Nets guard Ben Simmons on improving: ‘I’m coming, I’m getting there’

Ben Simmons showed flashes of his younger 2020 self in the Brooklyn Nets’ 109-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Simmons ended his outing with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in 32 minutes of action. Of course, it was the 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year’s first double-double with Brooklyn. […]

James Foglio  •  18 Nov 2022
Nets’ Kevin Durant becomes 19th player to reach 26K career points

On Thursday night, Kevin Durant became the 19th player to reach 26,000 career points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 109-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant ranks 22nd overall on the all-time career points list (26,016). The 12-time All-Star needs 56 points to pass Kevin Garnett for the 21st spot. According to some NBA betting […]

James Foglio  •  18 Nov 2022
Lakers’ Dennis Schroder, Thomas Bryant to make their season debuts

On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder and center Thomas Bryant are expected to make their season debuts against the Detroit Pistons at 10:30 p.m. ET. According to the Lakers’ injury report, LeBron James (groin), Schroder (thumb), Bryant (thumb), and Max Christie (quarantine) will all be game-time decisions for Friday night’s interconference matchup. A […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having an All-Star season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been having a career year. While the Thunder are in the midst of a rebuild, they have a couple of great young players. All of whom are led by the young star of the team, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While SGA’s potential has never been questioned, few saw this […]

Mathew Huff  •  21 Sep 2023
76ers guard James Harden ‘on pace’ to return in a few weeks

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is expected to return in a couple of weeks, according to the team’s medical staff. In the Sixers’ 121-111 loss to the Washington Wizards on Nov. 2, the 10-time All-Star sustained a tendon strain in his right foot. Of course, the guard is no longer wearing the boot. In addition […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads NBA in total points on unassisted 2-pointers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander currently leads the NBA in total points on unassisted 2-pointers this season. He ranks fourth in points (410), first in 2-point field goals (137), third in steals (27), and first in field goals (151). Through 13 starts, the fifth-year player is having an MVP-caliber season. The guard is averaging […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022
Knicks guard Evan Fournier says ‘it’s not easy’ after falling out of rotation

New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier set a franchise record for most 3-pointers last season with 241, and this season he went from starter to a reserve to falling out of the rotation. Through 13 games this season, the 11-year veteran is averaging 6.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. Prior to his benching, he […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022
Celtics center Al Horford wants to play for 2-3 more years

Boston Celtics center Al Horford played an important role in helping his team advance to the 2022 NBA Finals last season, and the five-time All-Star has no plans on retiring anytime soon. “Yeah, for sure, I’ve thought about it,” Horford said on whether he has contemplated retirement, after Monday’s 125-122 win over the Oklahoma City […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022
Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff: ‘We got kind of a fat cat mentality’

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff understands his team is in a slump, having lost their fifth consecutive game on Wednesday night by a final score of 113-98 against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Cavaliers’ five-game skid commenced after their eight-game win streak ended on Nov. 6. They started the season 8-1. Since losing 114-100 to the […]

James Foglio  •  17 Nov 2022