Nets guard Ben Simmons hopes to avoid slump this season

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons missed the entire 2021-22 season due to a contract dispute, back injury, and mental health issues. In February, the Philadelphia 76ers traded the guard to the Nets. Now, the three-time All-Star wants to avoid falling into a slump this season. On maintaining consistency, Simmons explained his situation to reporters after […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Cavaliers’ Darius Garland returns to practice after eye injury

On Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland was seen back on the court practicing with the team. He is now wearing protective goggles. Last Wednesday, in the Cavaliers’ 108-105 loss against the Toronto Raptors, Garland suffered a laceration on the inside of his left eyelid after Gary Trent Jr. poked him in the eye. Based […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Wizards to honor Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison, and Caron Butler on Nov. 18

The Washington Wizards are scheduled to honor retired stars Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison, and Caron Butler on Nov. 18 at Capital One Arena against the Miami Heat. This ceremony is part of the team’s 25th anniversary of their rebrand. Arenas played 11 years in the league. He was selected 31st overall by the Golden State […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Watch: Klay Thompson mocks Devin Booker with ‘four rings’ taunt prior to ejection

On Tuesday night, Klay Thompson was ejected for the first time of his NBA career after a chest bump with Devin Booker during the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 134-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Prior to both players receiving double technicals, Booker heard Thompson yelling “four rings” multiple times. While he exited […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson wants to earn his $60 million contract

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson re-signed with the team on a four-year, $60 million contract in July. On Tuesday, following the Knicks’ 115-102 win over the Orlando Magic, the 24-year-old explained his goal. “Most people yell out, ‘When you get paid, you don’t want to work no more.’ That’s the opposite of me. Even […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Klay Thompson expects to peak come playoff time this season

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is playing decent through three games to start the 2022-23 season, shooting 15-of-37 (40.5%) from the field and 8-of-23 (34.8%) from 3-point range. According to multiple NBA betting sites, the Warriors are favored to repeat in 2023. Though, a few sportsbooks are giving the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate to make regular season debut against Jazz

Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate missed the first four games of the 2022-23 season due to a right ankle sprain. Now, the wing has been upgraded to questionable against the Utah Jazz. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the forward will make his regular season debut on Wednesday with the Rockets in Utah. Of […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff not expecting Darius Garland to play against Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff is not anticipating Darius Garland to play against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. In the Cavaliers’ 108-105 loss versus the Toronto Raptors last Wednesday, Garland suffered a laceration on the inside of his left eyelid after Gary Trent Jr. poked him in the eye. Per NBA betting sites, […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Karl-Anthony Towns wants Anthony Edwards to stop eating Popeyes

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns would love to win a championship this season, and he believes it can happen if he can get Anthony Edwards to stop eating Popeyes. Towns wants a healthier team. On Monday night, following the Timberwolves’ 115-106 loss against the San Antonio Spurs, the three-time All-Star was asked by reporters how […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024