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P.J. Tucker Could Return To The Heat
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker has a player option for next season and could return to the organization. General manager Pat Riley said that he would love to have Tucker on the roster next season. The 37-year-old averaged 7.6 points per game and was a reliable member of the defense through 71 games with the... Read More
Tyler Herro Must Earn Starting Spot
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro recently mentioned that he wants to be a starter next season. That isn't shocking considering Herro averaged over 20 points per game and won Sixth Man of the Year. Heat general manager Pat Riley said that Herro will need to come into training camp and win the starting spot. Last... Read More
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,... Read More
Otto Porter Jr. Good To Go For Game 2
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is available for Sunday's NBA Finals showdown versus the Boston Celtics. On Thursday, the 29-year-old returned for Game 1 after missing a few contests, finishing with 12 points off an impressive 4-for-5 shooting from the field. With Andre Iguodala (knee) out for Game 2, Porter could receive... Read More
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... Read More
Andre Iguodala Out On Sunday Night
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (knee) is out for Sunday's NBA Finals matchup versus the Boston Celtics. The veteran was out for over a month because of a neck injury but finally returned for Game 1, finishing with seven points and three assists throughout 12 minutes. However, he's now dealing with a right knee... Read More
Robert Williams III Available For Game 2
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is available for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus Golden State. Per head coach Ime Udoka, Williams is day-to-day for the rest of the postseason, meaning the big man's availability is not guaranteed for any of the remaining contests. He's also not a lock to see consistent... Read More
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,... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Tyler Herro Wants To Start Next Season
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro wants to start next season. "I would like to start," Herro commented during a recent media session, "I've earned it, and we'll see what happens." The 22-year-old is coming off his best year as a pro, finishing the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. He... Read More
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... Read More
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,... Read More
Cavs Confident Collin Sexton Will Be Back
Guard Collin Sexton (knee) is expected to receive plenty of interest from multiple clubs throughout the NBA over the summer. However, because he's a restricted free agent, the Cavaliers will have the luxury of matching any offers. The 23-year-old played only 11 games in 2021 due to a torn meniscus in his left knee. Yet,... Read More
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... Read More
Andre Iguodala Questionable Versus Boston
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) is questionable heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Boston Celtics. The 28-year-old missed over a month of action due to a cervical disc injury. However, he managed to return on Thursday for Game 1. All things considered, Iguodala played relatively well, too, by finishing... Read More
Robert Williams III Questionable For Game 2
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is back on the injury report ahead of Sunday's NBA Finals meeting with the Golden State Warriors. As expected, Williams is listed as questionable because of his ailing left knee. However, it didn't keep him off the floor for Game 1, and he finished with eight points, six... Read More
Otto Porter Jr. On The Injury Report For Sunday
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The veteran missed a few games during the Western Conference Finals because of a left foot issue. However, he returned for Game 1 of the NBA Finals and finished with 12 points off an efficient... Read More
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... Read More
Jaylen Brown Steps Up On Thursday
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was a problem for the Golden State Warriors all night long during Thursday's Game 1 contest. The young guard finished with 24 points on 10-of-23 shooting with seven rebounds and five assists in the victory. Fellow teammate Jayson Tatum struggled heavily, but luckily Brown was able to pick up the... Read More
Jayson Tatum Struggles In Game 1 Victory
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum struggled to make anything during Thursday's Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. It was his first NBA Finals appearance and Tatum was unable to step up on the big stage. He finished with 12 points on 3-of-17 shooting, but luckily his teammates picked up the slack. The Celtics were... Read More
Al Horford Comes Through In Game 1
Boston Celtics forward Al Horford came ready to play during Thursday's Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran big man recorded 26 points, six rebounds, and three assists through 33 minutes of action. Horford was making key buckets down the stretch, which was a significant factor in the Celtics victory. This is a... Read More
Jay Scrubb Cleared For Basketball Activities
Los Angeles Clippers guard Jay Scrubb (foot) has been cleared to resume basketball activities. The young guard appeared in 18 games before undergoing season-ending surgery in February. The assumption is that Scrubb will be ready in time for the summer league. However, he'll likely be buried on the Clippers depth chart going forward. Fantasy managers... Read More
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... Read More
Andre Iguodala Might Retire
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) carries a questionable tag heading into Thursday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. However, the veteran forward revealed he has made a final decision about his future. Although, Iguodala is waiting until after the series to reveal whether or not he plans to retire. He hasn't played since... Read More
Andre Iguodala Questionable For Game 1
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) may return on Thursday against the Boston Celtics. The veteran hasn't played in over a month because of a cervical disc injury, so he likely won't receive much action even if he's given the green light. He'll probably receive even less work if Gary Payton II (elbow) and... Read More
Otto Porter Jr. Questionable Versus Boston
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is officially questionable ahead of the NBA Finals opener against Boston. The 28-year-old missed his previous two games while tending to a left foot issue. Nevertheless, Porter isn't a consistent producer, but he can get it going when given the minutes, so he at least deserves some... Read More
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... Read More
Robert Williams III Officially Questionable For Game 1
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus Golden State. Williams will likely remain on the injury report throughout the remainder of the postseason as he continues to deal with left knee soreness. The 24-year-old played only 15 minutes during the Eastern Conference Finals finale against... Read More
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... Read More
