NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Pacers, & Hawks Pursuing Pascal Siakam Trade

In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta Hawks are reportedly interested in making a trade for Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. On Saturday, the Raptors traded OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round draft […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024
Hornets’ Terry Rozier cracks top 100 in NBA career 3-pointers

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier passed Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich for the 99th spot on the NBA’s all-time career 3-pointers list, during Tuesday night’s 111-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Rozier recorded 34 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, and two blocks in 37 minutes of action. The nine-year veteran shot 13-of-24 (54.2%) […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024
Warriors’ Gary Payton II could miss more time with hamstring strain

Golden State Warriors forward Gary Payton II is expected to miss more time after suffering a left hamstring strain during the third quarter of Golden State’s 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Payton, 31, tried to navigate past a screen set by Magic forward Paolo Banchero, but he then took an awkward tumble. […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024
Coby White becomes 6th Bulls player to reach 4,000 career points at age 23 or younger

Coby White became the sixth Chicago Bulls player in franchise history to reach 4,000 career points at age 23 or younger, in Tuesday night’s 110-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was his 304th career game. The five-year veteran joins Michael Jordan, Luol Deng, Reggie Theus, Ben Gordon, and Derrick Rose. At 23 years and […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024
Golden State is moving on from Draymond Green while he reflects: ‘We are giving him his space’

The last time Draymond Green played was on December 12, as he continues to serve his indefinite suspension ever since he hit big man Jusuf Nurkic in the face and received his second ejection of the current 2023/24 NBA season.  Before 2023 came to an end, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said that the league is expecting […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  03 Jan 2024
Bulls’ Zach LaVine (foot) could return within next week, play Friday vs. Hornets?

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine could return within the next week after missing the past 15 games due to a right foot injury. On Tuesday, Bulls coach Billy Donovan said the two-time All-Star is “progressing right now.” LaVine, 28, could play as soon as Friday’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets. “I don’t know what […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2024
Is Dorian Finney-Smith playing tonight (Jan. 2) vs. Pelicans?

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (left knee soreness) has been upgraded to probable for tonight’s road game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Finney-Smith, 30, has missed only three games this season. The 6-foot-7 wing has made 19 starts in 30 games of his eighth NBA season. He’s averaging 10.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2024
Spurs apply for a $1.3 million Disabled Player Exception for Charles Bassey’s season-ending injury

The San Antonio Spurs are applying for a $1.3 million Disabled Player Exception (DPE) for center Charles Bassey’s season-ending injury. He played only 19 games this season. Bassey, 23, was ruled out for the remainder of the season while with the Austin Spurs, San Antonio’s G League affiliate, after tearing his ACL against the Texas […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2024
Canadian RJ Barrett admits he ‘grew up a Raptors fan’ and is excited to represent Toronto

This past weekend, RJ Barrett thought he was going to play the Pacers with his Knicks uniform, but as soon as he checked his phone he realized he’d been traded out. At first, he admitted feeling a bit disappointed, until he realized he was returning home to Toronto. The Canadian international thought he was still […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  02 Jan 2024