Rudy Gobert on playing for Timberwolves: ‘I’m really happy here”

Rudy Gobert enjoys playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In July, the Utah Jazz traded the three-time All-Star to Minnesota for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, and five future first-round draft picks. Of course, Beverley was then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. As for Gobert, through 22 starts this season, the 10-year veteran is averaging […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Warriors guard Klay Thompson ‘fell asleep’ prior to Malik Beasley’s clutch 3-pointer

On Wednesday night, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors held a four-point lead over the Utah Jazz with 13.3 seconds remaining. This was after the team overcame a 12-point deficit in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. However, what appeared to be Golden State’s 14th win of the season was actually the team’s 13th […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum: ‘None of this means anything if we don’t hang a banner’

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is proud of his effort in Wednesday night’s 125-98 road win over the Phoenix Suns, but the top MVP candidate has his sights set on a bigger goal: to win his first NBA championship. “None of this means anything if we don’t hang a banner,” the three-time All-Star said after […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Shaquille O’Neal, Amar’e Stoudemire for this record

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored at least 30 points on 50% shooting from the field in each of his last eight games, joining Shaquille O’Neal and Amar’e Stoudemire as the only players in NBA history to accomplish this feat in eight or more games. O’Neal, the retired Los Angeles Lakers legend, scored 30 […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Kevin Durant: ‘Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan are two dudes I emulate on and off the court’

Following the Brooklyn Nets’ 122-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Kevin Durant recalled the moment when Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant offered him useful advice. “Really just don’t be a crybaby,” the two-time Finals MVP said that Black Mamba told him years ago. “I was at that age […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Stephen Curry named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year on Tuesday. This is the first time in Curry’s 14-year career he won the SI award as an individual. For those interested, the issue is available on Thursday. After defeating LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals, the […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Rockets’ Josh Christopher, Bruno Fernando questionable vs. Spurs

Houston Rockets guard Josh Christopher (sore foot) and center Bruno Fernando (illness) are listed as questionable for Thursday night’s road game against the San Antonio Spurs. Kevin Porter Jr. (sore knee) is listed as questionable as well. Through 17 games off the bench this season, Christopher is averaging 2.9 points and 1.1 rebounds. He’s also […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Bones Hyland: “The locker room is definitely frustrated”

Bones Hyland had a solid night for the Denver Nuggets. Unfortunately, it was not enough as Denver dropped their third straight game succumbing to the Dallas Mavericks 116-115. Just like the rest of the team, Hyland had some key turnovers and missed defensive assignments which led to the heartbreaking loss. It was a “one step […]

Mathew Huff  •  07 Dec 2022
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort downgraded to out vs. Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (left knee contusion) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s away game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It will be the first game he’s missed this season. In addition to Dort, fifth-year forward Kenrich Williams (right knee sprain) will not be available as well. Of course, the only other […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022