Deandre Ayton Claims He Has Nothing to Prove

Deandre Ayton is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA. He is a former first overall pick but has not lived up to his potential. There is a reason that the Phoenix Suns traded him, even though he did have some solid seasons with them. Per Basketball Intelligence, Ayton had some strong feelings […]

Mathew Huff  •  24 Jan 2024
Grizzlies vs. Heat Odds, Picks, & Predictions (Jan. 24)

Tonight, the Miami Heat (24-19, 19-23-1 ATS) host the Memphis Grizzlies (16-27, 18-25 ATS) in the second meeting of the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Grizzlies vs Heat matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Heat as 10.5-point favorites at home. BetOnline odds are below. Grizzlies vs. Heat Game Preview […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jan 2024
Grizzlies granted $12.4 million Disabled Player Exception for Ja Morant’s season-ending injury

The Memphis Grizzlies were granted a $12.4 million disabled player exception (DPE) by the NBA on Wednesday for the season-ending injury to All-Star guard Ja Morant, according to sources. The Grizzlies have until March 11 to use the exception, which allows a team to trade for or claim a player who is in the final […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jan 2024
Nikola Jokic trails LeBron James for 2nd-most games leading a team in points, rebounds, & assists

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic trails only LeBron James for the second-most NBA games leading his team in points, rebounds, and assists. The two-time MVP has recorded 159 such games across his nine-year career. Through 21 seasons, James has logged 231 such games. In Denver’s 114-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, Jokic […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jan 2024
NBA Rumors: Lakers Trade For Dejounte Murray Not Happening?

According to the latest NBA rumors, if the Los Angeles Lakers make a trade for a star player before the Feb. 8 deadline, it might not be for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. “Dejounte Murray had a great week, last week had a couple game winners. You know, they’ve talked with the Lakers,” ESPN’s Adrian […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jan 2024
Jalen Brunson posts 5th straight 30-point game on 40%+ FG, tied for longest streak by Knicks guard

Jalen Brunson recorded his fifth straight 30-point game and has shot 50% or better in each of his last four contests, tying the longest such streak by a New York Knicks guard in franchise history. Stephon Marbury finished his Knicks career with 37 30-point games over five seasons (2003-08). Brunson currently has 33 such games […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jan 2024
Nets’ Mikal Bridges records 6th 30-point game of season, shoots a career-high 7 3-pointers

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges posted his sixth 30-point game of the season and made a career-high seven 3-pointers in Tuesday night’s 108-103 loss to the New York Knicks. The six-year veteran ended his outing with 36 points, five rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 37 minutes of action. He finished 14-of-26 (53.8%) shooting […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jan 2024
Bucks Fire First-Year Head Coach Adrian Griffin After 43 Games

The Milwaukee Bucks fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday after just 43 games into the 2023-24 NBA season. “This was a difficult decision to make during the season,” said Bucks general manager Jon Horst in a statement. “We are working immediately toward hiring our next head coach. We thank Coach Griffin for his hard […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2024
Trail Blazers Could Potentially Trade Robert Williams

It is no secret that the Portland Trail Blazers are currently rebuilding ever since trading Damian Lillard. After said trade, they sent Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics where one asset they received was Robert Williams. Williams only played a few games this year before tearing a ligament in his knee and being ruled out […]

Mathew Huff  •  23 Jan 2024