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
Heat guard Tyler Herro (right ankle) out at least 2 weeks

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (right ankle sprain) is expected to miss at least the next two weeks. Herro, 23, rolled his right ankle during a first-quarter drive in Wednesday night’s 108-102 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The 6-foot-5 guard then headed to the locker room and didn’t return. “Right when it happened, I felt […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2023
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