Suns pursuing forwards Harrison Barnes, Kyle Kuzma, KJ Martin

The Phoenix Suns are interested in trading for Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, Washington Wizards wing Kyle Kuzma, and Houston Rockets forward KJ Martin, according to sources. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Atlanta Hawks have opened preliminary trade discussions for John Collins. But while Suns G.M. James Jones inquired about the sixth-year player, […]

James Foglio  •  18 Nov 2022
Luka Doncic rookie card sells for record $3.12 million at auction

On Thursday night, the 2018 National Treasures Rookie NBA Logoman Patch card of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic sold for a record $3.12 million at a PWCC auction. According to sources, the rare NBA card set the all-time record for a basketball card sold at a public auction. On the front, the card shows Doncic […]

James Foglio  •  18 Nov 2022
Nets guard Ben Simmons on improving: ‘I’m coming, I’m getting there’

Ben Simmons showed flashes of his younger 2020 self in the Brooklyn Nets’ 109-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Simmons ended his outing with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in 32 minutes of action. Of course, it was the 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year’s first double-double with Brooklyn. […]

James Foglio  •  18 Nov 2022
Nets’ Kevin Durant becomes 19th player to reach 26K career points

On Thursday night, Kevin Durant became the 19th player to reach 26,000 career points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 109-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant ranks 22nd overall on the all-time career points list (26,016). The 12-time All-Star needs 56 points to pass Kevin Garnett for the 21st spot. According to some NBA betting […]

James Foglio  •  18 Nov 2022
LeBron James denies lying claims by Jalen Ramsey

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has denied lying claims after Jalen Ramsey asked him on about a recent internet fiasco during Thursday Night Football. LeBron has appeared to lie on multiple occasions dating back to 2010, which the internet has dug up and now presented to the rest of the world on social media. […]

Joe Lyons  •  18 Nov 2022
Lakers’ Dennis Schroder, Thomas Bryant to make their season debuts

On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder and center Thomas Bryant are expected to make their season debuts against the Detroit Pistons at 10:30 p.m. ET. According to the Lakers’ injury report, LeBron James (groin), Schroder (thumb), Bryant (thumb), and Max Christie (quarantine) will all be game-time decisions for Friday night’s interconference matchup. A […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022
76ers guard James Harden ‘on pace’ to return in a few weeks

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is expected to return in a couple of weeks, according to the team’s medical staff. In the Sixers’ 121-111 loss to the Washington Wizards on Nov. 2, the 10-time All-Star sustained a tendon strain in his right foot. Of course, the guard is no longer wearing the boot. In addition […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads NBA in total points on unassisted 2-pointers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander currently leads the NBA in total points on unassisted 2-pointers this season. He ranks fourth in points (410), first in 2-point field goals (137), third in steals (27), and first in field goals (151). Through 13 starts, the fifth-year player is having an MVP-caliber season. The guard is averaging […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022
Knicks guard Evan Fournier says ‘it’s not easy’ after falling out of rotation

New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier set a franchise record for most 3-pointers last season with 241, and this season he went from starter to a reserve to falling out of the rotation. Through 13 games this season, the 11-year veteran is averaging 6.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. Prior to his benching, he […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022