LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo lead 2023 NBA All-Star Game votes

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks lead the third and final round of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game vote count. James has received 6,506,682 votes, whereas Antetokounmpo’s count is 5,970,196. Both fan favorites lead their respective conferences. For the Western Conference frontcourt selections, Nikola Jokic of […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
Kings’ Domantas Sabonis (illness), Alex Len (illness) questionable vs. Thunder

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (illness) and center Alex Len (illness) are listed as questionable for Friday night’s home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Matthew Dellavedova (illness) is still questionable as well. These are all non-COVID illnesses, according to reports. Sabonis missed Wednesday night’s 116-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Although, the breakout […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. calls Steven Adams ‘the best screener in NBA history’

Memphis Grizzlies center and top Defensive Player of the Year candidate Jaren Jackson Jr. believes fellow teammate Steven Adams is the best screener in NBA history. The Michigan State product also feels that Adams is quite possibly the best offensive rebounder. “He’s the best screener in NBA history and probably the best offensive rebounder ever,” […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors not shopping Jonathan Kuminga, James Wiseman, and Moses Moody

One of the latest NBA trade rumors pertains to Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers dealing away Jonathan Kuminga, James Wiseman, and Moses Moody for a solid wing and future draft picks. However, that scenario is unlikely for a few logical reasons. “The Warriors have greater interest in adding a versatile multi-positional wing than […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
Jalen Brunson scored 25+ points in eight straight games, longest streak by Knicks guard since 1965

Jalen Brunson has scored 25-plus points in eight straight games, the longest streak by a New York Knicks guard since Dick Barnett in 1965. At the age of 29, Barnett logged 25 or more points in 12 consecutive contests. Brunson’s streak began on Jan. 4, when New York won 117-114 over the San Antonio Spurs. […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
Nikola Jokic passes Alex English for most assists in Nuggets history

On Wednesday, Nikola Jokic passed Alex English for the most assists in Nuggets franchise history, in a 122-118 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, the two-time MVP has 3,686 career assists in 568 games. Through 11 seasons, English recorded 3,679 assists in 837 games. In Denver’s win against the Wolves, Jokic logged his 14th triple-double […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
Suns forward Cam Johnson (right knee) set to return against Nets

Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson (right knee) is set to make his return on Thursday versus the Brooklyn Nets, per sources. Johnson underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, following a 108-106 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 4. Now, the fourth-year wing is listed as probable on the […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jan 2023
Heat starters Kyle Lowry (knee), Caleb Martin (quad) available vs. Pelicans

Miami Heat starters Kyle Lowry (left knee discomfort) and Caleb Martin (left quadriceps strain) have been cleared to play for Wednesday night’s road game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Udonis Haslem (Achilles) is listed as probable. Duncan Robinson (right index finger), Omer Yurtseven (left ankle impingement), and Nikola Jokic (lower back) remain out indefinitely. Upon […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jan 2023
Warriors’ Draymond Green: ‘I think I’ll be in the Hall of Fame’

Warriors forward Draymond Green has received seven All-Defensive selections, four NBA championships, and won Defensive Player of the Year, so the 11-year veteran believes he’ll be inducted into the Hall of Fame. “That’s what I’ve always said. I think I’ll — and I hope I’ll — be in the Hall of Fame,” Green told David […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jan 2023