Despite a tough 119-114 loss in Game 4 to the Heat, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his 3rd career playoff triple-double

NBA media had already deemed the series tied once it was announced that Giannis Antetokounpo was returning for Game 4. The Bucks were down 2-1 coming into the game and they needed a win. Milwaukee led for most of the game last night despite the Heat keeping the game competitive. That was until the Heat […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen wins 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has won the 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. The sixth-year wing received 69 first-place votes, 27 second-place votes, and four third-place votes, bringing his point total to 430. “It’s a good recognition of the work you put in, but it’s just the beginning,” Markkanen said. “I […]

James Foglio  •  24 Apr 2023
NBA Executives say that the Cavaliers could be interested in trading for Brooklyn’s Royce O’Neale or Dorian Finney-Smith

After a Game 4 loss to the Knicks last night, Cleveland has their most important game of the season coming up on Wednesday. The Cavs are down 3-1 as the series shifts back to Cleveland for Game 5. A loss will end their season, but NBA Executives say that the Cavs already have offseason plans […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Apr 2023
NBA Rumors: Warriors interested in retaining Draymond Green

The Golden State Warriors are interested in keeping Draymond Green, per the latest NBA rumors. The four-time All-Star is set to enter the final season of his four-year, $99.6 million contract in the months ahead. Green’s 2023-24 player option is worth $27,586,224. “League sources say the Warriors want to retain Green,” reports Shams Charania of […]

James Foglio  •  24 Apr 2023
Is Jimmy Butler playing tonight (Apr. 24) vs the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4?

The Miami Heat have a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4 at home tonight vs the Milwaukee Bucks. Head coach Erik Spoelstra used all 13 players he had available in Game 3 on Saturday to get Miami the 121-99 win. Giannis Antetokounmpo is back after missing the last two games in a row with […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Apr 2023
Is Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight (Apr. 24) in Game 4 vs. Heat?

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (lower back) is questionable for Monday night’s Game 4 matchup against the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Bucks have been without Antetokounmpo since the two-time MVP suffered a bruised lower back injury in Milwaukee’s 130-117 loss to Miami in Game 1. The Greek […]

James Foglio  •  24 Apr 2023
NBA insiders say that Damian Lillard is going to ‘end up in the eastern conference’ next season

Damian Lillard has played his entire 11-year career with the Portland Trail Blazers, but change seems almost inevitable at this point. The seven-time all-star has tried to stay around through rebuilds and has given his all to Portland. However, there comes a time in a player’s career when they have to make difficult choices. Lillard […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Apr 2023
Julius Randle was benched the entire fourth quarter yesterday and is reportedly still dealing with an ankle injury

The New York Knicks took a 3-1 series lead vs the Cleveland Cavaliers after a 102-93 win at home yesterday. All-star PF Julius Randle sprained his ankle on March 29 shortly before the start of the playoffs. He missed the final five games of the regular season to be ready for the first round. Head […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Apr 2023
Stephen Curry has scored 126 points this postseason, only two players age 35 or older have scored more

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has scored 126 points through his first four games this postseason. Only two players 35 or older have scored more through their team’s first four games of the playoffs: Michael Jordan in 1998 (144) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1983 (133). In Golden State’s 126-125 first-round win over the […]

James Foglio  •  24 Apr 2023