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
Is Cam Reddish playing tonight (Nov. 22) vs. Mavericks?

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish is still experiencing soreness in his groin and will miss tonight’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to sources. Reddish, 24, played only five minutes in Tuesday’s 131-99 win over the Utah Jazz before leaving with groin soreness. The Pennsylvania native did not return. After undergoing further evaluation Wednesday, […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2023
76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. (rib) participated in on-court workouts, could return next week

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (rib) participated in on-court workouts Monday as he continues to recover from a fractured rib. Oubre, 27, will be evaluated again in about a week, the Sixers announced. Prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 76ers coach Nick Nurse said there is a possibility Oubre could return […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2023