Kenny Atkinson Agrees To Become Hornets New Coach

Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson has agreed to a four-year deal to serve as the head coach of the Hornets. The 55-year-old is known for his tenure at the helm in Brooklyn, where he led the team to a 118-190 record throughout four seasons before stepping down in 2020. Atkinson is widely considered one […]

Gary Payton II Not On The Injury Report

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals versus the Boston Celtics. He injured his elbow during the Western Conference Semis against the Grizzlies and recently returned for Game 1 of this series, although he has been riding a questionable tag. Still, […]

Stephen Curry States He Will Play On Friday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (foot) is probable for Game 4 of the NBA Finals after injuring his left foot during Wednesday's loss to Boston. Curry also stated he would play, with head coach Steve Kerr reporting that the former MVP would use Thursday as a recovery day. The 34-year-old has played exceptionally well […]

Mike James Interested In Returning To Brooklyn

Guard Mike James is reportedly interested in returning to Brooklyn. The 31-year-old last played for the Nets in 2020-21, averaging 7.7 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.5 boards while shooting nearly 36% from deep. He remains close friends with Kevin Durant, who recently traveled to watch him play in the EuroLeague. Brooklyn also still has his […]

Otto Porter Jr. Still Plagued By Foot Issue

Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is questionable for Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Boston. Porter is still dealing with left foot soreness, which cost him a few games during the previous round against Dallas. He did return for Game 1 of this series, logging 24 minutes. However, the veteran received […]

Gary Payton II Questionable For Wednesday Evening

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's playoff meeting against the Boston Celtics. The 29-year-old has carried the same designation before each contest during the Finals thus far. However, after not seeing the floor in Game 1, Payton got some action on Sunday night and finished with seven points, three […]

Pat Riley: Kyle Lowry "Can Be In Better Shape"

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry had one of his worst years in recent memory. He averaged only 13.4 points, significantly less than he had in 2020-21 during his final season in Toronto, and he also missed time due to personal issues and injuries. Speaking at the end-of-season news conference, President Pat Riley believes the team […]

Lonzo Ball Might Not Be Ready For Next Season

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) was forced to miss a majority of the 2021-2022 season and could be sidelined even longer. There is growing concern that Ball won't be ready for the beginning of next season. He underwent meniscus surgery roughly five months ago. Sadly, his knee continues to be unresponsive, so Ball might […]

Quin Snyder Resigns As Jazz Head Coach

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder resigned on Sunday. It was speculated that the franchise was looking to offer him a lucrative extension, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA. However, Snyder has been reportedly upset with the team's direction, which ultimately caused the relationship to deteriorate. Nonetheless, with Snyder now gone, […]

Gary Payton II Active Versus Celtics

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) is available for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Boston. Payton had a fractured left elbow, an injury he sustained during the series versus the Memphis Grizzlies. He managed to suit up for Game 1 on Thursday, although he didn't get any action. Nonetheless, with Andre […]

Jalen Brunson Looking For Big Money In Free Agency

Free-agent guard Jalen Brunson reportedly wants to receive a larger contract than the one Fred VanVleet signed back in 2020. As a result, any team interested in acquiring Brunson over the summer should be prepared to pay at least $85 million over the next four seasons. Unquestionably, the 25-year-old will receive more than enough offers, […]

Heat Reportedly Targeting Patrick Beverley

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley is reportedly on Miami's radar heading into the summer. The veteran had a fantastic year in Minnesota last season, averaging 9.2 points, 4.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals, and was instrumental in helping the club advance to the postseason. Yet, with Tim Connelly now Minnesota's new president of basketball […]

Cleveland Likely To Offer Max Deal To Darius Garland

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is expected to be offered a max contract this summer. A potential deal could pay the emerging superstar just over $182 million and keep him in Cleveland for the next five years. The 22-year-old averaged a career-high 21.7 points in 2021-22, benefitting from the absence of Collin Sexton, who appeared […]

Kenny Atkinson The Favorite To Be Hornets New Coach

Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson is the favorite to be named the Hornets next head coach. The former Brooklyn Nets frontman is scheduled to meet with owner Michael Jordan within the next few days, with the meeting expected to be the last hurdle in the hiring process. Atkinson is a quality coach who is […]

Quin Snyder's Future In Utah Up In The Air

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder remains in limbo regarding his future with the team. According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, the organization would undoubtedly like to keep him, even going as far as making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the league. Yet, money doesn't seem to be an issue at this point. Instead, […]

Gary Payton II Expected To Suit Up On Sunday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's NBA Finals meeting with the Boston Celtics. After Payton injured his elbow during the series against the Memphis Grizzlies, he was finally healthy enough to suit up on Thursday night for Game 1. However, he didn't play, ceding work to the likes of […]

Stephen Curry Drops 34 Points In Loss

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry did everything he could during Thursday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star guard came out on fire and scored 21 of his team's first 32 points. Sadly, Curry was quiet when it mattered the most in the fourth quarter. Despite that, he finished with 34 points, five […]

Gary Payton II Expected To Play In Game 1

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) is expected to be available for Thursday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. This is quite surprising considering Payton suffered a fractured elbow on May 3. It's unclear how many minutes Payton will play, but having him back on the court would be a plus for Golden […]

Gary Payton II Uncertain For Thursday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) could return for Thursday's NBA Finals showdown against the Celtics. During the series against the Memphis Grizzlies, the 29-year-old fractured his left elbow and hasn't been seen since. Head coach Steve Kerr did indicate Payton is moving in the right direction, although he couldn't commit to a […]

Marcus Smart Omitted From Injury Report

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus Golden State, suggesting he's good to go for Thursday night. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year missed a few outings during the Eastern Conference Finals due to a sprained ankle. Yet, he managed […]

Donovan Mitchell On The Heat's Radar

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell remains a trade target for several clubs around the league. After Utah was bounced early in the postseason by the Dallas Mavericks, the idea that the superstar could be moved over the summer intensified. Still, while the Jazz has repeatedly reiterated that the 25-year-old isn't available, Miami has reportedly emerged […]

D'Angelo Russell Headed To The Knicks?

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell has been rumored to be on the move for quite some time. Yet, trade rumblings have intensified since the Wolves hired Tim Connelly to serve as the president of basketball operations. Unquestionably, the Knicks have been targeting Jalen Brunson. Still, Russell could be considered a backup option if a deal […]

Gary Payton II Moving In The Right Direction

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) may be available for the NBA Finals opener versus the Celtics. The defensive specialist hasn't played since injuring his elbow during the series against the Memphis Grizzlies. But head coach Steve Kerr recently indicated Payton is progressing, although it's too early to tell if he'll be ready […]

Marcus Smart Good To Go For NBA Finals

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is good to go for the NBA Finals versus the Warriors, according to head coach Ime Udoka. The 28-year-old missed time during the Eastern Conference Finals because of a sprained right ankle, playing five games and averaging 16.6 points, 6.2 boards, 6.2 assists, and 1.2 steals. However, he struggled […]

Mavericks Would Like To Keep Theo Pinson

Free-agent guard Theo Pinson appeared in 19 games for Dallas during the 2021-22 season. Yet, he didn't have much of a role, averaging only 2.5 points throughout 7.8 minutes per game. Still, the Mavericks are quite fond of the 26-year-old and will likely do whatever it takes to keep him on the roster. He isn't […]

Coby White's Future In Chicago Uncertain

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White may be traded over the summer. With Chicago looking to add shooting ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, the team may look to move the 22-year-old to make that happen. White finished the regular season by averaging 12.7 points, 3.0 boards, and 2.9 assists while shooting 38.5% from deep. However, his […]

Kyle Lowry Cleared For Matchup With Boston On Sunday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) is good to go for Sunday's pivotal matchup against Boston. The veteran has missed time throughout much of the postseason because of a strained left hamstring. He's also struggled on the offensive end. However, Lowry had arguably his best showing of the playoffs during Friday's win, finishing with a […]

Marcus Smart Available For Game 7

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is available for Sunday's Eastern Conference Finals finale against the Miami Heat. Smart has a sprained right ankle. However, he logged 40 minutes of work on Friday night in Game 6, so he should be good for a full workload in Game 7. While Smart has recently struggled on […]

Teams Believe Kyrie Irving Could Be Sign-And-Trade Candidate

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving could turn down a $36.5 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Yet, if that happens, teams throughout the league believe a sign-and-trade scenario could become a possibility. Irving averaged 27.4 points, 5.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals this season. However, his unwillingness to receive […]

Mark Cuban: "We Can Pay Jalen Brunson More Than Anybody"

Free-agent guard Jalen Brunson is coming off the best season of his career, averaging a career-high 16.3 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.9 rebounds. As a result, the 25-year-old will unquestionably receive plenty of interest from teams throughout the league over the summer. However, team owner Mark Cuban believes Brunson wants to remain with the team. […]