Trey Murphy III says Pelicans have best home-court advantage

Trey Murphy III believes the New Orleans Pelicans have the best home-court advantage in the NBA. Twenty-nine games into the 2022-23 season, the Western Conference contender is 12-3 at home and 18-11 overall. “I feel like we have the best homecourt advantage in the entire league, because our fans are just rambunctious,” says Murphy. “It […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Raptors’ OG Anunoby (hip), Gary Trent Jr. (quad) questionable vs. 76ers

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (hip) and guard Gary Trent Jr. (quad) are listed as questionable for Monday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Of course, Otto Porter Jr. (foot) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) remain out indefinitely. Through 30 games this season, Toronto is 13-17 and ranks 10th overall in the Eastern Conference standings. […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis on loss to Lakers: ‘I felt like they were not at our level’

On Sunday, Kristaps Porzingis felt heartbroken over the Washington Wizards’ 119-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The seven-year veteran thought his team had this one in the bag, especially considering the Lakers were without Anthony Davis. “I felt like they were not at our level,” Porzingis said after the loss. “We just lost the […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Bulls guard Zach LaVine ’embarrassed’ by fourth consecutive loss

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is displeased and embarrassed by his team’s overall lack of effort so far this season. Through 29 games, the Bulls are 11-18 and rank 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. Not to mention, the team’s losing streak has now been extended to four games. “It’s frustrating for all of us,” […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Nets are 9-1 in their last 10 games, a league-best record

The Brooklyn Nets are 9-1 in their last 10 games, leading the NBA over this stretch. On Friday, in their 119-116 road win over the Toronto Raptors, Kyrie Irving knocked down a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. The seven-time All-Star led Brooklyn in scoring with 32 points in 35 minutes played. In addition to finishing […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Russell Westbrook first Lakers player with multiple triple-doubles off bench

Russell Westbrook is the first Los Angeles Lakers player with multiple triple-doubles off the bench. Through 24 games in the second unit this season, the nine-time All-Star has recorded nine double-doubles and two triple-doubles. On Friday, in the Lakers’ 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets, the 15-year veteran logged his second triple-double of the season. […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
LeBron James passes Hakeem Olajuwon in steals for ninth all time

On Friday, LeBron James surpassed Hakeem Olajuwon in steals for ninth all time, in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets. The four-time MVP passed the Hall of Famer with 2,163 steals on his second steal of the night. Utah Jazz icon John Stockton is the all-time leader (3,265). Olajuwon played 18 […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Wizards’ Bradley Beal (hamstring) upgraded to questionable vs. Clippers

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (left hamstring strain) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s road game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Beal, 29, has missed the last five contests. While Kristaps Porzingis (back) was upgraded to probable on Friday, both Delon Wright (hamstring) and Rui Hachimura (ankle) remain out indefinitely. Of course, Washington is […]

James Foglio  •  17 Dec 2022
Magic’s Bol Bol on breakout season: ‘I’ve just been trying to get better each game’

Orlando Magic center Bol Bol is having a breakout season. During this past offseason, the Oregon product signed a two-year, $4.4 million contract with the Eastern Conference team. Through 29 appearances, the center is averaging career highs of 12.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game this season. To add to these […]

James Foglio  •  16 Dec 2022