State Warriors after winning the NBA Finals last season. With a 20-19 record the Warriors are third in the Pacific Division and are ninth in the Western Conference. Injuries have played a large role in the Warriors up and down 2022-23 season so far. Golden […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jan 2023
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on losses: ‘It’s just been extremely disappointing’

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will go down in franchise history as arguably the organization’s best coach, but could this be the 52-year-old’s last season with the team? A resignation seems improbable, though, one can lose joy out of anything eventually. Keep in mind, this is pure speculation. Almost halfway through the 2022-23 season, Miami […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
A Former NBA Player Says Pelicans Zion Williamson’s ‘Body Is Not Built To Play This Game’

For all-star PF Zion Williamson, it’s been a continuous struggle for him to remain fully healthy. In his fourth season with the Pelicans he’s played in 114 games. He missed the entire 2021-22 season with a foot injury. This season he’s played in 29 of their 38 games and it was reported yesterday that he […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jan 2023
Nets’ Kevin Durant records 44 points on 85% true shooting in 121-112 loss vs. Bulls

In the Brooklyn Nets’ 121-112 loss versus the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, Kevin Durant finished with 44 points on 85% true shooting. Thirty-eight games into the 2022-23 season, the 18-time All-Star is averaging a career-high 68 TS percentage. Along with amassing four rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two blocks, the two-time Finals MVP […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Ranking The Top 5 Buzzer Beaters Of The 2022-23 Season Thus Far

The league will continue to have elite talent every season as players get better and the game gets more competitive. Pro basketball reference officially recorded 14 buzzer beaters for the entire 2021-22 regular season and we already have 10 with at least another four months to play. Buzzer beaters are one of the best moments in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jan 2023
LaMelo Ball fourth youngest in NBA history to reach 1,000 assists

LaMelo Ball became the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 assists on Wednesday night, in the Charlotte Hornets’ 131-107 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. At 21 years, 135 days old, the third-year player reached the mark behind only LeBron James (20 years, 102 days), Stephon Marbury (21 years, 12 days), and Trae Young […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023