Cavaliers, Ricky Rubio agree to a contract buyout

The Cleveland Cavaliers and veteran guard Ricky Rubio have agreed to a contract buyout, per sources. Rubio, 33, informed the club that he was stepping away from the game during the offseason, when scheduled to play for Spain in the FIBA World Cup. “We remain fully supportive of Ricky and his efforts, which for now […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2024
Tyrese Haliburton 1st NBA player to record 31-12-3 stat line with 5 3-pointers, 0 turnovers

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is the first NBA player in history to record 31 points, 12 assists, three blocks, and five 3-pointers with zero turnovers in a game. During Indiana’s five-game win streak, the 2023 All-Star guard has also notched 76 assists and just seven turnovers. He’s the first player ever with that many […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2024
Knicks’ Isaiah Hartenstein 1st player in franchise history to record 10-20-5 stat line since 2002

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein recorded 10 points, a career-high 20 rebounds, and five blocks in Wednesday night’s 116-100 win over the Chicago Bulls. The last Knicks players to post this same stat line or better were Marcus Camby (2002), Patrick Ewing (12 times from 1988 to 1997), and John Gianelli (1976). At 27 […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2024
Knicks sign Duane Washington Jr. to a two-way contract

The New York Knicks are signing free agent guard Duane Washington Jr. to a two-way contract, according to sources. This is the third time the Knicks have signed Washington to a two-way deal since February 2023. However, he has yet to appear in a single game with the NBA franchise. Washington was waived in late […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024
Brooklyn Nets Plan to Build Around Mikal Bridges for the Future

Mikal Bridges was a revelation for the Brooklyn Nets last year after being traded in the blockbuster deal that landed Kevin Durant with the Phoenix Suns. In Phoenix, Bridges’ role was completely different. He was a role player who was primarily tasked with guarding the opposition’s best perimeter player. With the Nets, Bridges has opened […]

Mathew Huff  •  03 Jan 2024
Joel Embiid 4th NBA player to average at least 35-10-5 over a 25-game span

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is the fourth player in NBA history to average at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists over a 25-game span — joining Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Over his last 25 games, Embiid is averaging 35.2 points, 12 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. Through 26 appearances […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024
NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Pacers, & Hawks Pursuing Pascal Siakam Trade

In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta Hawks are reportedly interested in making a trade for Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. On Saturday, the Raptors traded OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round draft […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024
Hornets’ Terry Rozier cracks top 100 in NBA career 3-pointers

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier passed Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich for the 99th spot on the NBA’s all-time career 3-pointers list, during Tuesday night’s 111-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Rozier recorded 34 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, and two blocks in 37 minutes of action. The nine-year veteran shot 13-of-24 (54.2%) […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024
Warriors’ Gary Payton II could miss more time with hamstring strain

Golden State Warriors forward Gary Payton II is expected to miss more time after suffering a left hamstring strain during the third quarter of Golden State’s 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Payton, 31, tried to navigate past a screen set by Magic forward Paolo Banchero, but he then took an awkward tumble. […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2024