In the 2023 postseason, the Denver Nuggets are 0-3 when Nikola Jokic scores 40+ points in a game

During the 2023 playoffs, Nikola Jokic has been special for the Denver Nuggets. He’s averaging a triple-double this postseason and he is truly one of the most unselfish superstars in the NBA. Last night required Jokic to shoulder a bit more of the scoring load. In the 2023 postseason, the Denver Nuggets are 0-3 when […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jun 2023
The Miami Heat shot (68.6) percent in the 4th quarter last night to help them win Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals

Miami’s 111-108 win in Game 2 last night was massive in this series. They would have had a lot of pressure on their backs going back home for Game 3 down 2-0. A hot start to the fourth quarter was enough for the Heat to just survive and win. As a team, the Heat shot […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jun 2023
Miami had their 7th double-digit comeback win this postseason, tied for the most in a postseason in the last 25 years

There’s a reason the Miami Heat made it to the NBA Finals. On paper, most teams they’ve beaten this postseason are better overall and have more star players. That hasn’t stopped the Heat from giving an A+ effort each night and playing exceptional team basketball. Last night Miami had their 7th double-digit comeback win this […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jun 2023
NBA Finals 2023 viewership down 3.76 million from Game 1 of Warriors-Celtics series opener

The 2023 NBA Finals opener between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets drew a 2.21 rating in Game 1 for the 18-49 age range demographic. About 7.64 million viewers watched the series opener, whereas approximately 11.4 million viewers watched Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Game […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jun 2023
League sources call Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy a name to watch for on Frank Vogel’s staff with Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns have acted fast by naming Frank Vogel their new head coach. He ended up beating out Doc Rivers and Suns assistant coach Kevin Young for the job. Vogel last coached in the 2021-22 season before being fired by the Lakers. League sources call Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy a name to watch […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Jun 2023
Heat star Jimmy Butler on Game 1 loss: ‘Got to get more layups, got to get more free throws’

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds in Thursday night’s 104-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. It was his lowest-scoring game so far this postseason. However, the bigger story pertained to Miami setting an NBA playoff record for the fewest free throw […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
76ers’ Danuel House Jr. exercises his $4.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season

On Friday, Philadelphia 76ers forward Danuel House Jr. picked up his $4.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season. The seven-year veteran had until June 21 to exercise his 2023-24 option. This is part of the two-year, $8.4 million contract he signed with the team last July. In the 2022-23 season, House Jr. made $4.105 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
NBA insiders announced that the Phoenix Suns are hiring Frank Vogel as the franchise’s next head coach

Following their loss in the Conference Semi-Finals, the Phoenix Suns fired head coach Monty Williams after four seasons. Williams was quickly hired by the Pistons and earned himself a massive new contract. Today, it’s been reported that the Suns have hired Frank Vogel as their next head coach. His latest stint as head coach came […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Jun 2023
Nikola Jokic joins LeBron James as only players last 25 years with 10 points, 10 assists in any half of NBA Finals game

Nikola Jokic joined LeBron James as the only players the last 25 years to record at least 10 points and 10 assists in any half of an NBA Finals game. In the Denver Nuggets’ 104-93 win over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals, the two-time MVP recorded his ninth triple-double […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jun 2023