It only took Reed Sheppard one year with the Wildcats to realize he has the potential to play in the big leagues. The freshman told the press this Thursday that he’s “going all-in” for the 2024 NBA Draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility.  “I’m going all-in,” the 19-year-old said. “The opportunity I have is […] The post Reed Sheppard leaves Kentucky after first season to enter 2024 NBA Draft: ‘I’m going all-in’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Bad news arrived at the South Beach camp when Jimmy Butler‘s results came in. Not only is the guard out for what could potentially be their final game of the season against Chicago this Friday, but he is set to miss several weeks due to a right knee injury he suffered in their Play-in contest […] The post Coach Erik Spoelstra about playing without Jimmy Butler: ‘We will do this the hard way’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Just as regular season came to an end, Ashley Moyer-Gleich thought that naturally her campaign was over. However, for the first time in her career as a basketball referee, she’s been chosen as part of the NBA officials who will keep justice during the upcoming playoffs.  She has become the first woman in 12 years […] The post NBA selects Ashley Moyer-Gleich as first woman to ref men’s playoffs in 12 years appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

As Golden State improved throughout the second half of regular season, the team truly thought they could do some real damage in the NBA Playoffs, but their campaign came short when Sacramento beat them 118-94 on Tuesday night. The Kings took revenge on their California rivals after they had eliminated them from last year’s first-round […] The post Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy says clash vs. Kings was ‘the worst game we played all year’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

The Lakers have improved greatly during the second half of the season and are playing in a fearless mode against anyone who stands in front of them. However, for the past couple of campaigns, they’ve had one stone in their shoes they simply haven’t been able to shake off, and that’s every time they’ve clashed […] The post LeBron James believes Lakers-Nuggets has been given ‘too much emphasis’ as rematch appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard still has inflammation in his surgically-repaired right knee and his status is questionable for Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks. Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations, said Leonard has yet to go through contact before Thursday’s practice. Leonard had undergone surgeries to repair a torn ACL and meniscus […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Still Battling Knee Inflammation, Questionable For Game 1 Against Mavericks appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

There are many questions surrounding the Golden State Warriors as they missed the playoffs. Many are speculating that Klay Thompson could be on a new team next season, especially after his tumultuous year with the Warriors. However, head coach, Steve Kerr, was lobbying heavily for him to return to Golden State after losing to the […] The post Steve Kerr Wants Klay Thompson to Return to Warriors appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

The Golden State Warriors will be missing the playoffs for the first time in what feels like an eternity. As a result, there have been plenty of questions on the future of their key players. One such player is Chris Paul. Paul came off the bench for the Warriors this season, something he has never […] The post Chris Paul Doesn’t Plan to Retire appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso suffered a “significant” left ankle sprain during the third quarter of Wednesday night’s 131-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament. Caruso, 30, did not return. He finished with six points on two 3-pointers and added two rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes of action. The seven-year […] The post Bulls Could Be Without Alex Caruso (Ankle) Against Heat appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Coby White joined Michael Jordan as the only Chicago Bulls players to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, five assists, and zero turnovers in a single game — during Wednesday night’s 131-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Play-In Tournament. White scored a career-high 42 points on 15-of-21 (71.4%) shooting from the […] The post Coby White Joins Michael Jordan As Only Bulls With 40+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST, & 0 TOV in Game appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more