Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could become 1st NBA player with 30+ PPG, 2.4 SPG since Allen Iverson

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently on pace to become the first NBA player to average at least 30 points and 2.4 steals per game in a season since Allen Iverson in the 2004-05 season. Through 35 starts this season, the 2023 All-Star is averaging 31.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and career highs of […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2024
Victor Wembanyama becomes youngest Spurs player to record a triple-double

Victor Wembanyama became the youngest San Antonio Spurs player to record a triple-double in Wednesday night’s 130-108 win over the Detroit Pistons. At only 20 years and six days old, Wembanyama recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds, and a season-high 10 assists in 21:02 played. Of course, 21:02 is the second-fewest minutes in a triple-double outing […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2024
NBA Denies Knicks Disabled Player Exception For Mitchell Robinson, Who Could Return This Season

The NBA denied the New York Knicks a $7.8 million Disabled Player Exception (DPE) for center Mitchell Robinson, since there’s optimism that the 7-footer could make his return this season from injury. Following surgery on his left ankle in mid-December, he was initially expected to miss 8-10 weeks. However, the Knicks’ medical staff informed the […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2024
Clippers, Kawhi Leonard agree to a three-year, $153 million contract extension

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-year, $153 million contract extension, according to sources. His new deal carries no player option, but it includes $52 million in the first year and about $50 million per season over the next two years. Leonard, 32, had until June 30 to sign an […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2024
NBA Rumors: Pascal Siakam, Harrison Barnes, & Kevin Huerter Deal Discussed By Kings

In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Sacramento Kings are reportedly willing to include Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, Davion Mitchell, and a future first-round draft pick in a potential trade package for Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. The deal was being negotiated last week. “From my standpoint, I had heard that the Sacramento talks for […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2024
Anthony Davis 1st Lakers player since Jerry West to score 40+ points on 75% FG, 90% FT shooting

Anthony Davis is the first Los Angeles Lakers player since Jerry West to score at least 40 points on 75% shooting from the field and 90% on free throws. In Los Angeles’ 132-131 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, Davis recorded a season-high 41 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and one block in […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2024
Domantas Sabonis 1st Kings player with 30-point triple-double on 75% shooting

Domantas Sabonis became the first Sacramento Kings player in franchise history to record a 30-point triple-double on at least 70% shooting from the field, during Tuesday night’s 131-110 win over the Detroit Pistons. Sabonis, 27, notched a season-high 37 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals in 38 minutes of action. The three-time All-Star […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2024
OG Anunoby is an NBA-best +111 through his first 5 Knicks games

OG Anunoby is plus-111 through his first five games with the New York Knicks. The 6-foot-7 forward is the first and only player in NBA history to record a plus/minus above 100 in his first five games with a franchise. In his five games in a Knicks uniform, Anunoby is averaging 14.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2024
Is Joel Embiid playing tonight (Jan. 10) vs. Hawks?

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (left knee swelling) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s road game against the Atlanta Hawks. The injury caused the six-time All-Star to miss Saturday’s game and the last two days of practice. This will be his ninth game missed this season. Embiid, 29, has recorded at least 30 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jan 2024