Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (illness), Brandon Ingram (toe) out vs. Spurs

New Orleans Pelicans forwards Zion Williamson (health and safety protocols) and Brandon Ingram (toe) are out for Thursday night’s home game against the San Antonio Spurs. Other players listed on New Orleans’ injury report include Larry Nance Jr. (Achilles) and E.J. Liddell (knee). Both Ingram and Liddell remain out indefinitely. And Nance Jr. is listed […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
76ers Among Other Teams Who Are Interested In This ‘Win-Now’ Trade With A Former NBA Champion

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons at home last night, 113-93. For Joel Embiid and the Sixers, that is their sixth straight win and they have climbed their way back into the top five in the East. They are just one game behind fourth place Brooklyn and two and a half games behind the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  22 Dec 2022
Darius Garland on win over Bucks: ‘I think earlier on in the season, we probably would have given that game away’

On Wednesday night, Darius Garland believes the Cleveland Cavaliers were fortunate to come away with a win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Cleveland won 114-106, preventing Milwaukee from winning its third straight. “I think earlier on in the season, we probably would have given that game away,” Garland said. “I think we had great poise. And […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Pascal Siakam’s Career-High 52 Points Ends Knicks Eigth-Game Win Streak

In a game where the Raptors badly needed a win, Pascal Siakam was doing it all for Toronto offensively. The one-time all-star scored a career-high 52 points on the road last night vs the New York Knicks. This also ended the Knicks eight-game win streak they were on. Siakam and the Raptors are just 3-7 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  22 Dec 2022
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on All-Star selection: ‘It would be an honor’

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is preparing to receive his first All-Star selection of his NBA career. Through 29 starts this season, the fifth-year player is averaging career highs of 31.2 points, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 block per game. In addition to logging 4.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists, he’s also shooting 49.8% from the […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Ja Morant Not Shy About His Teams Confidence, Says ‘Nah. I’m Fine In The West’

After a 105-91 loss last night on the road vs the Nuggets, the Grizzlies are now 19-11 and are tied with Denver for first place in the Western Conference. They are 7-3 in their last ten games, but are on a two-game losing streak. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies have a young squad who are […]

Zach Wolpin  •  22 Dec 2022
Domantas Sabonis becomes third Kings player to grab 10 rebounds in first quarter

On Wednesday night, Domantas Sabonis became the third Sacramento Kings player to record 10 rebounds in the first quarter of a single game, joining Chris Webber and Billy Owens. The two-time All-Star accomplished this feat in a 134-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Sabonis, Webber, and Owens are the only Sacramento players over the […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Knicks Lose 2025 Second-Round Pick For Tampering With Jalen Brunson Signing

After a 113-106 loss to the Toronto Raptors last night, the New York Knicks eight-game losing streak came to an end. Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks are 18-14 so far this season and are 8-2 in their last ten games. The signing of Jalen Brunson has been beneficial for the Knicks. His (20.4) points per game are […]

Zach Wolpin  •  22 Dec 2022
Celtics star Jayson Tatum: ‘We gotta learn how to win again’

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum knows his team is in a slump, having lost three straight games. Following their 117-112 loss against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, the three-time All-Star discussed Boston’s latest struggles. “We gotta learn how to win again,” said Tatum. “It’s not as simple as that, but we have to get back […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022