NBA Trade Rumors: Brooklyn Nets to trade Ben Simmons this offseason?

The Brooklyn Nets are tired of Ben Simmons and his inability to remain healthy on the court, an anonymous Eastern Conference team executive told Basketball Insiders. His time in Brooklyn has likely reached its end. Is Nets G.M. Sean Marks ready to move on from the fifth-year guard? Only nine games are left of the […]

James Foglio  •  24 Mar 2023
Brandon Ingram becomes third Pelicans player to record 30-point triple-double

Brandon Ingram became the third New Orleans Pelicans player to log a 30-point triple-double in Thursday night’s 115-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets, joining DeMarcus Cousins (44 points, 1/22/18) and Chris Paul (33 points, 1/14/09; 30 points, 3/11/09). The seventh-year forward amassed 30 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal in 35 minutes of […]

James Foglio  •  24 Mar 2023
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell scored or assisted on 63 of 98 points vs. Michigan State

Marquis Nowell of No. 7 Kansas State scored or assisted on 63 of 98 points in Thursday’s 98-93 overtime win against No. 3 Michigan State in the Sweet 16 round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2018. Sixty-three points is the most by a […]

James Foglio  •  24 Mar 2023
76ers’ James Harden Day to Day With Achilles Soreness

James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers is currently day to day with left Achilles soreness. The 76ers’ point guard has been having a solid season that has been relatively underappreciated. Many even say he was snubbed of a spot on the All-Star Team this year. James Harden may not be the slithery, score-at-will MVP player […]

Mathew Huff  •  23 Mar 2023
Jaden McDaniels Makes Bold Claim About His Defense

Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves has developed a nice reputation for himself. While he may not be a star caliber player like Anthony Edwards or Karl-Anthony Towns, he is still an important piece on the current Timberwolves squad. He is mainly called on for his perimeter defense, something highly valued in today’s NBA that […]

Mathew Huff  •  23 Mar 2023
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Pace to Win This Year’s Scoring Title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) of the Oklahoma City Thunder has come into his own as a true star this year. The quick point guard made his first All-Star Game appearance and is having his best scoring season of his career. SGA has seemingly found a home with the Thunder as they are rebuilding but possess a […]

Mathew Huff  •  23 Mar 2023
Providence Basketball Hires Kim English As Head Coach

Providence is hiring ex-George Mason coach Kim English as head coach, according to sources. This news comes days after Ed Cooley’s departure for Georgetown. English is expected to sign a six-year contract. Cooley led the Friars to seven NCAA Tournament appearances. While with George Mason, the former NBA player coached the Patriots to a 34-29 […]

James Foglio  •  23 Mar 2023
Is Jalen Suggs playing tonight (Mar. 23) vs. Knicks?

Jalen Suggs (concussion) of the Orlando Magic has been downgraded to out for Thursday night’s home game against the New York Knicks. This will be the fourth straight contest and 29th game the second-year guard has missed so far this season. Through 45 appearances this season, Jalen Suggs is averaging 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 […]

James Foglio  •  23 Mar 2023
Joel Embiid has highest PPG average on 65% TS in NBA history

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is averaging 33.6 points per game on 65.3% true shooting this season, the highest PPG average on at least 65% TS by a player in NBA history. This is based on a minimum of 50 appearances. Stephen Curry averaged 30.1 points on 66.9% TS in the 2015-16 season. And […]

James Foglio  •  23 Mar 2023