Julius Randle Finishes Shy Of Triple-Double In Game 2

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (ankle) managed to suit up for the Game 2 win over the Miami Heat. The 28-year-old had carried a questionable tag heading into this one after sitting out Game 1 because of right ankle soreness. He looked good, finishing just shy of a triple-double in 38 minutes. With the […]

Christian Wood Unlikely To Return To Dallas?

According to reports from The Athletic and the Dallas Morning News, forward/center Christian Wood is unlikely to return to the Mavericks. There have been rumblings that the Mavericks coaching staff never wanted him on the team. However, the 27-year-old has lashed back at the reports, stating he will soon "tell the real story." He had […]

Kawhi Leonard Will Be Ready To Start 2023-24 Campaign

According to Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will be ready to start the 2023-24 campaign. The 31-year-old was diagnosed with a torn meniscus during the postseason series against the Phoenix Suns, keeping him off the floor for the final three games. Fortunately, his "ACL is intact," so some rest […]

De'Anthony Melton Has Solid Night From The Bench

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton played well in the Game 1 postseason win over Boston. Although Doc Rivers ran his starting lineup into the ground, with each of the five logging at least 36 minutes, Melton still got some action. He had an impressive showing, amassing 17 points off 6-for-10 shooting from the field and 5-for-6 […]

Paul Reed Has A Double-Double In Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Paul Reed had a double-double in Monday's win over the Celtics. With Joel Embiid (knee) out, the 23-year-old was back in the starting lineup, finishing with 13 rebounds and 10 points. However, despite Reed's uptick in production, his fantasy value will plummet once Embiid is back on the floor, which may come […]

Tobias Harris Drops 18 Points In Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris had 18 points in the Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics. James Harden and Tyrese Maxey combined for 71 points. However, Harris was also a primary contributor, going 8-for-16 from the field and shooting 40% from deep. The 30-year-old averaged 20.3 points in the series against the Brooklyn Nets, […]

Tyrese Maxey Has Big Night On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points in Monday's playoff victory over the Boston Celtics. He also had four steals. The 22-year-old averaged 21.8 points during the series against the Brooklyn Nets, so he had no trouble staying hot in this one. Of course, Joel Embiid (knee) wasn't available, meaning Maxey was afforded additional […]

James Harden Leads Philly To Game 1 Victory

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with a game-high 45 points in Monday's postseason win over Boston. Joel Embiid (knee) didn't suit up for this one, so the former MVP put on a show, going 17-for-30 from the field and 7-for-14 from deep while adding six assists and two steals. This was the type of […]

Joel Embiid Might Return For Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) didn't suit up for Monday's postseason clash with the Celtics. However, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, there's "optimism" he'll return for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 29-year-old sprained his right LCL during the playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets and has been on the shelf since. Fortunately, Embiid appears […]

Trey Lyles Hopes To Return To Sacramento

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles hopes to return to the team next season. The journeyman averaged 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 74 regular season games with the Kings in 2022-23 and had a consistent spot in Mike Brown's rotation. He'll be a restricted free agent this offseason. However, Lyles likely won't be a beneficial […]

Domantas Sabonis Has Thumb Re-Evaluated On Monday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (thumb) had an appointment on Monday to re-evaluate the condition of his injured right thumb. The results haven't been made public. The All-Star sustained an avulsion fracture in December but avoided going under the knife. The 26-year-old didn't seem bothered by the ailment, playing 79 regular season games and averaging […]

Trae Young Has Confidence In Quin Snyder

According to Jeff Schultz of the Athletic, Hawks guard Trae Young is unlikely to be traded, mainly because the superstar has faith in head coach Quin Snyder. His relationship with the organization was seemingly at an all-time low during the 2022-23 campaign. However, after the team parted ways with Nate McMillan and brought in Snyder, […]

Victor Oladipo Has Successful Surgery

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (knee) underwent successful surgery on Thursday. During the postseason series versus the Milwaukee Bucks, the veteran suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, ending his season. There's talk he could be back in six months. However, nothing is set in stone at this point. Oladipo averaged 10.7 points […]

A.J. Terrell Has Option Picked Up By Atlanta

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Falcons picked up the fifth-year option on cornerback A.J. Terrell. He's now on tap to earn over $12 million in 2024, although both sides aim to work out a long-term extension. The 24-year-old was selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Since then, he's […]

49ers Pick Up Option On Brandon Aiyuk

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the 49ers picked up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. He is now projected to earn just over $14 million in 2024. While the move keeps the wideout in San Francisco for another year, it allows both sides to work out a long-term extension. The 25-year-old […]

Justin Herbert Has Option Picked Up

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Chargers picked up the fifth-year option on quarterback Justin Herbert (shoulder) on Friday. He is now in line to make nearly $30 million guaranteed in 2024. Of course, the announcement is a formality, as it allows both sides to work on a long-term extension. The signal-caller has been […]

Jets Pick Will McDonald IV In 2023 NFL Draft

The Jets selected Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald IV with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. New York selected Sauce Gardner and Jermaine Johnson II in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, so the team added another young up-and-coming prospect on Thursday night. The 23-year-old totaled 125 tackles […]

Broderick Jones Taken By Pittsburgh On Thursday

The Steelers traded for the No. 14 overall pick on Thursday night and selected Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones in the 2023 NFL Draft. Jones had a successful collegiate career with the Bulldogs, earning first-team All-SEC honors while helping his team capture two national titles. Pittsburgh lost some bodies via free agency this offseason, so […]

Lukas Van Ness Taken At No. 13 By Green Bay

The Packers selected Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness with the No. 13 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old played two seasons with the Hawkeyes, amassing 69 total tackles and 13.5 sacks. He still has some work to do regarding his development, so he may not be impactful early on in his […]

Lions Add Jahmyr Gibbs To Crowded Backfield

The Lions selected Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old appeared in 12 games for the Crimson Tide last season, running for 926 yards and seven touchdowns off 151 carries while adding 44 catches for 444 yards and three more scores. It's obvious he has […]

Peter Skoronski Taken At No. 11 By Tennessee

The Titans took Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski with the No. 11 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. At 6'4'', 313 lbs, the 21-year-old is coming off an efficient collegiate career and is considered ready to go right out the gate heading into the 2023-24 campaign. Skoronski will help bolster an offensive line that needed […]

Jalen Carter Heading To Philadelphia

The Eagles selected Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old had plenty of hype heading into Thursday night, especially after an impactful collegiate career that included multiple national championships. While Carter may make an immediate impact for a Super Bowl-contending team, his off-the-field legal […]

Falcons Take Bijan Robinson On Thursday Night

The Falcons took Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. There were many teams in the mix to take Robinson on Thursday night. However, he'll now head to Atlanta, a team loaded with young up-and-coming talent. The 21-year-old appeared in 31 games for the Longhorns, amassing […]

Tyree Wilson Taken At No. 7 In 2023 NFL Draft

The Raiders took Texas Tech defensive end Tyree Wilson with the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Wilson had just three sacks in his first two collegiate seasons. However, he combined for 14 over the last two seasons. He had plenty of hype entering the Draft, and there were rumblings he could have […]

Cardinals Take Paris Johnson Jr. At No. 6

After acquiring the No. 6 overall selection from Detroit, the Cardinals selected Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. in the 2023 NFL Draft. There were plenty of directions Arizona could have gone. However, the Cardinals will bolster its protection unit in order to keep Kyler Murray (knee) on the field, at least once he's […]

Anthony Richardson Taken No. 4 Overall By Indy

The Indianapolis Colts selected Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud going at No. 1 and No. 2, the Colts made a move to take a signal-caller, with the hope he'll be with the franchise for many years to come. The […]

Texans Acquire No. 3 Pick, Draft Will Anderson Jr.

The Texans acquired the No. 3 overall selection in the 2023 NFL from the Cardinals and drafted Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. Anderson had a fantastic career with the Crimson Tide, appearing in 41 games. During his time at Alabama, he totaled 204 total tackles (115 solo) and a massive 34.5 sacks. Without question, the […]

C.J. Stroud Taken Second By Houston In 2023 Draft

The Texans selected Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old had a successful career as a Buckeye, appearing in 28 games and throwing for 7,775 yards, 81 touchdowns, and 12 picks. That said, Stroud is a talented passer, whether inside or outside the pocket. […]

Bryce Young Goes No. 1 Overall To Carolina

The Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old had a stellar collegiate career, with a resume that includes a national championship and Heisman Trophy, among others. He played 34 games for the Crimson Tide, throwing for 8,356 yards, 80 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while completing […]

Anthony Edwards Cited For Assault

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was cited for third-degree assault. Following the Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, the 21-year-old allegedly swung a folding chair that struck two female employees. Fortunately, the injuries suffered by the women weren't severe. Edwards, who averaged a career-high 24.6 points during the 2022-23 campaign, is […]