Rockets Win 10th Straight, Eye First Playoff Appearance Since 2020

The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-126 in overtime on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win, as they continue to fight for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season. It’s the second-longest winning streak in the NBA this season, trailing only an 11-game run by the league-leading Boston Celtics. It’s also […]

James Foglio  •  28 Mar 2024
Hornets Shut Down LaMelo Ball (Ankle) for Season

The Charlotte Hornets are shutting down fourth-year guard LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, as he continues to rehab a right ankle injury, the team announced Thursday. Ball has been out since Jan. 27, when he was sidelined in the second game of a back-to-back. The 2022 All-Star also missed nearly seven […]

James Foglio  •  28 Mar 2024
Brandon Miller makes career-high seven 3-pointers, ties Hornets’ rookie record

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller made a career-high seven 3-pointers, tying the franchise rookie record for most in a single game, during Wednesday night’s 118-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 6-foot-9 wing recorded 31 points, six rebounds, one assist, and a block in 35 minutes of action. He also finished 11-of-19 (57.9%) shooting from […]

James Foglio  •  28 Mar 2024
Suns can offer Grayson Allen a four-year, $75 million contract extension

The Phoenix Suns can offer Grayson Allen a four-year, $75 million contract extension starting today and can offer such a deal up until June 30 as the club holds his Bird rights. Allen was traded to Phoenix as part of a three-team trade involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers in September. Milwaukee traded […]

James Foglio  •  27 Mar 2024
Hornets’ plan for new NBA practice facility approved by Charlotte City Council

The Charlotte Hornets’ plan for a new NBA practice center was approved by Charlotte City Council on Monday night, according to Erik Spanberg of Charlotte Business Journal. The City Council voted 7-1 to approve changes to a 2022 agreement with the Hornets. This new deal will allow the NBA franchise to build a practice center […]

James Foglio  •  26 Mar 2024
Hawks’ 30-Point Comeback Win Against Celtics Was Their Largest in Franchise History

The Atlanta Hawks overcame a 30-point deficit in Monday night’s 120-118 win over the Boston Celtics, their largest comeback victory in franchise history in the play-by-play era (since at least 1997-98). According to Elias Sports, entering the matchup, the largest deficit the Hawks had overcame in a win since 1997-98, regardless of opponent, was 27 […]

James Foglio  •  26 Mar 2024
Clippers’ Russell Westbrook to Return From Hand Injury Next Week

Los Angeles Clippers reserve guard Russell Westbrook will return to the lineup at some point next week, coach Ty Lue said before Friday night’s 125-117 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. “Russ is doing well. He’ll play sometime next week,” Lue said. When asked which day, Lue replied, “Sometime next week. I don’t know. Sometime […]

James Foglio  •  23 Mar 2024
Celtics’ Derrick White Reaches 65-Game Criteria, Eligible for All-NBA

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White reached the 65-game criteria to make himself eligible for All-NBA honors in Friday night’s 129-102 win over the Detroit Pistons. White was named All-NBA Defensive Second Team last season. During the 2023 NBA Playoffs, he became the first player to score 200 or more points on 50-45-95% shooting splits in […]

James Foglio  •  23 Mar 2024
Myles Turner passes Jermaine O’Neal to become Pacers’ all-time blocks leader

Myles Turner became the Indiana Pacers’ all-time blocks leader, passing Jermaine O’Neal, in Friday night’s 123-111 victory against the Golden State Warriors. Turner, 27, passed O’Neal when he blocked Jonathan Kuminga’s shot in the third quarter to set Indiana’s franchise record for blocks with 1,246. The 6-foot-11 center ended his impressive night with 14 points, […]

James Foglio  •  23 Mar 2024