Joel Embiid first Sixer to average 30 points, 10 rebounds through first 7 games since Wilt Chamberlain

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is the first Sixer to average 30 points and 10 rebounds through the first seven games of a season since Wilt Chamberlain in 1965-66. Through seven games of the 2023-24 season, the six-time All-Star is averaging 31.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 33.6 minutes per game. Plus, […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2023
Damian Lillard has 39 career 4th quarters with 15+ points, tied for 5th most in NBA history

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard recorded his 39th career fourth quarter with 15 or more points in Wednesday night’s 120-118 win over the Detroit Pistons, tying him with Russell Westbrook for the fifth most by a player since play-by-play was first tracked in 1996-97. Only Kobe Bryant (76), LeBron James (74), James Harden (49), and […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2023
Jamal Murray reportedly out 3-4 weeks with hamstring injury

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is expected to miss the remainder of the month because of his right hamstring strain, according to multiple sources. Murray’s injury requires three to four weeks to properly heal. “The Nuggets are taking a cautious approach to assure there will be no lingering issues with the hamstring,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2023
Pistons sign forward Kevin Knox to a one-year contract

The Detroit Pistons are signing free agent forward Kevin Knox to a one-year deal, per sources. Knox, 24, appeared in 42 games with Detroit last season before he was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers waived Knox in October when they finalized their roster for the 2023-24 season. Knox was selected ninth overall […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2023
Hornets’ Terry Rozier (left groin strain) out at least next 2 games

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (left groin strain) is out at least the next two games, the team announced Tuesday. Rozier suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 125-124 win over the Indiana Pacers. The 6-foot-1 guard went down in pain while moving the ball up the court and had to be helped […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2023
Baylor’s Ja’Kobe Walter scored 28 points vs. Auburn, the 4th-most points in a Big 12 debut

In No. 20 Baylor’s 88-82 win over Auburn on Tuesday night, guard Ja’Kobe Walter scored 28 points in 34 minutes of action, the fourth-most points in a collegiate debut in Big 12 history. Only Michael Beasley (32) at Kansas State, James Anderson (29) at Oklahoma State, and J.R. Raymond (29) at Oklahoma recorded more points […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2023
Rockets seek above-.500 record for first time in 1,005 days vs. Lakers

The Houston Rockets have a chance to post an above-.500 record for the first time in 1,005 days, if the Western Conference team defeats the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Houston had an interesting offseason, with notable free agent signings and the hiring of ex-Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka. The Rockets started off the […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2023
Kings’ De’Aaron Fox (Ankle) Remains Out Against Trail Blazers

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (right ankle) remains out for Wednesday night’s matchup versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Fox, 25, rolled his ankle during the fourth quarter of Sacramento’s 132-127 overtime win against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 29. The 2023 All-Star was helped off the court and into the Kings locker room. Fox […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2023
Is Terance Mann playing tonight (Nov. 8) against Nets?

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (left ankle sprain) was upgraded to questionable on Tuesday for Wednesday night’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets, following an announcement on his YouTube channel. “Recovery is going great, I’m feeling great,” Mann said. “I’m moving a lot better. I’m able to run. Able to do jumping, able to […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2023