Magic forward Paolo Banchero wins 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has won the 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year award. The No. 1 overall pick from last year’s draft received 494 total points, 98 first-place votes, one second-place vote, and one third-place vote. Banchero, 20, posted 40 games with at least 20 points. “He looked at me and he asked […]

James Foglio  •  25 Apr 2023
Grizzlies’ head coach Taylor Jenkins believes his team has lacked ‘maturity’ in the first round vs the Lakers

The Memphis Grizzlies are a fun regular-season team, but they are just not ready for the playoffs yet. Head coach Taylor Jenkins made some comments to the media prior to Game 4 last night. He said that his team lacked “maturity” and that they need to have an honest talk as a team moving forward. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
ABC’s broadcast of Game 4 between the Kings and Warriors drew the largest first-round audience on any network in 21 years

The Golden State Warriors narrowly won Game 4 on Sunday night, 126-125 vs the Kings. That evened up the series at two games a piece and they have life again after many thought the Warriors would not bounce back. Game 4 was a classic playoff game and fans were definitely watching all over the world. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
Joel Embiid has a sprained LCL and may have to wear a knee brace as well as play through pain in their second-round series

Joel Embiid is the likely MVP of the NBA this season and he’s been a catalyst for Philadelphia’s success. The Sixers took care of business in the first round with a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid got banged up in that series and is still dealing with those repercussions. He had an MRI done […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
This is the first time since seeding began in 1984 that multiple teams seeded 7th or 8th have a 3-1 series lead in a single postseason

The league saw parody throughout the regular season and that theme has stayed true in the playoffs. Multiple seven or eight seeds have a 3-1 series lead at the moment and both are threatening to upset in the first round. Miami has a 3-1 lead over the Bucks and the Lakers have a 3-1 series […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
LeBron James first Lakers player with a 20-point, 20-rebound playoff game since Shaquille O’Neal

LeBron James is the first Los Angeles Lakers player to record 20 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game since Shaquille O’Neal in 2004. In Monday’s 117-111 first-round overtime win against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the 19-time All-Star notched 22 points, 20 boards, seven assists, and two […]

James Foglio  •  25 Apr 2023
Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox is doubtful for Game 5 on Wednesday due to a fractured index finger

After taking their first two games at home, the Sacramento Kings lost Games 3 and 4 on the road to the Warriors. The series is now tied 2-2 heading into a pivotal Game 5 on Wednesday night. Sacramento’s all-star PG De’Aaron Fox fractured the tip of his left index finger in the fourth quarter of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
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