Mo Bamba Still Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (ankle) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against Denver. According to reports, the 25-year-old is no longer dealing with swelling in his left ankle and has joined the team in Denver, but Bamba will be sitting out another game. He hasn't […]

Lakers Considering Starting Rui Hachimura In Game 2

According to NBA insider Chris Hayes, Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura could join the starting lineup in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against Denver on Thursday. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham hasn't been shy in switching things up in the starting unit, with Dennis Schroder being the latest player to earn promotion […]

EuroLeague Standout Sasha Vezenkov On Track To Join NBA

Bulgarian star forward Sasha Vezenkov is expected to join the NBA for the 2023-24 campaign. The Sacramento Kings own the rights to the 27-year-old, who has just been selected to the All-EuroLeague First Team for a second year in a row. Vezenkov averaged a league-high 17.6 points and 7.0 rebounds in 28.7 minutes, leading Olympiacos […]

Chris Paul Expected To Remain In Phoenix

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul likely won't be going anywhere this summer, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Phoenix is set to guarantee Paul's full $30.8 million salary, and sources have told Hayes that the franchise is currently of the mindset that Paul will open next season as the team's starting point guard. The […]

James Harden Reportedly Seeking A Four-Year Deal

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is after a four-year deal in the offseason, per NBA insider Chris Haynes. Harden has a $35.6 million player option for next season, but he is expected to turn it down in order to get himself a final big paycheck ahead of his 34th birthday. Harden has been linked with […]

Jerami Grant Expected To Re-Sign With Portland

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is expected to re-sign with the club in the offseason, according to ESPN's Zach Lowe. The 29-year-old is coming off a three-year deal that netted him $60 million and will be an unrestricted free agent, but it looks like he won't be going anywhere. Grant was picked up in […]

Joel Embiid Unhappy With Doc Rivers' Firing

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is not happy with the team's decision to fire head coach Doc Rivers, club president Daryl Morey has confirmed. "He was very close with coach Rivers and, yeah, he was shocked," Morey said. Rivers worked three years in Philadelphia and Embiid improved his numbers in each season under him. The […]

Suns "Tired" Of Deandre Ayton

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton might still be on the move in the offseason despite the team already parting ways with head coach Monty Williams, who didn't see eye to eye with the former first-overall pick. "The organizational discontent, impatience, eye-rolling, whatever with Ayton, go way beyond Monty Williams," Zach Lowe said in the latest […]

Lakers Could Be Outbid In Race For Austin Reaves' Services

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves has enjoyed a breakout campaign and the team will be desperate to retain his services in the offseason, but it might not be easy. Reaves is going to be a restricted free agent and the most the Lakers can offer him outright is a four-year deal with a bit […]

Milwaukee Wants To Keep Brook Lopez And Khris Middleton

The Milwaukee Bucks want to keep ahold of forward Khris Middleton and center Brook Lopez, with general manager Jon Horst rating both players very highly. "It's pretty clear, Khris and Brook are core to what we've done," Horst said to The Athletic. Middleton has a $40.4 million player option for next season, which he is […]

Warriors To Gauge Interest For Jordan Poole

The Golden State Warriors are set to look for suitors to guard Jordan Poole this offseason. Poole signed a massive four-year, $128 million deal ahead of this season, but there's a major question mark hanging over his head following a disappointing finish to the campaign. The 23-year-old averaged a career-high 20.4 points during the regular […]

Ja Morant Facing Lengthy Suspension

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will likely get a lengthy suspension for his latest gun-waving incident, according to ESPN's NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. "I think Ja Morant is facing a lengthy, a significant suspension to start next season if indeed that was a firearm in his hand in that video," said Wojnarowski on ESPN's […]

Phoenix Emerges As Possible Landing Spot For James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden might be heading to Phoenix, reports Brian Geltzeiler of NBA TV. The Beard has been heavily linked with a return to Houston, but according to Geltzeiler, the Suns are also on Harden's radar. The 33-year-old has a $35.6 million player option for next season, but he is expected to decline […]

Tyler Herro Not Close To Returning

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) won't be available for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston, with head coach Erik Spoelstra saying that the 23-year-old sniper still can't shoot or dribble. Herro broke multiple fingers on his right hand in Game 1 of the first-round series against Milwaukee. He was ruled out […]

DeMar DeRozan Could Reportedly Be Shopped By The Bulls

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan could be shopped around in the offseason, writes NBA insider Sean Deveney. The veteran star has one year left on his contract and the team might want to reshape its roster following a pair of very disappointing seasons. Chicago has won just one playoff game in two years with DeRozan […]

Tom Thibodeau Would "Love" To Have Josh Hart Back

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart had a very inconsistent postseason campaign, but he is expected to continue in the Big Apple, with the team also wanting him back. Hart has a $12.96 million player option for next season. "We'd love to have him back," Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said. According to reports, Hart […]

James Harden Wants To Have "Chance To Compete"

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a very disappointing finish to the season in the second-round series against Boston and could be moving on in the offseason. "I just want to have a chance to compete," Harden said after Sunday's shocking Game 7 blowout loss to the Celtics. Harden has a $35.6 million player option […]

Jaylen Brown Has Good All-Around Game In Series-Clincher

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown filled the box score in Sunday's Game 7 against Philadelphia, producing 25 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Jayson Tatum grabbed the headlines with a historic 51-point performance, but Brown had a great game as well. He finished with 9-for-19 shooting and was 3-for-6 from deep. […]

Tyrese Maxey Ends Season With A 17-Point Effort

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey had 17 points on 5-for-12 shooting when the team was picked apart by the Celtics in Sunday's Game 7. Maxey added three rebounds and four assists, and he was likely the only Sixer satisfied with his efforts in the horrible 112-88 blowout loss. The young guard had a career year […]

Evander Kane Ends Scoring Drought With An Assist

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane had an assist in Sunday's Game 6 against the Golden Knights, but he offered too little too late as the team was dumped out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-2 series defeat. Kane helped Connor McDavid to score with just 55 seconds played in the first period […]

Stuart Skinner Pulled Again As Edmonton's Season Ends

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner watched the team's final period of the 2022-23 campaign from the bench after he was replaced by Jack Campbell in Sunday's Game 6 against the Golden Knights. Skinner was pulled for a third time in four games after giving up four goals on 17 shots in an eventual 5-2 loss. […]

Connor McDavid Reaches 75 Postseason Points

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded his 75th playoff point in the NHL when he scored inside the opening minute of Sunday's 5-2 loss to Vegas. He skated in his 49th postseason game and scored for the 29th time in the playoffs. Only Wayne Gretzky (102), Mario Lemieux (97) and Leon Draisaitl (77) have recorded […]

Adin Hill Overcomes Rough Start In Sunday's Victory

Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill saved 38 of 40 shots as the team moved on to the Western Conference Finals with a 5-2 victory over Edmonton Sunday. The Calgary-born netminder had a horrific start to the game, giving up two goals inside the opening three minutes of play without producing a single save, but he […]

Ivan Barbashev Delivers Two Assists In Decisive Game 6

Vegas Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev played a big part in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Oilers with two assists. Both of his helpers came in the second period when Jonathan Marchessault had a hat trick to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 lead. Barbashev disappeared in the second-round series for a couple of […]

Jonathan Marchessault Nets Historic Hat Trick Sunday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault brought his A-game in Sunday's encounter with the Oilers, scoring a hat trick in a 5-2 victory that sent the team into the Western Conference Finals. With Edmonton up 2-1 after the first period, Marchessault took matters into his own hands and became Vegas' first-ever skater with a natural […]

Thomas Harley Extends Point Streak In Game 6

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley had an assist to extend his point streak to three games in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Seattle. The young rearguard picked up his sixth point of the playoffs when Joel Kiviranta tipped in one of Harley's shots 8:58 into the third period. Harley has logged all of his postseason points […]

Mason Marchment Returns With A Goal

Dallas Stars winger Mason Marchment returned from a one-game absence with his fourth postseason goal of the year Saturday against the Kraken. He got the scoring started for Dallas in a 6-3 loss, reaching six points for the playoffs. Marchment has also registered 11 shots on net, 27 hits and 16 penalty minutes with a […]

Joe Pavelski Ties Playoff Goals Record Among Active Players

Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski netted a power-play goal in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Seattle, tying Alex Ovechkin for the most playoff goals among active players. The veteran hit his 72nd career postseason goal 5:37 into the second period to give the Stars a little hope, but Dallas had already given up four goals by […]

Tye Kartye Nets Game 6 Winner For Seattle

Seattle Kraken forward Tye Kartye scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 6-3 victory over Dallas. The 22-year-old made it 4-1 Seattle early in the second period, chasing Jake Oettinger from the game. The Stars managed to close the gap a couple of times, but Kartye and the Kraken eventually cruised to victory, extending the second-round […]

Eeli Tolvanen Totals Three Points In Game 6 Win

Seattle Kraken winger Eeli Tolvanen had his best playoff outing of the year on Saturday, notching three points in a 6-3 victory over the Stars. He scored the team's third goal and dished out two assists, including one on the power play. Tolvanen and Jordan Eberle became the first players in franchise history with a […]