Knicks forward Obi Toppin (right leg) to miss 2-3 weeks

New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin will miss 2-3 weeks due to a right leg injury, the team announced. An MRI on Thursday revealed a non-displaced fracture to his right tibia head. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the third-year player will be re-evaluated after the 3-week period. Toppin injured his tibia head in New York’s […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups: ‘We didn’t execute the way we needed to’

On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets won 121-120 over the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center, and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups addressed his frustration with his team’s poor defense following the loss. “It was really good shot-making, but I am frustrated,” Billups said after watching his players allow Jamal Murray to knock down the game-winning […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Warriors’ Stephen Curry: ‘I don’t see myself slowing down any time soon’

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year on Tuesday, so it should go without saying that the eight-time All-Star doesn’t see himself retiring from the NBA any time soon. “I told y’all at one point that Tom Brady is at the point of his career where he’s still […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Charles Barkley: ‘It’s time to break up the Bulls, blow it up’

NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley believes it’s time for the Chicago Bulls to make roster and personnel changes. The Bulls have not advanced beyond the first round of the playoffs since the 2014-15 season. “It’s time to break up the Bulls,” Barkley told Chicago’s WMVP-AM 1000. “Blow it up. It’s time. You’ve got some […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (right foot) questionable vs. Cavaliers

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (right foot soreness) is listed as questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The sixth-year guard experienced quite a bit of soreness in Sacramento’s 126-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Fox has played through his pain the last couple of weeks. Through 22 starts this season, Fox […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Rudy Gobert on playing for Timberwolves: ‘I’m really happy here”

Rudy Gobert enjoys playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In July, the Utah Jazz traded the three-time All-Star to Minnesota for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, and five future first-round draft picks. Of course, Beverley was then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. As for Gobert, through 22 starts this season, the 10-year veteran is averaging […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Warriors guard Klay Thompson ‘fell asleep’ prior to Malik Beasley’s clutch 3-pointer

On Wednesday night, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors held a four-point lead over the Utah Jazz with 13.3 seconds remaining. This was after the team overcame a 12-point deficit in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. However, what appeared to be Golden State’s 14th win of the season was actually the team’s 13th […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum: ‘None of this means anything if we don’t hang a banner’

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is proud of his effort in Wednesday night’s 125-98 road win over the Phoenix Suns, but the top MVP candidate has his sights set on a bigger goal: to win his first NBA championship. “None of this means anything if we don’t hang a banner,” the three-time All-Star said after […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Shaquille O’Neal, Amar’e Stoudemire for this record

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored at least 30 points on 50% shooting from the field in each of his last eight games, joining Shaquille O’Neal and Amar’e Stoudemire as the only players in NBA history to accomplish this feat in eight or more games. O’Neal, the retired Los Angeles Lakers legend, scored 30 […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022