LeBron James on GOAT debate: ‘If I was a GM and had No. 1 pick, I’d take me’

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in Tuesday night’s 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the 19-time All-Star was immediately asked who he considers to be the greatest of all time, also known as the GOAT. “I don’t know, I think it’s great barbershop [debate]… If […]

James Foglio  •  08 Feb 2023
Deandre Ayton fourth player with 30 points, 15 rebounds on 75% FG in consecutive games

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is now the fourth player in the shot clock era (since 1954-55) to record 30 points and 15 rebounds on 75% shooting from the field in consecutive games, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Kevin Willis, and Artis Gilmore. In the Suns’ 116-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, the 6-foot-11 […]

James Foglio  •  08 Feb 2023
Raptors forward OG Anunoby (wrist) remains out against Spurs

Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby (wrist) remains out for Wednesday night’s home game versus the San Antonio Spurs. Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is the only other player listed on Toronto’s injury report. Of course, Porter Jr. is out for the season. Anunoby has missed a total of 10 games so far this season. He’s been […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2023
Mavericks shopping Christian Wood, Tim Hardaway Jr. for defender

The Dallas Mavericks are working to trade Christian Wood and Tim Hardaway Jr. prior to this Thursday’s deadline. Hardway Jr. is hurting Dallas’ salary cap in the long run. Mavs G.M. Nico Harrison is ready to cut ties as soon as possible. “The Mavs have been shopping shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr., who is owed […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2023
Heat trade Dewayne Dedmon, second-round draft pick to Spurs

The Miami Heat are trading center Dewayne Dedmon and a second-round draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs for $110,000, per sources. Through 30 games off the bench this season, the 10-year veteran is averaging 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. He’s also shooting 49.6% from the field. During the 2022 offseason, Dedmon re-signed […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2023
Suns’ Ish Wainright picks Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVII

Phoenix Suns forward Ish Wainright has high hopes for the Kansas City Chiefs, his hometown team, to win Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, this Sunday. “Yes sir,” Wainright told Duane Rankin of Arizona Republic when asked whether or not he’s picking Kansas City to win. “You […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2023
Warriors score 141 points, the most in NBA history on only three FTs

On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors won 141-114 over the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Dubs became the first team in NBA history to score 141 points on only three made free throws. More importantly, this feat was accomplished without Stephen Curry, who remains out indefinitely due to a lower left leg injury. Golden […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2023
Kevin Durant unlikely to be traded before deadline

Kevin Durant will probably remain with the Brooklyn Nets for at least the rest of the season, according to sources. On Sunday, the Nets traded Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris to the Dallas Mavericks for Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a 2029 first and second-rounder, and a 2027 second-round draft pick. “I’ve been saying since the […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2023
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (left wrist) to make return against Bulls

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (left wrist soreness) is expected to return for Tuesday night’s home game versus the Chicago Bulls. The two-time All-Star missed Sunday’s 106-103 loss against the Toronto Raptors. Morant has missed nine games so far this season. For another player listed on Memphis’ injury report, Dillon Brooks (suspension) is listed as […]

James Foglio  •  06 Feb 2023