Russell Westbrook upgraded to probable against Timberwolves

On Friday, Russell Westbrook was upgraded to probable for the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Tonight’s game starts at 8 p.m. ET. Due to a hamstring injury, Westbrook was sidelined in the Lakers’ 110-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. However, with or without the nine-time All-Star, the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Marcus Smart says Celtics have to play better defense

Marcus Smart is impressed by the Celtics’ 3-1 start to begin the 2022-23 season, but the Defensive Player of the Year wants the C’s to play better defense. On Friday, following a shootaround with the team, Smart spoke with reporters. “We have to start defending like we used to,” said Smart. Based on a few […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Mavericks forward Christian Wood wants to be an All-Star

Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood has his sights set on becoming an All-Star. Wood has bounced around from seven different teams throughout the course of his six-year career. Through 226 career NBA games, the UNLV product is averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Plus, he is shooting 52.1% from the field and 38.6% […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Kings guard Kevin Huerter ‘was not expecting’ Hawks trade

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter was traded by the Atlanta Hawks in July, and the move caught him by surprise while on vacation overseas. During an interview with James Ham of “The Kings Beat,” the 24-year-old explained what happened. “I was actually on vacation; I was on vacation with friends,” said Huerter. Some NBA betting […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
WATCH: Nets fan throws cup of ice at Mavericks’ Luka Doncic

Watch a Brooklyn Nets fan throw a cup of ice at Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic in Thursday night’s game. During overtime of the Mavericks’ 129-125 win over the Nets, a fan threw a plastic cup filled with ice at Doncic while Kevin Durant was at the foul line. While not a direct hit, the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pelicans exercise 2023-24 team options on Trey Murphy III, Kira Lewis Jr.

The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised the 2023-24 team options on forward Trey Murphy III and guard Kira Lewis Jr. Last August, Murphy signed a four-year, $14.78 million rookie scale contract with the team. Murphy will earn $3,206,520 this season and $3,359,280 in the 2023-24 season. Of course, the wing has another team option worth […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson wants to win Defensive Player of the Year

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is aiming to win Defensive Player of the Year, he revealed ahead of the Knicks’ road game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo won the award in the 2019-20 season. When the Greek Freak won Defensive Player of the Year in 2020, he averaged 29.5 […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Andre Drummond says he’s ‘best rebounder of the past century’

During the offseason, Andre Drummond signed a two-year, $6.6 million contract with the Chicago Bulls, and the center’s performances so far are being noticed by one particular player on the court. The 10-year veteran also thinks he’s been the best rebounder over the last two decades. Needless to say, the statistics support his claim. Since […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Magic guard Cole Anthony suffers right oblique muscle injury

On Wednesday night, following the Orlando Magic’s 103-92 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cole Anthony underwent imaging to confirm a right oblique muscle injury. According to the Magic’s press release, his timetable for return will depend on how his body responds to treatment and rehabilitation. Per multiple NBA betting sites, the Magic possess the fourth-lowest […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024