Heat guard Victor Oladipo not close to returning from knee injury

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo only played a combined 12 games the last two regular seasons with the team. In May 2021, the guard had season-ending surgery to repair his re-injured right quadriceps tendon. While with the Indiana Pacers in the 2018-19 season, Oladipo suffered a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee, and this […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Luka and Giannis MVP favorites through first two weeks of season

Which players are MVP favorites is always a season-long discussion. Though we are just two weeks into the regular season, the oddsmakers already have two players highlighted to most likely take home this year’s MVP award. While it is just the start of the regular season, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic have already been putting […]

Mathew Huff  •  13 Aug 2024
Celtics forward Grant Williams says he could have received ‘better deal’

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was disappointed that he was unable to negotiate a new deal with his team. During an interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Williams discussed his contract negotiations. Some NBA betting sites are giving the Celtics the second-best odds to win the championship in 2023. Though, a few […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Spurs sign forward Jordan Hall to one-year deal

The San Antonio Spurs are signing forward Jordan Hall to a one-year deal. This news comes five days after the team waived Josh Primo. The 20-year-old went undrafted out of St. Joseph’s. Last week, the Spurs terminated Hall’s two-way contract. Charles Bassey replaced the New Jersey native on the roster. After cutting Primo, San Antonio […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Nets engaged in Ben Simmons trade talks with Western Conference team

The Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Steve Nash on Tuesday, and it now appears the trade gossip concerning Ben Simmons has once again returned. Prior to the Nets’ 125-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers last Saturday, the front office engaged in “cursory talks” with one unnamed Western Conference team, according to Ian Begley of SportsNet […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Warriors’ Stephen Curry criticizes officials after 116-109 loss to Heat

On Tuesday night, Stephen Curry was convinced the officials made a bad call late in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 116-109 loss to the Miami Heat. With 1:39 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Heat up by three, Jimmy Butler was called for a foul while trying to block Curry’s 3-point […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Anthony Edwards on dunking: ‘I feel like I lost some of my powers.’

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has struggled to dunk the ball this season. Last week, the third-year guard informed reporters that he wasn’t jumping high enough. With the proper conditioning, Edwards feels his legs can return to normal at some point this season. “I feel like I lost some of my powers,” the 21-year-old told Chris […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox to return soon, MRI reveals no structural damage

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise after bumping into Charlotte Hornets forward Nick Richards on Monday night. He played only nine minutes. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, an MRI revealed no structural knee damage for the sixth-year guard. Though, Fox will miss Wednesday night’s game […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Kyle Lowry responds to Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett for doubting Heat

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry has responded to Boston Celtics legends Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett for the comments they made in the latest episode of Showtime’s “KG Certified: Ticket & Truth.” “I predicted Miami to be in my top four, but right now, they not looking like a team that went to the finals […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024