Kings’ De’Aaron Fox (ankle) nearing return after missing last 5 games

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (right ankle sprain) is expected to return to the lineup as soon as tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers or Wednesday night at the Los Angeles Lakers, per sources. According to Sacramento’s latest injury report, Fox is currently listed as doubtful for tonight’s game. Forward Trey Lyles (calf) also remains out […]

James Foglio  •  13 Nov 2023
Nuggets coach Michael Malone agrees to contract extension, among top-paid coaches

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone has agreed on a two-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season that will make him one of the NBA’s highest-paid coaches, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The details of Malone’s new deal are unknown at this time. In June, the Detroit Pistons gave Monty Williams a deal reportedly worth $78.5 million […]

James Foglio  •  13 Nov 2023
LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to record 5,000 career turnovers

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to record 5,000 career turnovers in Friday’s 122-119 loss to the Phoenix Suns. The 19-time All-Star ended his night with 32 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, and four turnovers in 37 minutes of action. Now, James has a […]

James Foglio  •  13 Nov 2023
Nikola Jokic first NBA player with 36/21/11 stat line since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded 36 points, a season-high 21 rebounds, and 11 assists in Sunday night’s 107-104 loss to the Houston Rockets, becoming the first NBA player to post the stat line since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968. It was Jokic’s fourth triple-double of the 2023-24 season. In 39 minutes of action, Jokic also […]

James Foglio  •  13 Nov 2023
Trail Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) to miss 2-3 weeks

Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson is out 2-3 weeks after an MRI revealed a bone bruise in addition to a right ankle sprain, the team announced Saturday. Henderson, Portland’s third overall pick in this year’s draft, has missed the last three games. The 6-foot-3 guard injured his ankle during the third quarter of […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2023
Luka Doncic first Mavericks player with 40-point game on 80% shooting from field

Luka Doncic became the first Dallas Mavericks player to record 40 points in a single game on 80% shooting from the field, in Friday night’s 144-126 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. This matchup was also an NBA In-Season Tournament game. Doncic ended his outing with 44 points, six rebounds, six assists, and one steal […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2023
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Sets High Defensive Bar for Himself

By now, it is no secret that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (KCP) is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Not to mention, he is one of the most important role players to the Denver Nuggets. For years now, KCP has been making his presence felt as a solid two-way player. This season has been […]

Mathew Huff  •  28 Nov 2023
Nets guard Cam Thomas (left ankle sprain) out 2 weeks

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (left ankle sprain) is out for the next two weeks. An MRI on Thursday confirmed the sprain. Thomas, 22, suffered the injury during the third quarter of Wednesday night’s 100-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. While driving to the basket, the 6-foot-4 guard stepped awkwardly nearby defender PJ Tucker, […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2023
Will the Celtics regret trading Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies?

As part of a three-team trade in June, the Boston Celtics acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards and dealt Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. Boston also sent its 35th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to Washington. The Wizards received Danilo Gallinari, Julian Phillips, and Mike Muscala from the Celtics. Through seven games […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2023