WATCH: James Worthy reacts to Lakers’ 103-97 loss against Clippers

Watch three-time NBA champion and Lakers legend James Worthy react to LeBron James’ team losing 103-97 against the Clippers on Thursday night. While on Access SportsNet: Los Angeles, the seven-time All-Star gave his postgame analysis on the Lakers dropping their second straight game to start the 2022-23 season. According to some NBA betting sites, the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Warriors’ Klay Thompson calls 2024 retirement rumors ‘absurd’

On Thursday, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson released a statement on his unconfirmed 2024 retirement rumors that went viral on social media. At the end of his interview, the five-time All-Star set the record straight. “Also, there’s a report out there — I have no intention of retiring in 2024.” Regarding the 2022-23 NBA […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Clippers to consider bringing Kawhi Leonard off the bench

The Los Angeles Clippers are contemplating whether or not to bring Kawhi Leonard off the bench, according to multiple sources. Head coach Tyronn Lue wants to help manage his minutes. Of course, load management should be on any coach’s mind after a player comes back from an ACL injury. Besides the preseason, Leonard has not […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pistons owner Tom Gores has ‘tremendous confidence’ in team

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores believes the 2022-23 season will be a special one for his team. While the Pistons were ahead 57-55 at halftime against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Gores discussed his expectations for this season. “You know I’m an optimistic person, and this team has the makings of something special,” explained the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
CJ McCollum to Damian Lillard: “If you don’t become a billionaire before this is over, you did something wrong”

On Thursday, New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum praised former Portland Trail Blazers teammate Damian Lillard. Reporters asked McCollum how much he thinks Lillard cares about breaking Clyde Drexler’s all-time scoring franchise record with the Trail Blazers. “I think that’s one of the reasons why he’s been so committed to being in Portland to break […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Brandon Ingram on Kevin Durant’s compliments: “He was trying to butter me up”

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram received compliments from Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant during the teams’ pregame shoot around. Following the Pelicans’ 130-108 win over the Nets, reporters asked Ingram about his conversation with the two-time Finals MVP. “I think he was trying to butter me up a little bit so I would come […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Darius Garland suffers laceration on inside of left eyelid

On Wednesday, Darius Garland suffered a laceration on the inside of his left eyelid in the Cavaliers’ 108-105 loss against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Garland was poked in the eye by Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. with 3:56 remaining in the second quarter. The All-Star guard stayed face down on the court for a […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Nets coach Steve Nash on Ben Simmons: “He’s rusty”

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash believes Ben Simmons needs more time to adjust to the 2022-23 NBA season. On Wednesday night, the Nets lost 130-108 at home against the New Orleans Pelicans. Simmons ended his performance with 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in 23 minutes of action. He fouled out early in […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant says winning MVP is his individual goal

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant wants to win an NBA championship, but his main individual goal is winning the MVP award. The 23-year-old received his first All-Star selection last season. During a segment on NBA Today with Malika Andrews, the guard discussed his own personal goal for the 2022-23 season. “MVP for sure,” explained Morant. […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024