NBA Announces 2021/22 Rising Stars Rosters

February 1, 2022
The NBA has revealed the 24 NBA players (12 rookies and 12 sophomores) who will suit up for the club’s 2022 Clorox Rising Stars Game in Cleveland this year, per its official PR account (Twitter links). There are a few intriguing surprises among the first-year players. Here are the players who made the cut: Rookies: […]
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Robinson-Earl Assigned To G League

January 31, 2022
The Thunder assigned Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to their G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, for a Monday afternoon game, according to a team press release. It was somewhat surprising, since he’s been part of the rotation and has averaged 24.7 MPG this month. Coach Mark Daigneault said it was part of the development process, Joe […]
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How SGA’s Injury Affects OKC In Short-, Long-Term

Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman considers what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s right ankle injury means for the Thunder in both the short- and long-term. The team will get an extended look at rookie Josh Giddey as the primary creator on offense, with Ty Jerome, Theo Maledon, and Tre Mann playing increased roles. Oklahoma City also could see […]
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Mike Muscala Considering Offseason Ankle Surgery

January 29, 2022
Thunder forward Mike Muscala is considering right ankle surgery after the season ends, tweets Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. Muscala has been dealing with pain in the ankle since suffering a stress fracture last season.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Miss Multiple Weeks With Ankle Sprain

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will miss multiple weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain on Friday against the Pacers, the team announced today. Gilgeous-Alexander will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, which lasts from February 18-23. In 43 games this season, he’s averaged 22.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per contest, shooting 42% from […]
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Western Trade Rumors: Kings, Pelicans, D. White, Mavs, More

January 27, 2022
The Kings are still expected to make some sort of major move ahead of this year’s trade deadline in an effort to strengthen their roster for a postseason push, writes Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Sacramento has expressed interest in both Pacers centers, Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis, but Fischer hears that Indiana’s asking price […]
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