Toronto Emerges as Potential Destination for D’Angelo Russell

D’Angelo Russell has been a hot topic over the past few weeks when it comes to trade discussions. Russell could have had a no-trade clause in his contract, but he and his agent waived that stipulation. “I just thought it made sense,” Russell said. “Obviously I’ve been here before, I played for the Lakers before, […]

Mathew Huff  •  07 Feb 2024
Grizzlies trade Xavier Tillman to Celtics for Lamar Stevens, two second-round draft picks

The Memphis Grizzlies are trading forward/center Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics for two second-round draft picks and forward Lamar Stevens, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Celtics are sending a 2027 second-rounder via Atlanta and a 2030 second-rounder via Dallas to the Grizzlies. Tillman, 25, is on an expiring four-year, $6.53 million contract. The […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2024
Trae Young and Scottie Barnes Named as All-Star Replacements

The NBA All-Star Game coming up in Indiana is bound to be one for the ages. However, two of the originally selected All-Stars will not be able to participate due to injury. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid just recently underwent successful meniscus surgery. Unfortunately for him, he is now ineligible to repeat as the league MVP due […]

Mathew Huff  •  07 Feb 2024
Hawks vs. Celtics Odds, Picks, & Predictions (Feb. 7)

Tonight, the Boston Celtics (37-11, 24-24-2 ATS) host the Atlanta Hawks (24-25, 14-36 ATS) in the second meeting of the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Hawks vs Celtics matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Celtics as 12.5-point favorites at home. BetOnline odds are below. Hawks vs. Celtics Game Preview […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2024
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers to Keep D’Angelo Russell?

According to the latest NBA trade rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in retaining nine-year veteran guard D’Angelo Russell. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. ET. “D’Angelo Russell playing the way he’s played over the last several weeks, I think has changed the view of it in LA. […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2024
Kyrie Irving Blames New York City Mayor Eric Adams For Nets Trade

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was asked by a fan sitting courtside why he didn’t “play like this” with the Brooklyn Nets during Tuesday night’s 119-107 win at Barclays Center, and the eight-time All-Star couldn’t help but take a jab at New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “Why you didn’t play like this when you […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2024
Kevin Durant passes Sam Lacey for 68th on NBA’s all-time blocks list

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant moved up from No. 69 to No. 68 on the NBA’s all-time blocks after passing Sam Lacey in Tuesday night’s 114-106 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. Durant has made 1,161 blocks across his 16-year playing career. The five NBA players ahead of him are Chris Webber (1,200), Adonal Foyle (1,193), […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2024
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic becomes 1st NBA player to record a 35-18-9 stat line with 1 turnover

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic became the first NBA player to post 35 points, 18 rebounds, and nine assists in a game with just one turnover, in Tuesday night’s 119-107 win over the Brooklyn Nets. In addition to notching two steals and one block, he shot 13-of-27 (48.1%) from the field, 4-of-11 (36.4%) from 3-point […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2024
Jalen Brunson Exits Game With Apparent Injury After Dropping 27 Points

The New York Knicks got a nice win over the Memphis Grizzlies. It did potentially come at a cost. Their first-time All-Star, Jalen Brunson, exited the game with an apparent ankle injury as he poured in 27 points on the night. On the night, Brunson also logged eight assists and also shot 52.4 percent from […]

Mathew Huff  •  07 Feb 2024