Devin Booker trails DeMar DeRozan for most go-ahead FGs in final 5 seconds since 2015

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker knocked down his seventh go-ahead career field goal in the final five seconds of regulation or overtime in Sunday’s 116-113 win over the New York Knicks. The three-time All-Star trails only Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan (nine) for the most go-ahead baskets in the last five seconds of games since […]

James Foglio  •  27 Nov 2023
Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis (calf strain) to be reevaluated in 1 week

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least a week due to a left calf strain. Coach Joe Mazzulla said before Sunday’s 113-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks that Porzingis will be examined again “after a week or so.” Porzingis, 28, suffered the injury in a loss at Orlando on Friday afternoon. The former Wizard […]

James Foglio  •  27 Nov 2023
Cole Anthony first NBA player since Magic Johnson in 1996 to record this stat line off the bench

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony became the first NBA player since Magic Johnson in 1996 to record at least 30 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block off the bench, in Sunday night’s 130-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Through 17 games off the bench this season, Anthony is averaging 15 points, […]

James Foglio  •  27 Nov 2023
Michael Malone to Make Changes to Bench

Head coach, Michael Malone, was not happy with the Denver Nuggets after a 1-4 road trip. One key point he highlighted was the struggles of the second unit.   “I just told them,” Malone said. “Minutes, I’m gonna start playing different people. You just can’t go out there because you think you’re gonna play, and […]

Mathew Huff  •  26 Nov 2023
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura out at least a week after nasal fracture

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura underwent a procedure Friday to repair a nasal fracture, the team announced. Hachimura, 25, did not accompany the Lakers on their four-game trip, which starts in Cleveland tonight and continues through Philadelphia (Monday), Detroit (Wednesday), and Oklahoma City (Thursday). The 6-foot-8 wing will be re-evaluated by team doctors in […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2023
Miami Heat Not Interested in Zach LaVine

It is no secret by now that the Bulls and Zach LaVine are not on the same page. As a result, the Zach LaVine trade sweepstakes have been been heating up in the past couple of weeks. There have been a few teams who have been mentioned in terms of the All-Star guard’s services. The […]

Mathew Huff  •  25 Nov 2023
Myles Turner ranks 10th on Pacers’ all-time scoring list with 6,856 career points

Myles Turner reached 6,856 career points in the Indiana Pacers’ 136-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, and the 6-foot-11 center is Indiana’s current franchise leader in career points among active players. Turner, 27, currently ranks 10th on the Pacers’ all-time scoring list. Reggie Miller is Indiana’s all-time scoring leader with 25,279 points, […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2023
3 Bucks players scored 30+ points in same game for first time in franchise history

Three Milwaukee Bucks players each recorded 30 or more points in the same NBA game for the first time in franchise history in Friday night’s 131-128 win over the Washington Wizards. This game was also an NBA In-Season Tournament matchup. Milwaukee center Brook Lopez matched a career high with 39 points and knocked down a […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2023
Kings waive center Filip Petrusev, hold open final roster spot

The Sacramento Kings are waiving rookie center Filip Petrusev, per sources. The Kings plan to hold open the 15th roster spot. Sacramento’s roster now stands at 17, including two-way players. According to a league source, Petrusev is expected to sign with Olympiacos of the Greek league. Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Clippers traded cash and […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2023