Category: NBA Basketball

8 February 2024 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Player Spotlight – Franz Wagner In their win against the San Antonio Spurs, Wagner scored 34 points on 13/17 from the floor, including 3/4 from downtown; he also grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 7 assists. On the season, the third-year small forward is averaging career best numbers in scoring (20.9 ppg), rebounds, (5.7) and assists (4.0). Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Luka Dončić DAL…

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Rasheed Wallace says MJ “wasn’t that good of a defender”

Brandon King

Former perennial All-Star and NBA Champion Rasheed Wallace decided to take some unecessary and unprompted pot shots at Michael Jordan. SPeaking recently on a podcast Wallace said that MJ’s defense was not that good and that the NBA gifted him many of his 9 selections to the All-Defensive 1st team. Our own Brandon King shares the audio and his thoughts on Wallace’s comments in the video below.

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t: February 7 2024 NBA InjrynReport

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Dejounte Murray SG Feb 7 Day-To-Day Feb 7: Murray is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics due to lower back tightness, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Vit Krejci G Feb 7 Out Feb 6: Krejci (shoulder) will travel with the G League’s College Park Skyhawks and this week and could be available for games Wednesday and Thursday versus the Grand Rapids Drive. Mouhamed Gueye F Feb 10 Out Feb 6: Gueye (back) is continues participating in modified…

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6 February 2024 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Player Spotlight – Coby White White scored 33 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter in the Chicago Bulls’ improbable come-from-behind overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 129-123. Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Luka Dončić DAL @ BRK W 43:01 13 27 .481 4 11 .364 5 10 .500 1 17 18 9 2 1 1 3 35 +6 31.9 2 Donte DiVincenzo NYK MEM W 40:04…

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Lonzo Ball getting up shots

Brandon King

Lonza Ball has been derailed by numerous set backs since his initial torn meniscus back in the 2021-22 season that has resulted in two additional surgeries and what will amount to at least 209 games missed. Through it all, Ball has repeatedly stated his desire and intention to return to the hardwood. Monday afternoon, CHGO’s Will Gottlieb posted video of Ball working out at the Chicago Bulls practice facility and it looked promising. In the roughly one-minute clip Ball was seen putting up some short jumpers before moving back before…

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Andrew Wiggins drawing attention from Pacers, Mavericks

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Courtesy of FanRecap There is a growing belief that Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins will be traded before the upcoming deadline, and there are teams showing interest in acquiring him. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, both the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks have expressed a desire to add Wiggins to their rosters. While this doesn’t guarantee a deal will be made, it’s a starting point for negotiations. It would benefit the Warriors to explore trade options for Wiggins as many people in the NBA don’t see them…

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Bulls would want a pair of first rounders for Alex Caruso

Brandon King

Courtesy of Jack Simone of Bulls Wire The Chicago Bulls are going to be one of the most talked about teams at the trade deadline this year. Zach LaVine’s season-ending surgery takes him out of the mix, but there are plenty of other players on the roster who are candidates to be moved prior to the February 8 mark. Guys like DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic may be the most popular names among fans, but Alex Caruso is perhaps the most popular among other teams around the league. The 3-and-D…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Wont: 6 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

NBA Injuries Team InjuriesAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsBrooklyn NetsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersLA ClippersLos Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsUtah JazzWashington WizardsTeam Injuries Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Mouhamed Gueye F Feb 7 Out Feb 5: Gueye (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Clint Capela C Feb 12 Out Feb 4: Capela was…

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5 February 2024 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Brandon Ingram NOP TOR W 29:58 16 21 .762 8 11 .727 1 1 1.000 1 5 6 9 0 1 0 1 41 +37 41.5 2 Anthony Davis LAL @ CHO W 37:08 12 16 .750 0 2 .000 2 2 1.000 3 12 15 11 0 3 2 1 26 +16 32.7 3 James Harden LAC @ ATL…

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Who WIll, Who Might & Who Won’t 5 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Saddiq Bey SF Feb 5 Day-To-Day Feb 4: Bey (ankle) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Clippers. De’Andre Hunter SF Feb 5 Day-To-Day Feb 4: Hunter is questionable to play Monday versus the Clippers due to right knee injury management Mouhamed Gueye F Feb 5 Out Feb 4: Atlanta assigned Gueye (back) to the G League’s College Park Skyhawks on Saturday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Clint Capela C Feb 12 Out Feb 4: Capela was…

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