LeBron James becomes first NBA player to record 39,000 career points

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first NBA player to record 39,000 career points in Tuesday night’s 131-99 win over the Utah Jazz in the NBA In-Season Tournament. The 19-time All-Star surpassed the mark early in the first quarter. “I got congratulated by my teammates and coaches, [but] I haven’t had an opportunity to […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2023
Tyrese Haliburton scores Pacers franchise record 26 points in 3rd quarter vs. Hawks

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton scored a franchise record 26 points in the third quarter of Tuesday night’s 157-152 win over the Atlanta Hawks to clinch a spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals. It marked only the seventh regulation game in league history where both teams scored at least 150 points. Indiana’s 157 points […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2023
Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels out 2-3 weeks with right ankle sprain

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels has a Grade 1 right lateral ankle sprain and is expected to miss two to three weeks. The 6-foot-9 wing will be re-evaluated in a week, the team announced Tuesday. An MRI confirmed the lateral ankle sprain. The fourth-year forward suffered the injury during the first quarter of Monday’s 117-100 […]

James Foglio  •  21 Nov 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 6 career games with 40+ points on 80% shooting or better

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has six career games with 40 or more points on 80% shooting or better. Wilt Chamberlain and Adrian Dantley retired with seven games. Antetokounmpo, 28, is in his 11th season. Amar’e Stoudemire and Shaquille O’Neal recorded three games, followed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (two). Five other players each logged two — […]

James Foglio  •  21 Nov 2023
Thunder Forward Jalen Williams (Hip) Remains Out

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hip) remains out for Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Cason Wallace started in place of Williams in Sunday’s 134-91 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Williams, 22, was selected 12th overall by OKC in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Santa Clara University. The 6-foot-6 wing made […]

James Foglio  •  21 Nov 2023
Nets’ Dorian Finney-Smith Hosts 4th Annual Turkey Drive

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, hosted a turkey drive to give back to his hometown. Finney-Smith, 30, and The Finney Family First Foundation provided local families with turkeys, canned goods, and other Thanksgiving groceries. On Saturday, Nov. 18, they served 150 families in Portsmouth during the turkey drive at Manor […]

James Foglio  •  21 Nov 2023
LaMelo Ball becomes 2nd-fastest, 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 500 career 3-pointers

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has officially become the second-fastest and third-youngest player in NBA history to record 500 career 3-pointers. Ball, 22, reached the mark in only 175 career NBA games. Duncan Robinson owns the fastest all-time record with just 152 games. Luka Doncic (187) ranks third, followed by Devonte’ Graham (189) and Anthony […]

James Foglio  •  21 Nov 2023
Stephen Curry sets new NBA record of 14 straight games with 4+ 3-pointers

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry set a new NBA record of 14 straight games with four or more made 3-pointers in Monday night’s 121-116 win over the Houston Rockets. The nine-time All-Star guard recorded 32 points, five rebounds, and one assist in 35 minutes of action. Curry also finished 8-of-14 (57.1%) shooting from the […]

James Foglio  •  21 Nov 2023
WATCH: Lakers Fan Injures Himself On Half-Court Shot For $55,000 Prize

Watch a Los Angeles Lakers fan injure himself during an MGM Grand promotion halfcourt shot attempt for $55,000 at halftime of Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets. Anthony, the fan, not only missed out on the five-figure prize, but he also injured his left leg. During halftime break at Crytpo.com Arena, the officials set up […]

James Foglio  •  20 Nov 2023