San Diego State basketball guard Lamont Butler declares for 2023 NBA Draft

San Diego State men’s basketball guard Lamont Butler has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound junior made 94 career appearances and 65 starts with the Aztecs. In three seasons at San Diego State, the guard averaged 7.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 21.8 minutes […]

James Foglio  •  11 Apr 2023
ESPN’s Zach Lowe voted for Joel Embiid to win MVP award

ESPN’s Zach Lowe voted for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid to win this season’s MVP award. The NBA analyst admitted it on his podcast late Monday. It should come as no surprise, considering the six-time All-Star became the first center to win back-to-back scoring titles since Bob McAdoo (1974-76). “I voted 2023 MVP Joel Embiid,” […]

James Foglio  •  11 Apr 2023
Hornets coach Steve Clifford must win to keep LaMelo Ball interested

Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford will have a small margin of error next season if he wants to retain LaMelo Ball, per sources. Charlotte has $39 million in salary cap space entering free agency. The Hornets also have a total of five draft picks for the 2023 NBA Draft, including two in the first round. […]

James Foglio  •  11 Apr 2023
Kevin Durant becomes first player to shoot 55/40/90 in NBA history

Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns is the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 55% from the field, 40% beyond the arc, and 90% at the foul line in a single season. Durant and Trey Murphy III are the first two players to shoot 50% or better from the floor while qualifying […]

James Foglio  •  11 Apr 2023
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Odds, Picks, Preview, Predictions, & Best Bets

Tonight, the Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament; odds, picks, predictions, and best bets for the Timberwolves vs. Lakers matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Lakers as an 8.5-point favorite at home. Los Angeles ended its regular season 23-18 at home, while Minnesota finished 20-21 away. […]

James Foglio  •  14 Apr 2023
Hawks vs. Heat Odds, Picks, Preview, Predictions, & Best Bets

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks take on the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament; odds, picks, predictions, and best bets for the Hawks vs. Heat matchup are featured here. Sportsbooks show Miami as a 4.5-point favorite at home. The Heat finished the regular season 27-14 at home, whereas Atlanta went 17-24 away. BetOnline odds […]

James Foglio  •  11 Apr 2023
Timberwolves suspend Rudy Gobert for punching Kyle Anderson

The Minnesota Timberwolves have suspended center Rudy Gobert one game for throwing a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson in Sunday’s 113-108 season-finale win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Gobert will now miss Tuesday’s play-in matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. During a timeout call, Gobert and Anderson got into a heated altercation. After insults were […]

James Foglio  •  10 Apr 2023
Sacramento Kings Finish With Highest Offensive Rating in NBA History

Not only did the Sacramento Kings make it back to the postseason for the first time since 2006, but they also made NBA history. The team finished with the highest offensive rating in NBA history with a rating of 118.8. As a result, their potent offense led the squad to the third seed in the […]

Mathew Huff  •  10 Apr 2023
Miami Heat Set Record for Bench Points

The Miami Heat were locked into a play-in spot no matter what during the last game of the regular season. This allowed some key players who usually don’t get many minutes an opportunity to shine. They did just that as the team set a record for the most bench points scored in a game in […]

Mathew Huff  •  10 Apr 2023