Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard on four-game skid: ‘We’re in a ditch right now’

Damian Lillard is fed up with losing, and the six-time All-Star made it clear after the Portland Trail Blazers’ 109-106 disappointing loss against the 13th-ranked Orlando Magic. “I think right now we just struggle in being consistent,” said Lillard. “We’re in a ditch right now as far as that and it’s where you got to […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023
Jordan Clarkson first NBA player since Kobe Bryant to score 9+ points in final minutes to turn deficit into lead

On Tuesday, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson became the first NBA player since Kobe Bryant to score nine or more consecutive points in the final two minutes of a game to turn a deficit into a lead. More importantly, both Clarkson and Kobe are the only players this century to record at least nine points […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023
Brook Lopez calls winning NBA Defensive Player of the Year a personal goal

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is a top candidate to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year this season, and it should go without saying that winning the award is a personal goal for the 15-year veteran. “It’s definitely a goal of mine,” said the 34-year-old, following Milwaukee’s 111-107 win over the New York Knicks […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (thigh) upgraded to available vs. Spurs

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (right thigh soreness) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday night’s home game versus the San Antonio Spurs. However, Danny Green (knee) was downgraded to out. Brandon Clarke (hip) also remains out indefinitely. About halfway through the 2022-23 season, Memphis is 27-13 and tied with the Denver Nuggets for the […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2023
Jordan Clarkson on Donovan Mitchell: ‘He is a cool and down-to-earth kid’

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson is still on positive terms with former teammate Donovan Mitchell, who was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ochai Agbaji, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, and five first-rounders back in September. “Donny is coming. That’s my guy man, always,” Clarkson told Marc J. Spears during an interview with Andscape. “Always show […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2023
Pistons’ Bojan Bogdanovic (calf), Jalen Duren (ankle) out vs. 76ers

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (right calf) and rookie center Jalen Duren (right ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Isaiah Livers (shoulder) is listed as questionable, Rodney McGruder (illness) was upgraded to probable, and Marvin Bagley III (hand) remains out indefinitely. Referring to a couple of NBA […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2023
Cavaliers forward Dylan Windler (ankle) out among others vs. Jazz

Cleveland Cavaliers wing Dylan Windler (ankle) is out for Tuesday night’s road game versus the Utah Jazz. Ricky Rubio (knee), Isaiah Mobley (two-way contract), and Dean Wade (shoulder) are also listed as out for this interconference matchup. Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff announced that Rubio is “really close” to returning. Last December, the 11-year veteran suffered […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2023
Nikola Jokic first player in NBA history to record 10/10/15 on 100% shooting

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history to record at least 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single game on 100% shooting from the field. This was also the 12th triple-double in league history with five or fewer shots. In Denver’s 122-109 win over the Los Angeles […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2023
Jazz breakout star Lauri Markkanen: ‘I know I’ve gotten better as a player’

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is having the best season of his career. The 25-year-old’s performances right now cannot help but make fans wonder whether playing in the Eastern Conference held him back all these years. Perhaps Utah just has a superior system. “I know I’ve gotten better as a player, gotten more mature as […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2023